Burnley Golf Club

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Price Guide: £££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Course Information

Burnley Golf Club, Lancashire is an 18 hole, par 68 (5943 yard), private, moorland golf course designed by George Lowein 1905 and redesigned by Alec (Sandy) Herd in 1908 and James Braid in 1929.

18 holes | Par 68 | 5943 yards | Private | Moorland

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Visitors

Address: Glen View, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3RW United Kingdom

Tel: 01282 455266

Golf Pro: Sam Punchard | Tel: 01282 455266 opt 2

Website: http://www.burnleygolfclub.com

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Midweek Guide: £20.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £25.00 per round *

Societies Accepted to Play
Society Deals Available
7 Day Membership Available
5 Day Membership Available

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £20.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £25.00 per round *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Review Information

GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.24

AVERAGE RATING 4.2
(based on 60 reviews)

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HIGHLY RATED

98%

would play again or recommend

4.2

The Course

4.4

Course Conditions

4.4

Value For Money

4.5

Pace of Play

Facilities & Service

4.7

Hospitality

3.9

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Food & Drink

What the club says: The club was orginally mapped out in 1905 by George Lowe the professional at Lytham St. Annes. Iin 1908 the course was redesigned by Alec (Sandy) Herd, former British Open Champion at Hoylake in 1902.

The course was altered and increased to 18 holes between its inception in 1905 and 1929, as well as many other alterations. It was however in December 1929 that the course was visited by James Braid, 5 times British Open winner and renowned golf course designer. James Braid suggested at the time, three new holes, over thirty bunkers, several new tee beds and mounds.The local paper called it extravangant! The layout of the course still remains the same after all this time, which is a testament to James Braid.

As well as being a pleasant place to enjoy a round of golf, there are also superb views across the town and surrounding villages, below Pendle Hill. On a clear day you can see the "Three Peaks" - Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-Ghent.

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Bernard F rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 13 2023

Very Challenging course

First time played this course, essentially built around a hill. Front nine quite tough, back nine a bit more forgiving. Knowing the course can be a significant advantage as quite a few blind holes. If mobility is an issue, avoid this course.
Well laid out , greens excellent . A very enjoyable challenge

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Peter - Burnley rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 16 2023

Fantastic course

Played this course quite a few times and it’s always great course to play. Weather can make the course very difficult but that doesn’t take away from the course. Always n great condition and staff are always friendly and helpful.

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John L rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 9 2023

Well worth it

Great course well manicure great greens worth every penny
Every hole is a different challenge but every one was worth it

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Andy W rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 12 2023

Top moorland track

Burnley is a top moorland track, which will test & tease you. Although not relatively long, it will really have you thinking with some tricky decisions & greens.
It's a tough round first time round, as there are a number of blind shots, but once you know the course it's a delight.
It's always in great condition & you always get a friendly welcome.

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Russ R rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 13 2022

Winter belter

Class place, pro super and welcoming and £12.50 for winter pairs is without doubt the best value in the UK. the layout is brilliant. first visit so a massive learning experience. the views alone are worth the entrance fee. shame the fairways are off limits with move to side / rough. great idea tho allowing clean and drop in rough not that I had a mud ball (unlike previous day up north) greens could have done with a roll TBH and foot print central but looked in good shape all the same. 100% going back a LOT.

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Shane C rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 3 2022

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This is a challenging short course, due to its, elevated and undulating terrain, flat lies are rare and greens equally difficult. Could do with more of a manicure to define areas and bunkers need more maintenance.

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Andy W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 12 2022

Great moorland track

Burnley is a great moorland course, seriously undulating, thick wiry rough & fantastic views.
Set at the foot of the Pennines there's hardly a flat lie in the place, the greens are fast & true & the fairways are superb.
It's not the longest in the world, but that doesn't matter with some of the strategic decisions that you have to make. Add to this the fact that's it's nearly always windy up there &'you have a true test of golf.
The welcome in the clubhouse s also great, plus the local members are always happy to see a visitor.

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Liam O’Toole rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 11 2022

Lovely Round of Golf

Travelled from Liverpool prior to a wedding and played in the afternoon. Course was in tremendous condition and greens rolled true. Not a flat course but adds to the amazing views you can see from every tee.
Would highly recommend as a visitor and for people living nearby wanting a course to be a member of with pretty cheap fees.

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Chris B rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 22 2022

Nice course worth playing

Always nice to play Burnley when it's decent weather, get great views of East Lancashire on a clear day like it was today. Course in great conditions, greens smooth and tricky (as usual). If not played there before, a few blind tee shots so beware, always tricky to score well here as it's a good test even on a nice day.

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Steven K rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 15 2022

Great in the wet.

Played for the first time. Was a bargain at ?20. Recent wet weather didn't cause any issues, all greens in use, tee matts were in use and all quite new. Nice mix of holes, great views and overall a decent course.

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Andy W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 13 2021

Great Moorland Course

Burnley is always in great condition, a fantastic moorland course on the edge of the Pennines.
Some won't like the humps & hollows & that there are a few blind drives, but I think that adds to the fun of it.
Not only is the course in great condition, with superb lightning quick greens, the views from the course are breath taking.
Add to that the friendly staff & you have a great golfing experience

(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 87 Handicap: 12)

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Dieter H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 6 2021

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Francis Murphy rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 1 2021

Lancashire League Match

Played Burnley Golf Club on the 29th of June 2021 in a Lancashire League Match. 1st time playing it. What a great course this is. Greens were superb, well done the greens staff, you are doing a great job. After Golf we had a very nice meal and drinks, well done Kitchen Staff. Members were great, very friendly, hoping to come back here again in the future. Thank you.

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Ian L rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 8 2021

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Stephen T rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 23 2020

Belting course

First time playing Burnley with the Oak Tree Ince G.S. Everyone was friendly, the breakfast was top class the course was in fantastic condition, well defined fairways greens absolutely superb I have played over a hundred different courses and this is the only one that didn't have a single pitch mark on any of the greens, well done to the greenstaff and the members.
We all agreed that it will not be long before we return
Well done Burnley.
Steve

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