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Let’s get this right out the way first and foremost.. the greens are bad. Not just the first hole although that’s definitely the worst. All 18 need serious time and investment. The course itself though is a cracking test and has some proper golf holes. Views are great and whilst some additional signage would be helpful to navigate each hole I still enjoyed the layout.

We took a buggy which I think helps massively. There are some steep climbs and big walks between some holes.

One thing is the car park.. it’s FREE for golfers but the signs don’t say that.. it just says “Hotel Guests” so both myself and my brother paid for parking £6 each.. which is a total nonsense anyway.. just to be told in the shop that it was free for golfers. Very frustrating. Guy in the shop was very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our day. If they would only put some investment in the course it would be the best in the area in my opinion. As it is there is better value for money nearby.

First time playing the course which was in excellent condition and greens were very good.

No one there to speak to at the clubhouse so after wandering around for 10 mins I gave up and went to the first tee. 4 balls in front of me and that meant 10 minute + waits on most holes and gave up after 9.

The course layout is very strange and there are holes with tee shots being played over greens etc. The back part of the course from 4th to 13th is frankly bonkers and I got lost a couple of times although there were a couple of members who put me back on the right track.

Would definitely play again now I’m a bit more in tune with the layout as the course is really nice with some challenging holes and great views.

Would be good to tell members and ladies that despite their tee times no doubt being sacred they could show a little courtesy and let people through. The argument always seems to be “well there’s groups in front” but that’s a moot point. I could have been round 18 in 2hrs 30 mins but instead I gave up after 2hrs and 10 mins to play 9 holes. Staff nowhere to be seen but I put that down to the current conditions.

Definitely recommend this but need to make sure you are not being the seniors!

Great round of golf, starter in the clubhouse was really great explained the course and was pleasant and genuine.

Weather was poor but picked up though the day. Course was in great nick. Greens were great even if a bit soaked.

Top drawer.

Tried this course as it's close to the inlaws. Gorgeous setting and some great views but the course layout could be so much better with s bit more thought into shaping the fairways and making it interesting. Fairways were poor but greens were good. No bunkers means you stay out of most of the trouble, but some tight out of bounds around some of the greens mean you have to be careful with the approach shots.

Overall there are better courses nearby to play (Cockermouth for example) but it's worth a visit. I got a deal and I don't think I would pay full price to play her again.

The clubhouse is nice and very traditional but down a single track road with speed bumps. The pro was very pleasant and had left free bottles of water at the first tee which I thought was a nice touch.

I've played Auchterarder a few times and do really enjoy the course as a good test and good clubhouse facilities. Staff were really friendly both in the clubhouse and in the pro shop. We had lunch and the kids were allowed on the putting green before I headed out.

My only gripe was that with the Sunday medal on the pace of play was poor. I was out on my own and had to wait and pretty much every hole. I can't complain too much as the staff had put me out early as there was a gap but by the 4th hole I had caught the group in front who couldn't really let me play through as they were waiting too. Some guys need to just get on with it!

Great course, immaculate greens.. will definitely be back.