Mullingar gold club made Niall Horan a lifetime member for Christmas

Niall Horan has been given a lifetime membership to his local golf club.

The One Direction singer visited the Mullingar Golf Club in Belvedere for a round of golf on Saturday and was presented with a lifelong membership.

Speaking of his excitement, he wrote on Twitter: "Thank you to everyone at mullingar golf club for making me an Honorary life member of the club! What a nice touch ! (sic)"

The 21-year-old heartthrob is a keen sports fan and was thrilled to be recognised by the club where he played golf as a child while at home in Ireland's County Westmeath during the festive season.

Thank you to everyone at mullingar golf club for making me an Honorary life member of the club! What a nice touch !

— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) December 27, 2014

I've been a member of the club since I was 12/13 and to be awarded with this now is just incredible ! Really much appreciated!

— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) December 27, 2014

He continued: "I've been a member of the club since I was 12/13 and to be awarded with this now is just incredible ! Really much appreciated! (sic)"

Despite having become a global superstar - along with bandmates Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik - since coming third on 'The X Factor' in 2010, Niall appeared shocked to have been recognised by the sporting venue.

He added: "Thanks for even thinking about me."