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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 |
| Gray (W) | 71 | 5325 yards | 71.2 | 124 |
| Blue | 64 | 4361 yards | 62.5 | 110 |
| Blue (W) | 68 | 4361 yards | 65.8 | 112 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 70.9/128 | 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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Reviewer Photos
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Into 18th green Photo submitted by eXiDOPoIE2OfuEcMbvQr on 07/24/2025
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Photo submitted by AldricKim1970 on 07/19/2024
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Balbirnie 3rd green Photo submitted by t1505076576 on 06/06/2024
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Photo submitted by laurie60 on 06/21/2023
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Photo submitted by t1492699725 on 07/02/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160267384 on 06/11/2021
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Photo submitted by robertcooper88 on 05/16/2021
Phenomenal course
A cracking golf course with some very memorable holes all in perfect condition. Greens were a little slow but very true. We have been coming to the St Andrews region for several years and played a number of courses and this has to be up there with the best of them. Yes it is a little undulating in places but well worth the effort!! We will be back again next year definitely.
Hidden gem
Lovely course, 18 very different holes all fun in their own way. Course is in great condition too although I reckon in the winter it could take a hit. A hidden gem and arguably one of my favourite courses in the area for a hot deal price of £18!
Brilliant course and super value
We played as a two ball (13 and 28 H’cap) super easy booking and great value at £17.99 each. Friendly pro shop staff and clubhouse staff. Course was in super condition and a good challenge for us both. Will definitely be back !
Fife Gem
The drive up to the club house was amazing, passing through the grounds of Balburnie House. On arrival, the booking in process was smooth with the pro shop staff being very friendly and welcoming. Before playing, we visited the club house for coffee and snack - unfortunately there was no menu in sight and didn't feel it would go down well if we asked for one!
The course was in perfect condition - fairways were forgiving which was great since there's a large number of blind shots throughout the course. Greens were excellent and true. Most Par 3's were long but that didn't spoil the hole! The finishing hole was fantastic - one of the best we have played. Course was quite hilly which made it quite testing for walking but definitely do-able.
Great course in superb condition ( well done green staff), value for money - it is challenging but fair for all handicaps. Definitely a Fife Gem.
My favourite parkland course.
This was my 4th time at Balbirnie, it's a must play if you're in the area.
Awesome parkland course
Balbirnie Park is a must play course, worth travelling to from anywhere in Fife. Great condition, nice wide fairways, perfect greens. You can't help but play well! Friendly Pro shop and clubhouse as well. I will definitely be returning again and again.
Must play parkland course.
3rd time playing Balbirnie, as fantastic as ever. Perfect condition, round in about 3 hours. Will be back soon!
Excellent course and Great Value
Nice layout amongst mature trees, generous fairways and little thick rough, lovely clubhouse lounge overlooking the 18th hole
Good parkland layout
We had a good time playing Balbirnie on a lovely sunny afternoon with the course looking at its very best
Nice course
Friendly welcome. Nice course - good selection of tees you can play from.
Greens were true - but slightly slower than other courses we have played. Staff very friendly.
Hidden gem
We were looking for a just something cheap and cheerful day out of a course wee hadn’t played before and this turned out to be very surprising .
Wee booked a 2 ball but we’re paired with another 2 ball but they turned up late so we fired away on our own 2 ball and from the 1st tee the course was in fantastic condition for mid may
The course was slightly hilly but not bad might be but tougher in wet windy days but today was fantastic
There was a lot of holes that were quite unique and not very samey on other courses if that makes sense it wasn’t overly difficult but still a test
Value for money absolutely and we will be back
Staff in clubhouse pro shop very friendly and shop was stacked with some quality items we didn’t have time to experience food etc as time was tight for us but facilities looked very impressive
Green keepers were very friendly also had little chat with couple and very nice guys who have done a fantastic job
Thanks we will be back for sure
Good value.
Very nice course in great condition. However very very hilly and many blind tee-offs. Great value though and everyone was very friendly. Lovely bar area overlooking course for after round beverage.
Tough course in superb condition
First time here but found the course to be well-maintained and in magnificent condition. A very challenging course. Any wayward shot will be punished. Very undulating and a lot of dips on the course.
Good forgiven course
Great course for your average golfer, very forgiven with the wide fairways, but equally as tricky with some great holes.
Clean ball
Never had to clean a ball so much front nine very wet and muddy fairways in poor condition back nine much better
Poor greens
Greens cord and sanded already with what's like gravel and just horrible to play on.
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