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3.7
414 Reviews (414)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
165
3 Stars
86
2 Stars
50
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
81.8%
Recommend this course
333 out of 414 reviews
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3.5
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
70.5%
Recommend this course
43 out of 61 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
106 Reviews (106)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.3%
Recommend this course
83 out of 106 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6144 yards
Slope 126
Rating 70.9

Ironclad Golf and Beer Garden (formerly known as Belvedere Country Club) in Hampstead begins along the Intracoastal Waterway and then moves inland towards the clubhouse. The back nine is routed through tall forests that provide a home to grey heron and osprey. The golf course forms a large figure eight, which means you won't find any parallel fairways, but you will also be faced with wind whipping in every direction. The unique layout consists of six par 3s, seven par 4s, and five par 5s that all place a heavier emphasis on accuracy than distance. Many of the greens are elevated and the fairways are lined with trees. The par 3s are some of the most demanding holes due to their small, narrow greens. They are the toughest greens to hit in regulation but luckily if your placement isn't perfect there are still opportunities to save your score.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Golf Season Year round
Architect Russell T. Burney (1970)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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3.7
414 Reviews (414)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Ironclad MC

Fairways are in great condition greens could use help but overall a great experience. Tacos are great after the round

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Tacos, friendly staff, good brews. What more could you want?

Had a great time at Ironclad’s course! Beautiful location with a solid mix of hole designs and shot shapes. Greens were a bit slow but we adjusted pretty quickly after the first few holes. Nothing beats their food offerings with having a Shaka Taco attached to the course. Will definitely be back when we come back through the area!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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Previously Played

Greens are improving

The fairways have improved dramatically in the past 2 years…the greens have been hit or miss.

One month you play and they are pretty good…the next time they could be in bad shape.

I played in late July or early August and there were 5-temporary greens and some others that should have been. This time there was only one temporary green and a noticeable improvement on most of the other greens, although several spots were still struggling.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Staffing

So, I’ve been going to this golf course since 2009. Really never had an issue until today. My intention was to play a relaxing round by myself. The starter, whom I hope gets fired or quits soon, tried to pair three singles to start at the same time. I express my interest in playing solo and that’s when it went south. She-the person that took my money-got frustrated with me in front of the other 2 solo players, because she was trying to speed up the play—-but nobody was around-it was a slow day!

So, they can have their course, but please don’t ever think a starter on a golf course is going to ruin my days and further.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Like playing here

We have been playing this course on vacation for years. The owner improves it every year. I am not saying it is great or perfect but fits our style of play. We had no one ahead of us and no one behind. It was hot but we had a great time and will play again. For hackers like us we find the course challenging and the staff is nice

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

4 temporary greens

There were 4 greens still being repaired necessitating the use of temporary greens.

Most of the other greens were in much better condition than when I played there a month ago.

The greens did roll smoothly.

Fairways were in good condition providing for good hitting. Most fairways were dry even though it was cart path only…a smart move in order to keep them healthy.

Overall, a fun day at the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Golf course is not their priority

Cutting grass at 8/9am. Leave inches of grass scattered throughout the fairway. Paid for 18 suffered through 9 and called it a day. Didnt send a guy out to blow fairways until 10am. 2 greens on the front weren’t even playable and the holes are in the middle of the fairway! Unless you’re coming to get blackout drunk avoid it. They’re doing a clubhouse renovation before figuring out how to maintain a golf course. I have a 9 hole rain check for sale if anyone wants it, 50% off!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Daily driver

Great layout while challenging to good golfers and friendly to beginners. There is usually a temporary green as they are progressing toward a premier course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Worst golf course ever

This golf course is horrible. The beer is fantastic. The tacos and the driving range are fantastic. Do not play golf.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rebuilding phase and getting betrer

This course is currently in a rebuilding phase with the new owners. Each time I go back to play i see dramatic improvement. Still a very fun course to play

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

Still amazing to see how far they’ve come in such a short time…you will absolutely not regret playing here. It’s not Augusta but you’re also not Tiger…enjoy a beer at rh beer shack or chill at the taco place. New carts and cold beer for a great price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Can’t beat the price!

Few of the greens have diseases, other than that great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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