Cally Palace Hotel
About
The Cally Palace Hotel features a private golf course that is carved from the scenic parkland that surrounds the hotel. The course closely follows the natural contours of the landscape and utilizes the towering trees that dot the terrain. Golfers playing the course will have the opportunity to behold panoramic views of Cardoness Castle, Rutherford’s Monument, and the Fleet Estuary. In addition to the spectacular scenery, the layout offers a challenge for all skill levels with hidden burns and water hazards throughout provided by the Cally Lake. The Cally Palace Hotel also offers a practice area and putting green for golfers to use. Conveniently since the golf course has no members or competitions, it is rarely ever crowded.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 71 | 6062 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 71 | 4846 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 70.7/129 | 287 | 165 | 400 | 335 | 378 | 128 | 332 | 590 | 337 | 2952 | 361 | 347 | 172 | 519 | 357 | 517 | 345 | 221 | 271 | 3110 | 6062 |
| Yellow M: 69.7/127 | 277 | 123 | 381 | 320 | 378 | 128 | 332 | 579 | 337 | 2855 | 261 | 339 | 172 | 479 | 336 | 504 | 315 | 192 | 253 | 2851 | 5706 |
| Red W: 70.3/120 | 246 | 109 | 309 | 267 | 318 | 110 | 288 | 453 | 292 | 2392 | 244 | 292 | 144 | 417 | 259 | 427 | 279 | 175 | 217 | 2454 | 4846 |
| Handicap | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 11 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 14 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 11 |
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Photo submitted by briancarswell on 05/25/2026
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Photo submitted by briancarswell on 07/12/2025
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Photo submitted by briancarswell on 07/12/2025
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Photo submitted by 6l84lpqeC4eZBwbPGl37 on 09/15/2024
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Photo submitted by cu5w0M79rT9CJyrCrl1E on 09/08/2024
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Ultimate par 5 Photo submitted by pelicanary on 08/31/2024
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13th par 5 scalextric Photo submitted by t275273095 on 07/03/2024
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Photo submitted by BKR135 on 04/29/2024
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13th tee Photo submitted by t275273095 on 06/28/2023
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Photo submitted by t275273095 on 06/28/2023
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Photo submitted by u4055729 on 06/14/2023
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Photo submitted by u4055729 on 06/14/2023
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Photo submitted by u4055729 on 06/14/2023
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Short 18th Photo submitted by Greginhi on 05/06/2023
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Clubhouse Photo submitted by Greginhi on 05/06/2023
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Photo submitted by Malsgolf on 09/27/2022
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Photo submitted by Daveboy67 on 09/05/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160522385 on 08/02/2020
Hidden Gem
Fantastic course in great condition for the time of the year. Set in stunning surroundings with some very challenging holes. Will definitely play here again
Fantastic course
Great location, in beautiful surroundings. Course in excellent condition, nice layout without having to walk up and down hills. Staff service second to none. Highly recommend this course.
No improvements
Still no warm up net, practice green not in good condition,some fairways poorly cut. The main problem remains the par 5 s from the yellow trees . A 579 yardage on the first par 5 is far too long. The other two are just too hard.
Hidden Gem ( callypally)
Fantastic condition on the course , superb layout of the course. I would recommend this course to anyone visiting the area. Far better the local course. Great value
Outstanding
Having played it many times before, I was surprised at how much it has improved this year. It looked phenomenal, the greens which were always poor, were in fantastic condition. They were maybe a bit slow but the ball was running true.
They are running a fantastic membership deal just now as well.
Not enough to bring us back!
Ok but could be a great course with a bit more time & money spent on raising the standards!
Staff not great especially when I asked for a golf cart & told none available as all being used. The whole time we were out , we never saw another golfer playing!
Course with lots of potential
This course has lots of potential and as such it was just lacking that bit of tlc. Greens weren't that great but ran true and you were able to stop on them. Bunkers were however first class ha.
13 & 15 signature holes were beasts, need a more updated map and a course layout wouldn't go a miss either.
Recreational golfers limit ideal.
Fun day out though.
A fair test of golf ..... for the first 12 holes!
I play off 11.1 so I am a reasonable player, mostly straight but not super-long. I play, and can score, on many different courses round the country.
The course in general was tidy, with the greens a fair pace and the rough not penal.
The first 12 holes were consistently fair, though some holes were quite tight driving.
Things degenerated on the 13th. The landing area for the second shot on the 13th was far too narrow - you had a choice between a pond on the right and thick rough on the left. Playing it for the first time, there was no obvious bailout option, which is not good design. Therafter, there were a few further examples e.g 18th drive, where the course seems to be maintained by non-golfers, with no acknowledgement of the need for a playable route. For high handicaps, I think this would be a depressing last 6 holes.
Overall, good 12 holes, 13th needs a rethink (clear the rough down the left, even if the lie would be uneven), trim overhanging branches near teeing areas. Ask a mid-handicap golfer if you need input!
Cally Palace - lives up to its name
Cally Palace Golf course was in great condition. Nice tee boxes, fairways recently cut. Greens very true but fairly flat
Layout is challenging with some super holes and being straight off the tee is needed in most holes as the first cut of rough often pinches into the fairway
The 13th par 5 is a scalextric hole but lots of fun
Really enjoyed the course even though my score was dire!
Massive Potential
Great location and length of course with many challenges throughout the course. Whole course needs attention and obviously understaffed green keeper wise. Tee off areas and greens need a lot of work. The course has huge potential.
Most interesting and challenging course, well worth a visit although inclined to be soft at this time of year
18 holes of golf at The Cally Palace
We thoroughly enjoyed out three ball in this peaceful setting. Whilst we were not troubled by it , some of the walks from greens to the next tee were quite long. The greens needed attention but for £25 were more than adequate. We were all high handicappers and definitely lost a few balls,, but that was driver error as the fairways were well maintained