Sweetbriar Golf Club - Sweetbriar 9

I only paid $7 and i still feel like that was $7 too much. No idea how this course operates charging what they do at normal rates. Course conditions may be considered immaculate in 1947 but not in this century. Staff couldn’t be any less unwelcoming. Felt like i was at Popeyes chicken. Asked the bartender for ice and you would have thought I was a party of 8 asking for separate checks. Place of play for a Wednesday at 11 am couldn’t have been any worse arriving to the 6th tee 4 groups deep waiting to tee off. Rangers just stare at it as if they are bird watching. If you are considering playing this course I’d recommend heading to your local pub and playing golden tee instead.

Multiple tee boxes without grass. The greens were probably the worse I’ve played. They were very spongy with very little roll, but a lot of bounce.

I did not like having to use Golf Pass. I had a gift card for the course that I was not able to use on the website. I was forced to use my credit card and the course would not allow me to switch when I arrived.

Not knowing which greens were new (played like concrete) and already established greens (soft and slow) was my only complaint.

First time since last year. Even better this time. Course was in great condition, greens rolled true, played a round in less than 4 hours. Brother-in-law and I played at our own pace. Weather could not have been better. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Even the ground crew spoke to us about our day.

Overall the course was in good condition. It's pretty much turned into a housing development with some golf holes around it.

The course was excellent for my first time playing here. It was a bit slower than anticipated due to league night but that is to be expected. The course was very well maintained and fun to play. They were doing a little construction on some of the paths when we played but overall, will play again. Also used the driving range and although not grass as I’d hope from this type of course, it was a nice setup to get a good warm up before the round.

No walking is a little crazy, but that’s ok. The course is nice, it’s just kinda short, but the greens are pure. A bit pricey imho but I still play it a couple times a year.

Nice course with layout that makes you think your way through your round. Several of the greens were in poor condition, with bare spots in the middle of the putting surface. I’ve played here several times before and never seen this. Pace of play was a bit slow, but it was a Sunday.

I would not recommend playing Sweetbriar 9. The course is in terrible shape and it is clear that the owners put 0 effort in maintaining. The greens are patchy and have like playing on asphalt. Legacy 18 is a great course and it’s clear all their maintenance effort goes into that course. I would recommend playing Legacy but stay away from Sweetbriar.

I've always give good ratings for this course. This last time was not fun. The people there always nice and the food is good . The problem is playing over 5 hours is unacceptable. We had to call the pro shop to get people moving.. I think that the Rangers need to be a little more strict.

Moved to the area in the off season and I play here every week. Conditions have always been good to perfect, including after heavy rains the day/night before. Only had 1 day of 90 degree, and only 1-2 holes that get soggy at all.

Staff is helpful and friendly all of the time. Wish the drink cart started coming around earlier in the day, seems like they start at 3. Starters do a good job and I see rangers several times a round.

The driving range is pretty legit, lots of bays and targets and the mats are quality, if a little bit old. There’s 2 putting greens and a naked practice green, all pretty true to conditions on the course.

The price is a bit steep, but that’s supply and demand at work as this course is the best and most popular in the immediate area. Avoid Fridays, they pump the price up about 50%.

The carts and GPS are lovely and work very well, but they’ve sold so many ads that you’re literally closing them out AT LEAST once a hole to see the screen. Definitely MY biggest gripe, but probably just a personal thing.

Aside from the price and ads (which aren’t a huge deal), the only potential complaint can be pace of play. They stack tee times 10m apart, so on busy days, it’s a zoo. There’s league play in the afternoon on weekdays, so no late 18 a lot of the time.

I’ve played solo and 2 some rounds (15 caps) in just over 3 hours, but 3 and 4 somes on busier days have taken up to 5 hours. Basically, know what you’re getting into when you book a time— it’s a popular muni, you’re going to have a long round at peak hours in even decent weather.

The track itself is solid. Despite the short distance, it’s pretty well protected— and in a variety of ways that keep it interesting. Greens roll true— very subtle breaks that change with pin position. I’ve never seen it “slow,” which is a big plus IMO. Plays short, so consider the blacks if you’re looking to hit driver as much as possible. (You’ll have to shape several, even then.)

The club house and bar and grill are honestly impressive for a Muni. Porch is big and pretty, food is way better than expected, bar is well stocked, pours are legit and prices (like the golf) are only a little higher than ideal. Honestly a pleasant surprise the first time I checked it out, and I would definitely give them business even if I weren’t golfing.

Solid 4.5/5 overall, 4.85 for a big and popular Muni. Play and enjoy!!