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4.6
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
97.1%
Recommend this course
33 out of 34 reviews
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4.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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4.6
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 15 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 73
Length 6474 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Bright Castle Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1979
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Showers, Locker Rooms

Reviews

4.6
34 Reviews (34)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Value for money

With the recent downpours the course was in great condition, plugged balls were a rarity and the greens were surprisingly solid. Looking forward to playing this course again in winter, great value for money.

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

Good long course

Playing off normal tee boxes no mats , starting of with 2 par 5 holes tests you but sets you up for the rest of the course .
Excellent course

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

Golf

Excellent course for Winter Golf.
Made very welcome by the staff , lovely people.
Good prices in yhe club shop also.
Will deffo be back.
Well done to the groundskeeper ⛳️⛳️⛳️

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very good course

First two par 5 can be intimidating but good course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Lovely views at the beginning

Amazing first 3 holes with views out to sea and a very good course for poor golfers like myself. Very friendly staff and well kept for the value of a round. Will return when I can.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyable course in lovely countryside

Long and challenging course especially the first two par 5 holes straight uphill. Two virtually unplayable (worse from the ladies tee)) par 3 holes - 9th and 16th - with a very tall tree directly between tee and green on each

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Smashing

Great course to play, challenging in places but you would pay for the views up the 2nd alone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best value golf course

Hadn't played here for about 30 years. Always liked the course, and still do. It's a tough test for any golfer. Will be back very soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Winter golf

Booked fairly last minute after being let down by a booking at another course nearby. Very enjoyable round of golf. Quite hilly in parts which meant some amazing views, especially the second hole. Would play here again just for that hole alone. Four holes closed due to winter issues but allowed to play the last or first 4 to make up for it.

Challenging course with some tough greens. Well worth a visit.

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

Great views from a beautiful track.

Well worth a visit. A lovely mature parkland golf course with beautiful views of the coast and the Mourne mountains. The course was in surprisingly good condition given the heavy rain lately in the Downpatrick area. Really enjoy the course. Gordon and Arnold are very hospitable. I enjoyed a good pint of a very well poured Guinness in the cosy clubhouse afterwards.
Highly recommended.
Brian.

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

The course is massive and a very good parkland because the soil is not soft. The staff is friendly too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course for the money

First time playing Bright Castle, would definitely play again, decent course.. Greens and fairways in super condition. Added bonus of a fantastic backdrop of the Mournes. Stayed for a pint got talking to the pro shop/barman, couldnt do enough for us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was excellent condition

The course was in excellent condition can't wait to get back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Great and Cheap Course

Enjoyed Bright again, play t a few times each summer
Tough windy conditions but the course was in great condition especially the greens
Only downside the bunkers had hardish sand then it had been raining heavy overnight

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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