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4.3
468 Reviews (468)
5 Stars
232
4 Stars
170
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
90.4%
Recommend this course
428 out of 468 reviews
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4.2
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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4.2
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 33 reviews
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Course Highlights
The rolling, scenic layout across three nine-hole loops consistently rewards shot-making, with fast greens and well-maintained conditions impressing golfers even after rain. Notably friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this course a strong value worth returning to.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6718 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.9
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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda
Greens Champion Bermuda
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

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Metal Spikes Allowed No
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4.3
468 Reviews (468)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Surprised

Hadn't played this course in 10 years. Very enjoyable and challenging. Course was in great shape, carts were new, play was very timely. It was a solid value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pace of play and greens could be better

I was paired with a lovely couple who're members of the club. Perfect weather meant more people of the course and I expected a slower pace. The course was dry due to lack of rain recently. But it was fair. The greens were slow course. The pace improved a bit after the group ahead of us decided to leave. On the back nine my partners also decided to leave and I was left playing alone which meant a much slower back nine. But I didn't expect it to come to a complete halt after 3 holes. there were a group of 4 with two children. they allowed the kids to putt which meant even slower pace. I could not play through as there were two groups ahead waiting on the next tee. so I decided to call it a day. I drove an hour to play this course and left disappointed

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Windy 18

Great staff, went out early and neve rushed. A little windy but the pace was easy. dry day, the greens were a little fast. Can't wait to go back out for another round.

THANKS

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/08/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
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Commented on 04/16/2026

Greens were a little FAST??? I'd be curious to know what tracks you play normally. The greens at RW are turtle slow AND bumpy. They used to be fast but honestly they haven't been right for at least two years.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not a winter course

Several t boxes were dirt

Greens were in solid shape

No over seeding was done so everything was dead but for some reason the fairways looked like they had been recently aerated.

Pace of play was beyond poor. No marshal once you got on the course to keep pace of play going. Only marshal was at the first T I guess just to police who played.

No kart girt

Walked up to check in and the two working appeared more interested in talking to each other than checking people in or getting orders at the bar. They were not rude but just oblivious and not paying attention.

Thankfully got a hot deal for half off the regular Sunday morning rate

Course was a fun layout but the conditions made me wish I would have picked something else and saved playing here till like late April or May

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked

Great Staff

Starter was incredibly cool and relaxed especially with a frost delay throwing things off. Course was a bit chunky in areas.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 105
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the money

First time at the course, I will definitely return. I like the layout I like the speed of the greens. I like the pace of play . Keep the prices where they are. I’ll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 418
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor

Good Winter Conditions

Greens are pretty slick. Fairways are dormant but plenty of grass. Overall, a good play....Deer Run nine is a beast!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 418
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good shape

1 o’clock tee off single didn’t catch up to the threesome ahead of me until the ninth hole joined them for the back nine . not my best day, but the course was great. Fairways and greens were an excellent shape. I just wish I played better.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course

Challenging layout. Course was in great shape when I played. Just beware of course yardage. I played whites as I usually do and it kicked me hard. Later to find out it was 3350 yards. Usually play about 3000 for 9 holes. No colored flags so really difficult to know pin placement and was not given any hole position number. So really hard to pick a club

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 418
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Course was in good shape and fun to play for a first timer. They do have a chipping area and practice green.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Previously Played

Couldn’t believe how much I paid

Got there nobody talk to me except for the girl at the front in the kitchen. There was nobody at the front desk where they were supposed to be. Family checked in wasn’t sure where to go. You’re out there. It was OK course it was pretty nice. Cart, girl. came around a couple times. It was great. She had food drinks and then she was gone for a long time. I don’t know where she went, but she kept coming back around, but you had time to her.

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