Ballycastle Golf Club, Ballycastle

Ballycastle Golf Club
Ballycastle

Description:
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!

Contact details
Cushendall Road
Ballycastle
Antrim
BT54 6QP
Tel: (028) 2076 2536
Fax: (028) 2076 9909
Email: info@ballycastlegolfclub.com
Web: www.ballycastlegolfclub.com

Directions from Town:
From Ballycastle Town Centre take the road towards Cushendall (A2).

Golf Club:
Part parkland part links

Best days to play:
Any day, restrictions Saturday mornings.

SSS:
70

Length in yards:
5927

Par of course:
71

Handicap/certificate requirements:
None required

Green fees:
Midweek £25 or £10 with a member
Weekend/public holiday £35 or £15 with a member.