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Royal County Down · Northern Ireland

Championship links · Co. Down

Royal County Down Golf Club (Championship Links)

Newcastle, Co. Down, Northern Ireland · Area: Co. Down

  • Links
  • Visitors 5 days a week
  • A caddie per group

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Can we play it?

Yes, but it takes planning. Visitors play the Championship Links five days a week from mid-April to mid-October, and the club says tee times are exceptionally limited. You pay in full up front, and you can't get that money back. Add it to your trip and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time for you.

  • Access

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. No visitors on Wednesday or Saturday.

  • The catch Limited times

    Times are scarce and prepaid: $665 (£495) a round in 2027, paid in full up front and non-refundable unless the club cancels for weather. Every group must also take at least one caddie.

  • Our tip

    Bring cash for the caddie. Caddies are paid in cash after the round, and there's no ATM at the club, though Newcastle has cash machines within walking distance.

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At a glance

Checked 11 Oct 2026 · prices in US$, converted from the club's own currency
Course type
Links
Visitor days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
Handicap limit
Not published
Green fee
$665£495 · 2027 visitor rate, 19 Apr–15 Oct · checked 11 Oct 2026
How to book
With your trip: Scotland Golf Tours requests it for youThe club also takes bookings direct
Caddies
$100 (£75) a caddie or $145 (£110) a forecaddie per group, cash, plus tip if you like
Nearest airport
Belfast City (BHD) · 55 min

How to get a tee time

Put Royal County Down in your trip and the specialists handle the booking.

  1. Build your trip

    Tell the trip builder your dates, group and handicaps. Royal County Down goes into the plan.

  2. Get a checked plan

    Day by day, with Royal County Down's visitor rules, drive times and an estimate in dollars.

  3. Scotland Golf Tours requests the time

    They send every player's name and handicap to the club, arrange caddies, and send a final quotation.

  4. Say yes, then play

    Nothing is booked until you confirm.

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Scotland Golf Tours handles tee times, hotels, drivers and caddies, and sends a final quotation.

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Getting there

  • Belfast City Airport (BHD)55 min
  • Ardglass30 min
  • Dublin Airport1 h 40 min

Best case, without traffic. Lines on the map show direction, not roads.

FAQ

Can visitors play Royal County Down?
Yes, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The club publishes visitor rates for 19 April to 15 October 2027, and says tee times are exceptionally limited.
Can you book Royal County Down for us?
Yes. Build your trip with Royal County Down in it and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time and sends a final quotation. Nothing is booked until you confirm.
Can we book it ourselves?
Yes, directly with the club. If Royal County Down is one of several courses on your trip, it’s simpler to plan the whole trip in one go.
How much is a round in 2027?
$665 (£495) for 18 holes on the Championship Links, 19 April to 15 October 2027. It was $605 (£450) in 2026. Caddies are extra.
What handicap do we need?
The club doesn't publish a handicap limit on its website. Ask with your tee-time request.
Do we have to take a caddie?
Yes, at least one per group. If you don't book one, the club arranges a forecaddie. A caddie is $100 (£75) and a forecaddie $145 (£110) per group, paid in cash; any tip is up to you.
What if we have to cancel?
You lose the money. Bookings are non-refundable, can't be transferred and aren't held as credit. If the club cancels for weather, you can ask for a full refund.

Sources

  1. 1. Royal County Down: bookings and green fees11 Oct 2026
  2. 2. Royal County Down: visitor information11 Oct 2026
  3. 3. Royal County Down: contact us11 Oct 2026
  4. 4. Royal County Down: Championship Links11 Oct 2026

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