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4.4
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
82.6%
Recommend this course
83 out of 90 reviews
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4.3
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
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1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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4.3
4 Reviews (4)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cairndhu's layout blends scenic woodland holes with dramatic mountainside terrain, featuring elevation changes and blind shots that reward repeat visits. Welcoming members, smooth pace of play, and outstanding value make this course well worth booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 6091 yards
Slope 121
Rating 70.0
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Cairndhu Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1958
Golf Season Year round
Architect John S. F. Morrison (1958) John S. F. Morrison (1963)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £25
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.4
90 Reviews (90)
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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Walked

Cairndhu Golf Course.

Course and greens in excellent condition. The professional Mr Trainor was very helpful and courteous and would love to play this course again when next in the area. The views were magnificent and our golf wasn't so bad either. Would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding Course

Beautiful course, challenging and well kept. The greens are beautiful and can anticipate the roll even if you cant hit it.

The front 4 holes are uphill/downhill, with the second holde signature par 3 that faces scotland.

I lived in Belfast for 2 years and rented a car to play some out of town courses, this would be the top of my list next time I visit.

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
First Time Playing

A fantastic experience!

We were made to feel so very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for Wayne, the pro and 3 gentlemen members.

The course was great fun, a challenge and in superb condition.

We also thoroughly enjoyed the 19th with Billy, Dale and Adrian alongside many other members including a past captain from 2023.

We will be back and have recommended this wonderful experience to all our friends back in Yorkshire.

A superb experience, not to be forgotten.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Not Great

lot of blind shots, lost balls on the 3rd fairway, can see the landing zone, there should more bells on this course to let players behind know when to tee off, had a few bad attitude members behind us who would hit their balls into our group, they were annoyed at the fact they were behind a society of golfers, course was in excellent condition and the food was good but would recommend playing here

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A different experience

The experience of playing Cairndhu for the first time was highly enjoyable and an experience. The course layout is a blend of aesthetic woodland holes combined with holes carved into the mountain side, with 2-3 club elevations and downhill shots. Throw in plenty of blind shots, it certainly needs at least 2 or 3 rounds to get to know.

The scenery on some holes is fantastic, the greens were good for the time of year and every member I met was very welcoming and chatty. The only downside was holes 5-7 were closed, which was not advertised at the time of booking.

All told, it’s a course I’d like to play again in the summer and certainly worth £17 on a hot deal!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Stunning!

Played for the first time on a wet and windy morning but this did not detract from the beauty of the course and the surroundings. The friendly folk in the pro shop and the excellent facilities added to the great experience. We walked the course but didn’t know how hilly it was, explained all the buggies that were parked there.

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

Amazing Course

A tough challenging course but wish I had hired a buggy. Views are amazing on first 3 holes and what a tough 3 opening holes. Some really great Par 3s. Def coming back again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

The delightful Dhu

This course is a must play if you're anywhere around the Antrim coast, or even in Belfast. The 360° views of the Antrim plateau alone are worth the punt, let alone the slick design of some of the holes, particularly the third which boasts a blind tee-shot from the tip of the mountain down to a gettable green. The blind, long approach on the 15th also leaves an impression.

The only downsides are that it isn't a links course, as one would believe. The tall trees, which come into play more and to the course's defence on the inward 9, prevent the wind and sun from reaching some sections of the course so it can be a bit boggy, even in summer. The greens were also just hollow tined and sanded on the day I played it, although this was reflected in the price. Definitely worth a visit to the Dhu!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course with excellent sea views.

Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed this golf course with breathtaking views.

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

Great course

This was my first visit. It was a very well laid out course. The greens were fantastic. It is quite hilly but the views of the glens and Scotland were amazing. We played a three ball and the staff and members were excellent . They made us feel welcome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course is in great condition.

First time visitor.

Firstly the course is immaculate!! With all the heavy rain we have had I was worried about the condition of the course but they have it in great condition for this time of year and it's the best conditioned course I've played this year! So amazing job done by the greenkeepers!!

A beautiful course, some tricky holes but very enjoyable! A brilliant way to spend an afternoon!

We were welcomed warmly and the guy running the pro shop was very friendly and helped us out with a few tips. Thank you very much for having us and its a course I wanted to play again from the minute I stepped off the 18th Green! Highly recommended and we will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging hilly layout

Enjoyed our round with the conditions being somewhat wet in places but the course in good overall condition. Good staff experience and players all seemed friendly and welcoming. The only criticism we would have is that it has a few too many blind shots, but playing it a second time would eliminate that problem. Fun day with number 2 being simply gorgeous.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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