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really enjoyed my visit to Balmore, considering joining so played to remind myself about it. Good Condition all around, The car park seemed in particular very busy, so i could not be sure how easy it would be to get the tee times I would want. liked the look of the practice facility again seemed very busy, poss. down to good spell of weather, people on holiday, college and universities off, I shall maybe arrange to play in the autumn and see how busy it is then

The layout is good the condition of the turf and greens were good despite the heavy rainfall in the west of Scotland .
My only issue with the golf club is where it’s situated and the poor access up through a farm then a drive through part of the golf course to the clubhouse

Paid to play 18 holes I ended up only playing 13 dut the pace of play.
Far too many courses are keen to have visitors and don't manage them nor care of the standard as long as they get a fee and that was obvious from the players ahead of me.
The golf course has a great setting but lack of draineage work leaves the Hilton course desperately wet in holes 1,2,3,6,10,11,.i wouldn't rush back until the draineage is improved and a course marshal is employed

Greens could have done with a cut but just been fertilised and some being hand watered so not a great start.
Fairways had been sacrificed ball running as the course was also dry which is good as normally it can be wet.
The course will get better with heat and growth and for the money was good value compared to some others locally..a couple of two ball ties out in front play could have been faster.as I joined up with someone and we were being held up by them.
Will play again as it gets warmer and growth appears and the course takes better shape.
Had a drink at bar when I came in bar staff friendly.