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4.6
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
95.7%
Recommend this course
83 out of 86 reviews
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4.0
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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Course Highlights
This hilly, challenging layout rewards repeat visits with spectacular scenery and well-maintained greens that consistently impress. Exceptionally friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and strong value make every round genuinely enjoyable.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 71
Length 6270 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Course Details

Year Built 1907
Architect George L. Baillie (1907)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £30 - £32
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Great Britain & Ireland (2024 #15) (2019 #18)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Ireland Wales Northern Ireland (2024 #3) (2022 #11)
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4.6
86 Reviews (86)
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

10/10 nothing to complain about

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hilly but good variety

Great day of weather and golf. Course in excellent condition, despite greens just sanded. Variety of holes and quite challenging. Some holes difficult to predict without playing the course but would defo recommend. Be prepared for hills up and down regularly. Stunning views on a warm day. Special mention to Laura in the Office who kindly changed our tee time, much appreciated

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

More open than expected

Great course. Challenging throughout. Will be back. A few crossovers

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Course should of been closed

Needed a jetski never mind golf clubs and to not get told about condition of the course shocking played 1 hole had walk off

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful tricky course

Extremely tricky course with a lot of hills. However, in brilliant condition and beautiful scenes

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Scrabo

Course is in great shape played at 2pm not a lot playing around that time chance to take it at ur own pace and the view from some the holes is outstanding

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A beautiful but tough course

If I played this course regularly it would be 5 stars. But for a Golf Now member who plays different courses this course is a tricky one to fully recommend. Why? Its one of those courses you need to play at least 5 times to know how to play it. It really is a brilliant course. Very hilly, very challenging, very well kept, amazing views and plenty of variety. But if you're not playing with a member and it's your first time then make sure you have a dozen balls with you. You'll realise after about 3 holes that you should take at least a club less off the tee. Particularly the par 4s and downhill par 3s. It's so punishing if you're evening marginly offline for the first 7/8 holes. I'll definitely go back because I want to try and lose less balls! I wasn't even playing that badly lol.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not for the faint hearted

Lovely course in great condition. Quite a difficult course if you don’t hit them straight. Quite hilly. A lot of blind shots that you think you hit ok only to go over a hill and have no idea where your ball is. Scenery is spectacular . And a few more signs for next hole etc would be helpful. But great course and would definitely go back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing place!

The views unreal! Staff were friendly and helpful. Gave good information on course especially some of the trick holes. Overall from start to end probably my best experience on a golf course. Definitely will be planning a trip to play again!

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

great course, very hilly.

Great course, play it once a week and as much as it is a challenging and fun course, it is very hilly. Would definitely recommend a cart as the back 9 is very difficult after an already difficult round especially 15-18. All in all I throughly enjoy this course and 100% will be back often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

There's a few hills

Lovely course with some stunning views. A definite challenge, and quite unforgiving if you stray too far from the short stuff. Greens were in great nick and running well. A thoroughly enjoyable round of golf. One word of caution, it is quite hilly, with the last few holes being a bit of a test on already tired legs. Might be worth investing in a buggy!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

The views of Newtownards and quality of golf holes make for a very good value for money golf course. The course is very hilly which makes for some very fun tee shots, but also some very challenging tee shots as well, beware the elevation in holes does make for a tough walk around. Course is a little confusing to go around so if you have the chance to play with someone who has played the course before, or with one of its members, I would recommend going with them, fortunately for me, some of the other players kept me right showing me which way to go. Greens were quick for the time of year and the groundskeeping team should be very proud of themselves for the condition they have the course in. Would recommend anyone to play here who doesn't mind the tough walk, can't wait to play here again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Well looked after

Lovely course that can punish you when you don’t hit the fairway, definitely stock up on balls before as it can new easy to lose a few! Greens and fairways both in great condition would play again without a doubt although next time around would make use of a buggy as the hills on the course will tire you out

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
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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