{"id":2648,"date":"2023-11-09T14:39:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T14:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.scotlandgolfbible.com\/?p=2648"},"modified":"2023-11-17T12:47:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T12:47:43","slug":"168-rouken-glen-16-oct-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.scotlandgolfbible.com\/?p=2648","title":{"rendered":"168. Rouken Glen. 16 Oct 22."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

David Lloyd course fails to meet top council standards. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Value for Money (out of 5) \u2013 2.5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rouken Glen golf course, originally called Deaconsbank after the neighborhood it sits in, is close to junction 3 of the M77 between the Shawlands and Newton Mearns areas of South-West Greater Glasgow. The course was founded in 1923 by the Greater Glasgow corporation and its management was transferred to the David Lloyd sports club in 1999 at which time the Rouken Glen name was adopted. It is still leased from the council. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The short par three 8th green at Rouken Glen, which was in poor condition when we played.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The course is managed by the sports club as one of many activities on offer, and when you play it’s clear that golf is not the priority of this predominantly tennis club. Although specific golf annual membership is on offer for around \u00a3400, I suspect many members pay for golf as part of the wider sports club membership. I was previously a family member of the David Lloyd (now Nuffield Health) in Milgavie, which owned Dougalston Golf Club, for which golf as part of the whole family package represented good value.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The first at Rouken Glen, a decent uphill par 4 of 322 yards, is one of the better holes.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

When investigating a golf club one doesn’t know, price is the best measure. At typically \u00a315 for a pay and play summer round using Rouken Glen’s variable pricing (I paid \u00a312), the price is well set for what’s on offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nice views north towards Glasgow and the Campsie Hills from Rouken Glen’s downhill par 4 12th, a hole probably drivable in the faster running Summer months<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The course actually felt pretty ‘beat up’ on this “end of season” October day, with unkempt greens, bunkers and tees. The course showed a sever lack of green keeping investment. A few greens had actually been “lost”. Overall, the condition was worse than the average council run courses in Scotland, in my experience. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Moly driving at the 9th hole, a dog leg left at 351 yards.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

However, at only 4742 yards from the white tees, this par 65 generally open parkland course gives the mid teen handicap golfer the chance of “breaking 80”, that seemingly mythical number. On the day I shot 81, a score made worse by my triple bogie 7 at the downhill short par four 12th, the stoke index 18 hole – two balls were needed. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Fran trying to find a decent place to tee off at the par three 16th at Rouken Glen.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Although a short course, with several bland holes, it is a pretty tough walk and there are a few challenging holes – most notably the uphill par three 5th hole, where driver will be required for all bar the really long hitters. With such a congested golf course area, with several courses nearby, I rather think that without the Sports Club backing, Rouken Glen, would really struggle. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The open aspect of Rouken Glen shown here at the short par three 14th<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This is no more than a 2 star quality course, but its cheap pricing means that an overall 2.5 for value is reasonable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facts:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Round List Price \u00a315.<\/strong> Actual Paid \u00a312.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course\/Slope Rating (yellow) 62.6\/109.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course<\/strong><\/em> Type<\/em>:<\/strong> Parkland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Par 65 <\/strong><\/em> <\/strong>(11 par 4s, 7 par 3s)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance<\/em> (white): 4742 yards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Moly’s Scorecard at Rouken Glen – 81<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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