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4.1
351 Reviews (351)
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
208
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
92.3%
Recommend this course
317 out of 351 reviews
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4.1
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 11 reviews
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3.9
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.9%
Recommend this course
24 out of 27 reviews
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Course Highlights
Sugar Isle's consistently friendly staff and strong value make it a favorite repeat destination for budget-conscious golfers in the area. Well-maintained greens and a smooth pace of play regularly deliver a satisfying round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6754 yards
Slope 107
Rating 70.2

Sugar Isle Golf Course was designed by Jack Kidwell, a familiar name among southern Ohio golf courses. Water is a prominent feature of the course, Kidwell incorporated it on more than half of the holes. Some 20 white sand bunkers are strategically placed throughout the layout, providing a scenic contrast to the water and lush greens. For an added challenge, many of the fairways are lined with mature trees although there is some room for error, which makes them more accessible. It is a course that will make you think but it is not too intimidating for beginners. The versatility makes it popular for outings and tournaments. Sugar Isle has even hosted the area's high school programs for more than 30 years. In addition to the golf course, there is also a driving range and large putting green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Kidwell

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.1
351 Reviews (351)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 17
Bunkers 15
Undulating Greens 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 21
Seniors 12
Beginners 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 13
Convenient to the City 12

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Very slow pace of play

Not sure what the deal here is, but the last 5 or 6 times I've played this course, the pace of play is horrendous. Worst in the area for sure. Which is a real shame because the course itself is setup very nice and well maintained. As long as you don't mind sitting for 10 to 15 minutes after every hole to tee off, you'll enjoy this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great improvements

I hadn’t played here since the late ‘90s. The improvements they’ve made are amazing. The only negative is the tree overhanging the 9th tee box - I would prefer the one large limb be removed. The tunnel to the other side of the road is still fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 115
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 115
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 115
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I believe they are really trying to improve the course

Staff has always been friendly. The course conditions continue to improve. Greens roll true but are generally slow. I’d like to see the greens have a little more speed ! Hopefully this course will eventually look like the pics on Golf Now. I would recommend you give this course a try.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun Day

The greens ran a little bit slower than my home course but they ran true and and in great condition. Fairways were wide with a few that were tree lined and some ponds. Layout was very playable out in the country. A nice and interesting course to play. Very friendly staff!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course continues to slowly get better

Greens were in good shape and rolled fairly good. This course continues to slowly get better. Cart paths and landscape have a long way to go but the fairways and greens are improving. I’ve been playing this course since the mid 80’s. I look forward to this place getting in better shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 115
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 115
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 Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Sugar Isle is a great course. This was my second time playing there and it was awesome both time. Staff was friendly and the course has a great layout for any level of golfer. If there was one thing that could be improved, it would be to get new carts...BUT there is a reason they don't have new carts and you'll see why that is when you go from the 14th to 15th hole. It's a good story and a conversation piece, trust me. You won't regret playing here. It is one of my new favorite courses!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play here!

Course is in very good shape given the lack of rain. Greens are very challenging and were fast the day we played. It was busy, but to be expected given the beautiful weather. Would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Day of Golf

I’ve played here many times but it’s been many years since I’ve been back, but I went and played around with my son and had an incredible time in the golf. Course was in great condition and the greens were also cut and very well-maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 115
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sand traps unplayable

Sand traps were unplayable due to all the rocks.A ranger followed us for 10 holes.There was aVERY slow group in front of us but they must have been the regular good old boys because he never said anything to them even though he watched us having to wait forever to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Don’t land in the sand

For the most part I enjoyed our time. There was a ranger that followed us around the front 9 but we had to ask him to say something to the good old boys in front of us who were so slow. I said that I would never play out of the sand if I landed in one because they were full of rocks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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