Golf Courses

Carnfunnock Golf Course

Photograph of the entrance to Carnfunnock Country Park

This Par 3, 9-hole parkland golf course offers magnificent views of the Antrim coast and across the sea to Scotland.  All ages and standards of golfer are welcome from the beginner to the experienced golfer.  As a public course no membership or prior booking is required.  Also located next to the course is the Matt Stewart Golf Academy, who are responsible for the operational aspects of the course and also offer a driving range facility with an onsite golf professional.

Please note: the golf course will be closed on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 September 2019 for maintenance work.

Green Fees Payment

Golfers pay a set daily rate for unlimited rounds of golf in one day.  Green fees are payable through the Matt Stewart Golf Academy with regular spot checks carried out on the course.  All golfers must adhere to the course rules, downloadable below.

Club Hire

Club hire is available from the Matt Stewart Golf Academy on payment of a hire charge and a £15.00 deposit, which is refundable, subject to the safe return of equipment. 

Golf Course Season Passes

A golf season pass can be purchased which allows unlimited play any time from the course re-opens (March / April) until the golf course closes in the autumn/winter alongside use of the Activity Centre putting green.   These offer great value and can be purchased at the Visitor Centre, if 2 passport photographs are provided.  The adult season pass price also includes a parking season pass.  Members of the Matt Stewart Golf Academy can avail of a discounted rate (subject to conditions) - please ask at Academy for further details.

Parking Season Pass Discount

Normal parking charges apply for golfers. If you plan on playing golf regularly at Carnfunnock then you can obtain a discount of 25% on a parking season pass, on production of your greens fees score card to Visitor Centre staff.   (Offer only available on day of purchase)

Catering / Hospitality

Although the course has no clubhouse, a full range of meals, snacks and refreshments are available from the Coffee Shop or the Snack Stop.  Groups can be catered for by prior arrangement.