Castlereagh Hills Golf Club

Castlereagh Golf Course is one of those rare finds – a peaceful, beautifully maintained course that flies under the radar but delivers a top-tier golfing experience.

The greens are nothing short of outstanding – fast, true, and in immaculate condition. Easily some of the best you’ll find anywhere. Massive credit goes to the green staff, who are doing a first-class job. Their hard work and attention to detail don’t go unnoticed.

The course layout offers a great mix of holes, suitable for all skill levels, and the setting is calm and scenic – perfect for a relaxed round. It’s welcoming, well-run, and just a joy to play.

A true hidden gem that deserves all the praise it gets.

£20 on a sunny day at Castlereagh hills is tough to beat, money well spent and I’ll definitely be back!

Castlereagh Golf Course – Excellent Playing Conditions and a Solid Layout

As someone who plays regularly and takes course conditions seriously, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality at Castlereagh Golf Course. It’s a well-kept course that offers a great experience for golfers who appreciate good turf and smooth greens.

Greens: The greens are a real highlight. They roll true and have a consistent pace throughout the round. Not overly quick, but fast enough to keep you honest. There’s a nice variety of slopes and breaks without feeling overdone.

Fairways: The fairways are in very good shape—tight cut, well maintained, and provide a nice surface to hit from. Even on softer days, there’s minimal mess or plugging. You can tell the grounds team takes pride in their work.

Bunkers & Surrounds: Bunkers are well looked after with good sand and proper raking. The short-cut surrounds around the greens allow for a mix of shot choices, which is always appreciated.

Course Design: The layout is enjoyable with enough challenge to keep things interesting. It’s not overly long, but there are a few holes that demand accuracy off the tee and smart club selection into the greens. It’s the kind of course where solid play gets

Isolated the course on the first day it opened, in fact a few friends and I would play a few of the holes before it was opened, a simple little 9 hole course back in the early 1980's when we were young.

The clubhouse then was a simple.affair and the pro was Simon Ostram.

Then there was a.38 year gap.

Fast forward.ro today and there are an additional 9 holes, good few of original holes have survived have matured nicely. The new (to me) holes are well designed and nicely presented.

Green keepers were working hard maintaining the course, not something you often see.

I had the best day, weather was perfect, played with 3 gentlemen I had never met and the course was in fantastic condition.

I don't think I could spend the £18 I spent on the green fee better! Cracking wee course.

I had an excellent experience at Castlereagh Hills Golf Course — a true hidden gem that exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, the course impressed with its top-notch maintenance and stunning setting.

The greens were superb — fast, true, and consistent across all 18 holes, providing a real test of putting skill. The fairways, tees, and approaches were all in immaculate condition, making every shot feel rewarding. You can tell a lot of care and attention goes into the upkeep of this course.

Two of the standout holes for me were the 7th and 13th. Both are beautifully designed and make great use of the natural terrain. The views from these holes — and throughout the course — are breathtaking, especially the panoramas looking out over the Ards Peninsula. It’s the kind of scenery that adds something special to your round.

The 8th hole deserves a mention for its challenging bunkers. They’re strategically placed and definitely demand a precise approach — not for the faint of heart, but very rewarding if you manage to escape unscathed!

The value for money. I was genuinely surprised to learn that this is a council-run golf course. The quality here rivals many private clubs I’ve played, but at a fraction of the cost. It’s accessible, well-managed, and welcoming — everything a public course should be.

All in all, Castlereagh Hills is a course I’d highly recommend to golfers of all levels. Whether you’re local or just visiting the area, it’s well worth your time. I’ll definitely be back!

Lovely course, with some challenging holes. The amenities are very good; lovely bar, with friendly service.

Had a very pleasant round. Enjoyed it so much. Had been a few years since my last visit. Found the course to be in excellent condition. Will be back soon and have plans to join the club again in the near future.

The course was very well kept greens were good the weather played ball too. Course was tight around the front 9.

Highly recommend

Really enjoyed the course , the layout is interesting. We played off mats but it did not affect the game. The greens were in good condition for early March . The only negative was the restaurant was not selling food as it was a Tuesday

Fantastic course, very well maintained and great overall layout. Played for the first time in the height off winter and it was in very good condition.

Played here no more than a few weeks ago ,but have to say the course has really got worse in that small space of time ,lots of muddy areas ,greens covered in heavy dew and worm holes ,winter mats are very poor ,uneven , the last fairway in particular leading up to the green was a quagmire,not sure I'd be wanting to return , especially in the winter .