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Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
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Pace
3.4
Amenities
4.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6793 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.4

Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Locke (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $19
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts with sleeves required. No short shorts or bathing shorts allowed.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.1
45 Reviews (45)
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Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Short and challenging.

North Bell is a open course that has shorter but quite challenging holes. They offer reasonably wide fairways with tight bunkers and some water. But the biggest obstacle in this course is the tall and thick grass that lines every hole. The biggest ups to this course is that almost every hole can be approached and played multiple ways as well as the usually fast and true greens. The biggest downs is that there is almost always wind to contend with and the back 9 is very squished together and on hole 17 it is very easy to go for the wrong green. It is though a good and fun course for all skill levels.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

public golf course

great course 12 months of the year. always in great shape. restaurant food good and fair pricing. pro shop has good stock and fair pricing. staff pleasant and its always fun to play there especially if you like playing in the wind. its seems to be windy there all the time and it adds to the playability of the course. highly recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Much Better

I'm a member at North Bellingham and a month ago wrote about the terrible course conditions ie.really slow greens ,and soaking wet course .Im pleased to say someone listened and for the last couple of weeks the greens have got back where they should have been since June and the course has dried up quite a bit ! I urge anyone who has stayed away to give it another shot it's a great layout,with good food and a great pro !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Really slow greens

Golf course greens are so slow they probably wouldn't register on a stimp meter! Plus the golf course is so wet you need to have waterproof shoes with spikes .After playing today my feet were soaked ! Just a reminder we haven't had rain in a couple months! I'm ashamed to say I'm a member ! Great staff ! Great food ! Nice layout ! Horrible summer time conditions!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging

Great layout with beautiful views from every hole. Small well protected greens. Wind most afternoons adds to the challenge of the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Wonderful par 5 on No. 5 hole

Long par 5, Up, down hill, more bunkers and good view.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is great!!!

For the money, my friends & I don't think twice about where to play this time of year, we just go to Nb. Having a social membership is great out there but at peek hours it's cheaper to book on golf now to play there. Great site!!! (:

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great conditions for this time of year...Well maintained!!!

This course has a lot to offer... Great conditions year round...Good value...A challenging course yet can be forgiving depending on pin placements.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful views of Mt. Baker.

The course is very well laid out. Although it is very open, the lie of the land and the bunkers, as well as the shape of the greens make this a challenging and enjoyable track. Fairways are wide enough to keep it in play, though errant shots can cost a lost ball in deep grass. The greens are large and complex and in extremely good shape. I would play here often if I lived closer.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course.

This is a very good facililty. Easy access from the Canadian/USA border. Friendly staff in the restaurant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

bumpy greens unpredictable ,,,

waiting forever and couldn't finish our rounding.
Just ridiculous, no course marshall !

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Links Style Course

We've played North Bellingham in the past and it never disappoints us. You want to play in the fairway because the grass is very long if you miss it, but the fairways are pretty wide on most holes. It offers water, sand and long grass as challenge. The greens were not in the best shape but we managed. It's a very walkable course!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic Experience

My friends and I drove down from Vancouver to play on this course and we were blown away by the value. For a similar course in Vancouver it would have easily been three times the price and perhaps less quality greens.

It was a great pace and well maintained greens. Definitely would go back next season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is an excellent course.

Pace of play was excruciatingly slow! Apparently, no marshal to keep pace of play. Group in front at least 3 holes behind and that was the front nine. Paid no attention to the groups behind nor seemed to care as evidenced by the apparent lessons being given to other members of the group.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

challenging and fun course...

They had us start on the back 9 for some reason and the wind is a huge factor back there, they had punched and sanded the greens a day before I believe so that affected play but not a big deal. The bunkers and hazards are positioned right where they can do the most damage so that adds to the challenge. All in all a well maintained course and a good value for the money, I would love another crack at this links style course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging, well-maintained,and a good value

A links style course that gives the advanced golfer and the beginner" a quality experience. The irrigation and drainage, managed by the maintenance crew makes this an excellent year-round golf course. The pro shop staff provided excellent tournament experiences for the members and nonmembers alike. I would highly recommend The North Bellingham golf course To the daily player or someone looking for a club to join.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging for everyone and in great shape

Greens are fast fairways perfect. Great track for all levels

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

a Saturday afternoon at North Bell

Course Is in great shape. Slow play was due to tournament. Played with another golf now player.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value.

Great Value. Large greens, but tricky. Windy conditions make this course a challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

windy, but could be worse.

Everyone said "it always blows here" Today it was only 10-15mph. The crowds were light, the day sunny, Mount Baker in the distance. Very nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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