Castlerock Golf Club
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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
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.
Visitor Information
* Mon - Fri by arrangement
* Sat 3.00pm -> onwards
* Sun 9.30-10.15 & 3.00pm -> onwards
* Visiting parties limited to 16 in number
Contact Information
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/
Nearby
 | The Manor House & Golf Club from 20 reviewsDistance 5.41 miles |
 | Kilrea Golf Club from 11 reviewsDistance 5.80 miles |
 | Roe Park Golf Club from 25 reviewsDistance 12.10 miles |
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Castlerock Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.34
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4.34
from 15
Average Ratings
4.27 ... Overall Rating
4.36 ... The Course
4.83 ... Course Cond.
4.57 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.29 ... VFM
4.27 ... Overall Rating
4.36 ... The Course
4.83 ... Course Cond.
4.57 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.29 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
3.67 ... Pace of play
5.00 ... Hospitality.
3.83 ... Prac. Facil.
5.00 ... Food + Drink
3.67 ... Pace of play
5.00 ... Hospitality.
3.83 ... Prac. Facil.
5.00 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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15 ratings & 13 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 658 out of 2183.
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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.
Golf Course Reviews for Castlerock Golf Club
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The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com
Reviewed Oct 17 2020 by Sean K - rated 5 out of 5 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.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Sep 23 2019 by John D - rated 5 out of 5 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.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jan 11 2019 by Derby - rated 4 out of 5 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.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jun 13 2018 by Sam B - rated 5 out of 5 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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Reviewed Jul 30 2017 by Niall M - rated 5 out of 5 Fantastic course
Great links course . Up there with the bestCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jun 24 2017 by Robert B - rated 4 out of 5 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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Reviewed May 27 2017 by David E - rated 4 out of 5 Beautiful setting, difficult course, glorious weather. Good facilities. MFM tour.
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 114 Handicap: 26.5)
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Reviewed Jan 29 2017 by Graham V - rated 4 out of 5 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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Reviewed Jan 29 2017 by Martin O - rated 3 out of 5 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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Reviewed Apr 30 2015 by Gary O - rated 4 out of 5 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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Reviewed Mar 22 2015 by George E - rated 5 out of 5 great course .lovely area excellent food and friendly staff members(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 117 Handicap: 34.3)
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Reviewed Mar 21 2009 by Peter C - rated 5 out of 5 Playe this course for the first time recently and it was an absolute pleasure, both in terms of the setting and the set up of the course. A very tricky par 73 with a large number of blind shots. As with any good links, it is essential that you stay straight as the rough is extremely punishing. With 5 par 5's on the course you are in for a long walk when you play here but it is definitely worth it. The course was in immaculate condition and the greens were like snooker tables. As I was playing with a member it only cost me £15 as well which is an absolute bargain - it is £95 at the weekends for visitors. When I played Ballyliffin in Donegal a few years ago I didn't think I would ever be as impressed wit a golf course again, but Castlerock definitely meets that standard. I am just dying to get back now to try and take a few shots off the round I just played, which at 27 points asn't a bad effort first time round.
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Reviewed Jul 9 2007 by Steven M - rated 3 out of 5 very good long course
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