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Carnalea Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
107
4 Stars
70
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
Carnalea's seaside layout delivers stunning coastal views, well-maintained fairways, and fast greens that challenge golfers of all abilities. Exceptionally welcoming staff and a charming clubhouse overlooking the bay complete an outstanding round.
About
Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 69
Length 5706 yards
Slope 114
Rating 67.4
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Carnalea Golf Club
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wihte | 69 | 5706 yards | 67.4 | 114 |
| Green | 69 | 5406 yards | 66.0 | 111 |
| Red (W) | 70 | 5116 yards | 70.2 | 126 |
Scorecard for Carnalea 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: 68.4/123 W: 74.5/127 | 265 | 356 | 200 | 517 | 406 | 344 | 293 | 426 | 151 | 2958 | 296 | 167 | 328 | 176 | 305 | 182 | 513 | 366 | 434 | 2767 | 5725 |
| Green M: 67.0/116 W: 72.5/122 | 245 | 336 | 190 | 501 | 386 | 334 | 283 | 403 | 131 | 2809 | 292 | 147 | 318 | 148 | 266 | 180 | 503 | 324 | 424 | 2602 | 5411 |
| Red M: 66.0/109 W: 70.9/119 | 255 | 333 | 183 | 489 | 382 | 313 | 241 | 399 | 127 | 2722 | 280 | 143 | 297 | 163 | 260 | 161 | 467 | 311 | 388 | 2470 | 5192 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap (W) | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 6 |
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Course Details
Year Built 1927
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.
Food & Beverage
Bar, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
Reviews
4.6
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Dicko4432 on 03/07/2026
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Photo submitted by Dicko4432 on 03/07/2026
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Beautiful day with a beautiful view Photo submitted by uHAT8SJnV8VoD83h2YjJ on 10/02/2025
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Photo submitted by Alper267779 on 07/03/2025
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Photo submitted by WazzaH on 05/18/2024
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Photo submitted by Dalekelly34 on 04/26/2024
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Photo submitted by WazzaH on 06/08/2023
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Photo submitted by GBlair85 on 06/07/2023
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Photo submitted by GBlair85 on 06/07/2023
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Photo submitted by moto71 on 05/10/2023
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Photo submitted by moto71 on 05/10/2023
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Photo submitted by moto71 on 05/10/2023
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Photo submitted by u114075948 on 05/29/2021
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8th hole view towards Belfast Lough Photo submitted by garfy68 on 05/11/2021
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Scenic Par 3 9th Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 11/04/2016
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View from 1st Tee Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 11/04/2016
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Looking out from Clubhouse Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 11/04/2016
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 05/30/2025
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Brilliant Course
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!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 05/19/2025
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
The greens make it.
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.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
The perfect round
The course was in tip top condition, we had a 3 ball booked and we found a 4th who booked last minute.
A good friendly round of golf and a gorgeous cold pint afterwards...much enjoyed...cheers
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Lovely course, only thing I would change is maybe better signage to the next hole
Lovely course, only thing I would change is maybe better signage to the next hole, apart from that fantastic day out and really well looked after
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
condition
Absolutely fantastic course in fantastic condition
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Lovely course in great condition. Very picturesque
Undulating course more challenging than the yardage would suggest
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great fun
I absolutely loved playing a Carnelea, the beautiful views of the ocean, and the nice open fairways made for a very enjoyable round of golf. Me and my buddies even joked about how the train that ran through the middle of the course also made for a unique feature. The greens were in the middle of being sanded however I do understand it's for the good of the cause, although I'm very excited to come back and play when the greens are back to better conditions. The clubhouse also has incredible views over looking the bay and the 9th green, which is a fun uphill par 3 hole which I was lucky enough to birdie in front of an audience! Highly recommend!
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
New Year’s Day at Carnalea
Course was in excellent condition for the time of the year
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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