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Carnalea Golf Club

4.6
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Carnalea GC: #5
View of the 5th fairway from Carnalea Golf Club

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4.6
201 Reviews (201)
5 Stars
110
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
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1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
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96.2%
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183 out of 201 reviews
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4.5
11 Reviews (11)
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5
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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11 out of 11 reviews
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4.7
23 Reviews (23)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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23 out of 23 reviews
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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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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 69
Length 5706 yards
Slope 114
Rating 67.4
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Tees
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
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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: 68.8/123 W: 74.9/127 265 356 200 517 406 344 293 426 151 2958 296 167 328 176 305 182 513 366 434 2767 5725
Green M: 67.2/118 W: 73.0/123 245 336 190 501 386 334 283 403 131 2809 292 147 318 148 266 180 503 324 424 2602 5411
Red M: 66.2/110 W: 71.4/119 255 333 183 489 382 313 241 399 127 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 9 7 1 13 11 3 15 6 12 2 18 16 10 4 8 14
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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, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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4.6
201 Reviews (201)

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Dalekelly34
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Carnalea after the rain

Carnalea is a hidden gem....excellent value for money...very tidy course...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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dannybreen01
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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spurs7178
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Carnlea

Great condition for this time of year. Highly recommended.. credit to the green keepers etc.. greens and fairways where immaculate

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314162341062
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great considering the weather

Interesting and challenging. It was the only course in the area that was not closed due to weather conditions so we were very pleased to be able to play. The welcome was friendly and atmosphere very relaxed. We had a delayed start due to a queue at the first tee (wish I had taker the cheaper later tee time on Golf Now). Most of the course was dry. The greens were still fast enough. Overall a good experience and quality course with nice views.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Turpy1
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Turpy1
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent location

This course has some of the most scenic views over Belfast Lough, mixed with some well laid out holes. An enjoyable round of golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Dalekelly34
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Society golf at Carnalea Golf club

Booked through golf Now....4ball....lovely setting ...tidy course ...greens super ...had a great afternoons golf ...couldn't get food as kitchen was just closed .....Guinness good and a great setting ..we will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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kurlystu
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Great experience at carnalea, good buzz about the place with a friendly greeting at the pro shop. I was out behind a women's four-ball so pace off play was slow but complemented by some beautiful views and the view off the sea was nice aswell. Well maintained golf course with variety and undulations aswell as excellent green conditions. Would highly recommend 👍🏿

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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suttonsters
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good but wet

The course is picturesque, but lots of surface water after a downpour.

Competition in progress slowed down play a lot. Other than that a lovely course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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t2071238050
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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u3883099
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Breath taking

Don’t let the rates fool you, this course will take your breath away. 9th hole looks like something from Pebble! This is now my go to course in Northern Ireland.

It the front and back have two different layouts. Lots if blind shots which is common for these parts and the greens are firm, fast and pristine.

The staff is super friendly as are the members.

Must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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rob24482
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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WazzaH
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lovely views front 9.

Lovely course front nine trickier than the back nine. The long dry spell has been broken by a big of rain which has helped the condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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mccleas
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem.

Smashing Golf Course. Was in mint condition, Greens were lightning quick and a lovely pint of Guinness after.👌👌👌

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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WazzaH
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Lovely views front nine

Nice course playing short due to dry weather greens we're not cut and still struggled to keep short irons on the green on approach.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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GBlair85
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Plenty of character

Great course with plenty of character and amazing scenery. Always kept in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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kperry463
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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ryanlfc1690
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Carnalee

Excellent course in beautiful for condition! You'll struggle to get one better at that price in the country 👏

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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moto71
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Carnalea

First time playing the course, we had an early tee time so not busy , course is in great order front nine has some great views of Belfast lough , and some hills !! Back nine was the same without the views !! Would recommend it nice tight course, some super par 3s

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u789991928
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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