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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)
5 Stars
6
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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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4.7
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
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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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u314162416188
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
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w33mylo
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
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u225912980
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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u1427308
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
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rossdaines
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314162281152
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314162045922
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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u314161515597
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
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u314162179732
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
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spratty
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
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u314162051263
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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
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u581200726
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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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dickie123
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful

Great day was had . Always a pleasure playing in Carnalea. 5 Star.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u5403167
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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u314161905589
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u336461029
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Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Carnalea By The Sea

The first contact we had when we arrived was a very welcoming greenkeeper which was a great start to our day! The course was in very good condition considering the warm weather and we had a great round of golf. We finished up having some food and drinks in the conservatory of the bar/ restaurant which overlooks the beautiful elevated setting of the par 3 ninth hole sitting rather eloquently above the fantastic views of Belfast Lough.

Difficulty Moderate
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u3995834
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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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

Gem of a Golf Course with fantastic Scenery and great value for Money Food.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314160334033
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lovely Round on Great Course

Played Carnalea course was in superb condition and the weather,

The course is a true test of golf

The setting is picturesque with absolutely stunning views .

Great value for money and i will definitely be returning thanks

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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t2105350617
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wasn't told the 10th hole was closed for juvenile practice when I booked using golfnow or when i checked in at the pro shop. 17 holes for the price of 18. Greens were fast, course in good condition. Great views of Belfast lough on the front nine.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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