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4.7
227 Reviews (227)
5 Stars
158
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.2
99.6%
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222 out of 227 reviews
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4.8
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
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0
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0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.8
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
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1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
34 out of 34 reviews
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Course Highlights
This thoughtfully designed course impresses with well-kept fairways, smooth greens, and spectacular panoramic views across a varied and engaging layout. Welcoming staff, excellent value for money, and a smooth pace of play make every visit highly rewarding.

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
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.7
227 Reviews (227)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Day

Visited Balmore based on Golf Now reviews. New clubhouse is currently under construction so hence the lower score for amenities but should be finished in the next few months. Course was well maintained and the views of central Scotland were exceptional. Well worth the drive if your in the area you won't regret it. Well done to all at Balmore.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course great value for money

Balfron is a great course I'm a 22 handicap and it's challenging but fun, I found the greens tough as most seemed to have steep run offs but can't complain about the condition of the course.

Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging course

This course was very challenging and had lots of blind spots, trenches and water canal's making accuracy imperative when taking your shot. Also, some holes are very close together

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great wee course

Great course

Clubhouse almost constructed which will only add to this gem

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

Great day out

Course was spotless and in great nick,wee starter guy was lovely on the 1st tee,strictly off the yellows today and had a Texas scramble round with my three mates.

Went round in par and course was well maintained and in great shape,dry as a bone and great views,great value for £25 for 12.30 on a Saturday,would recommend and definitely play again.

Building a clubhouse which is in construction which will only add to a great day out when finished.

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

Brilliant wee course

Layout and quality of fairways and greens were excellent. Was the first time playing but will definitely be back.

They are currently building a new clubhouse hence the 3 star rating for amenities. I'm sure when it's finished it will be 5 star.

Starter and course ranger were very friendly and gave useful information about the course.

Would highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Had an amazing afternoon at this beautiful golf course. One of the most stunning in terms of views i have ever played worth the hours drive from the city area 100%. Got lost when trying to find with Google maps and with the parking but honestly once you get there you are rewarded. I would say you forget about your score with this course just with how amazing those views are. Will definitely look to return over the summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

What a fantastic course to play, especially this time of year. I hadn’t played in months so booked around for myself. Shot 90 but golfers with handicaps will shoot well below that. Will be back when the new club house is build.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Day out with a mate

Booked a 2 ball on Balfron golf course like to play definite golf courses.

Turned up at course there was no club house or anyone to ask anything about the course.

So made our way to first tee there was a wee box with score cards in it.

We teed off and course was in good condition for time off your wee bit hill but not to hard a walk good mix off different holes.

Hopefully return when club house is but and in summer conditions.

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

Great course!

Beautiful course with amazing views and great conditions for this time of year. Will be back !

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

Great course in great condition for this time of year.

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

Balfron

Had a fantastic round at Balfron.

For February the course was in very good condition.

The views were superb from different areas of the course.

I can imagine the course would be brilliant in the summer months.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice little course

Played the day after a storm so a lot or rain had fell. Most of the greens were in play. A cracking wee course with stunning views

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
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

Great layout

Good test of golf with some terrific holes. Backdrop to some of the holes was as good as you get anywhere.

Only downside was greens had been cored & sanded but that's no different to many courses at this time of year.

Well worth playing.

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