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Rathcore Golf and Country Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.6
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
About
Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6555 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Rathcore Golf & Country Club
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 6555 yards | ||
| Green | 72 | 6318 yards | ||
| Yellow | 72 | 6008 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 72 | 5321 yards |
Scorecard for Rathcore 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: 73.7/131 | 543 | 390 | 311 | 188 | 425 | 317 | 311 | 465 | 138 | 3088 | 515 | 165 | 442 | 557 | 367 | 406 | 197 | 337 | 481 | 3467 | 6555 |
| Green M: 72.7/128 | 530 | 380 | 293 | 180 | 410 | 317 | 300 | 435 | 130 | 2975 | 510 | 165 | 435 | 532 | 345 | 388 | 178 | 320 | 470 | 3343 | 6318 |
| Yellow M: 71.2/126 | 510 | 367 | 270 | 168 | 390 | 301 | 292 | 435 | 121 | 2854 | 481 | 154 | 403 | 513 | 328 | 369 | 139 | 308 | 459 | 3154 | 6008 |
| Red W: 71.7/134 | 434 | 285 | 264 | 120 | 357 | 271 | 277 | 393 | 84 | 2485 | 457 | 106 | 368 | 471 | 311 | 322 | 110 | 294 | 392 | 2831 | 5316 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 4 |
Course Details
Year Built 2004
Architect Mel Flanagan (2004)
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Delta, Mastercard
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single 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 #17)
Reviews
4.8
Reviewer Photos
I Recommend This Course
Very enjoyable round of golf today. Course beautifully presented. Greens excellent
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On 08/13/2025
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
Enjoyable and tough
The course is well set out. The holes are easy to navigate. Staff were friendly. There are a few hills you walk up and down, so is tough when walking as well as trying to hit up hill. Lovely course.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Well worth a visit
Had been a few years since last in Rathcore but was delighted to be back. Course was in excellent condition and proved a very good and varied test. Would highly recommend a visit to Rathcore
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Anonymous
Played On 05/29/2025
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Very enjoyable course
Really good golf course, such a variety of holes and enjoyable day had.
You have to think and play so many different shots around this place.
Will be back for sure.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Wonderful Course
Wonderful course, very friendly staff & I will definitely be back! Highly recommend it
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great course.
Awesome course. A lot of very difficult blind holes with doglegs. V difficult playing first time, not knowing what way they go.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Excellent track
Great course in great condition, smartly designed with some lovely feature holes. Would highly recommend to all abilities
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Hidden Gem
Great track, good value for money. Greens fantastic and course in great condition for October. Was pleasantly surprised. Would highly recommend to all abilities.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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