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4.7
201 Reviews (201)
5 Stars
150
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
98.7%
Recommend this course
199 out of 201 reviews
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4.8
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
23 out of 23 reviews
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4.7
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.0%
Recommend this course
50 out of 51 reviews
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Course Highlights
Bucknell Golf Club consistently impresses with pristine fairways, well-conditioned greens, and a beautifully designed layout that challenges golfers of all levels. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make every round here a rewarding experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6253 yards
Slope 127
Rating 70.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1930
Fairways Rye Grass/Poa annua mix
Greens Bentgrass/Poa annua mix
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Ron Forse Ed Ault (1963)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top College Courses in the U.S. (2025 #6)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Pennsylvania (2024 #9) (2023 #8) (2022 #18)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2024 #16)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 20 College Courses in the U.S. (2024 #4)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 College Courses in the U.S. (2022 #3) (2021 #20)
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4.7
201 Reviews (201)
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Solid Course

The course was well-kempt and pace of play was nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Nice Course; FAST Greens

I typically play Bucknell Golf Course 3 or 4 times a year; this was my first time golfing it in almost two years. Overall, the course was in very good shape; the tee boxes are level and well maintained, fairways were in wonderful condition, sand traps had nice consistency, but the greens were hard and super fast, much faster than those on other courses that I play more often. Putting downhill was absolutely treacherous today! If not for the fast greens and the slow pace of play, I would have given the course a 5-star rating.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day

Course conditions were close to perfect, greens smooth and fast, tee boxes and fairways were very good. 2 of us zipped through in 3.20 on a Monday afternoon.

Course could use better markings from hole to hole, not always obvious when heading to the next hole. Didn't eat/use restaurant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bucknell Golf Club

Pristine conditions in fairways and greens. Fun course to play. Challenging but fair. Will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time at Bucknell

Beautiful course and well taken care of. It was a little challenging the first time playing it. I think it would be a great time next time we go there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

great golf outing

Despite the fact that it rained some, but fortunately not the whole day; it was a great day to play golf. The course is well maintained. And the staff are all very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

perfect day of golf

This is a well maintained course. All the staff was friendly and polite. We couldn't have asked for a better day to golf, since the weather was perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. If I could afford go be a member I would!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather

very nice course

This was our first time to play this course. It was recommended to us by a friend. This was a very nice course to play. Well maintained. Would recommend this course to others.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cloudy Spring Day

Another great day at the office! Grass was lush, greens a little bumpy but it’s early in the spring.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Fun Course to Play

Good challenge of golf but not overwhelming. Fairways are in excellent shape and greens roll very true and nice. Not extremely long from white tee's but, must be accurate and put ball in a good position to score. Greens are well bunkered and have some thick greenside rough if you miss your target. Excellent staff and course! Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

With most courses burnt out right now, Bucknell was green almost all over. Good day on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough test

BGC is an old-style, place-your-ball kind of course. It played hard and fast today. You didn’t want to land the b-ball pin high or putt down hill. Good course. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pro Shop Bulling Needs to Stop

The guy in the pro shop IRKED me so much it befuddled me. It has since propelled me to write this review- my first on golf now. Why do guys in the pro shop act like me walking into their golf shop is any different then a customer walking into a business. He scoffed at me when i didn't have a tee time as a single and then looked down at a very meagerly filled tee sheet and without making eye contact he dismissed me and said no shot of getting out. Even if this was the case - his customer service was terrible and i wouldnt reccomend this course to anyone - i played nine the day before and its short and overpriced. Good try Bucknell.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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