Bright Castle Golf Club
Price Guide: ££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Course Information
Bright Castle Golf Club, County Down is an 18 hole par 73 (6645 yard), private, parkland golf course designed by Arnold Ennis in 1979
18 holes | Par 73 | 6645 yards | Private | Parkland
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £12.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £15.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Visitor Information
- Societies Accepted to Play
Contact Information
Address: 14 Coniamstown Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 8LU United Kingdom
Tel: 028 44 84 1319
Nearby
 | Ardglass Golf Club from 25 reviewsDistance 3.49 miles |
 | St Patrick’s Golf Club from 15 reviewsDistance 4.19 miles |
 | Royal County Down Golf Club from 24 reviewsDistance 8.93 miles |
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Bright Castle Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
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4.65
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Average Ratings
4.50 ... Overall Rating
4.43 ... The Course
4.44 ... Course Cond.
4.11 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.72 ... VFM
4.50 ... Overall Rating
4.43 ... The Course
4.44 ... Course Cond.
4.11 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.72 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
4.78 ... Pace of play
4.56 ... Hospitality.
3.67 ... Prac. Facil.
3.78 ... Food + Drink
4.78 ... Pace of play
4.56 ... Hospitality.
3.67 ... Prac. Facil.
3.78 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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47 ratings & 29 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 169 out of 2170.
HIGHLY RATED - 100% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: The course was founded in 1979 and designed by Arnold Ennis and is set in the grounds of the 16th Century Bright Castle. Our clubhouse offers an excellent place to relax and eat after you have played our course and you can enjoy stunning views of the Mourne Mountains and Bright Castle.
Golf Course Reviews for Bright Castle Golf Club
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Reviewed Jun 7 2021 by Daryl M - rated 4 out of 5 Lovely
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Reviewed Aug 9 2020 by Anthony L - rated 5 out of 5 Jeiuehehdiejejjehehhhehehjejhrjrjjejjeje
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(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 95 Handicap: 15.8)
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Reviewed Jun 22 2020 by John W - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jun 22 2020 by John W - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jan 16 2019 by Michael S - rated 5 out of 5 Nice place
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Reviewed May 24 2018 by Simon Q - rated 4 out of 5 Great course
Great course in super condition. Friendly and accommodating staff great value for money at £13 a round.(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 93 Handicap: )
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Reviewed Apr 24 2018 by David C - rated 4 out of 5 King of the Castle
What a gem this course is, the greens were fantastic, the fairways also in good condition and some of the views out towards the Mourne Mtns were spectacular. Its a big course and tough to play in any weather but expect a real challenge on a windy day. Only let down was poor facilities i.e. food etc(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 98 Handicap: 18.4)
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Reviewed Sep 19 2017 by Michael F - rated 5 out of 5 Great Course just outside Downpatrick
I was a member of Bright Castle for many years before moving away. I recently went back to play it and it is better than ever. The Ennis brothers who own the course have done a great job in making a great course even better. I would love to see the par 6 put back in but that is just for old times sake. Highly recommended if you are in the Downpatrick area.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jun 26 2017 by jess loat. Belfast - rated 4 out of 5 GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY
Best opening 4 x holes to a golf course. Great views, always look forward to playing there. Hard to find but you are glad as the first tee is normally empty.Arnold & Gordon always welcoming. Would be nice if they could turn back time and re-instate the par 6. Would recommend for all handicaps.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Aug 18 2016 by Kevin M - rated 3 out of 5 Greens not as good as previous visits, tee boxes need work
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 82 Handicap: 12)
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Reviewed Aug 12 2016 by Simon H - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Aug 5 2016 by Cormac O - rated 2 out of 5 Hhghggghggghggghbbgggggghvggfgghghghgghg
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(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 84 Handicap: )
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Reviewed Aug 4 2016 by Michael W - rated 3 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jun 25 2016 by Thomas C - rated 5 out of 5 greens and fairways in great condition. work needs done on tee boxes and no markers on fairways for yardage
(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 88 Handicap: 14.3)
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Reviewed Feb 5 2016 by M E Johnson, Scottsdale aArizon - rated 5 out of 5 We visited this course in August, 2015. Not having the time to book a round I did visit - the management provided a cart - and was amazed at the beauty of the course and the dramatic views of the Mourne (you seemingly could almost touch them) and the sea just below it. After inquiring as to the golf fee and realized this must be the best kept secret in all of Northern Ireland. A bit remote, but a short drive from Downpatrick and perfect in every way!
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Reviewed Jul 1 2015 by Christopher W - rated 5 out of 5 (Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 102 Handicap: )
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Reviewed May 19 2015 by Simon H - rated 5 out of 5 (Round played: May 2015 - Score: 97 Handicap: 16.6)
Great course with fabulous views of Mourne Mountains and Isle of Man!!
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Reviewed Apr 21 2015 by Thomas C - rated 5 out of 5 always play here, course always in good conditions. need to be straight on a lot of holes
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Reviewed Feb 17 2015 by Simon H - rated 5 out of 5 (Round played: Feb 2015 - Score: 103 Handicap: 15.7)
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Reviewed Sep 29 2014 by Ronald C - rated 5 out of 5 A cracking course, have been coming here for over twenty years and would recommend 100%. This course is well maintained and fully playable during the winter months, never a temporary tee box or green.
(Round played: Sep 2014 - Score: 89 Handicap: 17.3)
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