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4.2
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
71
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
86.7%
Recommend this course
118 out of 130 reviews
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3.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.6
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
71.4%
Recommend this course
10 out of 14 reviews
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3.9
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
28 out of 35 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 69
Length 5563 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Castlereagh Hills Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1983
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Jones

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £20
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Strictly no jeans or collarless shirts on the course.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.2
130 Reviews (130)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Angry club member

A member of this golf club approached us after shouting from a distance when we were playing of a hole that was closed (12th). It was our mistake but once we moved he continued to walk towards us, repeatedly cursed and accused us of not using the matts we had rented. Even after I’d asked him to leave and continue with his own game he carried on f’ing and blinding so I had no option but to turn and tell him I was down listening to him. We then noticed him speaking to the group behind us once balls were landing next to us that were shot from the 16th when were teeing off at the 17th, one ball landing on the 17th winter tee box where we were stood. Won’t be back but I will say the staff member behind the counter that morning was very friendly.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Stay away

Usually play courses locally for £20-£30 range which never have an issue courses are in great condition as like to try out the odd new course every couple months etc This course was extremely in poor condition it was like a swamp really bad drainage, the sign postage was horrible the layout is terrible and the staff at the desk the lady was lacking any customer service you get what you pay for with £12 for a cheaper price honestly it’s not worth the money the amount of headaches stick with the higher priced courses as the staff are always friendly, greens are fast and courses are always in great condition will not be back!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not a winter course

From hole 1 the fairways were extremely soft, balls plugging on every shot, loads of GUR markers out forcing you to walk through soft muddy patches. Have played this course in the summer and it was like playing a completely different courses. Would not recommend for winter months

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Tommy

Course was in good condition for the time of year everyone was friendly

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times 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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Slow play

I appreciate the fact that members get first preference however when playing competitions the pace of play was very slow several 2 balls all grouping up on tee boxses waiting until the 4 balls had cleared the green before taking tee shots

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course was in excellent condition. Great value for money

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

They are slit cutting on the fairways at the moment and the ground was very wet under foot. Obviously drainage is an ongoing problem that they are trying to address.
Great space with lovely views, some extra signage for the visiting golfers would be useful, arrows with next tee etc
Will play again when the weather improves.👍

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Wet

Whilst it’s understandable that the course is damp there is no apparent effort to maintain it. Leaves and grass cuttings over fairways and greens uneven. Tee boxes all infuriatingly not levels.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst course played

This was definitely the worst course I’ve played the course layout seemed as if it was done by a 5 year old the holes were really badly sign posted and as a result I missed out 3 holes the pace of play was terrible and the fairways were covered in grass cuttings so even when you hit a good drive your ball still ended up with a clump of grass on it the greens weren’t much better as they were full of un repaired divots if I had the choice of playing this course for free I’d just give up golf

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

Unfortunate staff member

1st time playing this course. In 26c heat it was sure to be a struggle, fairways in good nick and also greens.

Some long enough walks from tee to tee, but when the weather is cooler it shouldn't be as much of a problem.

Arrived to tell the staff member that I had a two ball booked. She glared at the clock as it was 2 mins before my tee time and declared that it was "rammed" and to basically get a move one. This was a complete lie as I had checked tee off times just before getting out of my car. Poor form when i asked about score cards too. Bad customer service but can't let that fault an otherwise nice course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 89
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Wet n windy golf

For such a wet n windy day course in great nick,playing after a lay off after medical procedure so nice to get out and body stood up well to challenges of playing golf,just need my game to improve but course very good

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

Greens were solid considering the weather.

Nice course would come back again. Will try arrange my society to play here

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Good golf course but,being hilly,the drainage wasn't good. Quite soggy. Would love to play it again after a few dry days.

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

Fabulous

Great Course and Condition. Only thing was stuck behind 4 men playing, had two buggies. Messing about and taking an age playing. Poor!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Castlereagh Hills

Played here again having played a few years back and loved it. Unfortunately the course seems to have gotten worse. The tee boxes are unlevel and more like bunkers with the amount of sand, the rough is covered with old grass clippings which makes it near impossible to find your ball or play out off if your unlucky enough to go in.

The fairways a bare/mud tracks in places however hopefully a few more good weeks will sort that out

I was looking forward to going to Castlereagh Hills and had brought 3 friends .. unfortunately our experience wasn't as good as I'd hoped

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