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4.6
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
5.0
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.2
96.2%
Recommend this course
74 out of 78 reviews
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4.8
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
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Conditions
5.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.8
5 Reviews (5)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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5 out of 5 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland/Links
Par 71
Length 5876 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Ballycastle Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1890
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £35.00
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Parking

Available Activities

Billiards
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Reviews

4.6
78 Reviews (78)
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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic course

Had a great day to play a course that proved great challenge with variety of Holes in excellent condition. Beautiful Outlook from nearly every hole so don't forgetvthe camera.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

The course was in great condition and despite it being open week everything was very well organised.

The layout is a mixture of parkland (first 5) some links holes but the majority on the cliff. Not really a true links course. Would still play again but probably prefer one of the true links courses in the region.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Coastal Golf

I was thoroughly impressed by Ballycastle GC. The front 5 parkland holes around the abbey are a kind start to the round before being exposed to the beautifully kept, undulating and windy back side.

Greens were in exceptional condition and the firm, tightly mown fairways allowed for long balls if you can hit it straight.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always great value

Ballycastle is arguably one of the most picturesque courses in Ireland. A wide variety of holes including 5 parkland holes.

Always a pleasant welcome from Damian in the club shop.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Really loved this course : good variety of holes and lovely setting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Ballycastle - Another Gem up the North Coast

Great course with a mixture of Parkland and link holes. The course was in great condition as expected. Holes 6, 7, 8 and 9 are some of the most difficult and require accuracy. Definitely recommend playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Loved everything about it!

What a fabulous course! Great condition and some very scenic holes--monastery ruins and ocean views! The staff was extremely friendly, down to recommendations for places to eat and other area courses. I was visiting for the first time. My son with disabilities was warmly welcomed and allowed to walk with me. I can't say enough for the value! I'm going to play again before I have to leave.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Many holes to close on each other en couple of dangerous crossings. On the other hand there were some spectacular holes also. And I don’t understand why a carpark so close to the 18th green.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Some fantastic holes an views

Can’t wait to go again ..as an ex green keeper the golf course was kept to a great standard

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Brilliant Ballycastle

Had a tee off time for 2:12 on a Sunday, but arrived early and Ron in the pro shop let me go early. Thanks Ron. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were in excellent conditions. Lovely views and not too bad weather, made for a really nice round of golf. Members were very friendly and helpful, as I hadn’t played the course in 15 years. It won’t be another 15 years before I play it again, but really soon. Cracking day out , really enjoyed it. Be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great condition and Value for money!

Overall I thought the course was in fantastic order. The Greens and fairways were as close to perfection as you can get for this time of year. There was a few of the Higher holes in which the fairways had a bit of surface water and a few on the Parkland side of the course also but all in all I would highly recommend the course to anyone. Staff and residents are all top class also and very accommodating. I will definitely be back again over the summer months to give it another go, thanks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Winter at Ballycastle

Stunning course that was in great shape holes 6-18 were open and playable even though most courses remain closed

Pro very friendly and helpful

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Strange

Nice little course but not worth the money they are charging. Couple of quirky holes but not a great links experience.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course

Unreal experience. Been wanting to play this course for years. To say it exceeded expectations is an under estimation. Cant wait to play it again..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

A wonderful setting for an interesting golf course

My wife and I played this course on a beautiful early Summer afternoon which suited us perfectly. There were not many other golfers ahead of us, but those whom we did meet were friendly and helpful. The course as reported elsewhere is in three distinct phases - a parkland section of fairly demanding longer holes to begin, then over the road to the coastal strip and some lovely links holes climbing up the cliffs, before the second half is predominantly downland golf with some less interesting holes to return to the clubhouse. However, the 17th and 18th are two great finishing holes, especially if your match is on the line!

Astonishing quality of really dry greens for time of year and lovely fairways everywhere. The 10th is an astonishing hole with a raised tee box with dramatic 360 degree views, but then an upward shot to a green which must be another 40 feet higher at least over a chasm.

Pro (Damian) was immensely helpful in getting us on the course and with advice.

We will definitely come back for more, but you probably need to pick a day without extreme winds to enjoy the experience fully.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Ballycastle

Great course in great condition. Fantastic scenery coupled with challenging holes, and wind adding to the challenge. Good day out

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Quirky Fun

Really good fun, quirky course with a mix of parkland/links holes.

Unbelievable views and in great condition for early season. Would definitely recommend and will return

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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