1. NuffieTheGolfman | Rated | 22 Dec 2008 | Add A Review

Burswood Golf Course has some good holes, the 3rd, 11th, 16th, 17th and 18th spring to mind. The greens are elevated and well bunkered unlike the sister course Maylands that is on the other side of the river and lacks bunkering. The Par 5 3rd of over 500m long is arguably the signature hole, as is possibly the par 3 11th, which is all carry at 170m. It gets quite windy at Burswood so be prepared for a links-like experience if you hit off in the afternoon. You must keep the ball low and hit the right clubs into the greens or the bunkers will come into play.

Burswood also unfortunately suffers from a lot of traffic and usage, due to its close to the city location and being close to the Burswood Entertainment Complex and its associated hotels. Lots of hackers on the course day after day can deteriorate the quality of the greens. In the bussiest summer months you may go there and hit the ball ok, but even lots of shorter putts result in lip outs and untrue bumpy rolling. Beginners though will enjow the slower speed of the greens and the chance to hit shots over hazards, perhaps for the first time. Despite being easier courses, I still prefer Maylands and Whaleback due to the better course conditions.

The practise greens and driving range are ok, however you must hit off mats as there are no grassy areas to practise. The view is good of the city and Burswood Entertainment Complex. Its a god course to play every now and then.

PROS

• Reasonably price and close to the city

Cons

• Busy most of the time, slow bumpy greens

Also Liked

• Joondalup Country Club
• Western Australian Golf Club
• Peninsula Golf Course
• Cabramatta Golf Club
• New South Wales Golf Club
• Wanneroo Golf Club
• Kwinana Golf Club

2. Lloydee | Rated | 04 Jun 2008 | Add A Review

The signature hole of the course, is the par 3, 7th with a lake surrounding. Makes for a tough hole especially if tee and wind conditions aren’t favourable, which they weren’t the day i played!!!! Most of the tee boxes give you a splendid view of the city and river however this hole in particular is right on the swanee.. I also loved the 3rd, the 10th and the 17th.

If you are heading over to WA, then get some clubs and have a round, it is well worth it.

3. stewj05 | Rated | 08 Feb 2008 | Add A Review

Open layout with plenty of water and bunkers. The man-made rocked lined “creeks” are purely to attract tourists though, and the plentiful pug marks on the greens give the true public course indicator. The front nine is rather short apart from the long third hole with a small green surrounded by water. The short sixth was even shorter on the day with a temporary green. The back nine is certainly a better mix, the signature holes 11 and 18 a real test when the arvo breeze is in. Perhaps they could do away with the large array of practice greens and get the front nine to a more acceptable length. It sure is a long walk from the 9th green to the clubhouse

4. Aaron76 | Rated | 28 Dec 2007 | Add A Review

Loved this course! I played it for the first time today and was reasonably impressed. The layout is quite open, and yet narrow at the same time with the bunkers and water hazards.

In addition, the course is very well maintained by the ground crew, and having to pre-book a time to tee off ensures that the game flows with minimal delay and waiting.

This course would have to be up there with some of the best public courses in Perth. I will be back!

5. happygilmore1 | Rated | 07 Dec 2007 | Add A Review

I was very impressed with the layout of the course I thought it was brilliant. Very good value for money. The fairways were well shaped and the greens were quite consistent throughout the course. The most challenging par 3 I thought was the 11th with is basically an island green with no same option. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants a challenge.

6. Shanksalot | Rated | 03 Dec 2007 | Add A Review

The course is always in good nick and has some challenging holes. The 2nd (over the water) is a test of nerve for a beginner but is great fun. The one downside is the greens tend to be a bit of a haven for the many water birds and they’re not afraid to leave their calling cards…

7. highcuts | Rated | 02 Feb 2007 | Add A Review

this course is always in good shape. a challenge is always provided with some very well designed holes. the best holes on this course have be holes 3, 7,11,13, and 18. this course allows golfers room to avoid the water hazards and the short distance provides the opportunity to go low.

8. jacko2251 | Rated | 04 Jan 2007 | Add A Review

There are lots of bunkers and hazards, which come into play. I played here in high wind and found it very difficult. Recommended

9. booliver | Rated | 05 Jun 2006 | Add A Review

I played this course today and I am actually very pleased with it. It is a very scenic course with plenty of water and bunkers to challange everybody. Although there are building sites arround some of the holes, they are never close to the actual course and this dosn't make any difference.

