PeakyBlinder

Unfortunately on the day we played the road was closed for a major accident so no one could play for a couple of hours. This meant major back ups and at one point there were 4 groups on one tee. We did get round in about 4.5 hours but waited on every tee.
The course itself was in really nice shape - true fast greens . It was enjoyable
However too many golfers playing of golf and blue tees when they should be off white.

Beamish was in great condition in August. Greens ran true fairways were excellent and tee boxes nicely flat. The course is particularly hilly which will be a challenge for some especially hole 4 and 18. There are some blind shots and this makes playing it for the first time more difficult. Pace was ok up to hole 8, when we started to get backed up, so we joined the 2 members behind and they were great company and gave useful pointers. A really good challenge for any level golfer and the course has been intelligently carved into the hills with great scenery. Will play again.

I played during a horrible downpour which would have been ok but all the greens were aerated and they were in the process of doing the tee boxes which meant hole 9 and 10 couldn’t be teed on. I wasn’t told any of this by the shop. Such a shame the course is amazing for views and layout and was on my bucket list. Very disappointing.

We were behind a few four balls in carts who were playing best ball and still 9 holes took 2.5hrs. It was ridiculous. Got to the 10th to see 3 groups waiting to tee off!!
We decided to back to one and play the front 9 again.
We haven’t played here for 3-4 years and in that time the course quality has deteriorated so much. Tee boxes poor, fairways ok, greens were being aerated.
You get what you pay for and $39 is fair for a poor course.
I’m afraid we won’t be back here for another 3 years.

This was the last day on the course before it closed for winter. The tees fairways and greens were great, true and fast. It’s a public course so not much care is taken on raking bunkers and replacing divots. My group repaired several pitch marks on every green.
My only gripe was no halfway house refreshments we were saved by the cart lady having just enough coffee for us. It was a chilly day. It’s a good golfing ability test and I will be back. The scenery for fall was very nice.

Some challenging blind holes and some long par 5’s. it’s a tough walk and quite hilly and therefore a bit slow, though we had no one in front or behind us. It was early spring so there were some mats in use. The hole layouts were well designed and the greens were in great shape.
Would love to return in summer when the trees are full and green.

A little out of the way but well worth discovering. A bit like 2 totally different 9’s with the first more open and flatter and the second nine hilly and very scenic. When we played in February there was snow on the surrounding hills - it felt like we were in Switzerland!!
The greens were in excellent condition- the heavy rains had made some low spots soggy put playable.
Some very well designed hole layouts 11 and 17 were memorable as was the 12th - a par 3 up an incredible climb. Great fun and would like to go back in the summer. Host was very chatty and informative.

Pretty short with only one par 5, but some extremely challenging holes. Positioning your tee shot is much more important than length here. Shame you don’t see much of the beautiful seaside but other castle views were awesome. We played in quite nice weather but still got the windy blasts on the back nine.
Greens were awesome for January and we only had to play off a couple of tee mats.
Pre round snacks were good staff friendly and pace of play pretty good. Even though we were being pushed by single players behind.
Overall I’d go back again and hope for a warm day!

This course has 12 fantastic holes, real links style fantastic views, very challenging in the wind, especially the holes alongside the sea. However the other 6 holes are basically in a field and are completely different and much easier/forgiving.
The chap that greeted us was unhelpful and charged us for rusty old pull carts. There was no catering which was a shame. Pace of play was just over 3 hours not many people out there on such a nice January day.

Not the longest course but a nice challenge, particularly hole 4 and 15 into the wind. Despite the damp weather conditions fairways were good, greens played true. Staff were friendly and informative and we enjoyed the views of the surrounding countryside.
Worth a visit.

Played on a Tuesday morning in January and the course was basically empty. It was beautiful sunshine and a bit chilly at 6 degrees but we wore the right layers and were rewarded with a great round. The views are as advertised and spectacular from Castle to sea to Holy Island- phenomenal!
It was our first time and there are a few blind shots but we only lost one ball. Holes 8 and 14 are the most challenging par 3’s I’ve seen.
After the round the starter even came to ask how it went while we were enjoying a fantastic soup and sandwich in the club house. We will be back!

The Rock - as you’d expect is immaculately maintained. It’s a proper challenge and tested my 8 handicap game. I finished 14 over.
The scenery the layout and design are fantastic- the artistic way the course blends into the environment is spectacular.
We played on a Thursday afternoon and it was super quiet. We went out as a 2 ball and hardly saw anyone else.
Quick shout out to the restaurant too- fast friendly service and pretty good food at a fair price.

Ok this is a municipal course. But it is in dire need of some funding and maintenance. It is incredibly slow, there are players wondering all over the fairways obviously learning the game. Bunkers are terrible tee boxes awful some greens are ok but generally full of unrepaired pitch marks.
Interesting hole 17.
Shame the one hole number 14 is now a par 3. Looked like a nice par 4 previously.

Some very challenging holes with lots of water hazards but not over long for high handicappers. Greens were dressed while we were there but still ran nice and true.
Only met one staffer, at check in, no pull carts available because the members take home the handles!?? No after golf bar or food.

Front nine running by the sea are spectacular with greet sea views. We were lucky the weather was stunning and we could see for miles. The course was in great shape too, tee to green well kept and challenging though not in length in placement. Back nine more parkland style with some views of the sea, especially on the last. Quite unusual that the 18th finished so far from the clubhouse?
At the 19th there was no food, so that was the only disappointment.

How is this course “royal”? Tees and bunkers were terrible greens ok. Bit expensive for a hackers course. Some holes are are really good challenge and the layout is quite good, it’s just not maintained very well. Fortunately we played with a nice couple of lads who were chatty and friendly. Otherwise I won’t rush back. It’s convenient for the mall though.

This course being public is often really busy on holidays so we were surprised by a sub 4 hour round. Course was in great shape considering all the rain we had. Staff are always helpful and friendly. Greens ran true and not just because a sank a 40 ft birdie on the first. Good choice for dinner after and craft beer.

If you are in the area, it’s worth a visit. We were flying from Shannon the day after, and the views from 16, 17 and 18 tee are very impressive. As is watching the jets take off from the runway only a pitching wedge away. As for the course the greens were superb, the tee boxes awful. (Slopey and bare). We rented a cart which hadn’t been cleaned in years. Save your €20 and don’t bother.
There was no course layout and the signs taking you from green to tee were terrible! Pace was a little slow until the 3 members in front let us through on the 5th.

Pace of play was terrible. Teed off at 5pm and got stuck behind 2-3 groups who were terribly slow. No Marshall at that time of night so had to put up with it. Gave me plenty of time to practice putting. The greens were superb.

Course was in great shape this early in the season. It was really quiet and we got round in 3 hrs. Greens were superb. Just some bunkers unraked. The guy in the shop was really helpful.