Ballumbie Castle Golf Club
Course at a glance
Ballumbie Castle Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Ballumbie Castle Estate, Scotland. From the White tees, Ballumbie Castle Golf Club plays to 6,012 yards at par 69. The course offers 25 sets of tees ranging from 4,007 to 6,012 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 124 and a course rating of 69.6, modestly above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and playable for most handicaps. That ranks it harder than roughly 51% of rated golf courses in Scotland. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. Tee times at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club are booked through the course's official website or pro shop; Stymie does not show live tee-time inventory.
About Ballumbie Castle Golf Club
Ballumbie Castle Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Ballumbie Castle Estate, Scotland.. From the White tees, the course plays to 6,012 yards with a par of 69. The White tees carry a slope rating of 124 and a course rating of 69.6.
Walking is permitted.
Ballumbie Castle Golf Club offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 128, putting it in the upper half of courses in Scotland for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 25 tee sets ranging from 4,007 to 6,012 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Par
69
Length
6,012
Slope
124
Rating
69.6
Course Difficulty Analysis
128
This Course
127
SCT Average
113
WHS Baseline
Based on 330 rated courses in Scotland
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WhiteMen's | 124 | 69.6 | 370 | 382 | 370 | 176 | 360 | 481 | 421 | 172 | 378 | 3110 | 360 | 212 | 156 | 531 | 373 | 142 | 355 | 371 | 402 | 2902 | 6,012 |
WhiteWomen's | 128 | 74.8 | 370 | 382 | 370 | 176 | 360 | 481 | 421 | 172 | 378 | 3110 | 360 | 212 | 156 | 531 | 373 | 142 | 355 | 371 | 402 | 2902 | 6,012 |
Yellow | 122 | 68.3 | 358 | 364 | 358 | 162 | 316 | 467 | 409 | 162 | 360 | 2956 | 338 | 202 | 141 | 522 | 363 | 136 | 344 | 363 | 351 | 2760 | 5,716 |
Ladies Yellow | 125 | 73.1 | 358 | 364 | 358 | 162 | 316 | 467 | 409 | 162 | 360 | 2956 | 338 | 202 | 141 | 522 | 363 | 136 | 344 | 363 | 351 | 2760 | 5,716 |
White 2024Men's | 119 | 66.9 | 370 | 382 | 272 | 299 | 176 | 360 | 481 | 421 | 172 | 2933 | 378 | 360 | 212 | 156 | 329 | 146 | 145 | 371 | 402 | 2499 | 5,432 |
White 2023 | 125 | 71.9 | 370 | 481 | 421 | 172 | 378 | 360 | 212 | 156 | 329 | 2879 | 146 | 145 | 371 | 382 | 272 | 299 | 176 | 360 | 402 | 2553 | 5,432 |
White 2024Women's | 125 | 71.9 | 370 | 382 | 272 | 299 | 176 | 360 | 481 | 421 | 172 | 2933 | 378 | 360 | 212 | 156 | 329 | 146 | 145 | 371 | 402 | 2499 | 5,432 |
Red Men | 114 | 66.1 | 358 | 350 | 352 | 145 | 305 | 371 | 400 | 151 | 346 | 2778 | 311 | 184 | 121 | 433 | 355 | 119 | 334 | 358 | 336 | 2551 | 5,329 |
Red | 116 | 70.9 | 358 | 350 | 352 | 145 | 305 | 371 | 400 | 151 | 346 | 2778 | 311 | 184 | 121 | 433 | 355 | 119 | 334 | 358 | 336 | 2551 | 5,329 |
Yellow 2024Men's | 117 | 65.7 | 358 | 364 | 265 | 292 | 162 | 316 | 467 | 409 | 162 | 2795 | 360 | 338 | 202 | 141 | 320 | 140 | 142 | 363 | 383 | 2389 | 5,184 |
Yellow 2024Women's | 121 | 70.6 | 358 | 364 | 265 | 292 | 162 | 316 | 467 | 409 | 162 | 2795 | 360 | 338 | 202 | 141 | 320 | 140 | 142 | 363 | 383 | 2389 | 5,184 |
