Whatever kind of golfer you are, you can enjoy yourself in Newtownabbey.

Newtownabbey has golf courses for all abilities.

If it is practice and tuition you need then the professionals at Ballyearl or Greenacres will do their best to sort out your swing before letting you out for some target practice on the driving range.

The 18 hole parkland courses at Ballyclare and Greenacres provide challenging golf in the rolling County Antrim countryside.

Ballyclare Golf Club

25 Springvale Road, Ballyclare

Tel: 02893 322696

Location: Two miles north of Ballyclare

Secretary: H McConnell

Course Details: Par 71;SSS 71; Length 5,745 yds

Set in the rolling, green countryside around the bustling, traditional market town of Ballyclare. This parkland course makes good use of the natural features of its landscape, in particular the local river and streams. The fairways are tree-lined and, as expected, accurate driving is required for a good score.

General Information:

Opening hours dawn to dusk

Visitors welcome, except Thursday, Saturday & Sunday morning.

Clubhouse: 12.30 - 11.30pm, jacket & tie after 7.30pm

Meals after 12.30 by prior arrangement.

Ballyearl Arts & Leisure Centre

585 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5RZ

Tel: 02890 848287

Location: 8 miles from Belfast city centre and close to M2 motorway

Course Details: Par 27;SSS N/A; Length 2,520 yds

This is a public course with no members and no pre-booking. This par 3 nine hole golf course is excellent for the keen beginner or for those who wish to practice on a short course. A resident PGA professional is available throughout opening hours to provide expert advice and tuition. Twenty-seven floodlit driving bays and a shop are open each evening until 10pm.

General Information:

Visitors welcome any time

No clubhouse - tea, coffee and snacks available.

Burnfield House Golf Course & Restaurant

10 Cullyburn Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BN

Tel: 02890 838737 Fax: 02890 832906

Course Details: Par 70;SSS 70; Length 5,490 yds

This is a nine hole course and membership is still open in various categories. A licensed restaurant is open to the public 7 days a week and there is a Quiz Night on Thursdays at 9pm and live music on Saturdays. Golfing societies and private parties are welcome and entertainment can be arranged on request.

General Information:

Visitors welcome.

Greenacres Golf Club

153 Ballyrobert Road, Ballyclare

Tel: 02893 354111

A challenging parkland course designed to fit in with the natural rolling countryside of County Antrim, but its proximity to Belfast also makes it an ideal stop for a quick round with visitors based in the city. In addition to the course there is a 20 bay, fully floodlit driving range, perfect if you want to get in a little practice.

General Information

Opening hours: 8.00am - 9.00pm

Visitors Welcome, but avoid Sunday mornings

Clubhouse: Barnaby's Restaurant & Bar; dress casual but smart.