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Thonock Park - Karsten Lakes Course
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Previously known as Gainsborough Golf Club - Karsten Lakes Course.
Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6900 yds
Rating 73.9
Slope 143
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Course Details
Rentals & Services
Golf Carts Yes - GBP 20
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs
Practice & Instruction
Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green
Policies
Walking Allowed
Food & Beverage
Bar
Cafe
Available Facilities
Clubhouse
Conference Facilities
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Annual
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4.5
4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 26 reviews
100.0%
Recommend
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4.5
4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 26 reviews
26 Reviews
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26 out of 26 reviews
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Conditions4.3
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Value4.7
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Layout4.8
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Friendliness4.6
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Pace3.4
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Amenities4.7
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
Karsten Lakes delivers a highly-rated layout featuring strategic holes, water hazards, and picturesque settings that consistently challenge and reward golfers. Course conditions impress with carpet-like greens, and exceptional value makes it a compelling choice for repeat visits.
Golfer Photos
Golfer Reviews
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
DONNY GOLF TOUR
It’s been 2 years since the tour came to karsten lakes and what a difference lovely weather and the course was in brilliant condition and the greens were lovely like carpets the staff were friendly and the other golfers were friendly as well we had the course to ourselves no rushing or stuck behind slow players and the price for Saturday golf 25 quid course amazing gets 5 stars 🌟 from us wow 👍👍⛳️
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Great course
Course Is in amazing condition, very tricky which makes it fun, not the friendliest staff but certainly not rude, all around great deal
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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