Yellow until 30th March | 121 | 70.6 | 358 | 467 | 409 | 162 | 360 | 338 | 202 | 141 | 320 | 2757 | 140 | 142 | 363 | 364 | 265 | 292 | 162 | 316 | 383 | 2427 | 5,184 |
Red 2023 | 114 | 64.3 | 358 | 371 | 400 | 151 | 346 | 311 | 184 | 121 | 307 | 2549 | 133 | 138 | 358 | 350 | 254 | 287 | 145 | 305 | 336 | 2306 | 4,855 |
Red 2024Men's | 114 | 64.3 | 358 | 350 | 254 | 287 | 145 | 305 | 371 | 400 | 151 | 2621 | 346 | 311 | 184 | 121 | 307 | 133 | 138 | 358 | 336 | 2234 | 4,855 |
Red 2024Women's | 117 | 68.6 | 358 | 350 | 254 | 287 | 145 | 305 | 371 | 400 | 151 | 2621 | 346 | 311 | 184 | 121 | 307 | 133 | 138 | 358 | 336 | 2234 | 4,855 |
Winter | 109 | 64.0 | 330 | 325 | 250 | 150 | 285 | 450 | 350 | 145 | 350 | 2635 | 180 | 190 | 325 | 150 | 315 | 115 | 305 | 320 | 300 | 2200 | 4,835 |
Winter Tee Women | 112 | 68.0 | 330 | 325 | 250 | 150 | 285 | 450 | 350 | 145 | 350 | 2635 | 180 | 190 | 325 | 150 | 315 | 115 | 305 | 320 | 300 | 2200 | 4,835 |
Red Winter Course A | 109 | 66.6 | 358 | 331 | 352 | 145 | 305 | 241 | 146 | 335 | 134 | 2347 | 332 | 311 | 184 | 121 | 317 | 334 | 200 | 90 | 336 | 2225 | 4,572 |
Yellow Winter CourseMen's | 104 | 61.7 | 340 | 269 | 221 | 135 | 260 | 329 | 130 | 335 | 134 | 2153 | 307 | 207 | 161 | 163 | 257 | 344 | 223 | 90 | 272 | 2024 | 4,177 |
Yellow Winter CourseWomen's | 105 | 64.7 | 340 | 269 | 221 | 135 | 260 | 329 | 130 | 335 | 134 | 2153 | 307 | 207 | 161 | 163 | 257 | 344 | 223 | 90 | 272 | 2024 | 4,177 |
Yellow Winter BMen's | 109 | 61.1 | 333 | 415 | 334 | 126 | 325 | 201 | 159 | 170 | 230 | 2293 | 95 | 130 | 331 | 254 | 207 | 134 | 118 | 266 | 277 | 1812 | 4,105 |
Yellow Winter BWomen's | 108 | 64.0 | 333 | 415 | 334 | 126 | 325 | 201 | 159 | 170 | 230 | 2293 | 95 | 130 | 331 | 254 | 207 | 134 | 118 | 266 | 277 | 1812 | 4,105 |
Red Winter Course B | 103 | 63.2 | 340 | 269 | 221 | 115 | 260 | 233 | 130 | 335 | 134 | 2037 | 307 | 207 | 161 | 163 | 257 | 334 | 200 | 90 | 272 | 1991 | 4,028 |
Red Winter BMen's | 108 | 60.7 | 338 | 346 | 334 | 121 | 325 | 201 | 159 | 170 | 230 | 2224 | 95 | 130 | 331 | 254 | 207 | 134 | 118 | 266 | 248 | 1783 | 4,007 |
Red Winter BWomen's | 107 | 63.5 | 338 | 346 | 334 | 121 | 325 | 201 | 159 | 170 | 230 | 2224 | 95 | 130 | 331 | 254 | 207 | 134 | 118 | 266 | 248 | 1783 | 4,007 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 | ||
| HCP | 7 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 4 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Ballumbie Castle Golf Club offers 25 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
White | 6,012 | 124 | 69.6 | 12-22 |
White | 6,012 | 128 | 74.8 | 12-22 |
Yellow | 5,716 | 122 | 68.3 | 12-22 |
Ladies Yellow | 5,716 | 125 | 73.1 | 12-22 |
White 2024 | 5,432 | 119 | 66.9 | 20-30 |
White 2023 | 5,432 | 125 | 71.9 | 20-30 |
White 2024 | 5,432 | 125 | 71.9 | 20-30 |
Red Men | 5,329 | 114 | 66.1 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,329 | 116 | 70.9 | 20-30 |
Yellow 2024 | 5,184 | 117 | 65.7 | 20-30 |
Yellow 2024 | 5,184 | 121 | 70.6 | 20-30 |
Yellow until 30th March | 5,184 | 121 | 70.6 | 20-30 |
Red 2023 | 4,855 | 114 | 64.3 | 25+ |
Red 2024 | 4,855 | 114 | 64.3 | 25+ |
Red 2024 | 4,855 | 117 | 68.6 | 25+ |
Winter | 4,835 | 109 | 64.0 | 25+ |
Winter Tee Women | 4,835 | 112 | 68.0 | 25+ |
Red Winter Course A | 4,572 | 109 | 66.6 | 25+ |
