A view of the finishing hole and the clubhouse at Balbirnie Park Golf Course
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4.5
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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4
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
92.8%
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124 out of 130 reviews
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4.0
1 Reviews (1)
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4.0
Value
5.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4.7
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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About

Holes 18
Type
Style Parkland
Par 71
Length 6304 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.9

Balbirnie Park Golf Club serves as a prime example of a traditional parkland design with a layout that follows the natural contours of the land very closely. The gently rolling landscape lends some interest to the course but the undulations are invitingly gentle rather than being overly difficult. Long hitters will really shine on the golf course since it greatly rewards straight shots with some distance. Golfers should beware though, it is a tricky layout that punishes errant shots with thick rough and densely wooded areas. Balbirnie Park Golf Club finishes with what is arguably the most challenging hole. This par 5 requires two strokes, both blind to the hole, to lay-up before a heavily protected putting surface situated in front of the clubhouse. There are bunkers to the right and a large tree to the left as well as a burn that runs along the entire front of the green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1983
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Reviews

4.5
130 Reviews (130)
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Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unfortunately we picked a very wet day and the hilly undulating course was hard work to walk. Some very interesting holes but a few that were extremely similar Helps to be a straight driver . Pleasant helpful staff and bar amenities we all we could ask for

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Excellent layout and great greens

Course number 313 of 591 in my Scottish Kidney Golf Challenge to play every course in scotland

On Sunday I took advantage of the dry weather that was forecast and headed up to Fife to play Balbirnie.

On arrival I had a lengthy chat with Scott Gillespie the pro about my challenge and why I'm playing every course in Scotland before heading up the hill to the first tee.

Considering the rain we've had over this winter and the heavy down pour the night before the course was in brilliant condition. A mat was required from fairway and rough and all 18 greens were open and rolling true and at a good pace.

There is plenty of great golf holes on this course but my 2 favourite holes have to be:

Hole 3, 345y par 4 downhill dogleg right. The green is protected by a bunker on both sides, an elevation change and a small pond front right.

Hole 18, 503y par 5. A fantastic finishing hole and one that sticks in the memory. A great risk reward hole for the bigger hitters. The green is protected by a burn that runs across the front of the green and 2 bunkers to the right. The clubhouse sits behind the 18th green which makes for a back drop as you walk down the hill.

I thoroughly enjoyed my morning round here and if you haven't played here yet I'd recommend you get up for a game.
Pro shop was well stocked with everything you'd need and Scott was friendly and welcoming. The staff in the clubhouse were friendly and the food was good.

The journey to play them all continues

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course, friendly staff

Played this course based on recent reviews. The course was in good condition and the greens were in excellent condition. Front 9 very hilly but ok with electric trolleys. Pace of play was good, 2 ball in front of our 2 ball and 2 ball behind. Reasonably easy to find our way around the course. Our round took us about 3 hrs 20 mins. Pro in club shop was very welcoming as was the lady serving in the clubhouse. We had sandwiches before our round and 2 meals when we finished about 5pm and both were good value. Easy to find the golf course. Would recommend *

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First time....great course

Played Balbirnie for the first time in a Seniors Open this week.
Great layout; all the holes different and every one in fantastic condition. Not too long and apart from finding the first tee, the next holes were easy to find.
Staff and members were really friendly and were keen to hear what I thought.
Nice clubhouse with a great view of the 18th green.
All in all great course in lovely nick - a credit to the greens staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Fantastic course with the greens back to their former best. Good value. Greens were slow but true.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Excellent value for money

Nice course and challenge for mid to high handicap. Most greens were perfect apart from a few hairy patches on some but couldn't complain. Be prepared for a tough walk on the front 9

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantasti course

Fantastic course with one of the best finishing holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Phenomenal course

A cracking golf course with some very memorable holes all in perfect condition. Greens were a little slow but very true. We have been coming to the St Andrews region for several years and played a number of courses and this has to be up there with the best of them. Yes it is a little undulating in places but well worth the effort!! We will be back again next year definitely.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Brilliant course and super value

We played as a two ball (13 and 28 H’cap) super easy booking and great value at £17.99 each. Friendly pro shop staff and clubhouse staff. Course was in super condition and a good challenge for us both. Will definitely be back !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

My favourite parkland course.

This was my 4th time at Balbirnie, it's a must play if you're in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome parkland course

Balbirnie Park is a must play course, worth travelling to from anywhere in Fife. Great condition, nice wide fairways, perfect greens. You can't help but play well! Friendly Pro shop and clubhouse as well. I will definitely be returning again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course and Great Value

Nice layout amongst mature trees, generous fairways and little thick rough, lovely clubhouse lounge overlooking the 18th hole

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good parkland layout

We had a good time playing Balbirnie on a lovely sunny afternoon with the course looking at its very best

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Friendly welcome. Nice course - good selection of tees you can play from.

Greens were true - but slightly slower than other courses we have played. Staff very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value.

Very nice course in great condition. However very very hilly and many blind tee-offs. Great value though and everyone was very friendly. Lovely bar area overlooking course for after round beverage.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good forgiven course

Great course for your average golfer, very forgiven with the wide fairways, but equally as tricky with some great holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Clean ball

Never had to clean a ball so much front nine very wet and muddy fairways in poor condition back nine much better

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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