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

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Last 12 Months

4.7

125 Reviews (125)

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Conditions

4.5

Value

4.7

Layout

4.5

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.2

96.7%

Recommend this course

121 out of 125 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.7

27 Reviews (27)

5 Stars

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Conditions

4.8

Value

4.9

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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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.7

39 Reviews (39)

5 Stars

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3 Stars

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1 Stars

Conditions

4.6

Value

4.8

Layout

4.5

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.3

StaffFriendliness

4.7

94.9%

Recommend this course

37 out of 39 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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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

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

125 Reviews (125)

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dcrawf93

Played On 04/28/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Beautiful course

First and definitely not last time playing. Fantastic!

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u861365500

Played On 03/27/2023

Reviews 10

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Helen Bay

Helen’s Bay was in great condition & considering the amount of rain we’ve had playing conditions we’re excellent, was great value for money

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Ricardo79

Played On 02/26/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

1.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Wasn’t great

Very hilly in places especially the 2nd and 9th! Would’ve helped if there had of been a pro in shop! For a bit of guidance on course layout! No one about and had to help ourselves to cards in an empty pro shop. Not ideal and would not return! Didn’t enjoy Helen’s bay Gc!

Conditions Average

Value Fair

Layout Poor

Friendliness Poor

Pace Poor

Amenities Poor

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u314163584210

Played On 01/29/2023

Reviews 10

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Dry golfing day

Not bad condition for this time of year. Stayed dry which was a bonus. 2nd time at Helen's bay and will be back again soon. Views across Belfast lough hard to beat.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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spurs7178

Played On 01/22/2023

Reviews 17

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Helens bay

Nice course, pretty easy too. Staff where excellent. Food was nice also

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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bwmxyz

Played On 09/18/2022

Reviews 10

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great short course

Great course and very well maintained. Quite compact though so very easy to find the wrong fairway with a wayward shot. Only issue we had was very slow play by some older members in front with no offer to play through. Otherwise great course if you get a good deal.

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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u1531945

Played On 09/06/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

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u861365500

Played On 08/28/2022

Reviews 10

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Helen’s Bay

Excellent golf course which was in excellent condition

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u225912980

Played On 08/26/2022

Reviews 22

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Hidden gem

Picturesque views, fairways like carpet and just a really nice course

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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u314163267299

Played On 08/23/2022

Reviews 2

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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t77392427

Played On 08/10/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Amazing course

Great course and views and always in great condition

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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havo99

Played On 08/12/2022

Reviews 4

Skill Beginner

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Outstanding

Everytime we come staff and players on course very friendly great layout and course is extremely good

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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aaronrosbotham

Played On 07/13/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

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u314161615270

Played On 07/10/2022

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

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u314161910969

Played On 06/23/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Enjoyable round

Course in very good order, first time playing here but would definitely return

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

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u861365500

Played On 06/05/2022

Reviews 10

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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ChiefMuffinMan1

Played On 05/29/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Golf by the Sea

Got lucky with weather and wnjoy this beautiful course. Challenging greens and undulating fairways

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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u314161798554

Played On 05/27/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Diogopinto

Played On 04/03/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Fair

Amenities Excellent

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andy1968golf

Played On 03/23/2022

Reviews 5

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Golf with a View

Will I be back ……….DEFINITELY YES!!! Course in great condition. Greens had just been spiked but that didn’t spoil a great round of golf. Light breeze, sunny day and the view out onto the lough brilliant!! Greenstaff very friendly and accommodating. Would recommend to anyone especially at the Hot Deals piece!!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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