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4.4
464 Reviews (464)
5 Stars
243
4 Stars
190
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
92.0%
Recommend this course
445 out of 464 reviews
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4.0
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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4.4
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.0%
Recommend this course
23 out of 25 reviews
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Course Highlights
Acorns rewards accurate ball-strikers with a beautifully maintained layout featuring true greens and fairways where the ball sits up cleanly. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value for the STL area make this course a consistent favorite worth the drive.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional/Links
Par 72
Length 6701 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William Ebeler (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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 Proper attire, shirts must be worn at all times, no tank tops.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.4
464 Reviews (464)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Drinks 9
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 19
Forced Carries 15
Bunkers 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Advanced Golfers 9
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14
In the 'Burbs 10
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 43
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rough

First off, it was cart path only, which made things more difficult. While most of the fairways were pretty dry, there were some squishy spots. I didn't feel we had enough rain lately to create these conditions, so attribute some of it to poor course drainage design.

Started off on the wrong foot. I was instructed to get a cart from the garage and that a card would be on the cart. There were cards on the cart - all used.Then, there were no signs directing you to Hole 1. I had to interpret where it was from the map on the card (made harder as the clubhouse was not on the map) and by asking some other players.

This is a fairly difficult course. Water comes into play on at least 11 holes. In general, if you are not in the fairway, you will be shooting either above or below your feet, as many holes were lined with moguls. That being said, the fairways were relatively narrow as well. On Hole 10, if you were anywhere left of the cart path, you were OB anywhere right of the fairway was water. Not a lot of leeway for an errant shot. Many of the traps were either under repair or had been abandoned to weeds.

I played this course once several years ago. I'm wondering if it had undergone some major redesign, as it didn't look at all familiar. Maybe I am just not good enough, but I will not be back. Plenty of better/less frustrating courses to play for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 85
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good times

Everything was very good or excellent. Had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
3.0
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Round of Golf, for me

Today was a good day. Course was in very good condition and played the best 9 holes, on the back 9 in my life. Shot 1 over Par which is great for me. This course is great and worth the 50-55 minute drive for me. Hit em straight and you will be rewarded.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Acorns is a gem

We have played Acorns for years. They are constantly working to improve the course and amenities. Play was slow on Saturday, but it was a holiday weekend. Greens were in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 69
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Diamond In The Rough

Beautiful tee to green! Staff friendly and accommodating!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wife Beat Me Up

Nice day for a twosome. Adapting for tee box and handicap we had a close game on a course that offered us both excellent challenges.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 85
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Day For Golf

Did a later tee time today and the course was busy. We had a group of teens (4) in front of us and they were playing from the blues. We sat for a bit and didn’t hear anyone hit a ball so we peeked around the weeds and there was a shoving match going on up on the tee box! I assume it was over because they were all over the course, on the left and the right sides, no one close to the fairway… To say it was a long front nine ( 2 hrs. 50 min) was an understatement. They went in at the turn and we went on by. Last 9 holes; 1 hr. 55 min. but we’ll be back. Enjoy the course layout and the golf carts are great as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day in Illinois farmland

Somewhat challenging course in good condition. Greens were true with nice speed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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