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4.9
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4.9
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4.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7001 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.6

Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
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
Dress code Shirt with collar required or mock, no denim shorts or pants.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Ohio (2023 #3)
  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2023 #43)
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4.9
338 Reviews (338)
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Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Kentucky Advisor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Mid Afternoon Sunny Day Round

Played on a day course had two outings, started on back nine, some wait but not too long, as a threesome moved along fairly well. Course overall in excellent shape.ood level tees, plush fairways. fair rough, greens that held shots and rolled fast but true, course has lots of sand traps and a fair amount of water, set amongst a real estate development of single family houses, fairways wide to accept less than perfect tee shots. Only two blemishes were spike marks on greens from heavy play that day and noticeable rocks in sand traps. Clubhouse is an older converted home, signage poor as to where pro shop located. Course had starters for both nines with rangers out on course, coolers filled with cold water. Played from blue tees which were 6,400 yards, black at 7,000 white 5,800, also gold and red each less. Five different tee locations offers a good range to match talent. One of the five best courses I played locally in last two years, price of $13 on golf now was worth the hour drive. Scorecard has map showing each hole with some yardage indicators between tees and sand traps, or trees including size of each green which is helpful. Card also specifies course uses red, white & blue pin placements and same colors marked as yardage indicators on cart paths with yardage also marked on sprinkler heads. Course has a large on site practice area which is nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Superb time great value

Challenging course gray greens had a superb day great value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun golf course!

Walden Ponds is a great golf course. Greens are kept in spectacular condition and roll perfect. Fairways, tees, everything is very nice shape. Only thing I would recommend is better sand in the traps. Other than that, Walden is real treat and a great course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course , but ball marks and rocky sand traps are underwhelming

Beautiful course and recommend it however they need to push ball mark repairs and get rocks out of the traps.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course, Slow Pace

This was the first time I played this course. I expected to play a quick round as a single on a Wednesday morning. Much to my surprise, the round took over 5 hours. The houses surrounding the course are part of the golf community--many of the residents are retired and didn't seem to show any urgency to complete a hole. The course was in great shape and was quite challenging. Overall, I would definitely go back for another round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

The course was in good condition. Fairways, greens and rough were in good shape.

I always enjoy playing Walden Pond. Greens were in good shape and rolled good. I would recommend you give the course a try if you haven't played it already.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

lots of sand

Beautiful course but lots of sand...Wide fairways and didn't loose balls due to heavy roughs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of Play

Walden Ponds is a great course and is kept in great conditions for the amount of play. My only problem was the pace. We played 18 holes in just under 6 hours, yea 6. I had two junior golfers with me and we were right on top of the group in front of us. The starter has to to a better job of pacing tee times and holding groups. We didn't even get to the 1st box and a group was waiting behind, then a single behind them. Made for a slow day and a sun burn.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Online t-times Rock!!

Walden ponds is a great track where you get the most bang for your buck, in my opinion. The course has been in great shape every time I've played there this summer. They roll the greens for excellent putting conditions and would be nearly perfect if it weren't for the lazy people that can't fix a divot, but don't worry if I am following you u I will fix it for ya. The staff is always there for you and always the first to say "hi, how are you? How can I help you". As for those of you who like that beverage cart, I usually see theirs 5 or 6 times a round... Did I mention? If you book online during the week you can play 18 with a cart for $25...CRAZY!!...Enjoy!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

good value

The layout of the course has always been a favorite of mine. now that they have filled in the bunkers with sand, it's even more enjoyable. The greens are true, but i wish more golfers would repair their ball marks.
The fairways are generous with large landing areas. around the greens are well maintained. We played for $26 (throgh Golfnow.com). an incredible deal.Will play the course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Walden Ponds

Challenging course in good condition. Greens are fast and smooth. Fairways in good shape. Recent repairs to the cart paths are a welcome improvement.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

course in excellent condition

not crowded during the week. recommend playing this course. Fairways and greens were in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Walden pond review

Course is in excellent condition. Pretty wide-open but challenging due to all the bunkers. Great pace. Great value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course to play

Always like to play Walden Ponds. It's been a little while since I've played there, staff was very friendly , the course was in pretty good shape, greens rolled real well. My only improvement would be to have better sand in the bunkers, they seemed like the sand was packed down and it was hard to slide the club under the ball without it skipping off the hard surface.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fantastic as usual

Another awesome day at Walden Ponds. I believe this is Butler Countys best public course. If you.ve played there , you have to agree. If you haven't , you should.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Walden ponds is a great value. Course always in great shape, course layout is challenging. I had 45 minute drive but we'll worth it. The greens were really fast!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

superb course

Excellent condition all around. Lots of golfers on a Tuesday made for slow pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun time on the golf course

I really enjoyed this round. We were really fortunate to have perfect weather for the evening. Course was in excellent condition. Greens were true. Fairways/Rough were distinguished. Bunkers were adequate. Only downside was we were expecting to pick up a hot dog at the turn, but because of the excruciatingly slow play, the food was already closed up by time we finished our first 9. I would definitely play this course again, especially for the rate we got it at.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great time

Beautiful course very good condition. Worth the drive from Cincinnati and the golf now price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, slow pace

This was my first time playing this course and I was extremely happy with the course. I had a tee time at 1030 am and started out quick with no waiting. But when I reached the fourth hole, I found myself waiting for 10 minutes on every tee box, sometimes longer. On more than one whole, there were 4-5 groups on each hole. Either waiting to tee off or waiting in the fairway. Other than the pace the course was great and will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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