Helen's Bay Golf Club in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.7

128 Reviews (128)

5 Stars

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1 Stars

Conditions

4.6

Value

4.7

Layout

4.5

Friendliness

4.7

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.3

96.4%

Recommend this course

124 out of 128 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.3

3 Reviews (3)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

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1 Stars

Conditions

4.0

Value

4.7

Layout

4.7

Pace

5.0

Amenities

4.7

StaffFriendliness

5.0

100.0%

Recommend this course

3 out of 3 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.6

27 Reviews (27)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

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Conditions

4.7

Value

4.8

Layout

4.4

Pace

4.4

Amenities

4.4

StaffFriendliness

4.8

96.3%

Recommend this course

26 out of 27 reviews

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Course Highlights

Helen's Bay delivers immaculate fairways and greens alongside breathtaking Belfast Lough views that keep golfers returning regularly. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this scenic nine-hole layout a compelling choice for all handicap levels.

About

Holes 9

Type Public

Style Parkland

Par 68

Length 5598 yards

Slope 106

Rating 67.3

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
White	68	5598 yards	67.3	106
Green	68	5369 yards	66.2	104
Ladies	71	5300 yards	71.5	128

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Helen's Bay Golf Resort

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	Total
White M: 67.2/113	296	376	384	136	355	359	312	217	355	2790	5598
Green M: 66.2/111 W: 71.5/119	293	368	379	113	341	343	290	200	344	2671	5369
Red M: 65.7/111 W: 71.2/118	288	336	396	123	352	343	282	195	347	2662	5300
Handicap	12	4	2	18	14	6	16	10	8
Par	4	4	4	3	4	4	4	3	4	34	68
Handicap (W)	9	3	13	17	7	5	11	15	1

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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

128 Reviews (128)

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JRWhite5565

Played On 07/20/2025

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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

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Silyttle2311

Played On 07/16/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

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

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daragolf

Played On 07/13/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

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

Photo submitted by daragolf on 07/13/2025

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t1643600369

Played On 06/29/2025

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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

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Abbott67

Played On 06/12/2025

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

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

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redsandwiches

Played On 06/08/2025

Reviews 19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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

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u314161913042

Played On 05/28/2025

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a year

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Poor

Friendliness Good

Pace Fair

Amenities Average

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Tbrowne91

Played On 05/21/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

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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Damian5785467

Played On 05/09/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u729847374

Played On 05/12/2025

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

First class

Fairways and greens in excellent condition and course challenging for mid to higher handicap players

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Played On 04/28/2025

Reviews 1

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u225912980

Played On 04/21/2025

Reviews 22

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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gafra1

Played On 04/20/2025

Reviews 2

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Wee gem

Great little 9 hole course with some nice holes, great value for money at only 18 quid, and the course is in great nick for the time of year, beautiful views out over helens bay as you wander up and down the hills.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Average

Amenities Good

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Shanelund8

Played On 04/03/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

4.0

Previously Played

Really looked after course

9 hole course that over looks the coast. Fairways and greens sitting nice. Tidy and well preserved

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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Played On 04/06/2025

Reviews 3

5.0

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Walked

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Average

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Fairly Easy

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LouisGolf2001

Played On 04/06/2025

Reviews 1

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

Mimck88

Played On 03/26/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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Jamesgracek

Played On 03/16/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Craig6497750

Played On 03/09/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Good 9 hole course.

Good course, no issues. Shop not open though so couldn’t get a scorecard.

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Photo submitted by Craig6497750 on 03/10/2025

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rodmcmaster

Played On 03/05/2025

Reviews 14

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

4.0

Previously Played

Still a bit damp but overall pretty good condition.

Some fairways are still damp but most of course is in good condition. Greens playing well.

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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