Winston Lake Golf Course

Let’s start with the good. The Marshall came by 3 times on the front asking if we needed water. It was extremely hot and it was a great gesture for sure. The whole staff was super friendly. The check in guy wore a sleeveless shirt so I’m guessing you don’t need collard shirts. This was no issue whatsoever. The young man was very nice to us as we checked in.

Hit driver at your own risk. The course is extremely tight but fair. The layout was very fun to play. I’m pretty sure I used every club in the bag. Tee boxes was fluffy but had plenty of grass. Now for the greens. When I pay a high green fee this is the first thing that better be on point. When I pay a green fee I expect to be able to use my putter. The greens are extremely sloooowwwww! Almost like putting on carpet. They were not to bumpy and you had to pay attention to the grain. If it was into you I’d almost recommend a wedge “jk” maybe. A couple fairways had some sloops that made it challenging. Overall I really enjoyed the layout.

My biggest gripe was about 5 holes in. We were behind two men and pace was slow. We play a hole and realize the two men were gone and we are now behind two men and a lady. They were very high handicap players. When they came out of a bunker they would not clean their shoes and they would track sand all over the green. After they eventually got out of the bunker. It was so bad that we stopped after 9 and had a hotdog and a beer inside the clubhouse. Which btw was pretty good. We play number 10 after about 20 minutes of lunch time and we get to 11 and there they are. We are waiting again for them to get out of the fairway. They wouldn’t even acknowledge us behind them. Maybe if they knew us they would let us through. It was awful!! I see the Marshall for the first time on number 15. I ask if they are packed or the ones in front of us just that slow? He says they are just that slow and pulls off. So all the signs about slow players will be made to let others through was a bunch of crap.

I gave 4 stars because I felt the course was better than a 3 but more like 3.5 because of what we paid and the conditions was ok. But if you gone post signs about slow play them abide by your own rules. Oh I forgot to mention they had new carts and they are nice. No range but was told I could hit my own balls if I wanted to?! It’s a course you should try for the 25 bucks. Pay their for like 27 or 29 so not a bad price. We may return but only after they finish with the updating. It has so much potential and I hope they get it up and looking good.

Not a gimme but good golf shots definitely rewarded. Greens are slow but true. I like this course

Great bang for your buck. Some difficult lies and only one of the tee boxes was a bit rough but the groundskeepers were out and about taking care of the course. Definitely will be playing again!

First time i played with another pair..the clubhouse people were friendly and easy transactions. the pace of play was nice on a beautiful weather....nice rolling hills and requires you to place the ball at targets..its definitely worth the money..

Moderately difficult, but nice hills and valleys. Greens are hard to figure out, but fun course to play.

Made a tee time for 4/19 on the evening of 4/18. When I got to the course, an employee I know (Eagle I) asked me if I was playing today, to which I responded Yes. Then another person I do not know said, "We are closed today for a tournament, someone must have their wires crossed. To me, the tone inferred that I was wrong about having a tee time. As I was walking back to the car, another employee I know (Dakota) asked if I had made the time online, to which I responded yes (apparently the course failed to notify Golf Now they would be closed today). I have played Winston Lake at least 70 times in the past year and have always had positive interactions with Dakota and Eagle I, and today was no different. This review is all about the tone and attitude of the third person. Winston Lake was my favorite course in the area until today. At this point, I have no intention of returning any time in the near future.

It’s a really unique older course with a lot of turns and elevation changes. I had a great time playing and will definitely go again.