User Reviews
for Balaton Golf, Hungary
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Almost great
Reviewed November 21, 2019
I was traveling to Kecskemeth and because of nice weather I decided to take small detour and play round of golf at Balaton golf course. To find the course is very easy. Its located next to lake Balaton :) Entering the gate I was looking forward to play, big parking lot was completely empty despite the nice weather. Training facilities were right in front of the clubhouse, which is looking like someone else house. I realize that course is probably off because nobody was there, just one person working out with his TRX. I tried to pay for my greenfee but credit card machine was not working :) and I did not have enough cash. They told me later on to transfer money ;) cost me a bit more even they gave me discount. So to me off season green fee 40€ was a bit higher but OK thanks for letting me to play. Pity that they do not have golfball with logo to buy.
Now lets play. What to say about the course, Im asking myself. For sure the off season, on teeboxes you see the gras from aerification, each green was different in speed. That all does not matter, course is interesting, hard to play in strong wind since 2/3 of it is more like links course well ondulated and open. From many holes you have nice views to lake. Front nine is less interesting but I find it more difficult. Fairways are soft, worst part are probably bunkers, they are filled with really big grain sand. Back nine were much more interesting. Few holes are in forest and more challenging shots there, especially on hole number 13 which I would call the signature hole. Coming to the end of the game I say its dogs friendly course because I saw one flight to play with dog as well. Also I should not forget it was very easy to get oriented on course because everywhere were the signs. I will come back if I will be in area, despite bit higher price.
Beautiful challenging course!!!
Reviewed June 12, 2016
We had the pleasure of playing twice this week, the course was in good shape, greens a bit slow but in great condition. Every hole is different and the front and back 9 are truly different! The front is open and undulating, with plenty of water and a couple long par 3's. The back takes you into the forest, with lots of elevation changes, and absolutely beautiful vistas. I encourage anyone to play here for a truly great experience. It's a toug course but the varied holes and beautiful views make it a greatly enjoyable challenge!
An exciting golf course with a beautiful view
Reviewed May 10, 2013
We played 2x thís pleasant course on the last week of September 2012, temperatures were 18-24C. The course is quite beutiful up on the hills overlooking Balaton and Tihanyi, nice lavender and other flowers. The front 9 is a traditional layout with some water and tall reed, broad fairways and undulating greens, that were in excellent condition, not too fast, (or slow). Fairways were occasionally a bit wet (there was some rain on the 1st day, and on 2 days before), heavy rains could pose problems. The back 9 is the "professional" part, with a breathtaking hole 10 par4 rising slightly uphill in a narrow forest, then bending to left downhill, over 400m. The real thrill was on holes 13-14 around an old quarry area: on 13 par 4 (if I recall correctly) the tee shot had to reach ca. 180m in air over the quarry, slightly uphill. The fairway encircles the quarry, ending up in a small two-tier (fast) green you have to approach from ca. 15m above. A true signature hole! The hole 14 was much easier already. All in all, a very pleasant experience, certainly worth a visit. Remember to have spare golf balls!
There were only a handful of players on those weekdays. GF ca. 60-65e, was quite worth it. A driving range in front of the club. Chipping and putting greens. Clubhouse offered light lunch, very friendly staff and the owner also came for a chat. Dressing rooms are modest, a few showers, no towels.
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This golf course is fun.
Reviewed June 11, 2023
We were very positively surprised! Very nice service and very down-to-earth golf club. Very interesting fairways and the entire course in really great condition (June 2023) We had a lot of fun! 👌🏻
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NOGO
Reviewed August 3, 2021
First of all, the 1 star is for the successful revitalization of the clubhouse.
And now the rest:
- The greens are extensive without grass
- The bunkers are filled with stones but without sand
- The fairways are neglected and full of holes
- The grass around the bunker is generally not mowed
- There are several flags on the fairways because footgolf is played here.
- Football and golf are played at the same time
- Neither Fairway2Hotel nor GolfFor2 is accepted although contracts
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December 2021
Conclusion: if you want to play golf, visit another course
So it was at the end of July 2021
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Worth a trip
Reviewed November 20, 2019
What a great golf course. Care of the greens very well, fairways despite the rainy days before good to play. Every fairway a challenge.
On the range and the practice green one can play in perfectly.
The views from the square in the area are great.
The staff, also speaks German, are very friendly and helpful.
The snack after the game was good and a lot. But also like to give tips for good places for the evening.
The place sees me again...
