Galgorm Castle News
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Galgorm’s McKibbin wins Golf Writers’ award for second time
Tom McKibbin has been named Men’s Professional of the Year by the Irish Golf Writers’ Association for the second year running. The Galgorm Touring Professional enjoyed another memorable year in just his second season on the DP World Tour, finishing 18th in the Race to Dubai to clinch one of ten dual memberships of the PGA Tour for 2025.
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Galgorm Collection acquires Galgorm Castle Estate and Roe Park Resort as part of milestone £50m investment
Galgorm Collection, Northern Ireland's premier luxury hospitality group announced a landmark £50 million investment in the region’s hospitality and tourism sector following the acquisition of two of the region’s most iconic properties: Galgorm Castle Estate in Ballymena and Roe Park Resort in Limavady.
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New NI Legends Open confirmed for Galgorm
A brand new event has been confirmed at Galgorm in 2025 with news that the NI Legends Open will take place from August 28-31, 2025 as part of The Legends Tour (formerly the European Senior Tour) schedule announced today.
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Purcell hangs tough to claim maiden Challenge Tour win
Conor Purcell held his nerve to claim a maiden Challenge Tour title in the Black Desert NI Open presented by Tom McKibbin at Galgorm. The Irishman signed for a one over par final round of 71 to finish 13 under par for the week, one stroke clear of overnight leader Joakim Lagergren on a dramatic final day in Co. Antrim.
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EXCITING PGA TOUR VENUE BLACK DESERT RESORT CONFIRMED AS NEW NI OPEN TITLE SPONSOR
The Black Desert NI Open presented by Tom McKibbin goes from strength to strength with today’s news that the PGA Tour venue in the United States is the new title sponsor of the renowned Galgorm event to take place from July 23-28.
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McKibbin delighted to support NI Open at Galgorm
The NI Open, presented by Tom McKibbin, is one of the elevated events on the 2024 European Challenge Tour schedule and will be played once more at Galgorm from July 23-28, 2024.
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McKibbin, Maguire and co honoured at 2023 IGWA Awards
Galgorm Touring Professional Tom McKibbin was rewarded for an outstanding year by being named the 2023 Men’s Professional of the Year at the Irish Golf Writers’ Association (IGWA) awards at The K Club.
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Galgorm drives forward with latest upgrade work to championship course
Development work at Galgorm continues at a relentless pace with further investment to the championship Castle Course running into 2024, which includes significant course projects on the opening hole and the eighth hole.
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Best in the world! Galgorm wins big at World Luxury Awards & Conde Nast Johansens Awards
Galgorm has been recognised with an impressive six awards at 2023 World Luxury Awards, including Global Award Winner for Best Luxury Spa Resort and named Best Destination Spa 2024 in the recent Conde Nast Johansens Awards
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GALGORM ANNOUNCES NEW INTAKE FOR JUNIOR GOLF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
The Junior Golf Scholarship at Galgorm announces its second intake as Northern Ireland’s standout tournament venue continues to provide support and development for local junior male and female golfers.
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Dan Brown cracks the code to win World Invitational at Galgorm
Dan Brown completed a stunning wire-to-wire success at the ISPS HANDA World Invitational presented by AVIV Clincs to claim his maiden professional win. Galgorm Touring professional Tom McKibbin battled all week to finish tied 20th on level par.
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Pano clinches memorable playoff birthday win at Galgorm
It was a birthday to remember for Alexa Pano as she won the ISPS HANDA World Invitational Presented by AVIV Clinics in a dramatic playoff. After rounds of 76-70-69-66, Pano ended the tournament with a total of eight-under-par and found herself in a playoff alongside Germany’s Esther Henseleit and England’s Gabriella Cowley.
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ROBINSON-THOMPSON WINS THE COUNTRY GARAGE BMW NI OPEN AT GALGORM
Brandon Robinson-Thompson landed his second win of the season at The Country Garage BMW NI Open presented by Modest! Golf at Galgorm.
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Galgorm Touring Pro McKibbin secures maiden DP World Tour win in Hamburg
Galgorm Touring Pro Tom McKibbin held his nerve in Hamburg as he claimed his first DP World Tour title with a two-stroke victory at the Porsche European Open.
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TOPTRACER RANGE AT GALGORM OFFICALLY OPENS
Galgorm is pleased to announce the Academy at Northern Ireland’s premier tournament venue is now powered by Toptracer Range and available to use by golfers of all ability after today’s official opening.
