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Castlerock Golf Club

8.0
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Castlerock Golf Club was founded in 1901 as a 9 hole course, 7years later additional land was acquired when Ben Sayers, the professional from North Berwick, was commissioned to design a full 18 hole layout.

The stunning links course, crafted through beautiful rolling sand dunes, sits at the mouth of the River Bann where it meets the Atlantic and is just a 20-minute drive from both Royal Portrush Golf Club and Portstewart Golf Club.

The Mussenden Course is rated among Ireland’s finest links layouts having hosted multiple Amateur and Professional Championships. A round at Castlerock is accompanied by tremendous views of the Isle of Islay, adding immense aesthetic pleasure to this astounding links.

Castlerock Golf Club
Castlerock Golf Club

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Golf Courses at Castlerock Golf Club

Mussenden Course

Founded in 1901 as a nine hole course, Castlerock was completed seven years later by legendary Scottish club maker Ben Sayers. Further modifications were carried out in 1925 by the esteemed Harry S. Colt, creating one of the best layouts in Northern Ireland with Dr Martin Hawtree changing 6 holes in 2017.

Frequently used for national events including the Irish PGA Championship, Castlerock is affected acutely by the wind, and is sure to test even the finest players. Great banks of rough and whins are abetted by hidden burns and the humps and hillocks that are so characteristic of seaside golf.

Ranked among the very best that Northern Ireland has to offer, Castlerock is a genuine links gem and a must-play addition to a tour of the Portursh and Derry area.

Course Information

Par 73
Designed by Ben Sayers, Harry Colt, Martin Hawtree
Opened for play 1901

Tees

Blue 6,780 yards SSS 72
White 6,481 yards SSS 71
Red 5,879 yards SSS 73

Bann Course

The Bann course is a fun 9 hole layout with some spectacular views out onto the River Bann and over to Donegal. Although short the course does provide a good test of your game.

Tees

White 2,446 yards SSS 34
Red 2,233 yards SSS 34

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What Our Golfers Say

8.0
Very Good
16 reviews
Condition overall 8.0
Condition of greens 7.8
Speed of round 66.6%
Value for money 7.0
Facilities 6.6
Difficulty 66.6%
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Charles

30 Sep 2025

Very Good
8.0

Martin

12 Sep 2025

Very Good
8.0

Great course and a good add on for the other two world class courses

Scott

1 Aug 2025

Excellent
10.0

Sanjay

21 May 2025

Good
6.0

Mark

4 Sep 2023

Very Good
8.0

Despite the weather, a great test, beautiful views, fabulous condition.

Chris

18 Jul 2023

Very Good
8.0

Bernhard

16 Jul 2023

Average
4.0

Fairways in terrible conditions

Jason

26 Jun 2023

Excellent
10.0

Course was great . Only criticism was there could have been more signage for direction to tees. Food in clubhouse was great and staff were pleasant.

Alan

25 Jun 2023

Very Good
8.0

Very good links course typical bad lies and bounces but made easier by a beautiful day with no wind.But still very challenging Well stocked pro shop and wonderful clubhouse. Probably just a little to far distance wise from were we were staying in Lisburn

Trev

22 Apr 2023

Very Good
8.0

Great course and views were fantastic. Friendly staff. Facilities need refurb and there was nothing to purchase in the Pro Shop (Pro retired in Dec 2022)

Brian

17 Sep 2022

Very Good
8.0

Great course, very challenging links.

Graeme Stewart Lang

23 Jul 2022

Good
6.0

Very average course when compared to the other courses in the area.

Göran

23 May 2022

Excellent
10.0

Göran

23 May 2022

Excellent
10.0

Martin

23 Jul 2021

Very Good
8.0

Kevin

12 Jul 2021

Very Good
8.0

A friendly course, not too demanding, but in good condition. Staff were very courteous and food was good.

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