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4.8
36 Reviews (36)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
99.2%
Recommend this course
35 out of 36 reviews
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5.0
1 Reviews (1)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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1 out of 1 reviews
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4.8
6 Reviews (6)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
5.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 69
Length 5969 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Previously known as Downpatrick Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1930
Golf Season Year round
Architect Hawtree Ltd

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Reviews

4.8
36 Reviews (36)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

90% smashing

This course was challenging but very well designed. We had a few heavy down pours and a few of the greens had standing water on them making it almost impossible to putt, but the fairways were in excellent condition. We usually enjoy a meal and a pint after our round however they had stopped serving food by 6:40 when we got into the club house. All in all a great course, 8.5/10 and will 100% be back to play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Excellent course - always made welcome.

I've played here many times over the years and it never disappoints. It's a fantastic course to play when the ground is wet elsewhere - never find this course soggy. Fantastic for winter golf especially.

Challenging, but scoreable if your game is on. Greens were excellent as always, albeit a little slow, but I suspect the amount of rain in the days before play contributed towards that. Fairways are firm and superb. My only criticism was the tee boxes. The grass was quite long (longer than I remember - so hopefully they are due a cut soon) and it made it difficult to get your tee length right at times. It's a small point and one no doubt that will be remedied over the coming weeks.

Pace of play is always good around here. Rarely do you find slow play. I love the layout in general - but one hole (par 3 near the end - 15?) feels like it's been thrown in to make up the numbers. I think the rest of the holes are excellent with some real crackers in there. Views are amazing from some parts. Be aware that this course is hilly in places and you know you've been through it by the end. I'm not surprised seeing quite a few buggies out there. It would not be an easy walk for those a little less fit or able. Overall I have always enjoyed playing here - I will be back. Your a credit to golf - keep it up

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Love the layout and a real test of golf. Some tough holes with tricky greens. The par 3s are are fantastic and I will be back again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's winter

For winter golf the course is fair enough, if you expect great fairways and greens your unrealistic.
Have played the course alot over the years all year round and it's excellent 5*

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

St.Patrick golf course

Good course which was in very good condition considering the amount of rain over the Easter week. Hats off to the grounds staff. Club pro was really helpful and friendly.
Some great views of the Mourne mountains and surrounding areas from the course. Will be definitely booking St.Patricks again, even though it's nearly an hour's drive for me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bed greens I’ve putted on all year!!

Course in great condition. Nothing at all to fault. One of my favourite courses on Golfnow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great order

Played here a few times the new green keeper is doing a fantastic job. Course is looking very well and the Greens are running fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best Greens I have played

Great layout and course in fantastic condition. The greens are the best I have played on in this country

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A must play!

For those looking to fill a void in a Northern Ireland golf itinerary, a round here will not disappoint! Staff was friendly and accommodating, greens were better than Royal Portrush, Portstewart, Ardglass, and Ballyliffen, and at £20 the value was unmatched! I just hope my review doesn’t result in higher greens fees as I didn’t see a better value for my golfing $/£/€ on this trip from the USA.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Winter golf

Given its December the course played very well, pretty dry compared to most other courses. Again for time of year greens played pretty well. Well worth the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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