Balfron Golf Club in Balfron, Stirling, Scotland

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4.7

228 Reviews (228)

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Conditions

4.6

Value

4.8

Layout

4.7

Friendliness

4.7

Pace

4.7

Amenities

3.2

99.6%

Recommend this course

223 out of 228 reviews

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4.8

6 Reviews (6)

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Conditions

4.5

Value

4.8

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.3

Amenities

3.2

StaffFriendliness

4.8

100.0%

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6 out of 6 reviews

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4.8

34 Reviews (34)

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Conditions

4.6

Value

4.8

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4.7

Pace

4.7

Amenities

3.1

StaffFriendliness

4.7

100.0%

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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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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

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.7

228 Reviews (228)

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Anonymous

Played On 10/23/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great Course

Great course. A bit of hill walking on some holes but enjoyed the course very much.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Zander1979

Played On 09/19/2022

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Pleasantly surprised

Came across this course last minute absolutely loved it will definitely be back again soon! 🏌️‍♂️🎯⛳️

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Jay1412

Played On 09/29/2022

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Excellent as usual

Had to play this course again as it was that good the first time I will be back very soon thanks again for the course looking great.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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Jay1412

Played On 09/24/2022

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Stunning Course

This was the first time playing Balfron & it won't be the last the course was amazing & the views were just as good it's a course I would highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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t742932906

Played On 09/23/2022

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Seek it out!

Played this course a couple of times now & highly recommend it. It’s quite hilly & no buggy’s available so eat your weetabix. Some really testing holes but also a couple of driveable par 4s. Keeping out the rough is key to good scoring. Also make sure you carry a GPS, there’s no distance markers anywhere.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

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u314161102606

Played On 09/20/2022

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Zander1979

Played On 09/19/2022

Reviews 9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Fun golf course

Booked this last minute as it seem to have better tee off options, I really enjoyed it. Thought test of golf,

Greens were absolutely fantastic

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u314162096729

Played On 08/28/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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u1150557

Played On 08/04/2022

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Midweek round

Excellent golf course in great condition, fairways were good.

Tee’s and greens were superb.

Small but functional clubhouse staff extremely friendly.

Only drawback no shower facilities that I could see.

We will definitely be back.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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u314163199471

Played On 07/17/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

A wee gem of a course near Loch Lomond

Friendly and informative welcome, good ladies’ clubs and bag for rental, course in top condition, great value. Thoroughly enjoyed my round and will definitely return.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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t1100332619

Played On 07/29/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great value for money

Excellent condition and great value for money. Beautiful backdrops and excellent greens. Interesting holes and thoroughly enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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abarra55

Played On 07/18/2022

Reviews 3

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Played

Superb golf course

Novice to golf but course is best I’ve played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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marc1967

Played On 07/17/2022

Reviews 6

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great course

As always never fails this course it’s 2nd to none for value for money it’s also way better than some I’ve paid good money for.greens outstanding

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Pace Good

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MRSCG98

Played On 07/11/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Greens need improvement

Great course, staff excellent. Pin positions challenging but greens weren't receptive or consistent. Some were great others diseased.

My review would've been 4.5 stars. Sadly the greens were a let down. Won't deter us from returning. A beautiful course and lovely staff.

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Poor

Comment

davemc71

Commented on 07/14/2022

No idea where you get diseased greens from ? every one in exceptional condition. think you've got your courses mixed up mate.

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u314160388062

Played On 06/30/2022

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Wee Cracker

Very well layout course in great condition , would be a great test in windy conditions.1

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

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u314160388062

Played On 06/30/2022

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

First Time Playing

Wee Beauty

Very friendly staff when I booked in given a short layout of course .

Not a long course but very well layout and the greens off all sizes and slopes , tee area and fairways are very well looked after.

Played this course on a fair day ,this course will have more bite in the wind.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

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mackayspies

Played On 06/20/2022

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Stunning little gem

Once again it was a pleasure to play balfron, immaculate condition it always is.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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tonyiseton

Played On 06/18/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Beginner

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Friendly

Had a friendly welcome from the staff. A hilly course that covers a large area, with spectacular views. Well laid out and fun to play

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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u314161764642

Played On 06/11/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Immaculate Golf Course

Myself and 2 other played this course on Saturday 11th June 2022 and I have to say it’s one of the nicest, well maintained and cleanest courses we have played. The greens are immaculate and tricky which makes it more exciting. Value for money is second to none. As it’s a society course it’s not for a full time team working there, so the only let down was the clubhouse not being open or very big, but after playing the course, that didn’t matter. Will 100% be back to play. Fantastic day out.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u000005307811

Played On 06/06/2022

Reviews 1

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Walked

Excellent Course

Visiting from the US and played Balfron for the first time today. Not disappointed, the course is in excellent condition, a very fair challenge and a credit to the green keepers. A very warm welcome from Dave (Club Secretary) and we were on our way. Well worth a visit and we'll be back on our next trip!!!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

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