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10th tee looking north Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 04/11/2017
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Panorama at back of 9th Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 04/11/2017
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Driving off at 10th Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 04/11/2017
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Ballygalley from halfway down 3rd Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 04/11/2017
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Cairndhu Clubhouse from 2nd tee Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 04/11/2017
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Scenic Par 3 9th Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 11/04/2016
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View from 1st Tee Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 11/04/2016
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Looking out from Clubhouse Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 11/04/2016
Cushendall Golf Club
Played On 08/17/2022Great wee course
For anyone in the vicinity of Cushendall, check out this wee 9-hole course. Though it may be relatively easy compared to many tracks, there are enough little features to it that will maintain your attention, and the greens are in beautiful order.
You'll not get better value anywhere and probably come away with a broad smile on your face feeling that the course flattered your game.
Go try it!.
Cairndhu Golf Club
Played On 04/10/2017As scenic a course as you'll get anywhere
Perhaps it should be mentioned at the outset that Cairndhu is a fairly hilly course, and those with a lack of puff, stamina or with health issues, will probably require the use of a buggy to negotiate the terrain, however, everyone that does undertake the full 18 holes will undoubtedly appreciate the magnificent scenery to behold from the 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 10th tees especially. (The par 3 2nd is perhaps the signature hole of the course - gentle enough in benign conditions, but can be a real nightmare when the wind gets up!)
The course has a very pleasing layout with 2 par 3s & 7 par 4s on the front 9, and 2 par 3s, 5 par 4s & 2 par 5s on the back 9. On 3, 5, 9, 10, 14, 17 & 18 the tees offer a particularly tempting invitation to "let it rip" with the driver, while 2nd shots on 4, 7, 8, 12, 16 & 17 often produce a challenge, and then putts on 7, 8, 9, 13 & 16 can devilishly difficult depending on pin placements.
All holes were in very good nick with greens being of moderate pace, and although there was fairly extensive work in progress on 1st and 5th tees, this did not impede or hamper play in any way.
On an early Monday morning at the beginning of April, it was to be expected that it would be quiet, but despite the blustery, occasionally threatening elements, it was good to see that that there was still a fair number of folk out to brave the cool, though generally fine, bright conditions and enjoy an unhindered amble - or buggy ride- round this fine view-filled track. If you are fortunate to arrive at Cairndhu in good weather, then I believe that the vistas afforded by the 2nd, 3rd & 10th tees are worth the green fees themselves, and are some of the finest panoramas to be seen from any course anywhere. (Don't let the pace of play prevent you from stopping for a couple of minutes to appreciate these viewpoints and do take pictures if possible - unfortunately mine do not do justice.)
To finish, I would commend Matt (Stewart) in the pro shop for his genuinely warm welcome and would advise folk that he has some excellent Cairndhu-branded gear to be had as souvenirs of your visit.
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10th tee looking north Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 04/11/2017
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Panorama at back of 9th Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 04/11/2017
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Driving off at 10th Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 04/11/2017
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Ballygalley from halfway down 3rd Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 04/11/2017
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Cairndhu Clubhouse from 2nd tee Photo submitted by Numpty1 on 04/11/2017
Carnalea Golf Club
Played On 11/01/2016Interesting, with views
The good points :-
Although only a par 69 & just about 6K yds, most holes are sufficiently interesting and with hazards or features that concentrate the mind. The layout is good even though there is a bit of a trek between the 9th &10th, with the short par 3 9th probably being the feature hole, and there are very scenic views of Belfast Lough, the South Antrim coast and passing shipping traffic to be had from most parts of the course.
The not-so-good points :-
{Bearing in mind the time of year} Much work going on around the course with sand being spread over much of the fairways leading to an unusual practice of either placing a small plastic mat to play off or moving the ball to edge of the fairway for semi-rough placing. Greens had been recently hollow-tined plus sanded and were consequently quite slow and bobbly and there were winter mats on all tees plus a VERY poor temporary green on the 18th. One all-year-round criticism would be that there are a lot of blind tee shots with no pictorial view availability for guidance, plus hole signage could do with being improved.
One thing to note too, is that parking is limited at the clubhouse, but it IS possible to travel by train & the station is only 100M or so away, with the track bisecting the course - hence the walk from 9th green to 10th tee.
Moyola Park Golf Club
Played On 09/28/2016A good course to try
The course was quite damp with lying water in a few places, but still in very good nick, especially the greens.
There are a couple of longish linking walks between greens and following tees, which possibly adds to the impression that the course is quite a trek, but actually two of the par 4s are only just 300yds & six are under 400yds. Numbers 8, 15 & 17 are real crackers, plus 18 is a great big, wide, long par 5 to finish.
The only criticism I would make is that course signage could be better. For anyone who hasn't played Loyola before, navigating one's way to the next tee can be confusing . Also, for a first-time player, it would be very helpful to have some idea of the layout of each hole, perhaps via a pictorial depiction on each tee?