Hopefully this web site will give you an insight into the golf
course that is Gracehill. If you have never played it before may be some of the
aerial photographs will convince you that
it is time you did! With a friendly welcome assured this hidden gem is easier to find
than you think.
Gracehill Golf Course is considered to be one of the top 18 hole parkland courses in Ulster, if
not all Ireland. Nestling in beautiful parkland outside the village of Stranocum near
Ballymoney. It offers golfers the opportunity to sample American style water hazards as well as
bringing many mature trees into play.
Some of the greens are strategically placed near to water hazards while other holes are played
through mature woodland or over heathland making it one of the few courses in Ireland to offer
such variety.
The land which Gracehill Golf Club now occupies has a unique history, which dates back to the
time when James 1st succeeded to the throne of England. It has passed through many generations
of owners who either bought or inherited the property, to its present time when the Gillan
Family purchased it in 1971.
Run as a working farm until around 1991 when the present owner decided to turn it into an
18-hole championship golf course. The old estate buildings have been painstakingly converted to
form an excellent clubhouse incorporating modern facilities. This former coach house and stable
block overlooks breath-taking scenic views across the golf course and surrounding countryside,
providing a warm and friendly atmosphere while still retaining the charm and character of its
old heritage.
Golfers who wish to enjoy a challenging round in very rural surroundings will find Gracehill
the ideal choice.
