Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club
Price Guide: ££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club, Grampian is an 18 hole, par 72 (6065 yard), public, heathland golf course.
Contact Information
St Fitticks Road, Clatt, Grampian, AB11 8TN United Kingdom
Tel: 01224 876407Golf Pro: I Smith
Website: http://www.sportaberdeen.co.uk/balnagask
Tee Time Information
- Midweek Guide: £14.90 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Course Information:
18 holes | Par 72 | 6065 yards | Public | Heathland
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Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.36
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4.36
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Average Ratings
4.15 ... Overall Rating
4.20 ... The Course
4.56 ... Course Cond.
3.23 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.40 ... VFM
4.15 ... Overall Rating
4.20 ... The Course
4.56 ... Course Cond.
3.23 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.40 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
4.13 ... Pace of play
4.27 ... Hospitality.
2.73 ... Prac. Facil.
3.33 ... Food + Drink
4.13 ... Pace of play
4.27 ... Hospitality.
2.73 ... Prac. Facil.
3.33 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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61 ratings & 44 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 528 out of 2102.
HIGHLY RATED - 96% would play again or recommend
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Highly Recommended 2018
What the club says: Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club is a challenging coastal course with many hills, situated within a nature conservation area on the small Balnagask Headland which is packed with at least 18 historical and archaeological sites including the lighthouse built in 1833 and designed by Robert Stevenson. The adjacent 9 hole pitch and putt is a good choice for beginners or those wanting a quick game. All holes are par 3, but due to the hilly location are still quite challenging and good for practising your short game.
Golf Course Reviews for Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club
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Reviewed Jun 28 2019 by Sean R - rated 5 out of 5 Great round of golf
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Reviewed Jun 3 2019 by Graeme H - rated 4 out of 5 Course was excellent and well kept. Today was windy so it made the course a lot harder to keep control of the ball flight.
(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 93 Handicap: 15.9)
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Reviewed Jun 1 2019 by William G - rated 5 out of 5 Course in excellent condition. Some of the bunkers have been repaired.Greens in excellent condition.
(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 102 Handicap: 24.2)
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Reviewed Apr 24 2019 by Ross M - rated 3 out of 5 Played my current best score at this course, quite possibly my favourite in Aberdeen.
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 97 Handicap: 30.4)
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Reviewed Oct 3 2018 by Neil M - rated 2 out of 5 Silly
On most holes, just aim at the lighthouse! A lot of blind shots, a lot of sloping fairways. Kings Links nearby is a better course.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Sep 15 2018 by Lewis M - rated 5 out of 5 Balnagask w/ Ross
This is a good course and this was a good round for me I played rather well!(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 103 Handicap: )
Reviewed Aug 21 2018 by Ross M - rated 4 out of 5 Great course to play on and I will definitely be playing again soon. Played with family and it was a good day out.
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 107 Handicap: )
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Reviewed Aug 13 2018 by Euan R - rated 5 out of 5 Exceptionally well maintained
Despite the long dry spell the course is green and in superb condition. The greenkeepers are always in evidence and they do a fantastic job with everyone very friendly.The course is hilly with a number of blind holes and the wind off the sea is usually an added challenge. A bonus of playing the course is the all round views of the city, the harbour, the sea and the beach.
Well worth a visit
(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: 20.3)
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Reviewed Jul 22 2018 by Frank M - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jun 28 2018 by Graeme H - rated 4 out of 5 Course in good nick and well maintained. Greens smooth and fast. Always love playing this course because it's really challenging. Hidden holes which make it very interesting
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 92 Handicap: 16)
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Reviewed Apr 15 2018 by Adam B - rated 5 out of 5 Brilliant course.
The standard they keep this course in is second to none. Excellent course with brilliant views.(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 87 Handicap: 18.5)
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Reviewed Mar 15 2018 by Carl Aasland Jerstad - rated 5 out of 5 Great course and great value
Probably played Balnagask 20 times during the last years. Always in splendid condition, challaging holes, senic views! Looking forward to my next round this Easter???????????Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Feb 26 2018 by Iain B - rated 5 out of 5 Well maintained throughout the year
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Reviewed Oct 31 2017 by Euan R - rated 5 out of 5 Fantastic Course & Fantastic Views
For a municipal course the condition is exceptional. Staff are friendly and welcoming and the views of the harbour city beach and sea a bonus that are worth visiting for alone.For the cost an absolute bargain
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Reviewed Sep 15 2017 by Alan R - rated 4 out of 5 well worth a visit
in great nick.many nearby courses closed for rain damage but balnagask was dry and in great condition.tremendous municipal course.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Sep 5 2017 by Kevin F - rated 4 out of 5 Links Golf at Low Prices
For ?15 a real opportunity to play a true Links course. Be prepared for a lesser standard of bunker and to an extent green, but perfectly playable and value for money. Council operated but reasonably well maintained, the selection of holes will compensate for the shortcomingsCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Aug 24 2017 by Andy S - rated 4 out of 5 Great course
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Reviewed Aug 17 2017 by Gary T - rated 5 out of 5 Municipal links course which is kept in excellent condition by the green staff.
(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 89 Handicap: 12.3)
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Reviewed Aug 11 2017 by Ross C - rated 4 out of 5 Hilly but with great sea views
Balnagask is a municipal golf course in Aberdeen at the mouth of the River Dee and situated overlooking the harbour, the sea front and the sea. I haven't played this course much in the past but it is starting to become a favourite with me.The course is very hilly, with undulating fairways which leads to a lot of blind shots however there are lots of directional marker poles. The course is well looked after and the fairways and greens are in excellent condition. The course is not too long but still has some challenging holes, my favourite being the par 5 tenth.
The thing I like most is that it is always seems easy to get a round, just turn up and tee off ! Possibly this is because a lot of people may be put off by the challenging nature of the hills and you certainly need to e fit to get yourself round.
All in all a very good course with great views.
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Reviewed May 25 2017 by William B - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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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
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