County Armagh is a beautiful 18-hole course set in Georgian parkland with magnificent panoramic views of the historic City and its surrounding countryside.

The Club is one of the oldest in Ireland, formed in 1893 under the auspices of the Armagh Archery and Lawn Tennis Club. The Club was generously granted the use of the land in the Palace Demesne. When the land – some 350 acres – was sold in 1916 to the Diocesan Council for a very reasonable sum, the club was granted an annual tenancy at a nominal rent.

In the late 1950’s additional land was acquired in the Demesne to extend the course from nine to 18 holes with the security of tenure a 40 year lease.

Throughout the Georgian Demesne, free-standing oaks, chestnuts, beech and ash trees line the carefully manicured fairways, with testing bunkers, leading to superb greens, many of which are defined by lush floral displays which blossom beautifully in spring and summer.

In 1993 County Armagh Golf Club celebrated its centenary. Its course has fulfilled the dreams of the visionaries and hosted many Provincial and National Championships.

County Armagh Golf course www.golfarmagh.co.uk is widely considered one of the best parkland courses in Ireland, with every hole featuring a different layout, requiring a variety of shots to challenge and delight every golfer whatever their handicap. Indeed, it provides an intriguing test of skill, evidenced on occasions when the Club has hosted major amateur and professional golf championships.

Be a master of swing at some of other acclaimed golf courses, also set in scenic surroundings. The par-17 parkland course at Edenmore in the rural setting of Magheralin is a perfect setting for beginners and experts alike www.edenmore.com Visits to Lurgan www.lurgangolfclub.com  and Portadown www.portadowngolfclub.co.uk  are also great courses to practice your swing!