Golf is one of the more popular sports across the United Kingdom (UK). In all of Europe, England has the highest number of registered golf courses as of 2017 by far, with a total of 1,872, followed by Germany with 731, not even half that number. Scotland hosts 560 courses, Ireland has 405 and Wales has 145 courses.

How many golf courses are there in the UK and Ireland?

Golf is one of the more popular sports across the United Kingdom (UK). In all of Europe, England has the highest number of registered golf courses as of 2017 by far, with a total of 1,872, followed by Germany with 731, not even half that number. Scotland hosts 560 courses, Ireland has 405 and Wales has 145 courses.

What is the best month to golf in Ireland?

Generally, the best time of year for Ireland golf trips is April through October. This aligns with the golf travel season across the British Isles and should serve as your starting point for selecting dates.

Is golf becoming more popular UK?

Interestingly, since 2016, golf has become just as popular as football and cricket, with the number of players in Great Britain and Ireland increasing from 3.6 million to 5.7 million.

How many 18 hole golf courses are there in the UK?

England is far and away the number one golfing country in Europe; home to 2,270 golf courses, more than every country in the world barring USA, Japan and Canada.

What’s the longest golf hole in the world?

Satsuki Golf Club – 7th The 7th at Satsuki in Japan is so long we have to make the step up to a par 7. Measuring a whopping 964 yards, it is officially the world’s longest golf hole according to the Guinness World Records.

What is the world’s longest golf course?

The Nullarbor Links golf course
The Nullarbor Links golf course in Western Australia’s Golden Outback has captured the imagination of the world. This unique 18-hole par 72 golf course spans 1,365 kilometres from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia to Ceduna in South Australia.

Can you golf in Ireland year round?

You may ask, “Can I golf in Ballybunion, or in Ireland all year round?” Yes you can, is the answer. The weather rarely gets cold enough that a course would be closed for a prolonged period of time.

Can you golf in Ireland in April?

Golfing Weather in Ireland in April Yes during the golfing month of April, golfers can be lucky and avoid the colder, wetter playing conditions. That said, April’s weather can be the most beautiful month of the year!

What percent of UK is golf courses?

Using our much higher assumptions, 5.9% of the UK is built on and 2.5% is what might be called green urban – parks and gardens, golf courses and sports pitches. The London borough of Richmond upon Thames has the highest proportion of “green urban” landscape anywhere in the UK.

Where are the best places to play golf in Ireland?

Ireland Map Portmarnock Old Links 01 Baltray (County Louth) 02 European Club 03 The Island 04 Portmarnock Links 05 Royal Dublin 06 Carton House 07 Druids Glen

What are the top 20 golf clubs in Ireland?

02 European Club 03 The Island 04 Portmarnock Links 05 Royal Dublin 06 Carton House 07 Druids Glen 08 K Club 09 Royal County Down 10 Royal Portrush 11 Portstewart 12 Ardglass 13 Ballybunion Old 14 Lahinch Old 15 Doonbeg 16 Waterville 17 Tralee 18 Old Head of Kinsale 19 Dingle 20 Dooks 22 Fota Island 21 Killarney ( Killeen) 23 Adare Manor 24

How do I contact a golf course in Ireland?

Golf course location map showing main golf courses in Ireland US & Canada Toll Free: 888 209 4094 All other Countries: +44 (0)1228 598089 Search for: Main menu

How do I find a golf course region?

Position your cursor over a golf flag for course information. Select one of the golf course regions from the menu on the right for more detailed region information.