Belvoir Park Golf Club, Belfast
Belvoir Park Golf Club in Newtownbreda, south Belfast, is a Harry Colt design dating from 1927 that has hosted the Irish Open twice. It is one of the few championship-standard courses inside the city, and visitors book tee times online, with some blocked periods on Fridays.
The course and its history
Belvoir Park was founded in 1927 and laid out by Harry Colt, the architect behind Royal Portrush's Dunluce course. Its championship record is strong for a city course: it staged the Irish Open in 1949 and 1953, the Irish PGA Championship in 1995, the Irish Amateur Close Championship in 2009 and the British Ladies Amateur Championship in 2011. That pedigree, a few kilometres from the city centre, makes it a natural first choice for visiting golfers staying in Belfast.
Booking and visitor practicalities
Visitors book through the 'Book a Tee Time' link on the club website. Fridays have blocked periods when visitor bookings are unavailable, including a ladies' block from 9am to 11.30am and several short afternoon blocks, so check the timesheet before planning. Societies are accepted from 11am and corporate groups from 10am. Buggies can be hired by visitors, and the club publishes an etiquette and dress code page. After the round, the clubhouse offers a bar and dining.
Getting there
The club is at 73-75 Church Road in Newtownbreda, off the Ormeau Road in south Belfast. It is one of the closest championship-standard courses to Belfast city centre.
Highlights
- Harry Colt design dating from 1927
- Irish Open venue in 1949 and 1953
- Hosted the British Ladies Amateur in 2011
- Championship course within Belfast city
Good to know
- Book tee times online via the club website
- Friday visitor times are restricted by member and ladies' blocks
- Buggy hire available for visitors
- Check the club's etiquette and dress code page before playing
Frequently asked questions
Sources: belvoirparkgolfclub.com · belvoirparkgolfclub.com · en.wikipedia.org