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4.7
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
78
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
96.4%
Recommend this course
116 out of 120 reviews
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4.7
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 28 reviews
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4.7
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.4%
Recommend this course
34 out of 36 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 68
Length 5598 yards
Slope 106
Rating 67.3
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Helen’s Bay Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1896

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.7
120 Reviews (120)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

First time playing Helen's Bay last Sunday morning, lovely Autumn morning, small bit of rain, the course was in excellent condition considering the very heavy rain the day before, fairways are pristine, better than some greens in other clubs, and the greens, well, very unforgiving if you mis-read a putt, fast and challenging.

All in all can't wait to play this course again, with its superb back drop of the Antrim Coast as you head down the fairways. A must for any type of golfer, high or low handicappers. As with all course's I play, have respect for the course and the effort put into it by the ground staff and members. Enjoy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

9 hole gem

A beautiful 9 hole course only a short distance from Belfast where the club and green staff are exceptionally helpful....as our four ball is made up of more mature golfers lol,Helens Bay suits us to a tee,the setting on the shores of Belfast Lough and the fact the course is so well maintained brings us back here on a regular basis...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once 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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course in great condion

Helens Bay in superb condition, great views very busy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day out

Fantastic course in immaculate condition will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Little Gem of a Course

Great course, greens were amazing, 2nd, 3rd and 6th are great par 4’s, Also several holes have 2 tee boxes the 8th is 200 yards par 3 on first 9, but 160 yards on second 9. Overall a very enjoyable round with fantastic views of Belfast Lough.

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

Enjoyable and friendly course

Really enjoyed our round here. The course was forgiving enough for us to enjoy it as a group of varied handicaps and as a nine hole course it was easy to pick up the layout second time round. We had beautiful weather and the views were stunning.

Staff were friendly and helpful, whether on the phone or in the clubhouse and members were also friendly and accommodating

We will definitely be back... thank you!

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
First Time Playing

Fantastic course blown away by the conditions and ofcourse the scenic holes on the course. Staff went out of their way to make it an enjoyable experience from on the course to the club house. 100% be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Well kept course

10 out of 10 for the green keeper. Course in great condition greens are immaculate best kept greens around. Great value for money, highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Immaculate

I've played this course 3 times in the last 2 weeks the course itself is an absolute credit to the green keeping staff immaculate fairways,greens and teeboxes one thing that I found to my loss is that the bunkers are really well placed and found the bunker at least 15 times in my 3 rounds. Green fees are really fair and I would highly recommend if you play Helens Bay if you get the chance I know I'll be playing it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Outstanding hidden gem.

Played Helen’s bay for the first time and have to say this is a fantastic course that is kept with love and a passion for the game. Everything about the course is almost perfect, great layout, great views, greens are immaculate and then the club house and staff were a joy.

We will definitely be back, again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic Course

Yesterday it was around 20°c in Helen's bay, with beautiful clear blue skies and amazing weather - genuinely this course was breathtaking on such a day. Well suited to a beginner or intermediate level golfer, nice wide open fairways but still a decent challenge with the bunkers close to the holes - loved every minute of it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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