Welcome to Cushendall Golf Club

Founded in 1937 and affiliated to the G.U.I. in 1938, Cushendall Golf Club nestles at the foot of the beautiful Glenballyeamon in the celebrated Glens of Antrim. This small, picturesque nine-hole course is bounded by the quaint village of Cushendall (Known as the capital of the Glens) on the landward side, while the waves of Red Bay pound its northern shores. The River Dall meanders through the course to the sea and it is to its presence that the course owes its” tricky” reputation. Its murmuring waters create out of bounds at the first five holes and reappears with a vengeance at the last two, making any wayward shot almost sure to find a watery grave.

The Club’s badge depicts the four swans which originate in the famous Celtic legend of the Children of Lir, as it was to the Sea of Moyle which rolls beside the course where Fionghuala, Fiachra, Conn and Aodh were banished for 300 years by their wicked stepmother Aoife.

Unfortunately the Club does not own the links but leases it from Moyle District Council with has its headquarters in Ballycastle. Although very small in area the club has a high number of members for a nine-holer (at one time it had 924) but current membership stands at 635.

Many of the large membership are based in Belfast and come to play their holiday golf in Cushendall, so the course can be quite crowded in high summer when the schools are also off. It is necessary to have a time sheet to regulate play on all weekends and sometimes daily during the busy summer period, so contact the club for times available.

There is a thriving junior section where membership is full at the moment and GUI professional Johnny Foster, who coaches top Irish pro Gary Maybin, is our main club coach.

The recently renovated Clubhouse stands right on Cushendall beach and enjoys spectacular views across the Sea of Moyle to the Mull of Kintyre on the Scottish coast, which is just over 20 miles away. The craggy headland of Garron Point commands the vista to the east while the brooding promontory of Lurigedan Mountain divides Glenariffe, the Queen of the Glens from Glenballyeamon on their sweep down to the sea.

The visitor is assured of a friendly welcome as is customary in the Glens and hospitality is a byword in this part of Ireland where time seems to slow down. The hook or the slice is soon forgotten, paling into insignificance as you take in the magnificent scenery from the Clubhouse and enjoy the craic, food and drink for which the Glens is legendary. Cushendall Golf Club founded in 1937, is set in the heart of the Glens and proves to be 'tricky' for those that lack true accuracy.... This is due to the watery grave that comes into play on 7 of the 9 holes....