Yellow Winter Course | 4,177 | 104 | 61.7 | 25+ |
Yellow Winter Course | 4,177 | 105 | 64.7 | 25+ |
Yellow Winter B | 4,105 | 109 | 61.1 | 25+ |
Yellow Winter B | 4,105 | 108 | 64.0 | 25+ |
Red Winter Course B | 4,028 | 103 | 63.2 | 25+ |
Red Winter B | 4,007 | 108 | 60.7 | 25+ |
Red Winter B | 4,007 | 107 | 63.5 | 25+ |
Amenities at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club
Ballumbie Castle Golf Club features a full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for Ballumbie Castle Golf Club. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many holes does Ballumbie Castle Golf Club have?
Ballumbie Castle Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course.
What is the yardage at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club?
From the White tees, Ballumbie Castle Golf Club plays to 6,012 yards (par 69). The course offers 25 tee sets ranging from 4,007 to 6,012 yards.
What is the slope rating at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club?
The White tees at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club have a slope rating of 124 and a course rating of 69.6. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is above average difficulty.
Can you walk Ballumbie Castle Golf Club?
Yes, walking is allowed at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club?
Visit the official course website at https://www.ballumbiegolf.co.uk/ or call 01382 730026 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Ballumbie Castle Golf Club offer?
Ballumbie Castle Golf Club offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is Ballumbie Castle Golf Club located?
Ballumbie Castle Golf Club is located at 3 Old Quarry Road in Ballumbie Castle Estate, SCT. You can reach them at 01382 730026.
What is the difficulty level at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club?
Ballumbie Castle Golf Club is classified as above average difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 128. It plays harder than 51% of golf courses in Scotland. The average slope rating in Scotland is 127. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club?
Ballumbie Castle Golf Club offers 25 tee sets. White tees (6,012 yards, slope 124) are recommended for mid-handicap golfers. Red Winter B tees (4,007 yards, slope 107) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club?
Beginners at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club should play the Red Winter B tees, which play 4,007 yards with a slope of 107. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What is the course handicap for a 15 Handicap Index at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club?
A golfer with a 15.0 Handicap Index playing the Red 2023 tees (slope 114, rating 64.3) at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club has a course handicap of 12, using the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Course handicap is the number of handicap strokes received from that tee — it is not a prediction of what a golfer will score. Enter your handicap index on Stymie to see your course handicap for every tee.
How long does a round take at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club?
A typical round at Ballumbie Castle Golf Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.