Whitburn GC
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4.2
244 Reviews (244)
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
86.6%
Recommend this course
221 out of 244 reviews
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4.1
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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4.1
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.4%
Recommend this course
38 out of 45 reviews
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About

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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4.2
244 Reviews (244)
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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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lovely course in great condition the greens were described as a bit tricky, that is an understatement they are lightening quick and seem to have a mind of there own. There are some beautiful holes with great views of the coast the last five are probably the most picturesque I've played. I really don't want to be critical but some of the holes in the middle of the course do cross over each other all in a great place to visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition but poor layout

Played here as my course was closed for maintenance. The course itself was in very good condition, greens receptive yet quick and the semi rough was testing shall we say. It was windy and a bit wet which made the semi a bit “clingy” which increased the difficulty on the day.

Some elements of the course are a touch hazardous and could do with some protection around the third and twelfth tee boxes. I also am not a fan of the three par fives in a row.

However, my friends and I enjoyed the day and I could not fault the course conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cracking course.

The course was in great condition. The greens were the best we'd played all year. Try to stay out of the rough, it's like a jungle. Highly recommended.

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

Enjoyable to play

Testing golf course for high and low handicappers , greens can be very challenging on some holes.All the holes are interesting, wide fairways would appear to make it easy but beautifully presented greens with bunkers surrounding can cause high scores.Members of the golf club trying to get round in ‘2 hours’ can spoil your round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Friendly place lovely course

Really enjoyed my round, the staff and other players were really friendly and extremely helpful. Fantastic views, and although very busy, the pace of play was still very good. Thoroughly enjoyed my round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition for time of year

Very picturesque course on the coast. Greens were in good condition apart from a couple which had sections relaid. Not sure what it would be like when it’s busy as a lot of the holes cross each other. Especially the 6th and 12th where teeing could be a bit dodgy for hitting someone. Highlight though was 14 onwards. That section of the course was lovely and a great way to finish

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