Ballyclare Golf Club in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

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4.5

86 Reviews (86)

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Conditions

4.4

Value

4.5

Layout

4.5

Friendliness

4.7

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.5

96.3%

Recommend this course

81 out of 86 reviews

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Average Rating

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4.6

8 Reviews (8)

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Conditions

4.4

Value

4.8

Layout

4.6

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.7

StaffFriendliness

4.8

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8 out of 8 reviews

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4.6

15 Reviews (15)

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Conditions

4.5

Value

4.7

Layout

4.5

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.6

StaffFriendliness

4.7

100.0%

Recommend this course

15 out of 15 reviews

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Course Highlights

Mature tree-lined fairways, water features, and undulating terrain create a memorable layout that consistently impresses first-time and returning visitors alike. Exceptionally welcoming staff and outstanding post-round dining in the bar and restaurant complete the experience at excellent value.

About

Holes 18

Type Semi-Private

Style Parkland

Par 71

Length 6373 yards

Slope N/A

Rating N/A

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Tees

Tee	Par	Length
Medal	71	6373 yards
Society	71	6076 yards
Ladies	72	5348 yards

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Scorecard

Scorecard for Ballyclare Golf Club

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
White M: 70.9/117	320	504	431	364	378	157	374	360	191	3079	364	175	509	437	404	132	418	483	372	3294	6373
Green M: 69.5/115	308	494	399	343	362	148	358	349	166	2927	347	153	471	429	394	115	406	470	359	3144	6071
Red W: 75.2/130	313	431	353	300	365	103	299	254	153	2571	286	116	410	431	302	108	404	355	365	2777	5348
Handicap	11	7	1	15	5	13	3	17	9		12	6	14	8	2	18	4	16	10
Par	4	5	4	4	4	3	4	4	3	35	4	3	5	4	4	3	4	5	4	36	71
Handicap (W)	11	7	3	13	1	15	5	17	9		12	8	2	16	6	18	14	4	10

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Course Details

Year Built 1923

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £25

Pull-carts Yes

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Teaching Pro Yes

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Delta, Mastercard, Maestro

Walking Allowed Yes

Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.5

86 Reviews (86)

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Parrrr Photo submitted by KILSQofOUT8BnO2Pvsig on 10/15/2024

steve8614

Played On 03/31/2025

Reviews 5

Skill Beginner

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

roy1232

Played On 03/24/2025

Reviews 2

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Walked

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

mgreyhound1

Played On 03/12/2025

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

First Time Playing

Great value and nice course layout. Professional Colin was very friendly and explained revised course layout with a few holes closed . Would definitely return in summer to play full course.

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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glfc805

Played On 11/15/2024

Reviews 7

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Not a great course to play in the winter months as fairways and rough are very boggy! Could do with better drainage!

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

KILSQofOUT8BnO2Pvsig

Played On 10/12/2024

Reviews 1

Handicap 25+

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Walked

Great Spot

Great parkland course. Moderately challenging for a great price.

Facilities were great. Driving range, short game and putting practice areas. Bar and restaurant were great too!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Parrrr Photo submitted by KILSQofOUT8BnO2Pvsig on 10/15/2024

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xwDvJNc3amRKhwKU0NNu

Played On 09/22/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

First Time Playing

Very impressive

What a great day. Club is very impressive and course is excellent. Can't wait to play again.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u314162199430

Played On 10/13/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Great course

Beautiful course but very boggy in places after the wet weather. First 9 is varied and interesting, second nine a bit repetitive, just up and down and up and down so all a bit samey. Beautiful trees everywhere.

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Edd2436

Played On 08/13/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Ballyclaire

Beautiful well maintained course. Will be back. Staff are friendly. Amazing food.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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gdiamondis

Played On 04/10/2023

Reviews 1

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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1JVWsw7WN6eyIBoPKaot

Played On 03/30/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

1.0

Previously Played

Terrible terrible condition

Do not play this course.. end of March playing off winter matts … winter tee boxes… temporary greens that aren’t tempory greens just a hole in the ground half way up the fairway… not golf at all and place is a swamp .. plugged lies and ended up mucked to the eyeballs .. worse still air blower off so had to put dirty bag, shoes and trolley into car! Not a happy camper please AVOID

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Fair

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Poor

Amenities Fair

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johnnybreen

Played On 03/04/2023

Reviews 11

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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u314160804844

Played On 11/22/2022

Reviews 10

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Not playable in winter

The course was like a bog. Had to use mats to play except the tee mats and greens

Conditions Poor

Value Fair

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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Blackers1950

Played On 10/11/2022

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Previously Played

Nice course

Nice course,well maintained, Club pro so helpfully with pleasent nature

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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Blackers1950

Played On 10/10/2022

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Good day

Great day out ,lovely course, and Colin the pro was a gentleman.

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u314160345175

Played On 09/20/2022

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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u644285629

Played On 09/01/2022

Reviews 6

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

Studog18

Played On 08/31/2022

Reviews 1

4.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Poor

Amenities Excellent

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u861365500

Played On 08/29/2022

Reviews 10

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Ballyclare

The course was in excellent condition 5 star I can’t fault Ballyclare , great day was had by all.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Played On 07/25/2022

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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telford1

Played On 08/02/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Been a while but well worth a return

It’s been some years since I played the course and I was delighted to see how it has matured. Fairways and Greens were set up immaculately and the course has good mix of holes requiring distance hitting and/or positional play.

I look forward to returning soon.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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