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Blackburn Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
76
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
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Course Highlights
Blackburn's course layout impresses with its unique mix of parkland and links-style holes, featuring well-maintained fairways and outstanding greens. Exceptional value for money, a smooth pace of play, and friendly staff make every visit memorable.
About
Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 71
Length 6144 yards
Slope 131
Rating 70.1
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Blackburn Golf Club
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 6144 yards | 70.1 | 131 |
| Yellow | 71 | 5939 yards | 69.2 | 128 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5364 yards | 72.5 | 127 |
Scorecard for Blackburn 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: 70.1/131 | 279 | 400 | 405 | 481 | 182 | 289 | 381 | 301 | 191 | 2909 | 505 | 365 | 135 | 563 | 420 | 370 | 147 | 435 | 295 | 3235 | 6144 |
| Yellow M: 69.2/128 | 269 | 385 | 360 | 466 | 174 | 289 | 373 | 296 | 171 | 2783 | 490 | 360 | 125 | 563 | 406 | 365 | 137 | 430 | 280 | 3156 | 5939 |
| Red W: 72.5/127 | 258 | 400 | 346 | 383 | 117 | 276 | 348 | 287 | 161 | 2576 | 465 | 337 | 113 | 417 | 327 | 356 | 127 | 421 | 225 | 2788 | 5364 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 17 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 18 |
Course Details
Year Built 1894
Golf Season Year round
Architect James Braid (1933)
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - GBP 25
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.
Food & Beverage
CateringAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Lounge, Conference Facilities, Banquet FacilitiesAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Great Britain & Ireland (2019 #15)
Reviews
4.4
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by SteMo1987 on 04/25/2026
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Photo submitted by u314164414333 on 01/26/2026
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Photo submitted by jamoTs82 on 08/12/2025
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Photo submitted by jamoTs82 on 08/12/2025
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Photo submitted by u314161619872 on 10/11/2023
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Photo submitted by Jayb164 on 07/22/2023
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Photo submitted by Jayb164 on 07/22/2023
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Photo submitted by jaypercy on 05/29/2019
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Photo submitted by jaypercy on 05/29/2019
I Recommend This Course
Good value winter golf
The ground was still a bit frozen from the previous cold night. In some places the ground was very soft indeed. Winter rules in operation, but all the green open, and some tee beds in use. Very few people out so got round in double-quick time.
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Great, but long
Very good course,but some long holes,very enjoyable,started with a birdie,but with not being a long hitter struggled on a few holes.Great par 3s,enjoy challenging courses,would play again and recommend to others.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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