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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Great course layout, provides a challenge. Great set up with pro shop at hand. Will certainly come back for another shot. Gross 73
I'd return here ASAP
Simply the best course I've played so far this year...
Fairways dry and with run, well managed, greens also in great condition, fast and true...
Great course
Great course varied holes keeps you thinking greens recently cored but expect the will be fast when complete
Great condition for late Oct
Well layed out parkland course. In very good condition for late October. Fairways excellent. Greens had been airated and most tees not in play but that reflects the VFM for green fees. Lots of blind shots and dog legs so strokesaver recommended. Pro shop staff need to be more customer focused. Clubhouse staff friendly. Overall worth a visit. Good challenge.
Really great golf day
We have played this course many times when on vacation in Scotland and would recommend it to anyone. The condition has always been excellent, the staff is very friendly and helpful and bar persons are great. There are quite a few longish par fours that keep you honest and the par threes are also a challenge with the undulating fairways. If you walk ,you better be in good shape because there are quite a few good inclines on some holes. Give it a go!!!!! You will love this hidden gem.
Great Day Out
What a great golf course. Good test of golf and beautiful surroundings. Course in excellent condition and clubhouse very welcoming with friendly an helpful staff
Course in great condition
Myself and 3 friends found the course in great condition and would definitely play it again. We found it quite undulating and would recommend buggies when playing this course. Got a great bargain at £18 but not sure if it's worth £40/£50.
Hidden gem
Beautiful grounds and a nice walk. Course is difficult the first time you play it. Course knowledge would save you several strokes. Selection of what to hit off each tee and direction is key to success. I hit driver down to a 5 iron. On par three holes I hit 6 iron to 3 wood, winds were a factor.
Tremendous Value
Excellent value,well prepared course and not too busy.
good condition, very friendlyy
Easy check in. As course wasn't busy were told we could go out earlier if we wished. Given scorecards and directions to the first tee. Many interesting holes, a challenge but not tiring. Some long carries for ladies.
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