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Kirkistown Castle Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.8
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
5.0
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
This authentic links course impresses with lightning-fast greens, well-maintained fairways, and a thoughtfully varied layout featuring dramatic elevated tee shots. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value for money make it a rewarding choice for links enthusiasts.
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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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 6167 yards | 70.3 | 118 |
| Green | 70 | 5917 yards | 69.2 | 114 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5652 yards | 74.2 | 130 |
Scorecard for Kirkistown Castle Golf Club
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 70.3/118 | 518 | 402 | 304 | 152 | 397 | 430 | 322 | 148 | 384 | 3057 | 435 | 127 | 434 | 440 | 193 | 353 | 164 | 440 | 524 | 3110 | 6167 |
| Green M: 69.2/114 W: 75.8/134 | 500 | 387 | 299 | 142 | 387 | 410 | 302 | 138 | 374 | 2939 | 420 | 117 | 420 | 420 | 180 | 343 | 154 | 420 | 504 | 2978 | 5917 |
| Red W: 74.2/130 | 437 | 398 | 283 | 148 | 340 | 424 | 299 | 145 | 375 | 2849 | 405 | 114 | 423 | 349 | 177 | 319 | 151 | 381 | 484 | 2803 | 5652 |
| Handicap | 10 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 11 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 69 |
Hot Deals at Kirkistown Castle Golf Club
1-4
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, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
ClubhouseAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Ireland Wales Northern Ireland (2023 #13)
Reviews
4.6
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Harry1979 on 05/02/2026
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Photo submitted by Finn1712 on 06/03/2025
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Photo submitted by Finn1712 on 06/03/2025
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Photo submitted by Finn1712 on 06/03/2025
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Photo submitted by u470572120 on 01/04/2025
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Photo submitted by t1023791476 on 02/12/2024
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Photo submitted by Rossco27 on 06/01/2023
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Photo submitted by t1268412491 on 04/09/2023
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Photo submitted by t1268412491 on 04/09/2023
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Photo submitted by t1268412491 on 04/09/2023
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Photo submitted by t1268412491 on 04/09/2023
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Great scenery Photo submitted by u314163584210 on 01/03/2023
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Views across the Irish sea Photo submitted by u314163584210 on 01/03/2023
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Kirkistown Castle GC, Hole 1, Outward Bound, Par 5, 518 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/05/2016
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Kirkistown Castle GC, Hole 3, Par 4, Quarry, 304 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/05/2016
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Kirkistown Castle GC, Hole 7, Shed, Par 4, 322 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/05/2016
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Kirkistown Castle GC, Hole 9, Lighthouse, Par 4, 374 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/05/2016
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Kirkistown Castle GC, Hole 15, Stay Put, Par 4,353 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/05/2016
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Kirkistown Castle GC, Hole 18, Long Last, Par 5, 524 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/05/2016
I Recommend This Course
Excellent Course
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.
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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