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4.7
189 Reviews (189)
5 Stars
138
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
98.6%
Recommend this course
187 out of 189 reviews
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4.5
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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4.7
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 44 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.

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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
189 Reviews (189)
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Played On
Reviews 18
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
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

Good Track

Play here multiple times a year. Great track with Great conditions. Challenging for all. Price is OK. A little higher compared to other courses in the area. Never disappointed after a round though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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