Balbirnie Park Golf Club
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Balbirnie Park Golf Club, Fife is an 18 hole, par 71 (6313 yard), private, parkland golf course established in 1983
Contact Information
Balbirnie Park, Markinch, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 6NR United Kingdom
Tel: 01592 752006Golf Pro: Craig Donnelly | Tel: 01592 752006
Website: http://www.balbirniegolf.com/
Tee Time Information
- Midweek Guide: £20.00 - £50.00 per round *
Book online: with golfnow.co.uk
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Course Information:
18 holes | Par 71 | 6313 yards | Private | Parkland
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- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
Balbirnie Park Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.26
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4.26
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Average Ratings
4.00 ... Overall Rating
4.14 ... The Course
3.57 ... Course Cond.
3.95 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.14 ... VFM
4.00 ... Overall Rating
4.14 ... The Course
3.57 ... Course Cond.
3.95 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.14 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
3.86 ... Pace of play
3.86 ... Hospitality.
2.71 ... Prac. Facil.
3.57 ... Food + Drink
3.86 ... Pace of play
3.86 ... Hospitality.
2.71 ... Prac. Facil.
3.57 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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24 ratings & 19 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked out of 2162.
HIGHLY RATED - 100% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Situated in Markinch near Glenrothes and set within 140 acres of superb woodland, this beautiful layout opened in 1983 and, with a par of 71 and measuring 6,300 yards from the men's tees, is a good challenge for golfers of all abilities.
The course has hosted many PGA events including the Scottish Assistants Championship and with its close proximity to St Andrews is the ideal venue for the visiting golfer. With the natural contours being the inspiration behind the layout, the course is a fine example of the best in traditional parkland design.
Golf Course Reviews for Balbirnie Park Golf Club
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The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com
Reviewed Oct 11 2019 by John S - rated 2 out of 5 Balbirnie failings in evidence
As usual for Balbirnie at this time of year, there were loads of leaves lying on the semi rough and on the fairways. This is particularly annoying when it can be very difficult to find your ball in the middle of the fairway ! Balbirnie' s worst feature though is always the poor drainage that is evident at every hole. Standing water on a hill is something that just should'nt happen.(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 102 Handicap: 24.9)
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Reviewed Oct 1 2018 by Wakefield - rated 5 out of 5 Had a great day at the course which was in great condition. Have to say it\\\\\\\'s a great course for a golf party playing a few links courses in the area and wanting to play an excellent and interesting parkland course to add some variety.\\\\
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Reviewed Jul 17 2018 by Colin S - rated 5 out of 5 Excellent course. Condition was great even with the hot summer weather. Credit to the green staff will be back.
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 87 Handicap: 13.5)
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Reviewed Jun 9 2018 by Adam M - rated 5 out of 5 Really tough going but the course was in all round excellent condition, a credit to the green keeping staff that work here.
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 89 Handicap: 0)
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Reviewed Jun 9 2018 by Johnny H - rated 4 out of 5 Great game, course in excellent condition. Well worth giving it a visit.
We played a three ball and the match went done to the last where I won by a stroke
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 81 Handicap: 0)
View moreWe played a three ball and the match went done to the last where I won by a stroke
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 81 Handicap: 0)
Reviewed Jun 9 2018 by Colin M - rated 4 out of 5 Enjoyable round between myself and a fellow member Mr Adam Murray.
The course was in goods condition, well worth a play.
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 86 Handicap: )
View moreThe course was in goods condition, well worth a play.
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 86 Handicap: )
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Reviewed Jan 7 2018 by Stephen W - rated 4 out of 5 A lovely course in superb location with challenging tight fairways.
Temp pins in play due to frost.
Will be back in the summer
(Round played: Jan 2018 - Score: 87 Handicap: 16.9)
View moreTemp pins in play due to frost.
Will be back in the summer
(Round played: Jan 2018 - Score: 87 Handicap: 16.9)
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Reviewed Jul 30 2017 by Michael L - rated 4 out of 5 Interesting parkland course well worth playing ! Quite hilly would recommend buggy!
Good facilities and very friendly staff. Clubhouse very good. Would Recommend.
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 91 Handicap: 15.9)
View moreGood facilities and very friendly staff. Clubhouse very good. Would Recommend.
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 91 Handicap: 15.9)
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Reviewed Jun 1 2017 by Elliot B - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Apr 16 2017 by Raymond G - rated 4 out of 5 (Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 91 Handicap. This is a very good course withe very good facilities and club house. The course will get better I,m sure as the season goes on. The club house is well stocked and everyone very helpful.
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Reviewed Oct 17 2016 by Douglas B - rated 3 out of 5 Good Works outing was had here green in great shape for October
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 94 Handicap: )
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Reviewed Jul 30 2016 by Ian W - rated 4 out of 5 Very pleasant parkland layout, with holes shaped by mature woodlands but not so tight that the trees capture every wayward shot. Good length off the yellows so you get to work most of the clubs in your bag.
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 84 Handicap: 14.2)
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Reviewed Oct 5 2015 by Paul W - rated 4 out of 5 Very good, well maintained parkland course..................................
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(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 108 Handicap: 23.3)
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(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 108 Handicap: 23.3)
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Reviewed Sep 10 2015 by Fraser L - rated 4 out of 5 Great course and in great condition. Lucky with the weather! Will definitely be back again. Great value for money toom
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Reviewed Jan 27 2015 by Grant S - rated 5 out of 5 (Round played: Jan 2015 - Score: 92 Handicap: 19.1)
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Reviewed May 5 2014 by Stephen Y - rated 5 out of 5 First ever visit to course, welcomed by knowledgeable professional, great course to play will visit again
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 98 Handicap: 26)
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Reviewed May 15 2013 by Mr 2.4 - rated 2 out of 5 Played this on Monday for the 3rd time and was slightly dissapointed. the way the course is layed out is fantastic but unfortunatly the green at this current moment could possibly put me off going again. I understand we havent had great weather but i have municiple courses nearer to home with green 10x better. practice facilities are decent but could be doing with a range type area and not just a net. For £100 a for the four of us i cant really moan but lets face it you can play the torrance or kittocks for the same price. The prev post talkes about the greens being amazing and on prev occasions this has been the case. unfortunatly not at this time of year.
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Reviewed Jun 13 2012 by Johnathan Donaldson - rated 5 out of 5 What a stunning golf course in immaculate condition. Havent played greens as good as this in years.
The hospitality in the clubhouse was great. Good food, great service and members and staff very friendly.
Club Secretary came and chatted to us about our experience, which was a really nice touch.
If I wasnt as far away, Id would become a member there.
View moreThe hospitality in the clubhouse was great. Good food, great service and members and staff very friendly.
Club Secretary came and chatted to us about our experience, which was a really nice touch.
If I wasnt as far away, Id would become a member there.
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Reviewed Dec 1 2010 by Ben T - rated 4 out of 5 A very nice course and clubhouse with a lovely finishing hole and several others along the way.
Perhaps a little pricey, but well worth the money as a the course was in good condition.
View morePerhaps a little pricey, but well worth the money as a the course was in good condition.
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Reviewed Jul 23 2008 by Greig H - rated 5 out of 5 Excellent course just keeps getting better
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