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4.1
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
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3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
92.7%
Recommend this course
98 out of 102 reviews
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1.7
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.0
Layout
2.8
Pace
1.8
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
2.8
50.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 6 reviews
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3.7
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 21 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 73
Length 6239 meters
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Balcarrick Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Architect Roger Jones (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - EUR 25
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Neat and casual, no denim

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.1
102 Reviews (102)
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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Only 11 holes in play

Paid €30 just to be told when we arrived that only 11 holes were in play. However we were allowed to loop back around to complete 18. There was little to no signage indicating tee box locations which made navigating difficult especially since nearly half the holes weren’t in play. Would never have worked it out if it were not for the friendly members who corrected us. However the course was still in decent condition for the conditions and time of year and would be a good course in the summer. Food was great value and staff were very friendly. Will definitely be back in summer.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Balcarrick

Played balcarrick on Wednesday, paid up front and when we arrived told that only 11 holes were playable. No way should the money be taken up front or at least offer a refund prior to the game.

Layout for the 11 playable holes was poor as we had to walk from the 3rd to the 11th with no sign posting.

Very disappointing as the course is generally nice.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Perfect day, played here over before and it was very crowded, today was the opposite, a great course in great Nick

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent value

Really enjoy round
Very scenic and good pace of play
Staff very friendly
Course of white tees challenging enough
Guinness after a dream
Thankyou

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
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Course layout and condition is brilliant. The greens were superb for the time of year and finally the facilities in the clubhouse were lovely with very helpful & friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Excellent Golfing experience at a very reasonable rate

We arrived at the course and was greeted by the golf shop staff who was very accommodating and friendly. We were able to get a nice coffee in the Pro shop which was well kitted out with all the best brands and equipment and all at very reasonable rates, The putting green and practice area was grand although there was no chipping area. The course was quite challenging under windy conditions but was quite far with a mixture of short and long holes and a lot of water hazards on the course which was great. The course was in great condition for the time of year . After the golf we went into the clubhouse for a pint. The staff again were very friendly and the clubhouse was very nice and there was a lovely smell of food coming from the kitchen. Although we had no food there were a few other golfers tucking in and the food looked lovely. Overall it was a very pleasant golfing experience and we will definitely be back at some stage.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Great course in excellent condition. Lot of challenges. Great value. Recommend

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

Friendly staff and course in great condition
Enjoyed the round ,will be back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Hole in 1

Really enjoyed my game at Balcarrick. Ground was hard so ball ran on a bit. Got my 1st hole in 1 on the 16th. I'll never forget this game of golf!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden gem

Really great value for the quality of the course and putting greens are exceptional. Well maintained

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Balcarrick golf

Great course...greens in Great condition always challenging...highly recommend...

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