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

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Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

very well kept course !

The course is very challenging and manicured very well. The greens were rolling very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

A must play course!

The course is in great shape. The fairways and greens are all green, lush and well-manicured. The course is challenging with a lot of elevation changes from fairway to greens. Just the right amount of bunkers to make it interesting. Beautiful lake and woodland scenery all around. We saw turkey and deer the day we played. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Carts were in good shape. Nice driving range and practice green next to clubhouse. They have plenty of generous tee times available through GolfNow with good discounts. Yes, you want to play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 71
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Another treat

The course was in good shape. I like how the greens held an iron shot yet weren't slow.
I always enjoy thinking my way around the course and the challenges they present. There's not a lot of risk/reward but there are a few times you can "attack" the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

One of the best state park courses!

This was a joy to play and truly was one of the best state park courses I've played. Excellent condition of the tee boxes, fairways and greens! Will play again in the near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful course

Had not played there in several years. The improvements in the course are wonderful. All of the ladies tee boxes are as nice as the men's. The layout is great, the fairways and greens are in super shape. My grandson and I had a relaxing day even though it was cart path only lol.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

good place, nice course.

Nice place, greens were fast. Fairways could use a little more growth.

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

great course!

Nicest course in town. Great conditions and a great staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course!!

This course was perfection! The fairways and greens were in perfect condition. Page of play was great! Staff was very friendly!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter golf

Wonderful winter golf outing. The course was in great shape. Greens were perfect, traps were perfectly raked even at this time of year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Long, fun course

Really fun course. Fairly long (at least for someone like me who doesn't hit the ball a mile). Also, thanks to the hills of KY, you'll probably find yourself playing with the ball above and below your feet fairly often. The course was under repair in a spot or two, but I'm sure they'll have that fixed by the time the Spring comes around. I've played this course in every season and it's always well-kept.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

well maintained course

great greens and fairways staff very friendly, course is in very good condition

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best shape that I've played.

The greens rolled very nice and true considering they looked to have been punched around 2 weeks ago. I have played this course a few times and it is challenging if you don't know your way around the course. Good overall value if you book the discounted tee time on Golf Now, otherwise it is a little pricey. I am a senior and always looking for a good deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

good value

Zoysia fairways, large bent greens. 4 sets of tees to fit most golfers. Good value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

SLOW play

Course was in good shape, Just extremely slow and boring!!!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

Fairways are excellent. Greens were little bumpy and did not roll very true. Bunkers in good shape. Overall nice course worth the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in excellent shape

Great weather and great course! The staff is very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice

Really like the course, greens roll very well. Will play more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Very well kept course . If you have not played you need to do so

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Course is in great shape. Front nine challenging with the back nine a little kinder. A great value excellent course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Sweet

This is a sweet little course. Reminds me a great deal of its sister course Dale Hollow. Not as long as Dale Hollow but plays long because of the elevated greens. This course will challenge you and you must play smart.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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