Whitburn GC
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4.3
253 Reviews (253)
5 Stars
125
4 Stars
93
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
90.3%
Recommend this course
230 out of 253 reviews
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4.5
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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4.3
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.4%
Recommend this course
34 out of 36 reviews
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Course Highlights
Whitburn's welcoming staff and well-maintained fairways consistently deliver strong value for visiting golfers. The stunning coastal views from the back holes, particularly the hilltop par 3, make for a truly memorable round.

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Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland/Links
Par 70
Length 6013 yards
Slope 123
Rating 68.7
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Course Details

Year Built 1934
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 32
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Showers, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Billiards
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Reviews

4.3
253 Reviews (253)
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

James Wells

The course was in excellent condition, well worth the money. Stunning views and the wind makes some holes very difficult but still fun. Definately give this a go.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day

Paid £24 each on golf now ap. Throughly enjoyed our day. The greens were obviously under maintenance but didn't reduce our enjoyment. Scored 83 wasn't too bad. Beautiful scenery and well laid out. Shortish course but challenging. Hidden gem, we'll be back.

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

Wow

1st time playing whitburn, wow what a course, not the longest of courses but really enjoyable, greens were having work done but still excellent.

Some excellent holes matched with great views and some very challenging pin placements.

Highley recommended, we will definitely be back..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A lovely day out

Excellent course for the amateur golfer...not overly long but interesting greens which were in immaculate condition...will visit 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
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Really well kept course in a stunning location, particularly at times. Fast greens and a few well placed hazards to avoid. Course layout was a bit confusing at times and very tight fairways but it certainly didn't spoil the day or cause any real issue.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Nice course, broke 100 for my first time. Will never forget this day. Magnificent greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Windy Challenge

Great course with some quirky holes. Wind can be a challenge but its on the coast so it is to be expected. Fantastic views of the coast from the course. Both staff and members made me feel very welcome. Definitely will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and views but ensure your golf insurance is in place

The holes themselves are great and generally are forgiving off the tee but challenging on the greens. Course was in great condition but could do with some next tee signage in places (4th an example). Views are amazing, especially at both the top and bottom of the course. Most courses involve some sort of trade off and here it is the layout. The reality is the land is not big enough for 18 holes. This results in some holes crossing and on occasions some truely dangerous tee positions (3rd/6th tees and 16th green/17th tee). For this average golfer this is very off putting. Some tee's are also positioned so you are driving over the previous green which helps add to hold ups around the course. In summary a course that would be near the top of my list ..... on a quiet day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Phil

Myself and friend played this course .. I am not the most confident on a course as haven’t played many but my friend had played many and both were shocked at how tight and dangerous the course felt .. people teeing off straight ahead of you, also behind you, course would possibly be better if was made into a 9 hole, course condition was brilliant fast greens but layout was sorry to say terrible.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Lovely course, would recommend

First time playing and really enjoyed the course. The course conditions were perfect and greens were well maintained.

The course strikes a nice balance, the fairways are wide and forgiving (little chance of a lost ball), however there a number of blind tee shots and approaches to small greens providing the right level of challenge.

The last 5 holes are incredible and look out to the ocean. I'd happily play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Greens in great condition

Had a great game today just beat the sun going down course in excellent condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent winter course

Seems to be playable no matter how much it rains . 3 temp greens, no temp tees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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