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Galgorm welcomes Dave Pelz Short Game School to Northern Ireland
Galgorm is delighted to announce one of the world’s leading short game coaches Dave Pelz will set up his Scoring Game School at the Northern Ireland venue to serve as one of his main European coaching hubs.
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Galgorm named Northern Ireland's Best Golf Hotel at World Golf Awards
Galgorm was named Northern Ireland’s Best Golf Hotel for the second time at the recent 2022 World Golf Awards in Abu Dhabi.
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Tournament test of highest order after latest course changes at Galgorm
The Galgorm golfing evolution continues at pace with the biggest course development project phase yet now underway and set to deliver the final ‘wow factor’ when the multi-million investment programme concludes in spring 2023.
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Horan the star of the show at Galgorm Pro-am
Pop superstar and Modest! Golf owner Niall Horan teed it up alongside former Republic of Ireland footballer Robbie Keane and DP World Tour winner Ewen Ferguson at the ISPS Handa World Invitational Presented by Aviv Clinics Pro-am.
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Galgorm gears up for busy summer of golf
Galgorm is one of the most recognised tournament venues in Northern Ireland and is gearing up for another busy summer in its 25th anniversary year, and tournament focus leads us to the ISPS HANDA World Invitational in August.
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Galgorm Announces New Junior Golf Scholarship Programme
Galgorm is delighted to announce a new Junior Golf Scholarship programme to provide support and development for local junior male and female golfers.
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Galgorm Golf...The Catch Up
Hello and Happy New Year from Galgorm! We thought we’d take this opportunity to bring you up to date with recent events and awards we’ve been delighted to host and receive.
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Course Updates (2021) with Ross Oliver
Galgorm Director of Golf Ross Oliver takes us through the projects and course changes to the Castle Championship Course over the last 18 months.
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TOM McKIBBIN NAMED NEW TOURING PROFESSIONAL FOR GALGORM
Galgorm is delighted to announce a new long-term partnership with rising star Tom McKibbin, who will represent Northern Ireland’s internationally acclaimed Spa & Golf Resort as its new Touring Professional.
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Galgorm Collection acquires historic hotel The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
Galgorm Collection has today confirmed the purchase of the historic, four-star luxury hotel The Old Inn in a multi-million-pound deal.
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Tri-sanctioned ISPS Handa World Invitational in 2021
The European Tour, LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour will join forces for another innovative mixed tournament at the ISPS HANDA World Invitational presented by Modest! Golf Management in Northern Ireland, hosted by Galgorm from July 28 – August 1, 2021.
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Course at Galgorm Castle was the winner
The course was the winner this week. Preconceived notions that Galgorm Castle would be a birdie-fest and a race to become the first to shoot 59 were quickly dispelled as Major champions and others heaped praise on this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open venue
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Grandstand finish hands Catlin Galgorm glory
John Catlin produced a brilliant closing 64 to win his second European Tour title in a month at the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.
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Rai edges ahead at Galgorm
Aaron Rai stayed on course for a second European Tour victory as a 67 handed him a one shot lead heading into the final day of the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.
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Ballymena bovines enjoy the golf on mooooving day
Farmer Billy O’Kane and his wife brought some friends to watch the action on day three of the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Galgorm Castle.
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Harrington to make his competitive comeback at Galgorm
Pádraig Harrington will make his first competitive appearance in nearly seven months when the three-time Major winner targets a second victory in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Galgorm Castle Golf Club from September 24-27.
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Lowry to play Dubai Duty Free Irish Open for first time since Open triumph
Shane Lowry will tee it up at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open for the first time since his career-defining Open Championship triumph
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Koivisto secures memorable debut victory at Galgorm
Tyler Koivisto completed a remarkable victory in his first Official World Golf Ranking recognised event by winning the Northern Ireland Open Supported by The R&A.
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NI Open added to Challenge Tour for 2020
Northern Ireland Open supported by The R&A will be added to the European Challenge Tour’s 2020 Road to Mallorca schedule from September 3-6.
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Meadow new Touring Pro for Galgorm
LPGA Tour player Stephanie Meadow will represent the Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort as the new Touring Professional.
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Meadow and Senior win World Invitational
Local hero Stephanie Meadow held off Charley Hull to win the ladies event while England’s Jack Senior won from a play-off
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Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort rebrand
Galgorm Resort & Spa and Galgorm Castle begin new chapter and collaborate to become one of the UK & Ireland’s leading spa and golf destinations.
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