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4.6
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
97.5%
Recommend this course
79 out of 82 reviews
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4.8
6 Reviews (6)
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5
4 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
5.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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4.7
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
5.0
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 18 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 6009 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Holywood Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1904
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Delta, Mastercard, Maestro, Switch
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.6
82 Reviews (82)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 6
Elevation Changes 6

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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Charming golf experience, spectacular views of bay

This was a charming day of golf at Rory's home course. I felt like a member for a day. Very cool modern clubhouse with friendly members and staff. Everyone asks where you are from and how was your golf.

Course is parkland style with steep hills. A few breathtaking elevated tees. Almost all other fairways are steeply sloped sideways. Practice your sidehill lies!

Overall a charming and memorable day of golf! I also played Portmarnock Old Course, Royal Dornach, & North Berwick this week so Holywood was more of a local experience rather than a world class golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Average weather
Walked

Rory McIlroy's childhood course

Sure, I played Royal County Down and Royal Portrush on this trip, but Holywood was a great change of pace.

Traveled here on assignment in July 2011 to find the home of Rory McIlroy a month after he won the U.S. Open. This place is so charming, as are all of the members.

Funny story about teeing off on No. 1. I stood on the back tee (which only measures 6,000 yards in total) and 2 nice elderly men walked up and pointed to a forward tee. Took me awhile to realize what they meant, but eventually it was clear that they don't let anyone (especially Americans) just walk to the back tees. Apparently, you have to earn it. So I walked forward and had a lovely experience from about 5,800 yards.

This is a parkland course that provides plenty of elevation change and nice views of downtown Belfast. You'll rarely have a flat lie so be prepared.

I can understand why people would overlook Holywood - there's so much great golf in the area. But don't overlook it, take an afternoon and go see the place that produced a two-time major champion.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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