Balbirnie Park Golf Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 6304 yards | 70.9 | 128 |
| Yellow | 71 | 5957 yards | 69.3 | 126 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 5957 yards | 74.8 | 131 |
| Gray | 69 | 5325 yards | 66.4 | 120 |
| Blue | 64 | 4361 yards | 62.5 | 110 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 70.9/138 | 396 | 352 | 345 | 196 | 294 | 481 | 165 | 419 | 379 | 3027 | 514 | 176 | 455 | 337 | 194 | 390 | 389 | 319 | 503 | 3277 | 6304 |
| Yellow M: 69.3/126 W: 74.8/131 | 387 | 336 | 327 | 188 | 279 | 465 | 149 | 356 | 352 | 2839 | 501 | 153 | 439 | 323 | 183 | 372 | 366 | 305 | 476 | 3118 | 5957 |
| Handicap | 10 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 3 |
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Balbirnie
Excellent, fairways, greens, layout, overall condition, Excellent. I have no constructive criticism at all of this course. Friendly staff and members that we met.
Great round
Ok I played well but I always enjoy playing Balbirnie.
Beautiful course with 18 very different holes - mostly challenging off the tee.
Greens were immaculate
Really Enjoyable Challenge
Great round at Balbirnie, friendly helpful professional, a course in great condition with particularly quick greens, finished off with a fantastic value bite to eat before the trip home.
For those unfamiliar with the course, it’s an undulating tree lined parkland layout set in a country estate. Not long of the forward tees but pretty tight off the tee on more than a few holes. The layout has several dogleg holes, so the ability to shape the ball is a distinct advantage. The landing area is blind on several holes requiring the use of a bell to signal the group ahead was out of range. Probably take a few rounds to get fully comfortable with the correct line of some of the tees but that’s a good excuse for a return visit.
Lovely experience
Visiting Scotland and wanted to play this course as once attended a wedding at Balbirnie House. The welcome from the shop was warm as was the reception in the clubhouse lounge. Food and drink was very reasonable. The course was terrific - great greens that were receptive and fairways in good condition. The reviews I read suggested that the fairways would be tight but my wife and I found them more than ample. Although the length of the course isn't long, it feels longer with many of the greens elevated. If back in the area we would definitely play this course again.
Brilliant Course
Played on 01 Aug 2021. Course in brilliant condition. Greens very good and fast and fairways well kept. Few tees showing wear but I cant grumble at all for £15 for the round booked on golf now. I'd definitely play again when in Scotland next. Brilliant course.
Balbirnie Park
Very good layout and in great condition with very fast and true greens
Great course
Fabulous day sun was shining in fact a little too hot great course great staff would absolutely recommend & a very well stocked pro shop
BALBIRNIE
Challenging, tight xourse with narrow tree lined fairways..
A good variation of holes .and a good test of golf..
Sunny Balbirnie Park GC
Excellent day out with friends old and new at Balbirnie Park. Course was in excellent condition and weather was superb. Will most certainly be back once again later in the season.
Thoroughly enjoyed our round course was in great nick, will definitely be back
Prime condition
Great course
Good layout
Excellent condition
Few blind shots which will be easier when I next play it.
I’ll be back soon.
Well presented
Course in excellent condition and very well presented. Friendly welcome in pro shop. Greens were blistering fast , really enjoyed the experience will definitely be back
Worth playing
Course in good nick. Not a long course and finding balls easy. Nice clubhouse.
Top quality track
Really good course. Well kept and greens that roll true. Will be back
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