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4.6
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
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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)
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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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4.4
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 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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Reviews

4.6
86 Reviews (86)
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Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

a real gem

first time playing scrabo, what a track! course in great condition, some unbelievable views. difficult enough course, rough is punishing so a few balls were lost. staff and members all very friendly and welcoming. will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great test of Golf

If you can get a deal for this course, take it!

Ive played it many times & its a great test of golf.

I don't like short courses that's just go straight up and down, and this course is neither! Some long holes which is a good test and no hole the same! From up hill to down hill, dog rights, dog lefts. you have it all!!

We played it a few days ago and it was in immaculate condition, the best I seen the greens! So smooth and quick, how greens should be!

Definitely worth playing if you get a good price, havent played it recently as the price had jumped up so much but we got a great price on golfnow and jumped at it.

Definitely worth playing! 🏌️‍♂️👍

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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic Views With a Warm Welcome

This course is truly a hidden gem. The views in all directions are amazing and the course is in very good condition, offering a challenging and rewarding round. A few helpful tips from the golf pro helped guide us on a couple of tees that may not be obvious to the first time player. Off the beaten path, it’s worth the effort. The club President, Captain, Vice Captain and Ladies Captain happened to be there and all came out to greet us after our round and took a photo of the 6 of us on the first tee box with the Scrabo Tower as the back drop (being from Colorado we were honored to have been so welcomed by this members club). They even posted the photo on their Facebook page! Recommend giving this course a try if you are in the Belfast area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Would definitely recommend being fit or having a buggy. Very hilly, windy and rocky with specific local rules around free relief that you should read on scorecard. Brilliant views, challenging and great staff. Not a member but was still welcomed to grab a quick drink to cool down on a very hot day. Quite local to a family member who I will be visiting ore often just to play here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Returning Golfer

I love Scrabo golf course. I was a member 25 years ago, and returning now to see how the course has matured and been manicured, with new rock walls, and mini gardens, where there was previously gorse bushes. The now much taller trees and rough, provide more challenges than before, but, this encourages more straight shoots.

Using intelligent shots is key to shooting a good score here....

Oh and the views, are as superb as ever.

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

Cracking course, with some amazing Views.

Amazing course and exceptional value, definitely worth a play if you're in the North and want a test of your accuracy. Left with a smile on my face.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Excellent course as always.

We walked this course, whereas a lot of people use buggies. As a result those in front of us never held us up. We were out late morning. Course in excellent condition as always. A tough but fair track and the variety of holes here is always a pleasure to play. Be aware it is hilly in parts so you need to be fairly fit to walk. It's a must play course (try to do it on a low wind day as it's very high up and very difficult to play in the wind) for everyone. Not one negative on this course. The price of playing is increasing all the time. Not just here, but everywhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gorgeous Course

One of the prettiest courses I've ever seen and played. The course is short but a great test. Will definitely be back again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gorgeous Course

One of the most beautiful courses I've ever played! Views are insane and the course is a test of golf with some blind tee shots, elevation changes and tight fairways. Truly hidden gem and what an experience! I highly recommend it to anyone who loves golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing Views

Good little course on top of hill overlooking Newtownards and with great views of Mournes, Ards Peninsula and beyond. The course whilst being in reasonable order is very tight especially if there’s any significant wind-and there always is! Staff are great and food good in restaurant

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic

Have played quite a few courses in NI and can say hands down this is my favourite, the course layout is challenging and the scenery is breath taking.

Greens run fast & true

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dry underfoot

Great to play somewhere which was dry underfoot. Not too keen on a few fairways that cross over and not really well signposted, however it was a good day out.

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

Good course questionable greens

Greens filled with sand but likely due to amount of rainfall.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tricky

Quite a few blind shots it’s the hills your climbing. Some real toughT shots we used a buggy so could drive up the holes to see our line. Make sure you take a few xtra balls in the bag.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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