I strongly reccomend this course for everybody who wans value for money

10. q-tip | Rated | 28 Feb 2006 | Add A Review

Measuring 5111m Par 68 championship and 4688m Par 68 from the social mens marker with 6 Par 3s ranging from 125-155m, with 10 Par 4s ranging from 200-350m and two Par 5s about 245m in length. All distances from the white social mens markers. The course is well maintained, but lacks the x-factor. Some par 4s are drivable and the par 5s lack length. The par 3s are probably the most challenging, with bunkers protecting all greens. The fairways and tee-beds were quite good. The greens were a little two-paced, but still gives a nice roll. The water hazards are scenic but never really comes into play on the front nine. However, this changes on the back nine with water playing a large part of club selection on the 10th, 11th and 18th. The 18th is one of the better finishing holes, that offers water on the right all the way from tee to green and bunkers in front of green. Nearly (missed by 1 metre told from playing partners), reached the green in two after hitting my 3 wood 199m over the water, but falling short and stuffing up the back nine.

Played here 24/2/06 and paid $25 green fees for 18 holes. Not bad value, but is the most expensive course Iíve played in Perth. Lots of development around the front nine, that makes the course shorter than it used to be, according to the locals I played with. Will like to play here again if in Perth again, but out of this, Collier Park and Wembley, the latter is the best course/value.

11. ezihose | Rated | 11 Nov 2005 | Add A Review

Great course! Lots of bunkers and water! Very well set out!

Just watch out for week days as some corporate events allowed to over run normal Golfing Rules like playing through etc, etc

Some 4 groups of 4 were held up behind a group of 20 and it took 2 hours to play the first 6 holes! After which we all went home! So the 18 holes planed and paid for were droped.

Very nice place to play.

12. redback | Rated | 02 Nov 2005 | Add A Review

Very nice manicured fairways and greens - challenging holes with heaps of water and good challening bunkers. Club house, pro shop and bar are excellent.

13. katefarmer52 | Rated | 15 Oct 2005 | Add A Review

I enjoyed my 9 holes at Burswood, it's a great course with lots of water, so if you like water shots then it's the course for you. But there are some short shots in there with no challenge.

14. Arek The Ace | Rated | 16 Mar 2005 | Add A Review

I played the back 9 holes at 2pm. It was very windy and the ball was getting tossed around in the wind quite abit.

I decided to walk the course and enjoy the lovely Swan River scenery. Recommended.

The course is not bad, it was its bad patches of grass in some areas.

The greens are well upkept.

Someone pinched my ball and i was annoyed so i chased them and told them what i think of them. Partly my fault cause i got a bad wind gust of my drive and it swung the ball onto another fairway.

OVERALL - good

15. Arek The Ace | Rated | 08 Mar 2005 | Add A Review

I use the Burswood driving range a few times a week. Its a very good driving range indeed. Its right along the river with a great view of the city and the casino.

NEGATIVE - the prices are quite steep.

65 balls - $8.50

100 balls - $12.50

150 balls - $15.00

But you can ask for the frequent user driving range card and after visting the driving range 10 times you get 2 free buckets of balls. Great idea

OVERALL - very good

16. ezihose | Rated | 24 May 2004 | Add A Review

The back Nine has two interesting holes!

The 10th and the 18th! Both pose interesting out comes although the 10th is the best and after watching only 3 groups of 4 go through, I counted a total of 36 balls lost to the water including 4 of my own! (the rain didnt help)

Overal a good course ideal for the driver!

17. maumau | Rated | 28 Nov 2002 | Add A Review

Burswood Park Golf Course is located just a couple of minutes from the Perth CBD area, and offers some spectacular holes. It's about $22 for weekdays and $33 for weekend (walking), but they have regular specials/coupons in the local papers promoting discount rates for carts. Need to book regardless of weekday or weekend to get on.

The course has changed a bit over the past 10 years or so. Now with it's own dedicated clubhouse and entrance, the course has also had to be redesigned somewhat to accommodate the clubhouse.

The front nine is playing towards the Burswood hotel, and the first real challenge comes at the 3rd. A very long par 5, with a third shot that may require a mid iron into an elevated green. And perhaps one of the more difficult greens to attack as well. The front nine has a few shortish par 4s, so for the long hitters, quite a few birdie opportunities.

The back nine plays towards the Graham Farmer Fwy, and is affected more by the wind. The 10th being a daunting tee shot for drawers of the ball, but an excellent eagle opportunity for the long hitters. The 11th would have to be the signature hole of the course. Three tees to play from, at about 160 from the tips. All carry over water to an island green. Left, short and long will defn end up in the drink, and bail out to the right, the chip shot is quite difficult. Factor in the head wind, you'll need plenty of gusto

The back nine is a tighter driving nine, with plenty of trouble left and right to catch stray drives, and not as many short holes. The 18th is another signature hole. Reasonable par5 with water all down the right, and the fairway sloping left to right into the lake. A good drive can leave you with a long iron shot in, but bail out left of the green if need be.

A good public course that is quite well maintained. A definite chance to post sub-80s, and/or equally easy to shoot a blowout. Play a round in the morning and play another one in the afternoon, and you'll swear it's two different course. Well worth a round.