Fortwilliam Golf Club

Fortwilliam Golf Club

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The home of golf in North Belfast. Fortwilliam Golf Club is located off the Antrim Road at Downview Avenue in the suburbs of North Belfast.

Established in 1891, Fortwilliam Golf Club is a Par 70 course nestled in the base of Cavehill Country Park, offering breath taking views over Belfast Lough, the iconic home of the Titanic. Established in 1891, the club is the true home of golf in Belfast. It is situated in an area of natural beauty offering stunning views of a tranquil Cavehill to the north-west and the busy Belfast Lough to the e

Photos from Fortwilliam Golf Club's post 19/06/2026

Charlie (C.W.) Pope - Fortwilliam Course architect who laid out the first 18 hole iteration of the course (developing on the 9 hole routing by renowned Cuthbert Butchart) after joining the club as our second ever Professional in 1904 before moving to Portstewart Golf Club.

His design featured 11 holes south of Grays Lane and 7 to the north — a layout and sequence very different to today’s routing, but one that still forms much of the course’s underlying fabric.

More than 120 years later, traces of his work can still be found beneath Cave Hill.

17/06/2026

Fortwilliam ladies playing in the Ladies Friendly League in Helen's Bay on a perfect June evening.

17/06/2026

📍Golf under Cavehill since 1891

Founded over 130 years ago, Fortwilliam is proud to be North Belfasts only 18 Hole golf course.

Photos from Fortwilliam Golf Club's post 16/06/2026

Thanks to all the Fortwilliam members who joined in a communal tidy-up of the course tonight in anticipation of our Captains' Days this Fri and Sat!

Photos from Fortwilliam Golf Club's post 15/06/2026

Excitement building at Fortwilliam with our Lady Captain's Day this Friday followed by the men's Captain's day on Saturday. A wonderful array of prizes to be competed for!

Photos from Fortwilliam Golf Club's post 14/06/2026

Fortwilliam Ladies are through to the Semi-final of the Ulster North Minor Foursomes after winning against Fintona today!

12/06/2026

Friday afternoon.

Emails finished.
Clubs in the boot.
Weekend mode activated.

Who’s playing this weekend?

10/06/2026

Grabbing a round isn’t just good for your game.

Fresh air.
Walking.
Friends.
Time outdoors.

Sometimes the score doesn’t matter.

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Location

Address


8a Downview Avenue
Belfast
BT154EZ