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4.6
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
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3 Stars
2
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1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
88.2%
Recommend this course
67 out of 68 reviews
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3.0
1 Reviews (1)
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Conditions
3.0
Value
1.0
Layout
2.0
Pace
1.0
Amenities
2.0
StaffFriendliness
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4.6
5 Reviews (5)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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Course Highlights
Ballater delivers exceptional value with well-maintained fairways, true greens, and stunning scenic views that leave golfers eager to return. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play round out a consistently impressive experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 6059 yards
Slope 118
Rating 69.1

This slightly undulating medium length golf course is west of Aberdeen situated in one of the most beautiful parts of upper Deeside. It was founded in 1892 as a nine hole test on land owned by the Laird of Invercauld. When farmland became available in 1905 the course was expanded to 18 holes, providing an exacting challenge in idyllic surroundings. The town and its golf course lie within a circle of hills, providing glorious views and the River Dee runs alongside several of the holes, as it meanders its way down to Aberdeen.

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Course Details

Year Built 1892

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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4.6
68 Reviews (68)
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Ballater GC visit

I stay in Aberdeenshire

I tend to use GolfNow to play different courses as I like a challenge

The slow play was down to the pair in front of me they were obviously amateurs and held up the play

They didn’t even let me play through and they both walked of the course after nine holes

By the time I got to the 14th hole I found myself waiting again behind a threesome

I then found myself walking off 4 holes short of the 18

I don’t think I will be back visiting Ballater

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Really well kept tee boxes and greens and fairways in top condition.

Only criticism about course layout is a couple of up and down holes in the middle of the round, aside from that a good variety and challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful round at Ballater

I had some time on my hands so nipped around Ballater. It was a gorgeous day and the course was in tip top condition. Greens were spectacular and true. Views are amazing ( Heartbreak Ridge!). Finished off with a shandy and toastie in the sunshine. Couldn’t have been better really. One minor comment…I wasn’t quite sure where 6th tee was after putting out on the 5th. A wee sign would be helpful for visitors. I had Ballater before but not for many years.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Ballater GC

Supers setting, loved the course, will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great value for money.

We played this course 3 times this week during very favourable weather conditions. As the week went on the greens improved quite a bit and by Friday they were playing very well. We booked through Golf Now and managed to get a round for £14.99 each absolute steal.....worth every penny. Well done to the greenkeepers and all the staff for all the hard work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course. Gets better after the 3rd as I found the footgolf confusing being a first timer. Would be better if the footgolf were different colours signage from 3rd to 4th and 6th to 7th could be better but lovely course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Ball star golf course

Beautiful course in good condition for November. Good golfing test with some spectacular holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good winter golf

Played Ballater , full greens and tees last weekend in October, great value for money !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Beauty in Ballter

Lovely course, with cracking views of the hills around the river Dee. A few tricky par 3's that require a long and accurate shot that keep you on your toes. Highlight was the 18th over the burn and back towards the clubhouse!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Great course with fantastic catering

Great golf course in wonderful condition, and fantastic catering.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Easy walking course in super condition, we had a couple of very heavy showers on back 9 but it never spoiled the experience . Will definitely return sometime

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Enjoyable round

We were unfortunate to be behind a large party so play was slow. Luckily during a dry spell of weather so course in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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