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Golf in the UK & Ireland. All in one place.

Every course, every open competition and the trips to go with them, from Shetland to Cornwall and Donegal to Kent. Find somewhere to play, see what's on, and go straight to the club.

Everything golf, in one place

Rare Birdie brings together what golfers usually hunt for across dozens of club websites, booking systems and directories.

Courses

Every course, one directory

Where it is, how to find it and a link to the club. Search by name or town, or browse by country and region on the map.

Opens

Open competitions to enter

Amateur opens for gents, ladies, seniors, juniors and mixed, with the format, fee and a link straight to the entry page.

Trips

Golf breaks worth travelling for

Short breaks built around great courses and open competitions, with places to stay nearby.

Clubs

A shop window for every club

Clubs can list their opens, correct their details and reach golfers well beyond their own membership. Free.

Links fairway with pine trees at first light
Links at first light
Tree-lined parkland green with a bunker and hills beyond
Inland parkland
Sunken links green among dunes and long grass
Dune country
Aerial view of a links course by the sea
Course of the month · October 2026

Carnoustie Championship

Carnoustie has a fearsome reputation. October, with quieter tee sheets and firm autumn turf, is a fine month to find out whether it's deserved.

Sample feature, written to show the format. Our golf editor's first piece will replace it.

Where do you want to play?

Tap a country on the map to see its regions and how many courses each one has.

Numbers on the map show the courses in each country. Northern Ireland sits with Ireland, as both come under Golf Ireland.

What's on next

The next open competitions around the UK and Ireland.

    Run a golf club? List your open competitions, keep your course details up to date and reach visiting golfers, free.