Royal County Down Golf Club, Northern Ireland – Mourne Mountains backdrop

The Heritage Collection

Northern Ireland
The Royal & Causeway Coast

Savor exclusive golf escapes at Northern Ireland's top coastal links, with the possibility to expand your journey into Donegal.

Royal County DownRoyal PortrushPortstewartCastlerockBallyliffinArdglass
The Heritage Difference

Experience Northern Ireland,
Properly Arranged

Northern Ireland offers one of the world's most concentrated links golf journeys. Our Royal & Causeway Coast programme is curated for private groups who value streamlined touring, exceptional coastal play, and service befitting the destination's prestige.

Every itinerary, from the Mourne Mountains to the Causeway Coast, showcases acclaimed courses, dramatic dunes, genuine links, high-end accommodations, executive transport, and smooth coordination.

The Collection

Northern Ireland is ideally discovered along a thoughtfully structured touring route. Distances remain manageable, the golfing pedigree is exceptional, and the region's finest links are seamlessly combined in one itinerary.

Royal Portrush Golf Club, Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland

At a Glance

01

Royal County Down

A world-renowned links course located beneath the Mourne Mountains.

02

Royal Portrush

Northern Ireland's Open Championship venue and a premier coastal golf destination.

03

Portstewart & Castlerock

Featuring towering dunes, classic links terrain, and authentic coastal golf culture.

04

Ballyliffin & Ardglass

A challenging north-west course paired with one of Ireland's most distinctive seaside links.

The Programme

One Coast.
One Signature Experience.

Royal County Down Golf Club, Newcastle, Northern Ireland
Core Programme

Core Programme · The Foundation

The Royal & Causeway Coast

Legendary links, windswept Atlantic dunes, and lively coastal golf towns

Few regions globally boast this pedigree within such a compact area. From Newcastle to the Causeway Coast and Ballyliffin, this programme brings together Northern Ireland's finest links in a single, well-coordinated route.

Core Championship Portfolio

  • Royal County Down Golf Club
  • Royal Portrush Golf Club – Dunluce Course
  • Portstewart Golf Club – Strand Course
  • Castlerock Golf Club – Mussenden Course
  • Ballyliffin Golf Club – Glashedy Links
  • Ardglass Golf Club

Preferred Hotel Bases

01
Newcastle & Belfast
Royal County Down · Ardglass
Slieve Donard Resort and Spa

Slieve Donard Resort and Spa

Newcastle

Culloden Estate and Spa

Culloden Estate and Spa

Belfast Lough

The Merchant Hotel

The Merchant Hotel

Belfast

02
Causeway Coast
Portstewart · Royal Portrush · Castlerock · Ballyliffin
Bushmills Inn Hotel

Bushmills Inn Hotel

Bushmills

Adelphi Hotel Portrush

Adelphi Hotel Portrush

Portrush

Galgorm Resort

Galgorm Resort

Ballymena

We typically recommend two hotel bases to ensure a well-paced and efficient itinerary.

Donegal coastline, North-West Ireland extension
Optional Extension

North-West Extension

Rosapenna & Portsalon

An expanded Donegal extension

Groups looking for a broader northern coastal experience may expand the itinerary into Donegal, incorporating two of the north-west's most celebrated links. This extension enriches the journey with extra coastal vistas, remoteness, and architectural intrigue.

Extension Courses

  • Rosapenna Golf Resort – St Patrick's Links
  • Portsalon Golf Club

Extension Character

Play Atlantic-facing links in one of Ireland's most remote golf regions, with extra hotel nights for a relaxed pace and a more complete trip conclusion.

Beyond the Fairways

Northern Ireland Offers Far More
Than Links Golf Alone

Every itinerary can incorporate private cultural activities for both golfers and accompanying guests, delivered with the same meticulous attention as the golf programme.

Belfast & Maritime Heritage

Belfast & Maritime Heritage

Explore historic districts, elegant architecture, and enjoy private tours in one of the island's most culturally significant cities.

Causeway Coast & Natural Landmarks

Causeway Coast & Natural Landmarks

Discover dramatic Atlantic scenery, scenic cliff-top drives, and access to one of Europe's most remarkable coastal landscapes.

Whisky & Distillery Experiences

Whisky & Distillery Experiences

Private tastings and distillery visits, including the renowned Bushmills experience, are seamlessly integrated into the itinerary.

Dining

Dining

From historic pubs and coastal seafood to refined city dining, each meal is thoughtfully selected to complement the programme.

Ways to Experience

Tee Times
Transfers
Dining
Accommodation
Caddies
Co-ordination
017 nights · 6 rounds

Championship

A set Northern Ireland itinerary featuring the region's premier links, with Ardglass completing the six-round core programme.

029 nights · 8 rounds

Grand

The complete Royal & Causeway Coast itinerary, followed by a Donegal extension that includes Rosapenna – St Patrick's Links and Portsalon.

03Fully tailored

Bespoke Format

A custom itinerary tailored to your preferred courses, hotel style, travel pace, and interests beyond golf.

Illustrative Signature Itinerary

Northern Ireland
The Royal & Causeway Coast

This example illustrates a possible structure for a 7-night core itinerary.

7Nights
6Rounds
2Hotel Bases

All itineraries are customised for each group.

Illustrative North-West Extension

Donegal
Rosapenna & Portsalon

Groups wishing to extend beyond the core itinerary may continue into Donegal for a more comprehensive north-west experience.

+2Nights
+2Rounds

Plan Your Northern Ireland
Experience

Whether you prefer a focused Royal Links itinerary or a broader north-west extension through Donegal, each trip is tailored to your preferences and executed with careful attention to detail.