General Burnside Golf Course
General Burnside is one of numerous standout state park courses in Kentucky.
8801 South HWY 27, Burnside, Kentucky 42519, US
(606) 561-4104
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About General Burnside Island State Park

The General Burnside Island State Park is unique in that its 18-hole golf course and 102-site campground on located on an island in the middle of the Cumberland River. The marina next to the park unlocks the famous Lake Cumberland, the capital of house-boating in America. Anyone can rent a slip, fishing boat, ski boat or houseboat. The lake's waters are well-known for the largemouth and smallmouth bass. Brian Ault designed the fun and challenging 6,394-yard course.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★
Acres400
Year Opened1958
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

MarinaYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at General Burnside Island State Park

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
302 Reviews (302)
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good course

Played on a Sunday with good weather so the place was very busy. It seemed to take a long time as we waited on most holes, but we finished in 4 hours, so I guess that's not bad. A ranger did come around once and comment that he had talked to one of the groups ahead about pace of play. The sand traps are in rough shape. Might want to just lay out of them. Zoysia fairways can't be beat and the greens were very good, although they did somewhat reflect the amount of play over the weekend. I blame lazy golfers for that, not the course. The layout has some difficulty, so it's never boring.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Course

Course was in great shape except for a few wet places in some of the fairways.

Greens were a little furry but were very puttable. If it is your 1st time play with someone who can advise you as you work your way around the course. It can be a little tricky.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
T O P 250
Reviews 144
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Generally Charming

Got a chance to play here on our way back from Florida and was not disappointed. The fairways, greens and cartpaths were superb and the pass of play was under 4 hours, even through a group of young men jumped ahead of us and the couple ahead of us at the turn.

The only blemish on the day (and the 4 star rating) was the cart . The one we were issued (#44) sounded and felt like something was going to come up through the floor everything we took off. The last time we played here our cart quit after the first hole and we had to wait to get a replacement. The state needs to update them, and soon.

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Kentucky Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The course is awesome ,with a very efficient layout and fast greens,very well maintained.I would, and do recommend to friends

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nature Lover's Course

The sound of boat motors and campsites are a welcome accompaniment. Very well maintained Kentucky State Park course. Eighteen rolling holes with Bermuda fairways that give you a good opportunity in striking a better shot. The greens are manicured and bunkers are maintained well. A very pleasant experience to be had midst some of the beauty of southeastern Kentucky.

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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Play the State Park Course

Honestly, if the course hadn't been so wet with all the rain it would have been 5 star all the way. The greens were great and rolled good. The course will challenge you if you haven't played it a few times.

Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Beautiful

The c ourse was beautiful and the staff are great people.

Course was nicely maintained and very pretty.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

General burnside

Great course. Excellent shape. Greens were perfect as well as tee boxes and fairways. Course is always in great shape

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good course

Course is starting to green up this spring. Aeration was a few weeks ago and it has not recovered completely on the greens. Some wet spots in the fairways even though no recent rains. Played in a twosome and finished in about 3:15 on a Monday.

Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Wet Winter Day

The course was wet which is not the fault of the management as we have had rain for weeks. Greens were in excellent shape and the course layout was unique. Scenery was great and we had Turkeys around us on several holes which was cool.

I can't wait to come back in the summer and play it as the fairways will green up and it will be much more dry and that will make this course play as if we have not played it before. Really was a nice course.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice public course

Fairways and greens are in great condition

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fantastic Experience!!!

Very challenging layout, with several blind shots and immaculate fairways. The greens rolled true and fairly fast. Expect to lose some balls if you are not laser straight. Pace of play was perfect on a Sunday afternoon. This is a scenic and well kept course with a friendly staff. This was a wonderful course to play.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Course

Really enjoy playing here about one a week!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

beautiful course

great condition a lot of rain before we got there. cart path only. for a state park u couldn't beat it. cant wait to play it when it is dry

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Burnside Island Golf course

Played there many times and as usual the course and staff were GREAT!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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