General Burnside Island State Park
GENERAL BURNSIDE ISLAND STATE PARK
General Burnside Island State Park was named for the sideburn - whiskered Civil War general Ambrose Burnside , who led patrols along the Cumberland River , circling this 400-acre island while on the lookout for Confederate soldiers .
The completely new renovated golf course at General Burnside Island is located on an island surrounded by Lake Cumberland in Burnside , Ky .
Brian Ault , designer of Dale Hollow Lake and Hidden Cove , both recognized by
Golf Digest , designed this spectacular layout . At 6,394 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 , the Burnside Island par-72 course received the 1st place Commonwealth Journal Readers Choice Award as the " Best Places To Play Golf ." The Burnside Island Golf Course is located at 8801 US-27 , Burnside , Ky ., and tee times can be set by calling 606-561-4192 .
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