Flamborough Hills GCC - View from Hills nine
Flamborough Hills GCC - View from Hills nine
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4.5
596 Reviews (596)
5 Stars
253
4 Stars
266
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
97.9%
Recommend this course
549 out of 596 reviews
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4.7
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 24 reviews
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4.6
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
36 out of 36 reviews
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Course Highlights
Flamborough Hills consistently impresses with well-maintained fairways, challenging narrow layouts, and cart GPS systems that enhance the round. Welcoming staff and strong value for money make this a reliable go-to choice.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 73
Length 6356 yards
Slope 123
Rating 70.3

Flamborough Hills Golf & Country Club is home two three nines that are played in three different 18-hole combinations. Each nine is unique but they all offer scenic views of the native landscape and wildlife. The Hills and the Woods was the original 18-hole golf course at Flamborough Hills, the Lakes nine was added later. The Hills/Woods course, as its name indicates, features a rolling landscape and plenty of trees lining the fairways. The Woods nine features Flamborough Hills Golf & Country Club's signature hole, the par-3 second. The hole features an elevated tee deck and a demanding carry over a water hazard to a narrow, kidney-shaped green, requiring careful club selection and strategy.

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Course Details

Year Built N/A
Golf Season Apr 1 to Nov 1

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Showers, Lockers

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Reviews

4.5
596 Reviews (596)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Patio Dining 16
Dinner 12
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 25
Water Hazards 19
Undulating Greens 18
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Advanced Golfers 14
A Weekend Splurge 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
Convenient to the City 17

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Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Staff need a course in customer service

Played here many times before and the staff has never been particularly friendly or adept at making you feel welcome.

The guy in the pro-shop had zero personality, you work at a golf course, at least smile and pretend you are happy to have us as a "Guest" at your facility. The starter was equally bland, no hi how are you, just dry dry dry!!! Went into the clubhouse at the turn had stuff to buy in our hands three staff members were there, but no one bothers to help us, but did serve someone else that came in after we did...We walked out, to bad you lost sales there, sorry to the cart girl that didn't get a tip, because of this.

Played lakes and woods, course was in OK condition given the dry weather, tee blocks were a little sketchy, maybe the forward tees were better, we played the back tee's, greens were in good shape, but a little slow. Course is straight forward and in reality they don't have enough land for three 9's the holes are very close together.

Thanks to some poor attitudes this course is now of our rotation. To many other choices with friendly staff that make you feel welcome.

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

Great course

In excellent shape. Challenging but manageable

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tale of two nines

Played the Woods and Lakes course at Flamborough Hills with a friend. The Woods was in excellent condition but the Lakes was very burned out, however, probably because it it more exposed to the sun. The greens on the newer Lakes nine are much larger, more undulating and thus more challenging than those on the Woods although all the greens were in much better condition than those on some courses that I have played this month.

Each tee has 4 teeboxes and a diagram of the hole for golfers who are not familiar with the course.

Flamborough has quiet, easily to handle electric carts and I would advise golfers to ride since many tees are considerable distances from the previous greens.

If the price were right I would definitely play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Will play it again

Considering the weather you can expect some burnt patches on the fairway. Some greens seen rather small than average. But you can look at it as a challenge I suppose.

At discounted rate, it's worth it.

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

Flam borough Hills

We enjoyed our game. Our first time playing the course. The course is suffering with the drought conditions like everywhere. Would love to play again after we get some significant rain to help green things up.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice...But a bit slow

Course was in good shape....nice new electric carts....a bit slow at the turn for food, they should put a call box on 9th tee

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Flamborough Hills

Pro shop staff were very friendly and check in was easy. I was informed range balls were included in my round, a nice bonus. The starter was very friendly and knowledgeable. We got off early . We had the front nine Hills course to ourselves and played the Woods as the second nine. The course was in great shape. Some tee boxes needed work but overall it was a great round. On some of the par 5 they could use a bell to inform those on the tee box when it is safe to hit. It is a hilly course, riding should be considered. The beverage cart came around often and was friendly. Returning the power cart I was greeted by a staff member who asked how the round was and took my cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Major let down

