Balfron Golf Club in Balfron, Stirling, Scotland

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4.7

226 Reviews (226)

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Conditions

4.6

Value

4.8

Layout

4.7

Friendliness

4.7

Pace

4.7

Amenities

3.2

99.6%

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221 out of 226 reviews

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4.8

5 Reviews (5)

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Conditions

4.6

Value

5.0

Layout

4.8

Pace

4.8

Amenities

3.6

StaffFriendliness

5.0

100.0%

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4.8

33 Reviews (33)

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4.6

Value

4.8

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4.7

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4.8

Amenities

3.1

StaffFriendliness

4.8

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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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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length
White	72	6094 yards
Yellow	72	5840 yards
Red (W)	72	5297 yards

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Balfron Golf Club

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
White M: 69.7/126	298	513	354	186	347	122	350	337	498	3005	429	288	276	325	183	520	250	456	362	3089	6094
Yellow M: 68.5/124	294	483	305	175	322	118	328	332	489	2846	418	283	269	314	163	513	250	426	358	2994	5840
Red W: 71.4/127	288	453	272	182	248	112	230	327	449	2561	335	279	255	310	130	439	245	397	346	2736	5297
Handicap	8	2	14	16	6	18	12	10	4		1	17	15	7	9	5	13	3	11
Par	4	5	4	3	4	3	4	4	5	36	4	4	4	4	3	5	4	4	4	36	72
Handicap (W)	8	6	10	12	14	16	18	2	4		1	17	15	7	13	5	9	3	11

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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

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Reviews

4.7

226 Reviews (226)

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Sandi3c

Played On 02/25/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Great day out in Balfron

What a fantastic day for golf. The weather was fabulous and the course played well. Would highly recommend a day out to Balfron. The views on the course are absolutely amazing.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u7523201

Played On 01/26/2024

Reviews 10

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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Connormckendrick

Played On 06/21/2023

Reviews 11

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

4.0

First Time Playing

Good course

Good course well kept after. Clubhouse small hut. Would play here again

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Poor

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yewtreest1ck

Played On 10/11/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

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

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u787300473

Played On 09/30/2023

Reviews 68

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

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

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RickyGrady83

Played On 10/01/2023

Reviews 18

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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davmca

Played On 09/23/2023

Reviews 1

Handicap 25+

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

5.0

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Walked

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

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u314160705494

Played On 09/12/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

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

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u314163947276

Played On 09/06/2023

Reviews 8

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

First Time Playing

Clubhouse a let down

First time playing this course. Great course, not too challenging. Well signed holes with images great for new players. Clubhouse is no more than a large shed which was very disappointing. Would play again but I'd take some lunch with me

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Poor

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davemc71

Commented on 09/14/2023

A fantastic new clubhouse starts construction in January time. However at £ 30 it’s brilliant value for the money.

u3733132

Played On 09/04/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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u314164059510

Played On 09/02/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays A few times a week

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

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t1923674025

Played On 08/27/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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u314164371557

Played On 08/17/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a year

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

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NG737800

Played On 08/16/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

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

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Njewitt

Played On 08/14/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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Jay1412

Played On 06/24/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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

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u314159305804

Played On 06/10/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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

Photo submitted by u314159305804 on 06/12/2023

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jamescraig1980

Played On 06/10/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Beginner

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

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u727647480

Played On 05/27/2023

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

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

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u314163997653

Played On 05/25/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

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

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