"The members at Holywood Golf Club in Belfast like to joke that you need one leg longer than the other to play the course. A typical parkland track set on the side of a hill on the outskirts of the city, Holywood is pleasant enough. Particularly the sweeping views out over Belfast Lough from the back nine. Truth be told, though, it is not even the best course in Holywood."
"That is Royal Belfast. Holywood does have one ace up its sleeve, however. One which has made it one of the most famous courses in the world - it is the home club of Rory McIlroy."
Holywood Golf Club sits on the outskirts of Belfast as a typical parkland track laid along a hillside. Members joke that uneven legs are needed to navigate the course. The back nine offers sweeping views over Belfast Lough that enhance the experience. Despite its pleasantness and scenic outlook, Holywood is not the best course in the town; Royal Belfast holds that distinction. Holywood's international renown stems from serving as the home club of Rory McIlroy, a fact that has elevated its profile among golfers worldwide. Local members take pride in its charm despite being overshadowed by Royal Belfast.
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