Down Royal Park Golf Course

After being turned away from Balmoral because of waterlogging we decided to take a trip out to the Maze... Very pleasantly surprised. The course was quite long and challenging. I've played a few 'racecourse' tracks and they have been generally sh*te, but this was a good test of putting and course management. Despite heavy rain in the 24hours before we played - the course appeared to drain well. The opening hole is a very inviting elevated drive to a wide fairway. The hole sets the tone for the rest of the round - a very good value afternoon and a surprising 'gem' of a course.

A nice course that could be better maintained, especially the tee boxes. The 2nd Par 5 is an excellent challenge as is the 13th Par 3. Only real problems are it's lack of decent facilities and the fact they won't let you play on your own. Currently they operate a two for the price of one policy on weekdays which is very inviting. Overall the set up has "amatuer" written all over it but the course is definately worth playing. Just make sure you have a partner to play with!

A course that can be played in all weathers. When most other courses are closed Down Royal will still be open. A very demanding course, taking in a lot of hazardous win bushes, etc. Probably one of the best courses in the immediate area, well worth a visit.