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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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Very crowded had to play behind a group of 6, maybe overbooked and rates have gone up next time we will drive to Dale Hollow instead..

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Compared to other courses in the area it’s way above average. Greens were little bumpy today. Zoysia fairways are incredible!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

The views are wonderful

It's a great course I have never played in the mountains before. It was a great challenge but so very worth all the effort for sure. I w I'll play this course again before I go back home.

Barry broeckel

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

Hidden Surprise!

I was in the area for other business and was able to get a tee time at the last minute. I will say that I was absolutely impressed with the layout and condition of the course. The course was in top notch condition and the zoysia fairways were perfect and the tee boxes as well. The greens had just been punched but that did not take away from the enjoyment playing the course. There is no doubt the greens would be just like the rest of the course when they are healed and back to normal. The staff was very polite and pleasant and made me feel right at home here. I would recommend that if you want to play a very nice layout, this would be worth your time. It was definitely a hidden surprise that will have me coming back again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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1.0
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I tried to cancel due to COVID and it would not let me

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Reviews 8
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Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

The course is in good condition

This course is in good condition. It could be challenged in some holes. Overall it is a good course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great

Course is really good except some bunkers that are under construction. Staff are always great and very friendly. Love this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
Previously Played

A very well maintained course.

Beautiful greens and fairways. It is by far my favorite course around me. Staff are friendly, and serve food. They do have some bunkers with rocks due to future filling I suppose, but you can’t get much better quality greens and fairways.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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 Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

It was a great experience.

The only negative I saw was some of the bunkers had gravel & some better sand was needed in others. I suppose that was what the objective was, to improve bunkers so all was good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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