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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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Day Play

good course, can get quite crowded at times but overall a very good course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great local course

First visit for a lot of years and it's improved massively, bunkers all redesigned and some new tees to make it longer. Nice to see it improving.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent track

Great course some Interesting holes would recommend

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

wHITBURN

Brilliant Weather Lovely, fairways in good condition but green had been hollow tined and were heavily sanded, 18th hole was closed when we got there.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course, but clubhouse shuts early!

Friendly staff on arrival. The course is in great condition - tees fairways and greens all well maintained, and good views from most holes along the coast. No issues with slow play. Clubhouse looks utilitarian and was closed when we finished our round at 5:00.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Great course conditions

The course has well kept greens and good fairway/rough. The course is easy to navigate but the holes are quite close together and mainly short. Experience was sullied by someone confronting me about my pace of play which wasn’t justified as I was generally waiting for a trio in front and shooting max of triple bogey. I’m a beginner and was shooting some great shots until this person made me feel uncomfortable which completely threw my game. I would always expect a positive and patient attitude towards new and learning golfers. Whilst not the fault of the golf club it did affect my overall experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Early morning, blowing a gale

Early morning round in terrible weather. Had the course to ourselves bar a few puffins, oystercatchers and Gulls. Greens and fairways immaculate. Stunning costal views. Only negative was the 19th was closed on completion and could have murdered a bacon sandwich and a coffee.

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

Roughly decent

I like Whitburn. A chance to open your shoulders without too many concerns about the rough, which rarely comes into play.Course’s big defence is the wind. Greens even paced and true.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Local Gem

I live locally to Whitburn and have had several family members who have played their golf at Whitburn GC. The course offers fine sea views being set on the hill and cliffs above Marsden Bsy.

The course is presented in an exceptional manner. The greens keepers do a great job of maintaining the course. Greens are true and consistent without being overly fast. It is not a long course, however gradients and wind direction make it a good, honest test.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Cool little lynx course with great views

Small greens on a few holes make it difficult but a course I’d definitely play again

It was raining and windy but still great to play

Recommend a round here

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

Awesome area,greens a little flat but probably better in the dry.

Fantastic views ,some great holes,a little straight with pretty flat greens however would probably be better on a dry day! Met a bloke called Phil on the 13th & played the last few holes with him,some great advice from him. Would definitely go again on a hot dry day! Sole long par 5.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Whitburn

Course in good condition. Last 5 holes the most interesting.

Unfriendly and unhelpful staff in pro shop

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic course

One of the best courses we’ve played as a group.

Condition for the weather we’ve had was amazing. Looks wise and playing wise could not fault it in anyway.

The group in front we're slow with a buggy but apart from that a brilliant course.

Would 100% play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Tight fit

Whitburn is a tight course with adjacent fairways and only small strips of penal rough giving forgiveness on tee shots. Course surprisingly fit considering the poor weather this spring. Greens consistent.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

A really enjoyable and picturesque course. Demanding enough for all levels with a variety of hole types. Overall really enjoyable round of golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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