Carnalea Golf Club

Course has all 18 holes open, still a bit wet/muddy under foot but to be expected with the last couple of months weather.

Temp mats in use.We had a 4 ball and certainly enjoyed the day with the fantastic views and definitely going back soon.

Had seen the course on YouTube and thought I’d have a look.

Booked for a decent price for 18 holes.

It’s been wet recently and I was forced to play off a mat on fairways, these can be borrowed for a £10 deposit. While frustrating I do understand as the course can be maintained for the upcoming season.

Was told to play the back nine first as they reverse for winter time. Did get caught up behind a few larger groups but was happy to wait as I wasn’t rushing the round.

The course looked good and while still damp in places was well maintained and looked good. Winters tees in place but the quality of tee mat was good and easy to use.

Greens were well maintained considering and all but one were in summer layouts. The sole winter one was just a hole in the fairway which wasn’t any shorted in grass length. Some of the greens were wet to walk on but look like they’re going to be gran come the drier weather. Decent pace to them and a little movement already.

Bunkers were freshly laid with sand and in play. Luckily I only ended up in one and while tricky the sand was a good quality to get a strong shot off through it.

The back 9 was a bit wetter than the front nine and that will most likely be the fact the front nine borders the coastline and will have good drainage.

Some decent homes throughout with several doglegs to keep you on your toes. Quite a few blind tees and greens so be careful if you’re a big hitter and can’t see anyone in front. Some poor ladies ended with my ball close to their feet as they were out of view when I drove. Not many bells to give awareness.

Overall a decent track and I will be back in the summer to have a go when the course will be tip top now doubt.

Clubhouse is well sized and the food smell that drifted through was great. Reasonably busy with non golfers too so it must be decent enough but I didn’t try. Bar prices were reasonable and a good choice of drinks available too.

Pro shop has the essentials only but does the job.

Well done to the green staff on a good course.

Played earlier today, for it being in December the greenkeepers have kept the course in great nick. Best views in my opinion

We were in a trip to Northern Ireland and had a free day and was hoping to play golf. Found this course not only did they have a tee time available they had clubs available to rent. When we arrived they had our buggies loaded and ready and the pro shop attendee was AMAZING!! I spoke with Debbie on the phone and she came

Over and introduced herself and wanted to check that everything was okay. The course was in great shape and the greens were some of the best I have ever played on. The views of the oven on the front 9 are amazing!!! We visited the bar / restaurant after and the staff was again amazing and got us a table on the patio overlooking the 9th green and the oven. WOW!!!

Thank you to the entire staff at Carnalea golf club for making a dream of a lifetime come true and for us with the best care. I highly recommend this course.

Very enjoyable- really well maintained.

Staff and Members all very friendly.

As a high handicapper, I found it tricky but good fun.

Really nice course- very well looked after. Greens and fairways all in great condition. I'm a high handicapper, and found the course challenging but good fun. Very friendly staff and members- will definitely be visiting again.

Really enjoyed this course as it was really well maintained and extremely picturesque with it being right by the sea

Played Carnalea with a friend who was visiting on Tuesday and he couldn't believe how spoilt we are to have so many gems within a very short drive from Belfast...The course was in excellent condition and in particular the greens were 💚 ...with the front 9 having beautiful views over Belfast Lough and the back 9 having 2very nicely laid out 90% elbows all added to a lovely round of golf,...will definitely play again

Nice course this was my second time playing it, very friendly staff

Known as one of irelands hidden gems and certainly lived up to this.

Great layout with stunning views over Belfast loch.

Would recommend a trip, buggies made it easy and most enjoyable on our first visit.

Probably the fastest greens we’ve played in a while, which were testing but made for a few interesting scores.

Very nice course in excellent condition. Short but challenging with quick greens.

The greens are in very good condition, the fairways are generally good, the first 9 holes of the course have a sea view, the second gholes are in the forest, it is very enjoyable to play in, on many holes you hit the ball without seeing the fairway and you play without seeing where the ball lands.

Carnalea my sort of course, not too long or hilly, good variety of holes

The greens were like carpet, fairways, tee boxes and bunkers all in great condition too

Highly recommended, we will be back soon!

A really lovely course, in excellent condition. Some great holes, and whilst it is relatively short the greens make it a great challenge. A thoroughly enjoyable round every time I play here. Would happily recommend to golfers of all abilities.