At the time of writing Fred is the only Irish man to win a Major but I'm predicting that either Padraig Harrington or Darren Clarke will follow in his footsteps in the near future.

Balmoral is a mature Parkland course, which befits a course that has been in existence since 1914, with undulating and tree lined fairways, heavily bunkered and a meandering stream coming into play on holes 10 through 15.

The course is superbly maintained and is a must for golfers visiting Belfast, the course is located only a medium iron from the historic Kings Hall. The visitor is assured of a warm welcome but it is imperative to phone in advance to ensure a tee time and please remember if you wish to dine in the evening a jacket and tie is required.

As with many other Irish Golf Clubs, the early records of Balmoral are sparse. The GUI records show that it affiliated on 17th November, 1915.

The Lands were first rented at £297.16.0. A special AGM was held on 8th September, 1918, at which it was agreed to purchase the course for £8,000 and form a Ltd. Co. The Captain was Mr. A. C. Young.

Balmoral won the All-Ireland Final of the Irish Junior Cup in 1922.

They won the Ulster Championship of the Jimmy Bruen Shield in 1979.

They won the Ulster Championship of the Irish Junior Cup in 1970.

They won the Ulster Cup in 1980, 1968, 1934 and 1920.

They won the Belfast and District Cup in 1931 and 1930.

Peter Martin was selected to represent Ireland at the Maidstone Club in New York, on 13-14 October, 1999, and participated in the Boys Home International matches in 1995, having played Ulster Boys in 1993 and 1994, playing 10 matches, and won the Joe Carr Perpetual Award in 1996 with 110 points. He played Ulster Youths from 1995 to 1998 playing 17 matches. Runner-up in 1999, South of Ireland Championship.

Paula Gorman played for the Irish Girls in 1988.

Lisa Lynch played for the Irish Girls in 1983.

Men's Course Record: Am: 67 Martin Wilson