View of the 5th fairway from Carnalea Golf Club
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4.4
141 Reviews (141)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
92.4%
Recommend this course
124 out of 141 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.7
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.6
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 20 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 69
Length 5725 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Carnalea Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1927

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Smart dress attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.4
141 Reviews (141)
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Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Another course I've played over last 30 years, have played it in all kinds of conditions from winter to summer and blowing a gale.

Great greens to putt on all year round

Give it a go, you won't be disappointed with course and the views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A good course and lovely views

A few “ next hole this way signs” wouldn’t go a miss. Nice course but we got lost on several holes so this addressed would of made it much more enjoyable.
This aside it was a very nice course with some lovely views. Definitely recommend

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course with a view

Three of us had a great round.
Course was in great condition for this time of year.
Could do with some signage to point you to the T box.
A member was very helpful and pointed us in the right direction.
Had a drink in the bar and soaked in the views of Belfast lough very relaxed atmosphere.
Certainly will play there again.
Mervyn

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

Great day

We had a great 3 ball ,course in wonderful condition for the time of year. Blessed with a beautiful day and views to wonder at , topped off with a lovely meal in a friendly atmosphere in the Clubhouse. We will be back again. Even managed a couple of par,s

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

A gem of a find with some of the most challenging greens

A short course but dont be fooled this course is protected by challenging well maintained greens that require good reading and weight judgement otherwise you can find yourself adding to your score quickly. Good views and excelllent greens make this course a joy to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Carnalea By The Sea

The first contact we had when we arrived was a very welcoming greenkeeper which was a great start to our day! The course was in very good condition considering the warm weather and we had a great round of golf. We finished up having some food and drinks in the conservatory of the bar/ restaurant which overlooks the beautiful elevated setting of the par 3 ninth hole sitting rather eloquently above the fantastic views of Belfast Lough.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lovely Round on Great Course

Played Carnalea course was in superb condition and the weather,
The course is a true test of golf

The setting is picturesque with absolutely stunning views .
Great value for money and i will definitely be returning thanks

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wasn't told the 10th hole was closed for juvenile practice when I booked using golfnow or when i checked in at the pro shop. 17 holes for the price of 18. Greens were fast, course in good condition. Great views of Belfast lough on the front nine.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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