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Foot Golf
Reviewed October 1, 2019
If I see that this place has been rated 12 times with 5 stars then I have to ask myself where did they play until now and how many stars do they give for good seats. The layout is not bad, the first nine are ok, the back nine are more than confusing. The environment u. View is very nice. However, the care is poor except for the good greens. Footgolf is also played on the same course, on each fairway there are several flags and huge deep holes for the footballs. This is very confusing and you often do not know which flag is the right one. But an absolute NO GO is that at the same time with us golfers and the football players are traveling on the same fairways. So I can only give 2 stars, one for the really nice view and one for the greens and one for the nice, friendly welcome.
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An interesting place, but not easy
Reviewed September 5, 2019
... but which 18-hole courses are already easy for 2-digit handicapper?
We played this course on September 5,1919 in the company of 2 locals and appreciated their hints very much, even though every fairway is shown at the tee with all obstacles.
With handicap 18.2 I played from the blue, like my partner and that gave me good results over the gorges.
The fairways are in good condition, even after this hot summer and the greens excellent and very fast and hilly - a par will make it a success.
But it is only worthwhile to play this course because of the beautiful view from many holes on Lake Balaton.
Simple clubhouse but charming.
To recommend!
Hans Peter
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Wonderful!
Reviewed May 5, 2019
I was allowed to play in the light rain on 4.5.19 following a Hungarian ranking tournament. The condition was perfect, the fairways absolutely top and the Green fast - so we have found the best conditions.
The course itself is probably one of the hardest places I've ever played but an absolutely impressive experience! As a mid-20 hcp-he I would have the opportunity to cut off from blue, but better not bothered ... - then it is missing and when ever at the necessary length over the gorges or water..
The place has on the front nine consistently water - essentially you play as on headlands in a pond...
The back nine start with narrow, beautiful woodland, but the highlight for me are the tracks over the gorges.
Since then it would take the ability to a - in about 140m - almost across a narrow fairway to meet...
So I give it smooth 5 stars for an impressive golf experience! Come again!
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Objective judgment - as good as possible
Reviewed July 25, 2018
So on Saturday the 21.07.2018 I had the honor to play a round in this golf club.
I was a bit skeptical because of the reviews, but I wanted to convince myself anyway.
Alone the reception on a smaller scale was for me once very convincing.
A very pretty young lady, who was very friendly and helpful, made the day a little more pleasant.
The restaurant is adequate and you get what you want.
Overall rating:
Restaurant: 4 stars (a little faster service would be desirable)
Practice facility: 4 stars small but adequate
The space:
Tea box white: 5 stars
Fairways: 5 stars
Greens: 5 stars
Environment: 5 stars
I think this facility as a whole at least suitable for 5 stars, because you have everything you need. The place was in a very very good condition, beautiful well-kept tea boxes, juicy fairways, fleet well-groomed greens.
Environment of the place I find well maintained.
To play very varied by some forest.
I'll be back there.
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Too bad about the beautiful place
Reviewed May 2, 2018
We have played the course a few times and always hoped that the care will be even better. Unfortunately our hope was not fulfilled again. It starts at the tee. No information as the fairway looks like, the metal garbage pails are totally rusted, the bench for resting has seen no color for at least 5 years. The tees and the greens are under any criticism, this has nothing to do with a golf course in Central Europe. The fairways are reasonably okay. In addition to the Faiwyays you will not find a ball because everything is dangling with dandelions. In the clubhouse we were told that there are only 3 greenkeepers, unfortunately, during our visit on 30.4.2018, nobody ever saw. Supposedly there is again a new operator, are placed on the high hopes. The system was designed and built about 20 years ago by the Gebrüder Hauser. It is a beautiful landscape but unfortunately in a desolate condition. We hope that with the new operator finally everything for the better, because now you can only avoid this place
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Response from Balaton Golf Club Secretary, Secretary at Balaton Golf
May 7, 2018Dear Josef, Thank you for your review. We would like to kindly inform you, that one year before we tookover the golf course from the previous manager and owner, and it was in a very worse quality.… More
Dear Josef,
Thank you for your review. We would like to kindly inform you, that one year before we tookover the golf course from the previous manager and owner, and it was in a very worse quality. Last year we managed to improve the quality and we made the golf game easier by cutting the rough. But unfortunately we had some problems previous weeks with the irregation system, our waterpump has been damaged. Today it will be repaired. Nonetheless, the green and tee-s are in a good shape and well playable! We have currently 5 greenkeepers working on our golf course, it is adequate number of staff. We would be very pleased if you could visit us later!
