Kirkistown Castle Golf Club

Despite a cold snap, the course was open. Front 9 all Temporary Greens due to frost. Green staff had back nine back onto proper greens by the time we hit the 10th. Our 3 ball really enjoyed the course despite this. Thankfully the 11th hole was on the proper green as one of our party hit a fantastic hole in one.

Unfortunately the clubhouse was closed so we had to drive elsewhere for lunch and celebration drink. This was the one downside of our outing, but understandable as it was a Monday in the depths of winter.

Looking forward to my next round when weather improves.

This was the first time playing Kirkistown. The course is links and the greens were really fast. I would really recommend this course as it’s a real test of golf a couple of par 4 played like par 5. Would highly recommend the food once you’ve finished your round

Played before in strong winds, which is not unusual on a links course. Got lucky today with virtually no wind at all, making a cold day in November feel beautiful to play in.

Course very quiet. In beautiful condition as you would expect here and a pleasure to play, given I usually play parkland course which can be very wet at this time of year. Only one tee mat over 18 holes which is a pleasure to see (hate tee mats). Fariway was great as expected. A little run could be had. Greens were running true and at a decent pace for November.

I only wished they would reduce their price to attract a few more golfers. I saw very few on the course that day. Such a shame to see such a good course not being used more. I would not pay the price they charge (we paid nothing as we used the AG free round voucher).

This course plays very difficult in the wind, but with no wind it was very fair. Good golf was rewarded. Cracking course in lovely condition and a pleasure to play. Would play it every day if the price was more competitive.

Vg course with good variety of holes, need to be very careful off the tee, greens in great condition, worth a visit.

Our first visit to this club and the reception in the pro shop and the clubhouse was extremely friendly. The course presents a true links challenge, particularly when the wind is blowing, with elevated greens and tees providing excellent seaside views. The course is fairly compact, meaning that there are no long walks between green and tee, but the downside of this is that balls struck from elevated tees in windy conditions can stray onto adjoining greens and fairways. Members know where to exercise caution, but visitors (of which there are many on seaside courses like this) don't. The people behind us drove through us on a couple of occasions (our 3 hour 15 minute two-ball round was hardly slow) and narrowly missed us while on the tee. Not the club's fault, but maybe something for them to think about when welcoming visitors in the future. We'd definitely recommend this course, though we might bring hard hats next time!

Course was in excellent condition for this time of year. Solid fairways, hard fast greens and thankfully the rough was pretty forgiving. Would love to play again and am dreading playing my own boggy parkland course again.

This is the 3rd time I've played at Kirkistown and it always lives up to expectation. Course was in fantastic condition for the 2nd Jan. Got it on a good day as was little to no wind so was not too difficult. Have played before when blowing a gale and it is a completely different beast. Can't wait to play again! Staff were brilliant as well, very friendly and welcoming. Great putting green and chipping area.

A jem of a course.

Anyone thinking of playing here should definitely give it a go. Links golf at its best .

The course uses the unique features (Hills) to give you some incredible holes and views.

I will definitely play again

First time playing Kirkistown and the course was in great condition. Fairways played beautifully and greens were excellent, challenging at times but also very rewarding if you take on the brave shot. 10/10 would play again

had a really great day at the course ,greens where in great condition and a nice pace .the rough is not a place to be, so keep it on the fairways .you need to be brave at some of the holes and dont be afraid to try a chip and run onto the greens , stay out of the bunkers they are deep.will look forward to another round here again, value for money was excellent.

Played at start of Feb when most other courses were closed due to adverse weather , truly remarkable that the course and greens were so dry .Staff were so welcoming and friendly, food in clubhouse was superb, all in all a GR8 day .THANKS TO ALL

There is no better place to play golf than on a true links course and Kirkistown Castle has been giving golfers that experience since 1902. With native fescue splitting the marram grass fairways, gently rolling terrain and a good breeze coming off the sea, you're in links heaven. A friendly greeting from Niall in the pro shop, a good test of golf and a pint afterwards made for a great day.

What a course to play at the start of 2015.
Warm welcome from the Pro at the shop.
Course was Amazing
fairways were in great condition.
Greens were running fast for this time of the year.
Will be going back again to play the course great value for money.

Myself and three friends played a Saturday afternoon fourball. The course was in great condition despite the horrendous weather we had in the few days before our game. The greens are the best I have seen at this time of year. The wind was galeforce but it just added another element to an excellent day out. The change in elevation from tee to fairway and fairway to green was really challenging. The wind made the course play fairly long also. I would strongly recommend the course to golfers of all handicaps.

Great open links course with fantastic drainage but beware of the weather, windy conditions can turn a round into a real challenge! Enjoyable nonetheless.
Food afterwards was good quality and very reasonably priced. Service was friendly and efficient.
Overall, a good package that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.