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143 Reviews (143)
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4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.3
96.0%
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4.6
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4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4.4
34 Reviews (34)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.1%
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About

Holes 18
Type
Par 72
Length 6094 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Balfron Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course that was recreated from its original layout by respected Scottish golf architect Robin Hiseman. The new nine-hole golf course was opened in 1994, and it was extended to 18 holes 7 years later.

The Baltron golf course is located six miles from Loch Lomond and 20 miles north of Glasgow. There are inspiring views of the local countryside, eerily reminiscent of playing golf in the Scottish highlands.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robin Hiseman (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.5
143 Reviews (143)
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course was very wet

Good course. Would have been better if I had known in advance that they were sanding the greens!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

First time playing this course . We thoroughly enjoyed our day here a little wet underfoot in places but course looking really good considering all the rain we've had .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Balfron Golf Society

Overall, I really enjoyed this course and found it quite challenging. Some fine holes with some amazing scenery from just about every hole. I was lucky with the weather and will definitely be more challenging in different conditions. Will definitely be back.

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

Great Course - fantastic condition

Played a 4 ball. Excellent course. Greens superb.

The views are stunning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fabulous views

Beautifully kept course with absolutely stunning 180degree views of the stunning Scottish countryside. Would absolutely recommend this stunning course and will be returning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging little golf course

Not the longest golf course you will play however some lovely scenic and challenging holes. Set in the beautiful Scottish countryside, the course on a sun my day (as we had) is spectacular.

Do not turn up expecting a bar,or a pro shop as those facilities are not there. The lady who was in charge of guest services was friendly, full of good advice and when asked “can I buy some golf balls” said she normally just gives out golf balls that the maintence team finds.

Overall challenging track set in stunning surroundings. I would recommend to anyone looming to test their skills away from the main stream golf clubs.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very good

Played this course a few times highly recommended will be back many times

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

Stunning

Stunning golf course with stunning views. Great layout with a few challenging holes. Would definitely play here again. Greens in great condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Clubhouse was shut when I arrived so no idea about amenities. Think the guy must have disappeared for a bit. Quite a tricky course, a lot of blind tee shots (never a good thing). Rough was too thick as well meaning you get penalised heavily in the first cut. Greens were decent when I played. Few nice memorable holes, 16 (I think) was particularly fun to play.

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

Great, quirky rural Golf Club

Booked a round with GolfNow before playing in an open there in a couple of weeks.
Car park was very quiet and on reaching the small clubhouse I was given a friendly welcome by Liz who was the only person to be seen and who gave me some tips about the course. As expected the course was very quiet with very few other players. Several greenkeepers were cutting the fairways and semi-rough. Course was in very good condition. Greens a little slower than they looked, suspect that’s down to the type of grass?
The last 3 holes are blind and tricky! Really glad I had the opportunity to play them especially before the upcoming open.
On finishing my round there was no one in the clubhouse. There are honesty boxes where you help yourself to drinks and snacks.
Looking forward to coming back soon!

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

delightful balfron

What a lovely course Balfron turned out to be.
We were seeking courses within a half hour drive of Loch Achray,where we were staying on holiday, and decided to try Balfron.We were delighted with our choice,as it turned out to be a beautiful course maintained in great condition,including smooth-running greens, with a varied and interesting layout which is challenging without being overly difficult and incorporates winding burns sensitively for added interest, particularly in the closing holes.
The views of the surrounding hills are simply stunning, yet the course itself is not too hilly.
Many thanks to Liz and other members for making us so welcome.
This course will be top of our list the next time we are on holiday in the Trossachs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always good

I have played this course several times & I've never had a complaint the course is always in good condition I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lovely course

The course was in great condition and the views were amazing. Challenging course but not overly difficult I would definitely recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Balfron

Lovely course with a great variety of par 3 4 and 5's
Not too long but is up and down with hills, would definitely recommend and will definitely be back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Hidden Gem

This is a great course. A bit remote near the Campsie Hills in Stirlingshire, but a nice drive to get there. Took about an hour from the centre of Glasgow. Overall impressions were very positive. Course was in very good condition for the 1st week in April. Tees, fairways, greens & bunkers are well maintained. Nice open fairways, not too many trees or bushes. Although its in land it reminded me of links courses. Its a wee bit hilly but some very nice view from the higher points on the course. Its challenging but not difficult. Club house is very basic but you get a very friendly welcome. I have no hesitation in recommending this hidden gem. .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Absolute Gem

I love the whole feel to this course. The people friendly and accommodating. Was winter greens at this time but the course is looking and playing good. Fully recommend it🤗👍

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

Second time playing here great course well worth a visit great layout well maintained even this early on in the season looking forward to coming back in the summer 👍

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