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4.5
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
94.2%
Recommend this course
63 out of 66 reviews
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4.5
2 Reviews (2)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
5.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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4.4
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland/Links
Par 71
Length 5876 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Ballycastle Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1890
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £25
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Caddies Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Parking

Available Activities

Billiards

Reviews

4.5
66 Reviews (66)
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great condition and Value for money!

Overall I thought the course was in fantastic order. The Greens and fairways were as close to perfection as you can get for this time of year. There was a few of the Higher holes in which the fairways had a bit of surface water and a few on the Parkland side of the course also but all in all I would highly recommend the course to anyone. Staff and residents are all top class also and very accommodating. I will definitely be back again over the summer months to give it another go, thanks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Winter at Ballycastle

Stunning course that was in great shape holes 6-18 were open and playable even though most courses remain closed
Pro very friendly and helpful

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course

Unreal experience. Been wanting to play this course for years. To say it exceeded expectations is an under estimation. Cant wait to play it again..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

A wonderful setting for an interesting golf course

My wife and I played this course on a beautiful early Summer afternoon which suited us perfectly. There were not many other golfers ahead of us, but those whom we did meet were friendly and helpful. The course as reported elsewhere is in three distinct phases - a parkland section of fairly demanding longer holes to begin, then over the road to the coastal strip and some lovely links holes climbing up the cliffs, before the second half is predominantly downland golf with some less interesting holes to return to the clubhouse. However, the 17th and 18th are two great finishing holes, especially if your match is on the line!

Astonishing quality of really dry greens for time of year and lovely fairways everywhere. The 10th is an astonishing hole with a raised tee box with dramatic 360 degree views, but then an upward shot to a green which must be another 40 feet higher at least over a chasm.

Pro (Damian) was immensely helpful in getting us on the course and with advice.

We will definitely come back for more, but you probably need to pick a day without extreme winds to enjoy the experience fully.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Quirky Fun

Really good fun, quirky course with a mix of parkland/links holes.
Unbelievable views and in great condition for early season. Would definitely recommend and will return

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

Great setup

Lovely course, well setup and really enjoyed it for 1st time playing the course. Greatest compliment I can give is that I will be back again to play it again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good condition for early April

I thought that the course was in good condition for early April. There were some very wet areas in the first 5 holes which are near the river. The rest of the course is more free draining. Greens and bunkers were well maintained.
I was lucky to play on a fairly calm day as most of the course is very exposed to wind.
I was not able to use the single practice net to warm up before my game because of some group using the area near the first tee. They probably should have another net beside the clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden gem

Course was in a good condition given that most other courses were closed round the country

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
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 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Worth the drive

Very friendly , helpful and informative pro shop staff. Explained why we started on 6th tee . No issue . Enjoyed the round , and getting to see a new course . Even though it was about 89 min drive for me.
Stunning views, was dry but very windy on top of hill/dunes but that adds to the challenge . Course good for time of year. Always think every course could add a few extra ‘next tee’ markers for visitors , but was able to find our way OK. was asked a few times for directions by other visitors. Liked the mix of parkland and links. Would like to play again in summer . Only complaint is pricing £30 ok but £5 cheaper if I could have arranged a fourball, bit mean. Club house not open for a beverage after round but understandable on quiet Monday afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden gem. One of the best courses in Northern Ireland

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Strange

Nice little course but not worth the money they are charging. Couple of quirky holes but not a great links experience.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Ballycastle

Great course in great condition. Fantastic scenery coupled with challenging holes, and wind adding to the challenge. Good day out

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

Must try course

Great course and no winter mats even in February. The greens and fairways were in great condition for the time of year and the pro was very friendly.

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

One of my favourite courses

Great course in great condition given the weather this past few weeks! If you can play well here you will play well anywhere.

Also, great to see a friendly face in Ron, good to catch up with you!

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