Carnalea Golf Club in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland

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All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.6

189 Reviews (189)

5 Stars

103

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

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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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.7

26 Reviews (26)

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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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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.7

33 Reviews (33)

5 Stars

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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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Satellite Layout

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

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

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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Reviews

4.6

189 Reviews (189)

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dickie123

Played On 08/23/2021

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

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 07/22/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Comment

u314161905589

Played On 07/19/2021

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Walked

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

u336461029

Played On 07/14/2021

Reviews 4

Handicap 25+

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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 07/13/2021

Reviews 2

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 07/09/2021

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

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

Comment

u314160334033

Played On 07/07/2021

Reviews 5

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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 07/01/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

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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Gavin2019

Played On 05/27/2021

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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Mickey6241575

Played On 05/31/2021

Reviews 4

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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u314160991996

Played On 06/18/2021

Reviews 2

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Walked

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

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EIleen1810630

Played On 06/09/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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u8320211

Played On 06/03/2021

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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u114075948

Played On 05/28/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Friday Morning Round

Excellent condition course with interesting hole layouts that make you think about each shot.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Photo submitted by u114075948 on 05/29/2021

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MarkoC123

Played On 05/21/2021

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u314160550872

Played On 05/14/2021

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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u000001872087

Played On 05/13/2021

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Comment

garfy68

Played On 05/11/2021

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Best front 9 holes by the sea

Very well kept course & speedy greens

No hassles parking or keeping sorted on the course

It’s like playing 2 separate courses , front 9 with the Belfast Lough views & the back 9 more landlocked but still a challenging course

Would definitely recommend

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

8th hole view towards Belfast Lough Photo submitted by garfy68 on 05/11/2021

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Amccolgan

Played On 11/21/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

1.0

First Time Playing

Cancelled on arrival

Arrived at the course to be told the booking was not on the system, however it was still available on their website? The man behind the counter was extremely ignorant,

Would avoid, plenty of other quality courses in the surrounding area with capible staff.

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Poor

Friendliness Poor

Pace Poor

Amenities Poor

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Horisnoris

Played On 11/05/2020

Reviews 16

Handicap 25+

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Walked

Surprisingly Hilly

Got a good hot deal price and happy weather was good for November in Northern Ireland. Disappointed 1st 4 holes closed , no mention of this , no apology or alternative mentioned by pro shop. Also off mats on most hole even though tee boxed looked in perfect condition, had to hunt for tee matts several times. course was a challenge and surprisingly hilly ,but some great views also.Usual gripe of terrible signage, how hard is it for clubs to have a next hole arrow, especially at the 9th , there is a tenth hole sign but only after you’ve went under a tunnel . Overall enjoyable ( even though we played terrible)

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

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