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343 Reviews (343)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
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333 out of 343 reviews
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5.0
11 Reviews (11)
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4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4.9
32 Reviews (32)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
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Layout
4.7
Pace
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4.9
100.0%
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Course Highlights
Balmore Golf Club's Harry Vardon-designed layout delivers a genuinely challenging round with clever dog-legs, deep bunkers, and Augusta-paced greens in outstanding condition. Exceptionally warm staff and outstanding value make this course near Glasgow one of the most welcoming and rewarding rounds in the area.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 66
Length 5517 yards
Slope 118
Rating 67.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1907
Architect Harry Vardon (1907)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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4.8
343 Reviews (343)
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Hidden gem

Great, scenic little course in wonderful condition throughout. Not long, but a true test of short game with fast, true (and tricky)greens. Lots of par 3s but they were a particular highlight. Course almost deserted when I played. Practice facilities superb but bring your own practice balls. Clubhouse a little old fashioned by modern standards but locker room facilities very nicely done. I’ll definitely be back.

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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic course - well maintained

Would highly recommend this course to anyone. It is very well maintained and good to play on.

As you'll see from the reviews, I've given everything a 5 except course layout. There are 3 holes half way round, that cross over each other. Can be a bit busy when all holes are in use (only criticism)

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

Excellent course

First time playing. Quality and speed of greens was very good, the rough wasn't to harsh to deal with and the fairways were very well kept. No par 5s on the course which makes it interesting to play on. Most par 4s are reachable in two. Views are very nice all round the course. The scoops at the side of hazards are very helpful to have at getting the balls out of the water. Clubhouse was very nice inside and the food was at a good price. The driving range is a good size, so is the chipping area and putting green. Overall I would highly recommend playing the course and would definitely play again.

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

Great day !

Balmore golf course is a fantastic course , me and a friend played it for the first time and would highly recommend a visit to the course .

It’s hidden away and very beautiful , the course was in fantastic condition, the greens did not disappoint .

We did go on Easter weekend and finished our round around 4.30 so we would have liked some food but understand why the kitchen may have been closed .

All in all it was a cracking day out and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Balmore GC

Although we teed off at 0950 and there were winter greens on, we had a great round.

This course was in great condition and its only February.

This course will be amazing in summer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden gem

Great course friendly and helpful staff as expected at this time of year winter mats on tees and in use on fairways. This course is a gem and a great test of golf. Greens are unbelievable and a credit to the green staff. Highly recommended

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

Class course

First time playing this course and it wont be my last what a quality course it live up to its name the little hidden gem tucked away in the hills would recomend this course to any golfer out there

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course worth a visit

Course in great condition and holes good design for average golfer. Not long so big hitters might be restricted to drive and wedge!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Good

Lovely course less burnt than most courses and greens in great condition will play again soon

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

All the gear but no idea

This was my 1st time playing Balmore Golf Club, having read great reviews on it. As I was out for a quick round by myself I selected what was showing as a quiet time on the system. So I will start with all the many positive points. Great staff, lovely course with immaculate greens, great facilities including an amazing practise area, all in a terrific setting. Now.. i aint no tiger woods, i play off of 21...but i really think clubs should start to vet players and check they actually have some sort of golf handicap (other than their clubs) or are at least members of a club. In fact just anything to show they have an idea of the etiquette of golf!. The 2 'players' in front of me did not hit one fairway all day and even though I was standing alongside them at every tee, they did not even look in my direction, they did not ring one bell at any of the holes with blind shots and did not shout 4 when almost nailing me with a 'drive'. I know clubs need income.....but come on.....these 2 guys were a total nightmare and spoiled what could have been a great 2.5hrs on the golf course and not the 4 it took me !!! Yes, 4 hours to go round a short par 66 course. Total nightmare.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf experience

The course is in great condition as you might expect towards the end of June. No par 5s on this course so the 66 is a real challenge. Some of the par 3s are really difficult and you do well to get down in three.

Well worth a visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course.

Balmore golf course is a unexpected gem of a course,only let down was it doesn’t have any par 5.

Course is in great condition and staff are very friendly and professional. Would recommend a must for any golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gem

This has to be one of the best courses I have played this year. Well maintained course with challenging par 3s. Friendly staff both off course and on it. I will definitely be back to play this one.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Brilliant Balmore!

Made very welcome at the pro shop and clubhouse. Pro made us a morning coffee! Course was n very good condition although the greens could have done with a cut. Very picturesque with no par 5's and 6 par 3's. Some quirky holes with shared and cross-over fairways but a good range of different challenges. Early on four of the first 5 holes are around 400 yards. All in all a great day's golf and we intend to return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

A great course. Found the first 9 a little straightforward but the back 9 really challengIng. Greens in excellent condition. Had a good 4 some game. Clubhouse facilities great. Would definately go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Setting

Great setting, lovely holes even although the course is a bit hilly. Great value for money

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