
Drumbridge/Ballydrain Course
Malone Golf Club
About this course
Malone Golf Club operates two courses on its grounds in Dunmurry, just southwest of Belfast. The Drumbridge course, originally the club's main eighteen holes, was designed by C.H. Mayo and opened in 1961 when the club relocated from its original Balmoral site. The Ballydrain nine-hole course was added later to provide additional playing capacity. The club's move to this location reflected the post-war expansion of golf in Northern Ireland and the need for more spacious facilities than the original urban site could provide. The Drumbridge layout occupies gently rolling parkland terrain typical of the Belfast area, with mature tree-lined fairways and a routing that takes advantage of the natural contours. The course features a mix of holes that require strategic positioning off the tee, with several doglegs and elevation changes that add variety to the round. Water comes into play on a handful of holes, and the bunkering reflects the design sensibilities of its era. The property's parkland character provides a traditional setting for year-round play. Malone Golf Club has hosted various regional amateur competitions and serves as a venue for club golf in the Belfast area. The club maintains a membership-focused culture common to established Irish golf clubs, with both courses providing options for members and visitors. The clubhouse facilities support the social aspects of the club, which has been part of the local golfing community for over a century when counting its history from the original Balmoral location.
Quick facts
- Location
- Dunmurry, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,689 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.2/131
FAQ
Common questions about Drumbridge/Ballydrain at Malone Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Drumbridge/Ballydrain at Malone Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Drumbridge/Ballydrain is 70.
Drumbridge/Ballydrain plays 6,689 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Drumbridge/Ballydrain is 131.
Drumbridge/Ballydrain is a 18-hole course.



