Portstewart Golf Club
117 Strand Road, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7PG United Kingdom
Founded in 1894 and redesigned by Willie Park jnr in the 1920’s this championship links course received its greatest makeover with the purchase of land known as “Thistly Hollow” in 1981. This enabled the club to build a stunning new seven holes through towering dunes and fabulous and natural links land. Designed by local school teacher Des Giffin the Strand Course is the jewel in the Portstewart portfolio.Book a Tee Time
- Midweek Guide: Strand: £65.00 per round Riverside: £18.00 per round *
- Weekend Guide: Strand: £85.00 per round Riverside: £23.00 per round *
Club Information
Portstewart Golf Club is .Tel: 028 7083 2015 | Fax: 028 7083 5791
Website: http://www.portstewartgc.co.uk
Golf Pro: Alan Hunter | Tel: 028 7083 2601
Contact/Secretary: Michael Moss BA 028 7083 3839
Facilities: Driving range, Golf clubs for hire, Golf pro shop, Changing rooms, Golf clubhouse, Bar, Food available, golf course.
13 reviews from Golfshake members
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The review submitted by Peter Craven should be totally disregarded as it relates to what is known as the 'Town Course' in Portstewart. This is a pay as you play municipal type short course that lies some 2 miles from the 'Strand' and 'Riverside' courses that make up Portstewart Golf Club.
The Strand is a true world class links with a first hole that has one of the great views in world golf, while the 'Riverside' is an sporty and quirky links that is a joy to play.
The Strand is a true world class links with a first hole that has one of the great views in world golf, while the 'Riverside' is an sporty and quirky links that is a joy to play.
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Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Colin Jon Oct 14 2008
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by Mark Eon Apr 25 2012
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THE RIVERSIDE COURSE
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 3/5
by Eddie Hon Jan 18 2011
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The Riverside course is the little brother to The Strand Course, however I think most of the holes are on par and some even better than it's famous relative.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Martin Hon Jul 10 2009
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Outstanding. 3 courses for different levels of ability. Worth every penny.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 5/5
by Terry Non Apr 13 2009
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This is one of the most beautiful courses in the world situated on the north coast of Northern Ireland. That is no underestimation and should be played. Even shorter Riverside Course is tricky but the Championship Course is the one to play. The signature opening hole is what you will remember the most...
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 5/5
by Andrew Mon Apr 6 2009
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Lovely club, we only got to play the inland course, not the more famous seaside one, but it was aa nice course. Forgiving for the higher handicap but still a challenge
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 3/5
by Jane Aon Feb 20 2008
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A very challenging course set in beautiful surroundings.
Excellent facilities and very friendly people.
Excellent facilities and very friendly people.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Paul Don Jul 3 2007
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Probably the course I play most as my partners are most often by father in law and brother in law who live locally. It is only a par 64 with 10 par 4's and 8 par 3's. The course isn't that long either - most of the par 4's at about 350 yds and par 3's averaging about 140.
The course is split on 2 sides of the main road between Portstewart and Portrush. Holes 1-5 on the sea side, then you cross over to play 6-15, crossing back over to the sea for the final 3.
Don't be thinking this is a links course though - although the holes beside the sea do resemble a proper links (when the fairways are kept in good condition). Also, there is not one bunker on the course which is unusual for a links.
I really enjoyed playing this course a few years ago when the handicap was up in the 20's but as it has dropped to mid teens I just don't feel the course is challenging enough.
Having said all that, there are very few better places to be on a bright sunny Sunday morning during the summer.
The one thing about the course is the wind. It always blows - well 9 times out of every 10 anyway. Not really a massive surprise given the fact that it is in Ireland.
Something else not that surprising is that the bright sunny mornings mentioned earlier don't really happen that often. I have also played this course in the depths of winter - wind and rain (sometimes sleet) coming at you sideways. In a sadistic sort of way i enjoy these rounds as much as the summer ones.
All in all I would say this is a good course to get started on, and at £17.50 per round at the weekends, you can't really argue. I do think that recently the course maintenance has gone to the dogs a bit and even for the small gree fees I still think some more time could be spent looking after the course.
The course is split on 2 sides of the main road between Portstewart and Portrush. Holes 1-5 on the sea side, then you cross over to play 6-15, crossing back over to the sea for the final 3.
Don't be thinking this is a links course though - although the holes beside the sea do resemble a proper links (when the fairways are kept in good condition). Also, there is not one bunker on the course which is unusual for a links.
I really enjoyed playing this course a few years ago when the handicap was up in the 20's but as it has dropped to mid teens I just don't feel the course is challenging enough.
Having said all that, there are very few better places to be on a bright sunny Sunday morning during the summer.
The one thing about the course is the wind. It always blows - well 9 times out of every 10 anyway. Not really a massive surprise given the fact that it is in Ireland.
Something else not that surprising is that the bright sunny mornings mentioned earlier don't really happen that often. I have also played this course in the depths of winter - wind and rain (sometimes sleet) coming at you sideways. In a sadistic sort of way i enjoy these rounds as much as the summer ones.
All in all I would say this is a good course to get started on, and at £17.50 per round at the weekends, you can't really argue. I do think that recently the course maintenance has gone to the dogs a bit and even for the small gree fees I still think some more time could be spent looking after the course.
The Course 
Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 2/5
by Peter Con Jun 26 2008
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Score Cards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| Strand | Blue | 72 | 73 | 6895 | ||
| Strand | White | 72 | 71 | 6606 | ||
| Strand | Red | 73 | 73 | 5853 | ||
| Old Course | White | 64 | 62 | 4822 | ||
| Riverside | Blue | 68 | 68 | 5725 | ||
| Riverside | White | 68 | 67 | 5497 | ||
| Riverside | Red | 70 | 70 | 5048 | ||
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Nearby
| Castlerock Golf Club | 2.48 miles |
| University Of Ulster Golf Club | 2.67 miles |
| Royal Portrush Golf Club | 3.84 miles |
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