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Bangor Golf Club
Bangor golf course was designed and laid out in 1935 by the pre-eminent golf
course architect of the time, James Braid, the legendary golfer who won the
Open championship five times.
Seventy years on, trees planted then can now be
seen in their full beauty, and the fairways and
greens would do justice to many a course. There are
stunning views of Belfast Lough, Antrim Hills, the
Irish Sea and the coast of Scotland from the top of
the 4th hill and the view from the Clubhouse
windows can’t be beat.
The course has attracted some major events,
including the Ulster and Irish Professional
Championships and Pro-Ams in which names such
as Christy O’Connor Senior, Fred Daly, Peter Allis,
Tony Jacklin and Roberto de Vincenzo featured.
Did You Know
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The professional record was set August 1962 by
Christy O’Connor Senior who scored 62 with nine
birdies, eight pars and an eagle at the 460 yard 5th
hole. Michael Bannon, Head Professional, has the
know-how to improve your game as he regularly
helps Rory McIlroy in his preparations for each
new season.
The length of the course is 6410 yards from the
medal tees, and although not an especially difficult
course, it is enough of a challenge to entertain
good players without discouraging the less skilled.
Norman Drew had an outstanding amateur career, all the more
remarkable in that it was achieved in only four years before he turned
Professional in 1953. He was the first golfer to play in the Walker Cup,
Ryder Cup and Canada Cup (now World Cup).
At a glance
Type of course: Parkland
Length of course in yards: 6410
Par: 71
Best days for visitors to play: Mon, Wed, Thur,
Fri and Sun
www.bangorgolfclubni.co.uk
Belfast
Bangor
Golf Club
Main Map Reference F3, 03
Bangor Golf Club, Broadway, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4RH,
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9127 0922
E-mail: office@bangorgolfclubni.co.uk
Location: 2km from the town centre on the Donaghadee Road