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3.5
230 Reviews (230)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
105
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
24
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.6
73.1%
Recommend this course
177 out of 230 reviews
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3.4
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
2.9
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
62.5%
Recommend this course
5 out of 8 reviews
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3.4
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
67.9%
Recommend this course
19 out of 28 reviews
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Course Highlights
Bowring Park's wide, forgiving fairways and thoughtful layout make it a welcoming choice for golfers of all abilities. Friendly staff consistently earn high praise from visitors enjoying this accessible local course.

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Holes 18
Type Municipal
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 6085 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Course Details

Year Built 1913
Golf Season Year round
Architect Hawtree Ltd

Rentals/Services

Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf Simulator No
Indoor Practice No

Policies

Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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3.5
230 Reviews (230)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bowling Park

I have played this course a few times and it’s always in decent condition.

Nice variety of holes and a decent test and good value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

WELLIES WITH SPIKES REQUIRED

Played a 3 ball in very wet conditions, on arrival got changed in the car as a new clubhouse is being built, informed staff we were there, they are very helpful and explained parts of the course are in bad condition due to ongoing drainage work. Started the game and found fairway grass quite long, probably due to the weather, most bunkers were full of water, fallen leaves everywhere, even on greens, hate this time of year were the trees shed everything. Greens very wet and held water so made putting very difficult. Parts of the course so wet you sank while lining up to take a shot. It`s good to see that it`s obvious that major work is going on around the course so when the better weather comes back the course will be better placed to withstand the poor weather this time next year. Will continue to use this course as they are trying to improve it, it`s in a good location, it has some challenging holes and the staff are very helpful and pleasant.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Ok for a last minute round

Quick round as not many players out, fairways a bit overgrown, bunkers not maintained, greens ok. No clubhouse/locker room so got changed in car. Cheap price made things a bit better.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

all in all its an average experience. Fairways not properly mowed. Bunkers often overgrown with grass. Greens are ok. Overall experience is average

Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Championship greens

Excellent course , friendly staff , id say it's as good as royal Liverpool, fairways and greens in beautiful condition will definitely be back had my best round here 84 well done me, my brother still beat me though with an 83. Be back soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Enjoyable Course

Staff very friendly on arrival, course in very good condition, easy enough for us average players but narrow at times to challenge the better players, downside is no clubhouse at the moment but as soon as you arrive you can see the building work going on, will defo continue to use the fantastic course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Good course and challenging for a municipal golf course

A lot of building work going on to improve the facilities and about time will return

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Clubhouse under construction! Slow play!

Couldn’t play the 1st hole due to the building work going on. The course itself is well maintained but the tee times are not really adhered to. Found myself stuck behind two older players who didn’t offer for me to play through and then I had a party of 3 waiting behind me as soon as the 3rd tee. When there should be at least 5 minutes between tee times. Felt slow the whole way round. Hadn’t played this course in a year and will not be playing it anytime soon. Not impressed

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

great round at bowring park

played again within a week and the greens and fairways where miles better .

really enjoyed the round .

would recommend .

take drinks and food with you as they have no shop till the reverb is done.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Surprised the course was so good

Really impressed with the course .

anyone that plays here often enough knows this is a tough course when it rains as its very boggy in places.

massively improved the other side the fairways could do with a better cut but im sure that will come in next week.

no drinks or food as its all being refurbished .

me and my son really enjoyed our round .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

the course was in good condition for this time of year. The greens were also in good condition. Major redevelopments going on at the moment on the club house etc so nothing do after the round has finished. My only criticism is the signage for each hole. Sometimes on certain holes you don't know were to go for the next hole so signage definitely needs to be improved

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Cheap and cheerful

First time at course, was in decent condition, no major obstacles but plenty of bunkers to maneuver. Only real downside was no clubhouse or even any drinks in the fridge in the temporary office.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent greens, for time of year

Greens in real good condition , building work underway to club house and entrance . Was a bit boggy in some areas but not unusual for time of year good value

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent greens for time of year

Course was good for this time of year greens were excellant I have to say ! Course Has had some financial problems so I was told when booking in , I played knowing greens are playable all year round no temps so it’s a big plus !!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good Value Course

This is a well established municipal course, with some tight tree lined fairways, some dogleg holes with well placed bunkers & ditches but also some shorter easier holes so suits all handicaps.

Course currently in good nick especially fairways & greens.

Our round 4.5 hours, mainly due to relaxed policy on golfers of all abilities,& golf experience, which impacts on speed of play.

Be aware some regulars only play the short loop ie miss hole 5-11, which can cause delays on hole12.

.There is no clubhouse/ bar facilities, but local pub.is ok.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Improving course

Played here many times over the years as its my closest course and it's getting better each year. Some challenging holes, fairways are perfect, greens very good and rough quite forgiving.

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