We look forward to welcoming you and please write from us a review even then.
kind regards,
Balaton Golf Team
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A place at the crossroads
Reviewed June 19, 2017
The place / club is now called after the (state) takeover "Balatongolf".
From the former "Royal" Balaton is not much more to note: Exercises just as OK, the clubhouse very convenient:
Did not know the place before, but to date is the largely (still?) In a good condition if there were not the miserably slow, sent greens (recently aerified).
The layout is mainly based on a left-hand course, up to 4 out of the row falling forest holes. So the whole is more varied, but somewhat inconsistent.
We had a stiff breeze that day, which made the course really difficult.
It will be observed in which direction the club will go, due to the greens and the nonexistent atmosphere is only 3 stars.
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Wonderful
Reviewed May 22, 2015
The good reviews I can only confirm. Very nicely varied and excellently maintained. Water, forests, ravines, and then this gorgeous view. We will play here safely again.
High Handicap'er should bring enough balls
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Handicap
Reviewed July 1, 2014
Have a week from 17.06. - 06/23/2014 Golf lessons with Head Pro Tamas Lugosi taken - an insanity instruction. Every little mistake (and as a beginner do you do many) were meticulously evaluated. For every shade own, playful methods and always a sense of continuous improvement of own game. At the end of the handicap was a fantastic first game. For that I would once again like to thank Tamas.
Otherwise, I can not say anything about the difficulty of the place, of course - it was my first golf course. The location is of course fantastic.
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A golf course, beautiful as it can not be!
Reviewed June 24, 2014
We (6 players hcp 8-12) have played this course in early June 2014. The previous reviews we can absolutely agree. Rate this place you MUST have played.
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Great design, perfectly built into the landscape! A must for any golfer!
Reviewed October 15, 2013
Fantastically beautiful golf course super-scale holes great architecture hard to tell which hole is the nicest, most colorful in October!
Long, challenging 10 hole, 13 hole tricky because the place was so nice, we played several days in a row, and did not come from the astonishment!
Nice game!
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Great Place
Reviewed August 5, 2013
A true joy of this place. The first 9 with plenty of water but if one believes, the second 9 are easier... Can only agree -> No. 13 is a madness hole. The greater the feeling of happiness when it comes up ;-)
Certainly not played for the last time!
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Fantastic Golf Course
Reviewed October 9, 2012
My wife and I have played the course twice last week and I can only advise every golfer, even to go there. From Design to Maintenance state, to the friendly and helpful Miarbeitern was all great. For me, the place also because of its magnificent views of the countryside and the Lake Balaton is a real alternative to many more widely known and expensive investment of which In any case, it is probably still a well kept secret, because there were not many people on the course, when we played.
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Best Place
Reviewed September 18, 2012
've Already played a lot of top 100 golf courses around the world. This year, for example, the Old Course at St. Andrews, Turnberry Ailsa, or Kingsbarnes Gleneagles in Scotland. Courses in South Africa, Thailand, Ireland, and South Carolina in recent years. The Royal Balaton I played last weekend for the first time and certainly not for the last time.
An absolute top golf course with spectacular design, great views, and perhaps the best of maintenance hardest golf hole (No.13) I have ever played. Go for it - you will love this place!
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Also worth a visit in late autumn
Reviewed October 31, 2011
The square is also the end of October still in excellent condition. The greens are very well maintained, very demanding and cleaned of leaves. Only there were facilities such as removing pegs, Ballwaschmaschienen, wastebaskets no longer available. But it was reduced green fee prices.
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A very beautiful place
Reviewed May 8, 2011
We played there once, in the middle of summer! 37 ° in the shade, only the square there is no shade. Was very stressful. the great view and the wonderful paths but completely compensate. A beautiful clubhouse with friendly staff rounds out the very good overall.
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Pearl of the former East - Secret Tip!
Reviewed March 22, 2011
The golf course was voted the best golf course in Hungary in 2009 and 2010, and is the all year round in top condition. I have often played there and convinced me not only excellent quality but also the varied holes. 11 ponds, forest-4 holes, a large 30m deep quarry are played in 3 of the 18 holes and many vineyards are all around the absolute highlights of the place. The prospect of the biggest european Central Lake, Lake Balaton, is breathtaking and visible from 70-80% of the territory. Not for nothing is organizing the EGA your European Young Masters for the second time in this beautiful place. A real gem, as the place STILL is not crowded. In the preseason during the week, you can play 18 holes from 40 €! A weekend visit or even a week's worth it in any case. Caution: Do not confuse with the Imperial Balaton!
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