Clandeboye Golf Club
Created in 1933 by William Renwick Robinson, a local linen merchant with a love of golf and a flair for landscaping, Clandeboye lies between Bangor and Newtownards in the country surrounds of the Dufferin Estate.
Clandeboye boasts two courses, the Dufferin and the Ava. The former designed by German architect Baron Von Limburger in association with former Ryder Cup stars Dave Thomas and Peter Alliss in the early 1970’s. Each course has its own distinctive character. The vistas from the Dufferin Course over Belfast Lough and the Scottish Coast beyond and Strangford Lough from the Ava Course create a perfect golfing ambience. Keep an eye out for antlered deer grazing in the woodland around the course.
Par, Dufferin: 71
Yards: 6,559
Signature hole:
The 386 yard par 4, 4th hole where the daunting tee shot into a narrow-necked fairway embraced on both sides of gorse, heather and trees send shivers through even the most hardened veteran.
Par, Ava: 70
Yards: 5,755
Signature hole:
"Tower Gap", the 524-yard par 5, 2nd hole. Rated one of the best holes in Ireland, this tree-lined masterpiece ensures accuracy is paramount for both the drive and second shots.
Catering: Yes
Credit Cards Accepted: Yes
Trolley Hire: Yes
Buggy Hire: Yes
Pro Shop: Yes
Driving range: No
Spikes: Metal or Soft
Best day for visitors: Sunday to Friday
Green Fees: Rates for 2009: Dufferin – Monday to Friday £32, Sunday £36
Ava – Monday to Friday £26, Sunday £30
2010 & 2011 rates TBA, see website.
Clandeboye Golf Club
51 Tower Road, Conlig
Newtownards
Co Down, BT23 7PN
T: +44 (0) 28 9127 1767
E: cgc-ni@btconnect.com
www.cgc-ni.com
www.northdowntourism.com
Course specific T&C’s: To qualify for Tourism Discount visitors must be from outside Northern Ireland and identify themselves at time of booking.
Public transport: Bangor bus and rail station and a taxi.