I was really looking forward to my round at flamborough and right from the start I was really disappointed. When my buddy walked into the pro shop with his sweater on the pro tells him he has to have a collar visible that can be tricky with November golf...pretty weak in my opinion. We had a 8:50 tee off and we where at the starter at 8:45 and had to wait for 3 groups that somehow where in front of us, when I asked the starter if there was a delay he said no....pretty poor. Before I booked the round I called the pro shop and asked what shape the course was in and the guy said excellent.......Greens punched half grown in bumpy,not cut fairways punched lots of plugs around....another joke. I may come back to this course but it Will Not be for the golf it will be for the food. Absolutely delicious and great service . Keep it up food and beverage your doing great.....golf service staff take notes.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/16/2015

Matthew1716893,

We are extremely sorry to hear about your poor experience on the golf course. We hear all your complaints in the review and we are going to address the issues to make sure this will not happen again. We hope that you will give us another shot next season!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over priced!

50$ to golf in November, on freshly aerated fairways. A little over priced.

The starter was putting golfers out on the woods and the lakes at the same time. Created a ridiculous log jam when we made the turn onto lakes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
b56f61e1-6ccf-5018-8c1d-8f15d139a47d
Commented on 11/16/2015

kutybs,

Thanks for taking the time to write your review. We hope that you will give us another shot next season and that the course will be in better condition when you play next time around.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens

Wasn't to busy when we were there, great condition, greens were perfect

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
b56f61e1-6ccf-5018-8c1d-8f15d139a47d
Commented on 09/11/2015

u000007956520,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for playing our golf course! We are glad you enjoyed the course conditions and can't wait to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Course Conditions are Good

Most area courses have dryed out fairways and greens that don't hold, this course is great shape.

Each hole has a new challange. I really enjoyed this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
b56f61e1-6ccf-5018-8c1d-8f15d139a47d
Commented on 09/11/2015

cap10bruce,

Thanks for your review and for playing our golf course. We work hard to make sure our course is in great condition and are glad you enjoyed it. Hope you played well!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course to Golf

My party golfed under cloudy skies, but the weather was agreeable. The fairways and greens were in great shape. The only unfortunate part of the course is that there is a lot of rough between the tree lines and the fairway. I think the fairways could be a little wider to enhance the enjoyment of playing the course.

Besides that, everything was in good order.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Expected More

I heard some good reviews, but there were many blind shot holes and a 230 yard par 3 that felt totally out of place compared to the rest of the course.

I think if you play here a lot you would get to know the course and enjoy it more. It kind of fell flat of what I expected.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great trek that is very well maintained!

The course is named appropriately! Lots of hills on all 3 nines. Quite a few blind shots into the green on par 4's and 5's.

Friendly staff and all three courses are well maintained. And it wasn't too busy so there was no waiting between shots. Great!

Only suggestion is to have GPS on the carts. The courses are championship level and the GPS would put them at par with many other courses at the same calibre.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Cutting Lawns during the whole round

We have always loved playing at the Flamborough Downs Golf Course. But on this occasion, there were multiple tractors at every hole cutting the fairways or the tee boxes. At the 5th hole of the Woods course, they even turned the sprinklers on to wet the repairs the grounds crew had completed. It was very unfortunate that we had to endure grounds maintenance during our play which adverselly affected our play. We know that grounds maintenance have to be done. But we don't ever recall the extend of disruptions that we have experienced at other golf courses.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Greens were great

greens were small but in great shape, the fairways and tees were in real good shape. the tees were flat as they are supposed to be. It was just a pleasant experience with great weather.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course if you play fast

Course was in great shape after a storm, cart girl was nowhere to be found on the front nine and came around the back with 3 holes to go. Constantly felt rushed from the players behind us with the Marshall following. If they didn't over book, it would've been a 5 star day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

new memories from an old favorite

was a member 25 years ago until I moved away
what a wonderful surprise when I played yesterday.
everything was fantastic, staff was super & course magnificent , weather was too hot to enjoy the challenge of the course. well worth the over 2 hour drive

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A very enjoyable day!!

We were a twosome and played Woods and Hiils. Both were in excellent shape and the pace of play was perfect. We didn't experience any backlogs, nor did we have anyone coming up on us from behind. We finished our round in about 3 1/2 hours. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. A beautiful clubhouse and great food. We will definitely play here again!!

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

Great atmsphere

Nice golf course.Challenging yet fun.Greens were in great shape..Staff was very friendly and courteous..
I would def play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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