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Carnalea Golf Club

Station Road, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT19 1EZ
+44 (0) 28 9127 0368
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4.7
206 Reviews
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Holes 18
Par 69
Length 5706 yds
Rating 67.4
Slope 114
Type Public
Style Parkland
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Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

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Year Built 1927
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4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 206 reviews
97.7%
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206
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  • Conditions
    4.6
  • Value
    4.7
  • Layout
    4.6
  • Friendliness
    4.8
  • Pace
    4.4
  • Amenities
    4.3
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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.

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andrew7070
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course in a great location by the sea

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

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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clemmc1
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Up Co.Down gem

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

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Crossie1
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nicely kept course

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

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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7M3hzKRg4uvxiXEI6XJH
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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IanCollins31
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Awesome scenery

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.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u2386158
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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seamus65
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Delsolo
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
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Alper267779
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Very good golf course

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.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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943pVEhFxFYRHvfoPj6Q
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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craigke
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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rRWltCtffgZ9BIb1wUrR
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314160767442
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Edlocard
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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leroydoc
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

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

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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aaronc404
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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BrandonAllan
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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7M3hzKRg4uvxiXEI6XJH
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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dedekerr
Review 1
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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TSaxPbbSO5yIR3lgcQCG
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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