Founded in 1890, the Club lies at the foot of one of the Glens of Antrim, Glenshesk and the excellently maintained course offers a challenge with a variety of terrain combining parkland and links holes. The magnificent new clubhouse was opened in 2005 and offers extensive factlities in luxurious surroundings including:- Lounge bars and separate restaurant with panoramic views of course and coastline.- Visitor locker rooms.- Private function, presentation and meeting rooms.- Wheelchair access, lifts and toilets for disabled.- Well stocked Professional's shop with full hiring and teaching facilities.- Ample car parking space.The excellently maintained 18 holes provide a variety of golfing terrain. The opening 5 holes are parkland bordered by the Margy and Carey rivers. The short 3rd hole is adjacent to a 12th century Franciscan Friary.From the 6th to the 8th, the course is a links area known locally as "The Warren". The beach and the Sea of Moyle bound this area of rolling dunes. The 9th, a testing par 4, leads to the upland sections.Commencing with a unique pitch hole across a chasm, the next 8 holes command panoramic views of Fair Head, Rathlin Island, The Mull of Kintyre, Glenshesk valley, Knocklayd mountain and the town of Ballycastle.The descent from an elevated tee to the par 3 17th hole leads to the final hole at the clubhouse. Although not a long course by modern standards, only great accuracy with the wedge will set up birdie opportunities!
SSS: 70
Green fees: Midweek £25 or £10 with a memberWeekend/public holiday £35 or £15 with a member.
Golf Club: Part parkland part links
Best days to play: Any day, restrictions Saturday mornings.
Length in yards: 5927
Par of course: 71
Handicap/certificate requirements: None required
Contact Details: Cushendall Road, Ballycastle, Antrim, BT54 6QP
Tel: (028) 2076 2536Fax: (028) 2076 9909
Directions: From Ballycastle Town Centre take the road towards Cushendall (A2). Read more
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