Golf as it was meant to be played.

Ballycastle Golf Club, founded in 1890, sits yards from the shoreline on the Causeway Coast, a spectacular stretch of golfing coastline of unsurpassed beauty. The golf course is one of the most scenic in Northern Ireland and has a multitude of personalities from lush and historic parkland holes to wild links offerings and includes holes carved out amongst undulating dunes and a back nine that launches you up into seaside hills that command panoramic views of the town of Ballycastle, Fair Head, Rathlin Island and on a clear day the Mull of Kintyre and some of the western isles of Scotland.

Ballycastle Golf Club was one of nine founding members of the Golf Union of Ireland back in 1891 – the year after the club itself was formed – and members originally played on a 9-hole course that was redesigned in 1906 then extended to 18 holes twenty years after that.

Measuring 5,876 yards, it is regarded by some as a quirky little course with many changes in elevation. Quirky it may be – but uninteresting? Never! The first five holes are played on parkland beside the Margy River and ruins of the Bonamargy Abbey, with the remaining holes laid out along the coast – holes 11 to 17 run up one side of a cliff, along the top, then back down the other side.

Views across to Rathlin Island – and the Mull of Kintyre on a good day – are simply sensational and are an important factor in the golfing experience to be had at Ballycastle. The vista from the tee of the 17th (a 180-yard par three known as “The Pitch”) is also fantastic, with the green lying over 100 feet below. It’s just one of many memorable holes at Ballycastle.

Ballycastle offers a challenging and enjoyable game. Accurate iron play is essential to hold the firm undulating greens. The clubhouse offers magnificant views.

Visitng golfers are welcome all year round!

Causeway Coast Holiday Park spans a mature 28-acre site with sea/coast views over Ballycastle Bay and towards cliffs such as Fairhead and even the nearby island Rathlin Island.

The Park offers a variety of accommodation and facilities, making it suitable for all different kinds of visitors families, couples, small groups. Accommodation types include self-catering apartments/holiday homes, caravans/holiday homes (static), touring pitches, and glamping lodges, some with hot tubs. The glamping lodges (and some other accommodation) are equipped with kitchen facilities, lounge/dinette, and sleeping arrangements — e.g. 2-bedroom lodges for up to 4 people. For touring guests: there are electric-hookup pitches with electricity supply on most grassed touring pitches.

On-site amenities and leisure: Heated indoor swimming pool with a slide (the only Holiday Park in Northern Ireland with a heated indoor pool) — a big plus if you like swimming or want a kids-friendly facility. Family-friendly facilities include amusement / games area, outdoor play area & play park for children, sports/outdoor space, outdoor gym area, kids activities, and a bar & bistro for meals, drinks, and evening entertainment. Other conveniences: on-site shop, WiFi (within accommodation), laundry facilities, parking, and pet-friendly accommodation — so you can bring dogs.

The park runs a holiday-season roughly from 1 March to early/mid-November.

Staying at Causeway Coast Holiday Park gives you easy access to major attractions and scenic places in Northern Ireland’s Antrim / North Coast area:
• The famous Giant’s Causeway — the park is often recommended as a base for exploring this iconic site, which is about a 15-minute drive away.
• Beaches, coastline walks, coastal cliffs and sea views (Ballycastle Bay, Fairhead cliffs, Rathlin Island in the view) — ideal for coastal scenery lovers.
• Local amenities: Ballycastle has shops, pubs, and local services; the park claims to be “only a short walk” from the beach and not far from local shops/pubs.
• Good for people wanting a mixed holiday: relaxation on-site + sightseeing + easy access to outdoor adventures, coastal heritage, maybe even day-trips in the region (coastline, sea-views, hiking, local culture, etc.).

Please Note: dogs are only allowed in the accommodation without hot tubs and they aren’t allowed in static caravans either.