Lives
Dunblane, ST
Handicap
5-9
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.2
4.2
Total 12 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

12 Reviews
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
12
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
10/21/2018
Last Review
09/29/2023

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Braehead Golf Club

Played On 09/27/2023
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Ruined by slow play

It's a nice course in good condition but some members clearly don't understand golf etiquette in terms of letting faster players through. A 4 hour round for a relatively short course is ridiculous and not letting someone through and making them wait 5 minutes or more on most tees, sometimes because you are having a chat on the green after holding out, is quite rude and arrogant. I'm sure I was just unlucky but the committee may want to remind their members about letting faster players through.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good

Braehead Golf Club

Played On 09/27/2023
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Ruined by slow play and poor etiquette

This is a nice course an decent condition which I have played before. It is enjoyable and the staff are always welcoming and friendly, But unfortunately at least some of the members don't seem to have a grasp of golfing etiquette, specifically, letting faster players through. There were numerous occasions I had to wait 5 minutes or more on the tee or fairway and on more than one occasion the group in front simply stopped for a chat (for several minutes) before leaving the green and allowing me to play. I don't think I'm alone in thinking that's actually quite rude and arrogant. If you are happy to take 4 hours for a round, this is the place for you: if not, there are plenty of courses nearby where most members do understand good etiquette.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Callander Golf Club

Played On 08/19/2022
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Wow - superb value

The course is in excellent condition and the greens staff should be commended for the excellent work they have done over the past few years. Callander is set in stunning scenery with many interesting and challenging holes. Greens are relatively small and the layout was designed by Old Tom Morris so bring a good short game to score well, There is a temporary club house and marquee at present as the club is in the process of building a new club house but if you are coming for great scenery, a great course and great value, this is where you want to come. If you par (or even birdie) the short par 3 15th, you have done well as the tee shot is one of the most challenging there is.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Callander Golf Club

Played On 05/14/2022
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great condition, superb views

The greens were excellent and the presentation was superb. Fast pace of play means it rarely takes more than 2:45 for a round. Members are friendly and helpful. You won't find better at the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Well worth the money

Crieff is a lovely course and always well presented. Great fun - fair and you can get away with the odd wayward drive.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Auchterarder Golf Club

Played On 11/14/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Please advise in advance when winter greens are in use

Auchterarder is a lovely course which I have played before. But, I am less than impressed that neither Golf Now nor the club's website alerted me to the fact that 4 of the holes were using winter greens. I wasn't playing my home course for that reason, so I do feel duped that Auchterarder took my money (not cheap at this time of year) on false pretences.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Auchterarder Golf Club

Played On 11/14/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Misled

I love Auchterarder - it's a fun course with a good variety of holes and, generally, well presented. I have to say I was disappointed on this occasion that, despite checking both GolfNow and the Auchterarder website, I only discovered that 4 of the holes were on winter greens after booking for £28. I would not have booked had that information been available and I think both Golf Now and the club (indeed all clubs) should do more, in this day and age, to advise when normal playing conditions are not in place.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Kinghorn Golf Club

Played On 10/25/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Great surprise

Managed to get a tee time despite the course being very busy due to a cancellation. Enjoyed the course. A variety of holes and great views given the location. A couple of members let me through and were friendly and helpful. Will definitely go again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Callander Golf Club

Played On 06/08/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Getting back to it's best

A fabulous and fun course designed by Old Tom Morris set in the beautiful Trossachs with stunning views. There isn't a dull hole. While it's not long, you will need a good short game as the greens are small: fast golfers can get around in less than 2.5 hours if you aren't held up.

It has suffered in recent years but the course is returning to it's former glory. The greens have improved dramatically and are very true, with the fairways and fringes beautifully presented. Well worth a visit.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Falkirk Tryst Golf Club

Played On 10/22/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

No advance warning of temporary greens...

A nice course, but let down by any advance warning that three of the greens were out of commission for maintenance, with temporary greens in use. I think, given that cheaper and better courses were available, advance notice should have been given. Also, the 12th ('The Pond'), which was a feature hole, has had the water feature filled in, making it a much less impressive hole. OK for the money, but I would have booked another (better and cheaper) course if I had known the three of the greens were out of commission, so I do feel duped to an extent. Not a bad course otherwise.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Tulliallan Golf Club

Played On 10/20/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great value and beautifully presented

Greens were fantastic, despite being the latter half of October. Fairways were well presented too. A lovely course which is interesting and fair with a couple of feature holes. Well worth the fee!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Balfron Golf Club

Played On 09/17/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Superb - can't fault it

I only 'discovered' this course this year. I can't believe I didn't know about it before. The course layout is fabulous - a great variety of holes which, I think, are Queens Course Gleneaglesesque. The condition of the course was just excellent, Immaculate greens and fairways and an army of greenkeepers around to keep it so. Very friendly members too. If you haven't played it, you are missing out on a great course, beautifully maintained, with stunning views!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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