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220 Reviews (220)
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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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4.7
42 Reviews (42)
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4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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4.7
53 Reviews (53)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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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
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
220 Reviews (220)
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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
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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.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Balfron Society Golf Club

The course was in excellent condition and fantastic layout easily negotiable albeit some hills to overcome one of the best courses I have played and will definitely return. Views are fantastic on a clear day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Class

Brilliant course. Well looked after. Great views. Friendly staff. Not much of a clubhouse but has everything you need.

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

Wee day out ⛳️

We had a great day at Balfron, we were met by a lovely woman in the clubhouse who greeted us very kindly telling us information regarding the course and it’s layout as this was our first time playing here. We also had that big bright yellow thing in the sky which doesn’t always happen in Scotland, a few clouds which helps with spotting our balls. Great course, very fair and a very pleasing layout.

If you haven’t played here then do make a point of getting there and giving it a go as we will definitely be back.

Thanks you again for a great day out.

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

Great course

Holes are challenging. Course is immaculately maintained. Each hole has a map and yardage markers. Scenery is epic

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gem

Great wee course some great wee holes and greens are in superb condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What a beautiful course.

Played my first round the other day. Fabulous fireways and lovely greens. The course played tough with strong winds, generally a great test and unbelievable scenery. A must play! I would join here if it wasn't so far away!

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