Kentucky Department of Parks

General Burnside State Park

General Burnside State Park

General Burnside Island State Park was named for the sideburn-whiskered Civil War general Ambrose Burnside. Burnside led patrols along the Cumberland River, circling this 400-acre island while on the look out for Confederate soldiers.

The completely new renovated golf course at General Burnside Island is located on an Island surrounded by Lake Cumberland in Somerset, KY. Brian Ault, designer of Dale Hollow and Hidden Cove, both recognized by Golf Digest, designed this spectacular layout. At 6394 yards, the course features Zoysia fairways, bent grass tees and greens. The natural beauty of large boulders highlighting landscape at hole #6 will set you up for a beautiful view atop the back tee.

In 2009 received the 1st place Commonwealth Journal Readers Choice Award as the "Best Places To Play Golf."

 

A Quick Peek

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  Total  Rating  Slope
Tee 1 576 351 136 526 222 536 358 214 391 3,310 70.1 126
Tee 2 548 318 119 506 180 490 321 202 384 3,068 68.5 123
Tee 3 494 299 101 490 155 458 390 171 354 2,912 66.7 120
Tee 4 454 277 97 443 132 429 268 135 294 2,529 68.2 118
Par 5 4 3 5 3 5 4 3 4 36
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total Rating Score
Tee 1 342 355 371 401 172 371 167 376 529 3,084 70.1 126
Tee 2 319 347 348 391 154 363 172 353 517 2,964 68.5 123
Tee 3 311 309 338 356 143 339 157 338 457 2,748 66.7 120
Tee 4 263 278 317 346 123 297 136 313 434 2,507 68.2 118
Par 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 5 35
April 1,2009  through October 31,2009
                                                   Cart Fees             Green Fee Weekdays     Green Fee Weekends/Holidays
18 hole $12.75 $27.00 $32.00
9 hole $7.50 $16.00 $21.00
*18 Hole Twilight $12.75 $17.00 $22.00
*Please contact course for start time and availability.
November 1,2008 through March 31,2009
  Cart Fees Green Fee Weekdays Green Fee Weekends/Holidays
18 hole $12.75 $15.00 $20.00
9 hole $7.50 $15.00 $20.00

Dress Code

Men are required to wear shirts with collars and sleeves (mock turtlenecks are accepted...assuming they have sleeves). Ladies: sleeveless golfing attire for ladies is permitted due to the design of ladies golf wear. Ladies may not wear halter tops or spaghetti straps. The following pertains to all golfers: No cut off shorts of any type and no swimwear.

Activities

  • - Picnicking
  • - Fishing
  • - Nature Trails
  • - Boating

General Burnside Island State Park in located in Burnside, 8 miles south of Somerset on US 27.

 map of directions to General Burnside State Park

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Mileage from General Burnside State Park: 26 miles
7351 Highway 90
Corbin, KY 40701-8857
Telephone: 606-528-4121
Toll Free: 800-325-0063
Park Manager - Lisa Davis

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
Mileage from General Burnside State Park: 52 miles
5465 State Park Road
Jamestown, KY 42629-7801
Telephone: 270-343-3111
Toll Free: 800-325-1709
Park Manager –Eddie Moore


The Chip Shot package includes overnight lodging and 18 holes of golf with a golf car. The package price is per person, per night, based on double occupancy,  plus tax and is subject to availability. Same day replay.  For additional golf package combinations and rates please click rates on this page.


For those desiring an all-inclusive package, the Tee's and Zzz's golf package includes overnight lodging, breakfast and dinner, 18 holes of golf with a golf car, welcome gift card and preferred tee times. The package price is per person, per night, based on double occupancy, plus tax and is subject to availability. Same day replay. For additional golf package combinations and rates please click rates on this page.


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Contact Information

General Burnside State Park
8801 South Highway 27
Burnside, KY 42519-0488
Telephone: 606-561-4104 or 4192
PGA Golf Professional: Ron Roberts