Northern Ireland
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Northern Ireland may have been troubled by conflict in recent times but it’s one of the most beautiful home countries with stunning coastlines – some with causeways built by giants – sparkling lakes and misty mountains. But perhaps Northern Ireland’s most precious asset lies in the strength and quality of its golf courses.
Around 100 golf courses serve a population of less than 2 million people. Northern Ireland may be the least populated of the four UK countries but it is the proud owner of two world-class golf courses and many hidden gems.
We feature more than a quarter of Northern Ireland's courses, all of which deserve close examination. But if you doubt the country’s golf course pedigree you should start by taking a look at the two Royal thrillers at Portrush and Newcastle.
We updated our Northern Ireland golf course rankings in November 2019. Click the link for full details.
Northern Ireland Leaderboard
| Rank | Name | Courses Played |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Derby |
 15
|
| 2 | Jim McCann |
12
|
| 3 | Pam Allen |
11
|
| = | Jacques Malan |
11
|
| 5 | erik k |
9
|
| = | Brian Ward |
9
|
| = | Shane Kelly |
9
|
| = | MR JAMES LAX |
9
|
| 9 | David Oliver |
8
|
| = | David McGill |
8
|
