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4.2
100 Reviews (100)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
92.1%
Recommend this course
96 out of 100 reviews
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1.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
1.0
Value
1.7
Layout
2.0
Pace
1.0
Amenities
2.0
StaffFriendliness
1.7
25.0%
Recommend this course
1 out of 4 reviews
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4.0
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 23 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 73
Length 6239 meters
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Balcarrick Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Architect Roger Jones (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - EUR 25
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Neat and casual, no denim

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.2
100 Reviews (100)
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Previously Played

Course closed due to heavy overnight rain.But I don’t get credit or refund . Ibook on golfnow app . I can’t contact golfnow support i never book again on golfnow app …no helping

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Course not open

Booked a tee time on golf now for the course, paid through the app and got a confirmation email. 2 hours later I receive a text from the course to inform me it will remain closed due to flooding. So why was it listed on the app in the first place then. I’m now down the green fee. Not a good experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Golf cancelled last minute and no answer from call to club

This is not a review of the course but more about late cancellation by the club and no refund yet. I never got to play my round of golf. Duly paid for on Golf Now and not yet refunded. I got a text to tell me course was closed at 7:20am and tried ring the club to confirm it was genuine and now answer or voice message.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Poor day at a great course

Arrived at the course to be told that there was only 11 holes in play. Proceeded to the 1st tee to be moved twice as our two ball had to make way for 3-balls playing in a competition by the rudest member I’ve every met. We had a 20 minute wait on the second tee box and had 3 two balls behind us.
The course was soaked and personally should have been shut but played as we would not have been refunded.
The 11 holes took us over three and a half hours with us waiting at least 5-8 mins on every tee box because of the 3 ball members in front, every shot was the same and not once would they acknowledge this and call us through- they were members.

I have played this course multiple times before but this was an absolute disaster and I wouldn’t be rushing back.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
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 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Fun course

This was the first course I played in Ireland - coming over from Texas. It was a fun track, in good condition and played with a member that was friendly and helpful. Course layout was straightforward - good course to start my trip and get used to local conditions. The rough was not as penal nor were there as many blind shots as I saw on other links courses in the area. The price was reasonable and very much enjoyed the round. Definitely will play again if/when I return to Dublin.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course overall

I would recommend to put water refill points along the course as it gets really hot during summer.

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

Lovely course, fast greens, not the quickest pace of play but can be expected on public holiday

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good days golf

The greens and fairways were really good .it was like putting on the carpet at home..ball rolled true.there was only 11 holes open because of rain the day before.but really enjoyed the day and food was good too

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Only 11 holes in play

Paid €30 just to be told when we arrived that only 11 holes were in play. However we were allowed to loop back around to complete 18. There was little to no signage indicating tee box locations which made navigating difficult especially since nearly half the holes weren’t in play. Would never have worked it out if it were not for the friendly members who corrected us. However the course was still in decent condition for the conditions and time of year and would be a good course in the summer. Food was great value and staff were very friendly. Will definitely be back in summer.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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