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Castlerock Golf Club

4.2   Golfshake Golf Course Rating 18 reviews | Post Review | Website
Price Guide: £££££

Course Information

Castlerock Golf Club, County Londonderry is a 27 hole club; par 73 (6805 yard) Mussenden Links & 9 Hole Bann Course. A private, links golf course established in 1901 and extended by Ben Sayers in 1908

27 holes | Par Mussenden Links 73; Bann Course 34 | Mussenden Links 6805; Bann Course 2446 yards | Private | Links


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Address: 65 Circular Road, Castlerock, County Londonderry, BT51 4TJ United Kingdom

Tel: (028) 7084 8314

Golf Pro: Thomas Johnston | Tel: 028 7084 9424

Website: http://www.castlerockgc.co.uk/


Golf Club Facilities

Golf club hire  Club Hire
Buggy Hire  Buggy Hire
Golf shop  Golf Shop
Changing rooms  Changing
Clubhouse  Clubhouse
Bar  Bar
Food  Dining
Function Room Hire  Function Room

* Mon - Fri by arrangement
* Sat 3.00pm -> onwards
* Sun 9.30-10.15 & 3.00pm -> onwards
* Visiting parties limited to 16 in number

Midweek Guide: £75.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £90.00 per round *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £75.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £90.00 per round *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.


Review Information


GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.22

Golfshake Golf Course Rating

 

AVERAGE RATING 4.2
(based on 18 reviews)

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would play again or recommend

Golfshake Review


4.4

The Course

4.7

Course Conditions

4.3

Value For Money

3.4

Pace of Play

4.5

Facilities & Service

4.9

Hospitality

3.7

Practice Facilities

4.5

Food & Drink

What the club says: Founded in April 1901, the original course comprised nine holes and was laid out on the western part of the present course. Additional land was leased in 1908 and Ben Sayers, the professional from North Berwick in Scotland, was commissioned to design an eighteen hole layout.

A round at Castlerock will test every department of your game. The 200 yard par three signature 4th hole, called "Leg o' Mutton", requires a tee shot struck over a burn, with a railway track lurking to the right. Great courses offer great closing holes and the short par four 18th at Castlerock is no different. Even with a good drive on this slight dogleg, due to the contours of the fairway, you are often left with a relatively blind approach to a tricky plateau green.

Graced with the natural beauty of its peaceful setting and the views that surround it is the Club’s underlying pursuit of excellence that keeps this place a sacred retreat for the truly ardent follower of golf.

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AW/Yorkshire rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 22 2023

very much an underrated links course simply because it's next door to Portrush and Port Stewart but it is a bargain and a must play when in this area. There are some terrific holes and great views above the 17th tee. Absolutely recommended

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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 9 2021

Incredible scenery

Great condition links course and incredible scenery.

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Timothy L rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 3 2021

A great course to play links golf without spending loads of dosh. We payed 370 for a round on a Sunday. The greens were in fantastic nick and the course is really beautiful with lovely views. Wind plays a huge hand. A real challenge. The tee boxes and fairways are not in quite the same nick as the signature courses. A fantastic course all the same.

(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 67 Handicap: )

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Sean K rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 17 2020

Hidden Gem

Great links course , often forgotten as its next to Portrush and Portstewart but worth a visit too. We got soaked and the rough was juicy but had a wonderful time.

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John D rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 23 2019

A must play!!

If you are on the north coast of Northern Ireland you MUST play this course. It is superb. Everything about it is great. The staff are all so friendly and helpful, and the course is in excellent condition with superb views, especially up by the 17th tee box. Will definately be back here again to play it.

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Derby rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 11 2019

A real joy to play

Wonderfully welcoming this is a fabulous example of value for money Links golf. If you are visiting the Causeway coast ensure you visit .you will not be disappointed.Recently won award for Best Value course in Northern Ireland.Clubhouse extremely welcoming and the food provision is superb.check out the facebook page as well for changing venues for the visiting and local golfers.

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Sam B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 13 2018

Great course

Curse of great condition. The new holes make a big difference and well worth a visit

(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 78 Handicap: 8.6)

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Niall M rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 30 2017

Fantastic course

Great links course . Up there with the best

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Robert B rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 24 2017

High Handicappers nightmare

I played with a low handicapper who loved this course but for me and the other high handicapper in our three ball this course proved very difficult. Many of the tee shots are intimidating with fescue a hazard even before you reach the fairway. I have never seen so many players searching for balls on a course and the day was calm not windy. It is a lovely course and it is in immaculate condition but if you drive to land around 170 yards you will be in trouble on many holes. Low handicappers enjoy a course that is set up for your game.

(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 109 Handicap: 24.6)

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David E rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 27 2017

Beautiful setting, difficult course, glorious weather. Good facilities. MFM tour.

(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 114 Handicap: 26.5)

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Graham V rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 29 2017

The course was in very good condition. The snack menu was was very good and reasonably priced. Service was very quick and efficient.

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Martin O rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 29 2017

Tight course so don't go off the fairway or the grass is punishing and hard to find your balls. Greens in fantastic condition and dry underfoot all around the course. Some slow groups and cutting in made it a frustrating 3.5hrs when it should have taken a lot less.

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Julian M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 30 2016


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Gary O rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 30 2015

I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed with the first 3 holes here, but I was delighted with what followed. After a bland start, the 4th is a fantastic par 3 with out of bounds (and a railway line) all down the right, as with the following par 5. The course then wends it's way through the dunes, with the most punishing rough of any course we played on our Northern Irish tour.Some great elevated tees and greens. We were unfortunate to have a consistent rain throughout our round, which obviously made the course more difficult, but it's a really good golf course. The clubhouse and Pro Shop were hugely welcoming and accommodating. A must play if you're on the Causeway coast.

(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 93 Handicap: 13.9)

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George E rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 22 2015

great course .lovely area excellent food and friendly staff members(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 117 Handicap: 34.3)

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