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4.7
192 Reviews (192)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
96.7%
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186 out of 192 reviews
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4.6
11 Reviews (11)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
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4.9
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4.7
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4.5
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4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
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4.4
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4.9
94.7%
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18 out of 19 reviews
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Course Highlights
Burntisland's varied layout delivers no two identical holes, with well-maintained greens and sweeping views that consistently reward visiting golfers. The pro shop staff earn top marks for warmth, and the course offers outstanding value that keeps players coming back.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 5972 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Burntisland Golf House Club in Fife, Scotland, is an 18-hole golf course designed by architect Willie Park Jun. It's best described as having a parkland nature, although some holes have a links-type turf to hit off. The course is just under 6,000 yards and has a diversity of terrain.

The fun starts with three par 3s in the first six holes, but birdie opportunities abound. There's only one par 4 over 400 yards, for instance, so good length off the tee and control of mid-irons can lead to that elusive below-par score. The two par 5s are also tamable: No. 2 has a tricky two-tier green that's narrow from front to back, but 12 is much less challenging for the low-handicap golfer.

Throughout the golf course, however, control is key. Out of bounds lies to the left of the first four holes and the 18th, and to the right of nine and 10. You face a pond to the right on five, and you have to maneuver past a quarry on 12. Beyond that, the course throws up its share of trees, gorse and rough all over.

When you finish the course, check out the clubhouse, which offers a bar/lounge/dining area. The bar's open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the summer.

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Course Details

Year Built 1797
Architect James Braid (1922) Willie Park, Jr. (1896)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed Metal and soft spikes may be worn
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Smart/Casual on the course and in the clubhouse.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.7
192 Reviews (192)
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Reviews 8
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4.0
First Time Playing

Thoroughly recommended

This was my first visit and I will definitely return. There are some quirky holes and blind drives which made it tricky for a first time visitor but the course was in great condition and with such great views it was a thoroughly enjoyable round.

The staff were very friendly and the professional was very helpful and managed to get us to spend some money in his very well stocked pro shop.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Conditions Excellent
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

Fantastic old fashioned golf course, hilly but not a slog, has some frightening slopes on greens and views of forth are awesome.

Friendly staff, not a mask wearing zombie fascist collaborator in site.

Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in excellent condition particularly the greens given the amount of rain which has fallen recently

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Perfect weather
Walked

Testing times

ive payed this course numerous times in the past and we keep going back for more, its well laid out and thres a certain amount of difficulty thrown into the mix to make the round interesting. facilities are all well marked up with signs to follow the covid rules, I would recommend this course to anyone, great value and a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Wow! Just wow! Pick up your clubs and play it! Now!!!

Fantastic course! Very friendly - several gallons of warm Scottish welcome without a dram of snobbery. Highly playable - took my 16 year-old, who is new to the game, and he had a great round. At times quirky and challenging - kept myself and my 6 handicapper friend more than interested and entertained. Throughout, eye-boggollingly beautiful - stunning vistas across the water. My much better travelled golfing companion thinks he may have cause to reconsider his World’s Top 10 course list. Highly recommended and then some.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great round.

Very good course with fantastic drainage. Greens were delightful. A few holes needed guidance for tees etc. Would highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked

Good Day - even in the rain

Visited Burntisland on a somewhat wet day but still playable. Course was in a very good condition. Will definitely visit again - hopefully on a drier day. Covid restriction still in force so Clubhouse not open. Golf shop well stocked.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

The course in great condition

In great condition for this time of year, no fair way mats but tee mats in use but they won’t be long til there off in sure. Due to the covid we couldn’t get into the club house but it looks like a good offering so I hope to return when covid is doing to use it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

great days golf

Brilliant course with some great holes and views. Will play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course with lovely views

Played on a sunday lunchtime. Course in good condition. Greens true and good speed. I will defintely play again. Only negative is the lack of hole map on card or on tee. A couple of blind holes make it difficult to play second shots.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great views

In excellent condition and great views of the Forth and beyond. A bit hilly and NOT a seaside links but well worth the money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tidy little course but the layout is just simply Crazy!

My 2 sons & I ventured up from Norfolk for a golfing week & decided to try this little course north of the Forth.

One of the oldest courses with all the views, we were really looking forward to this.

I am an 18 & my sons are 22 & 24 hcps & are weekly golfers.

The course layout is just mad (unless your a single figure hcp, starting on the first tee (with no warning of target zone)you have a blind entry into the green, once able to see there are 2 tees & another green tight to this target area!

Anything just blindly slightly overshot (from a visitor) & you have a hospital trip or an insurance claim......

Both my sons were apologising to the locals profusely on this occasion....

The 1st, 2nd & third holes have tight left hand out of bounds almost right on a busy road with no safety fencing or mesh!

My youngest occasionally has a slight pull to his game & on the second was worried that he might have gone through onto the road.

These problems persisted round the course with several more blind entries!

The 17th is just a joke hole isn’t it?

Par 3 blind dip on 118 yds where the flag had blown off & was lying by the side of the green so from the tee we had no idea where the flag was just 2 marker poles!!

I could not believe how many tees & greens were so close together neither wonder other folk have mentioned slow pace of play.....

But the greens and some of the other approaches were just perfect!

Before you think oh moaning English, I am from Edinburgh originally & we venture up every year for a golf tour of Fife & surroundings.

We will not be returning to The Burned Island pitch & Putt.....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Seaside town Burntisland

A challenging course some tight fareways

and well kept greens some cracking views of the Forth estuary and beound

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