
Aberdelghy Course
Aberdelghy Golf Course
About this course
Aberdelghy Golf Course sits in County Antrim near Lisburn in Northern Ireland, occupying rolling terrain typical of the region's drumlin landscape. The course was designed by Alec Blair and Greg Ferris, who shaped the layout to work with the natural contours and tree-lined character of the site. The design reflects a thoughtful approach to routing across undulating ground, with fairways that follow the topography rather than imposing artificial movement. The course presents a mix of parkland and semi-open holes, with mature trees framing many corridors and creating definition between holes. The routing takes advantage of elevation changes across the property, offering variety in shot-making demands and visual interest through the round. Greens are positioned to reward accuracy, and the overall character is that of a traditional Irish parkland layout suited to the local membership and visitor play. Aberdelghy has developed a solid reputation within Northern Ireland golf circles as a well-maintained course that offers genuine challenge without excessive length or gimmickry. The club maintains a welcoming culture for visitors, and the setting provides the kind of peaceful, tree-sheltered experience common to quality provincial courses in Ulster. The course has hosted regional and amateur competitions over the years, though it remains primarily focused on serving its membership and the local golfing community.
Quick facts
- Location
- Lisburn, Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1986
- Designer(s)
- Alec Blair, Greg Ferris
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 66
- Length
- 4,865 yards
- Difficulty
- 66.4/106
Getting there
The journey to Aberdelghy Golf Course begins at Belfast International Airport (BFS), situated roughly twenty miles northwest of Lisburn, a drive of approximately forty minutes through the rolling countryside of County Antrim. From the airport, the route traces south and east through suburban Belfast before opening into the gentler terrain of the Lagan Valley, where the landscape softens into the pastoral moorland that defines this corner of Northern Ireland. The final approach winds through quiet country lanes lined with hawthorn and stone walls, arriving at Aberdelghy's modest but welcoming clubhouse - a transition from the bustle of the city to the serene, windswept fairways that have challenged golfers in this corner of Ulster for generations.

FAQ
Common questions about Aberdelghy
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Aberdelghy was designed by Alec Blair and Greg Ferris.
Yes. Aberdelghy is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Aberdelghy is 66.
Aberdelghy plays 4,865 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Aberdelghy is 106.
Aberdelghy is a 18-hole course.



