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4.5
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
91.3%
Recommend this course
52 out of 54 reviews
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3.7
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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4.3
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 70
Length 6167 yards
Slope 118
Rating 70.3
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Kirkistown Castle Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1902
Golf Season Year round
Architect James Braid (1934)

Rentals/Services

Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

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Reviews

4.5
54 Reviews (54)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Overpriced poorly looked after

Had high hopes for the course based off the reviews and above average green fee. Left extremely disappointed, course badly kept and generally untidy. Extortionate green fees that can be justified ! Won’t be back.

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

Great course, good views

Played for first time, great course, great condition including greens tee boxes and bunkers. Highly recommended for a links round of golf. Some elevated tee shots and also 2 hard elevated greens holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent coirse

Had a great time. Lovely course. Excellent layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Best course to play in Northern ireland during the winter months - got a hole in one on the 14th to!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A gem of a course

Having booked on GolfPass and got a green fee for £25, it was always going to be a good deal. However, the deal got better the more holes we played. Having never played this course before, it was a gem to behold. The course was in amazing condition, and we were welcomed by name (however the Pro Shop guessed it) as we walked through the door. Each hole was a serious challenge, with a strong wind and natural links grass. It a course you really have to plan your way around and the big stick is often best left in the bag. Can't wait to get our and play it again. Well done to all involved in the club.

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

First time playing here

Course was in excellent condition considering the weather lately

Really well laid out course

Challenging course from white tees

Greens excellent

Great views from almost all holes

Busy course on a Sunday as expected but pace of play was good

Only thing we struggled with was understanding holes 1 and 18 using same fairway, sounds strange but it works, first time here was tough to not laugh at confusion but explained to us very well by pro shop worker.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent value links golf

Brilliant course with some great views. Will definitely be returning for a round soon.

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

Course for all year

Conditions of this course was unbelievable, such a great day and the first 18 of 2024!

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

Nice course, slow pace

Got a good deal at £25 but arrived to discover only playing 15 holes due to some drainage issues. Understandable given the recent weather but really should have been made clear when booking! Holes that were open in great condition and greens exceptional, really nice course. Great views on the elevated tee boxes. Pace of play was horrendous. As a two ball it took 4.5 hours to play the 15 holes and it was stop/start the whole way around, course was rammed with golfers and can’t help but think they let too many on. Over all would still give it another run in the spring.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 1
Skill Beginner
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dry Golf

Great day out! coming from Fortwilliam after months of rain it was a joy to play on firm turf..The day was hilighted by a hole in one on the 8th by Conor.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the best value rounds of golf in n.Ireland

Everyone should play at least one round here- excellent condition considering April golf and the wet weather they have had.

Probably one of if not the best value round to golf

I’ve had here- for the money it’s a cracking course greens we’re excellent and course drains very well. Good pace of play and generally v friendly people around the club.

Get yourself down you won’t be disappointed

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

Fabulous course

Had a great afternoon down at Kirkistown Castle, course is very well looked after, greens quickish and run true. Fairways lovely and dim for time of year, actually got some run! Friendly staff, all in all a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Cracking day out at Kirkistown.

Firstly, the lady in the car park heard me and my brother were teeing off after her three ball and said we could go before them. Secondly, the guy from the pro shop brought our buggy to the first tee box. Thank you. Thirdly, the members were very friendly and let us through, twice. The course was in lovely condition, especially the greens. Had an absolutely brilliant day and would highly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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