Carnalea GC: #5
View of the 5th fairway from Carnalea Golf Club
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4.6
189 Reviews (189)
5 Stars
103
4 Stars
66
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
96.8%
Recommend this course
171 out of 189 reviews
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4.7
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 26 reviews
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4.7
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.0%
Recommend this course
32 out of 33 reviews
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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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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
189 Reviews (189)
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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Very poor Golf Now should notify if course isn't fully open

I played with a friend today who only gets out once every 5 weeks

To say I was disappointed is an understatement when we arrived the guy in the pro shop who was very friendly and honest told us there was 2 temporary greens and 4 holes closed if we'd been notified of this before paying and arriving we would never have booked it.

Carnalea isn't to blame for this I put this totally on Golf now this is the first time I've used it and think they should let players know before they book and spend their hard earned money that they're not going to actually get a full game of golf.

I'll think twice before I book on golf now again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

3 holes not even in play and 2 tempory greens a waste of my time and money . Why does golfnow not tell you about this before because if I knew would have gone somewhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall poor experience

When we arrived at the course we were told mats only on the fairways or place on rough which was fair enough because the course was soft. They did forget to mention that the 9th hole was closed and when we arrived at the 9th hole there was no signage at all. We actually thought the group in front had forgot to put the flag in, it wasn't until we arrived at the green we realised. After the round we went into the club to get something to eat and were refused food as it is a private club. Nice course crap staff!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Another course I've played over last 30 years, have played it in all kinds of conditions from winter to summer and blowing a gale.

Great greens to putt on all year round

Give it a go, you won't be disappointed with course and the views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointing

Very disappointing to pay full price for a round with 4 holes closed and temporary greens on most of the rest.

Had we been informed if these conditions in advance , we would not have paid £17 each for this experience

Obviously, this would have been a much more positive experience in the summer but playing conditions should be declared with the possibility of postponing the booking until the course is at its best.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Super course

Super course. Well worth playing even in the winter with some temporary greens in place it held up really well..and there is some beautiful par 3s. Staff & patrons all very friendly too. Looking forward to playing in the summer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A good course and lovely views

A few “ next hole this way signs” wouldn’t go a miss. Nice course but we got lost on several holes so this addressed would of made it much more enjoyable.

This aside it was a very nice course with some lovely views. Definitely recommend

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course with a view

Three of us had a great round.

Course was in great condition for this time of year.

Could do with some signage to point you to the T box.

A member was very helpful and pointed us in the right direction.

Had a drink in the bar and soaked in the views of Belfast lough very relaxed atmosphere.

Certainly will play there again.

Mervyn

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

Great day

We had a great 3 ball ,course in wonderful condition for the time of year. Blessed with a beautiful day and views to wonder at , topped off with a lovely meal in a friendly atmosphere in the Clubhouse. We will be back again. Even managed a couple of par,s

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

A gem of a find with some of the most challenging greens

A short course but dont be fooled this course is protected by challenging well maintained greens that require good reading and weight judgement otherwise you can find yourself adding to your score quickly. Good views and excelllent greens make this course a joy to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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