Balbirnie Park GC Fife
29th October 2020
In: Golf courses
Balbirnie Park GC Fife
Teeing off down the first at Balbirnie is a pretty special experience, with huge trees down either side, the stunningly maintained fairway and green sets the tone for this great course in the heart of Fife.
It brings back special memories for me as I managed my first competitive hole in one at the 192 yard par 3, off the yellow tees with a 5 iron. You can only see the top of the flag from the tee and I thought I had hit a good shot however, when we reached the green there was no sign of my yellow ball. Whilst I was looking over the back of the green, John my playing partner saw the ball in the hole. The last 4 holes were a bit of a blur however, the whiskey flowed back in the clubhouse.
The members and staff in the clubhouse were great, a committee member signed my card and I have to say my journey home was somewhat blurred.
I later found out that until only a few years prior, visitors hitting an ace were given club membership, I just missed that one. I was also soon to realise, I missed out on the Daily Record putter for an ace throughout the summer months, mine was in October.
Despite this I really enjoyed Balbirnie Park GC, a fabulous club in great condition with a warm and friendly feel, I have not been back since but I certainly will.
Teeing off down the first at Balbirnie is a pretty special experience, with huge trees down either side, the stunningly maintained fairway and green sets the tone for this great course in the heart of Fife.
It brings back special memories for me as I managed my first competitive hole in one at the 192 yard par 3, off the yellow tees with a 5 iron. You can only see the top of the flag from the tee and I thought I had hit a good shot however, when we reached the green there was no sign of my yellow ball. Whilst I was looking over the back of the green, John my playing partner saw the ball in the hole. The last 4 holes were a bit of a blur however, the whiskey flowed back in the clubhouse.
The members and staff in the clubhouse were great, a committee member signed my card and I have to say my journey home was somewhat blurred.
I later found out that until only a few years prior, visitors hitting an ace were given club membership, I just missed that one. I was also soon to realise, I missed out on the Daily Record putter for an ace throughout the summer months, mine was in October.
Despite this I really enjoyed Balbirnie Park GC, a fabulous club in great condition with a warm and friendly feel, I have not been back since but I certainly will.