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3.6
427 Reviews (427)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
171
3 Stars
89
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
79.9%
Recommend this course
345 out of 427 reviews
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3.8
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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3.6
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
74.6%
Recommend this course
44 out of 59 reviews
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Course Highlights
Ironclad's diverse hole designs and well-maintained fairways deliver a fun, challenging round at outstanding value. The on-site Shaka Taco and exceptionally friendly staff make this course a memorable stop worth revisiting.

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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3.6
427 Reviews (427)
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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 68
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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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 10
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Value

For the price ironclad beats any municipal at the same price. arccos users need to know the 9’s are flipped and your map will think #1 is #10. Easy enough to fix in the app and then arccos worked flawlessly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good Vibes and Loads of Potential

Been playing this course periodically over the last year or so. Each time I come here the staff is impeccable, food at Shaka Taco is phenomenal and the course gets better and better. Still some temporary greens on some holes and a few tee boxes aren’t the flattest but you can see that they’re addressing these issues. Can’t wait to see this become the best course in the tri-county area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Help

Unsure what has happened to the greens? There were 3 temporary greens and the grass was quite long making putting irrelevant. The member golfer u was playing with states there was “talk of shutting down 9 holes.” This might help in getting the greens back. If the greens are Bermuda grass there really is not a good excuse as to what happened. Most golf course superintendents would be let go after this. It is disappointing because in May of this year the greens were good and trending in the right direction. Great staff and good layout. For the condition of the course I do believe they should have charged much less for a round. Good luck, hopefully you all can get the greens back before fall.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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