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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
202 Reviews (202)
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
7
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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184 out of 202 reviews
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4.6
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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12 out of 12 reviews
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4.7
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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24 out of 24 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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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 5 35 70
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
202 Reviews (202)

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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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Gavin2019
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Mickey6241575
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
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
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
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
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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
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
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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
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MarkoC123
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314160550872
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u000001872087
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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garfy68
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
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
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Amccolgan
Played On
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
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
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
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u314160867013
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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t294626612
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for a beginner

Have played here a few times and it is always well maintained

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u7644495
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Enjoyed playing this course.

Some lovely holes and great views of the Lough

Considering the amount of rain that has fallen lately the course was in really good condition especially the greens

Will definitely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Marcus3445
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Don’t hit the train...

Great coastal course, the 8th hole is actually a par 4 on the course so keep that in mind.... stunning 9th hole and the par 3 15th offers Stunning views of Belfast

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u581200726
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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esotericbob
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u868413934
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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