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4.7
128 Reviews (128)
5 Stars
82
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
96.7%
Recommend this course
124 out of 128 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.6
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.3%
Recommend this course
36 out of 37 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 68
Length 5598 yards
Slope 106
Rating 67.3
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Helen’s Bay Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1896

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.7
128 Reviews (128)
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Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Location, Stunning views and a nice wee 9 hole course!!

The location of the course is absolutely stunning, overlooking Helen's Bay with panoramic views over Belfast Lough. Course is well laid out and was easy to navigate for a first time playing it. Only thing stopping me giving a full 5 stars for everything was the course after the heavy rain we'd had recently was a bit soggy in places and had a lot of sand particularly on the greens. Understandable in light of recent weather and I look forward to playing here again when the course is in pristine condition in the Summer!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

We like this course for a Sunday afternoon great condition and I especially love the par 3s and great staff and at the clubhouse pints are responsible price

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great open course

Overall condition of course was fantastic. Some challenging holes but overall a good open course. Not easy to lose balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day out

Course was great, people where very friendly, will play again soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

First time playing Helen's Bay last Sunday morning, lovely Autumn morning, small bit of rain, the course was in excellent condition considering the very heavy rain the day before, fairways are pristine, better than some greens in other clubs, and the greens, well, very unforgiving if you mis-read a putt, fast and challenging.

All in all can't wait to play this course again, with its superb back drop of the Antrim Coast as you head down the fairways. A must for any type of golfer, high or low handicappers. As with all course's I play, have respect for the course and the effort put into it by the ground staff and members. Enjoy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

9 hole gem

A beautiful 9 hole course only a short distance from Belfast where the club and green staff are exceptionally helpful....as our four ball is made up of more mature golfers lol,Helens Bay suits us to a tee,the setting on the shores of Belfast Lough and the fact the course is so well maintained brings us back here on a regular basis...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course in great condion

Helens Bay in superb condition, great views very busy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day out

Fantastic course in immaculate condition will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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