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3.7
937 Reviews (937)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
446
3 Stars
174
2 Stars
62
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
81.8%
Recommend this course
764 out of 937 reviews
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3.8
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.3%
Recommend this course
44 out of 51 reviews
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3.8
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
83.8%
Recommend this course
57 out of 68 reviews
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Course Highlights
This well-maintained short course rewards smart shot placement with a fun, strategically interesting layout that challenges course management skills. Friendly staff and strong value for money make it an appealing destination for golfers of all levels.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6182 yards
Slope 129
Rating 70.3
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Schalamar Creek Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Winter Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
937 Reviews (937)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Brunch 11
19th Hole Specials 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 36
Narrow Fairways 30
Bunkers 24
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 33
Locals 28
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 20
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 30
Worth the Drive 20
In the 'Burbs 7

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Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

course

very wet this time of year cart path only every hole.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course, but

I play here once a week typically. Usually I golf solo, which I prefer. Upon arrival I’m told I’m paired up. The gentleman I was paired with showed up 45 mins before tee time. Apparently he asked to play through a group and the starter told him he can’t. Course was pretty open. Pro shop tells me I’m paired and I get my cart and head down to the starter. Starter tells me I’m paired with this guy and I request to play solo, so the guy could play ahead of me or I could play ahead of him. Instead, I’m forced to cart up with this guy. That situation was not handled well by the team at Schalamar. Instead of a relaxing day of golf, I had to listen to this guy yap about nothing for about 3 hours. I hope to not be forced into this situation again, but I really don’t see myself coming back any time soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not even close to a 5 star rating.

I’m not sure what bots or employees are leaving 5 star ratings for this course, especially with no written review. This course gets two stars for playability. It doesn’t matter how nice the staff is, or how good the food is if the reason you went there was the golf course. To say this course needs work is an understatement.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrific day at Schalamar!

Great to return to play golf, after time off to heal from an injury. Beautiful scenic layout, great green conditions, and challenge for this old vet. LOVED IT! I'll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Course is improving!

When I 1st played the course in early May they had just punched the greens. The course had had no rain and was very hard and not in the greatest shape. Now that the greens are healing they are much better but there are still some dead spots on every green. Hopefully they can bring those areas back to life to have great greens.

Some of the tee boxes are quite rough, main issue is that they are not very flat and its hard to find even footing. Fairways are good but very narrow, this is a course that requires accuracy to avoid troubles.

The staff here is very friendly and are the best part of the course!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Brickyard

Played this course many times and never have seen it in this bad of shape. The course is usually wet and soggy however the lack of rain has definitely dried it out. It would really help if they could water the tee boxes at least! You literally have to use a hammer to get your tee in the ground. It’s like playing off cement! It would also really help if they could kill the plethora of weeds growing in the greens. You can’t even putt! Very sad to see this course in this deplorable condition!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shalamar Creek

The course needs a lot of work. We have had little rain, so conditions were particularly dry. Having said that, the fairways and some greens were in poor shape in places.

On the plus side, I got to play for $20’onna “hot deal”, so couldn’t complain about that. I still really like this track, but it definitely needs bringing back to its former glory.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Value

Beautiful course, great amenities. $5 for a range session before your round. See you guys out there!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 345
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Pace of Play Until Last 4 Holes - The Gator Trap

We finished our round (a twosome) in a little over 3 hours. Everyone was nice and several foursomes allowed us to play thru (they offered without us asking). The course was very wet, with carts not allowed on 14 and 16 due to standing water. The back nine was definitely more wet - with water in fairways and bunkers - which contributed to the slowdown within the Gator Trap. Overall, this course is a fun track. Greens were not perfect, but were very playable. Would definitely recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course needs water

Nice layout but greens are hard and rough. Unfortunately this course is not worth the money at this point in time.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Needs some tender loving care

Tee boxes and greens not in the greatest shape. Layout of the course is nice. For the price it was ok to play

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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