Greencastle Golf Club

This review is a tale of two--one of course conditions and one of golfing experience. I wrote reviews in 2019 and 2018, with 2019 being the last time I played. Greencastle is 1 hr. 45 mins for me, so I don't play it often...typically once a year, but it's been since 2019 since I've been there. First, to the positives. The course is in great shape with green and lush fairways, great greens, and nice bunkers. It is true the fairways are sloped and nary a level lie, but it is a challenging and exciting layout. The greens are also sloped and undulating and creates thoughtful putting. Another positive is the staff from the Pro Shop to the mid-course refreshment stand. Unfortunately, though, there were a couple of major negatives. I was a single between two singles and we were behind a lot of slow groups. Neither single wanted to pair up, as I was told sometimes players preferred playing by themselves. (I didn't know a public course gave that option, especially on a full course where putting people together would help with pace of play.) It took 1 hr 45 mins to play four (4) holes! I left after sitting between holes 4 and 5 for 20 minutes waiting, so only played four (4) holes total. We were on course to be 6+ hours...not for me! I love the layout and the challenge of this course, but I'm not driving almost 2 hours for a 6 hour round. When I drove from #4 to the clubhouse, there were guys all backed up, so not sure if the 10 minute tee times don't work for this course, if there was some kind of event, or if these guys are just slow...and know it's okay to be slow. If you read my earlier reviews, you will see that I've always experienced excellent pace of play--but not this time. I would recommend the course because of the positives listed above, but I won't be back.

What a great find! I was coming though the area and was looking for a course on the way...looked good on web and gave it a try. The staff were excellent, excellent rates, played the front 9 with a regular...great guy. But the best was the course itself. Outstanding conditions, fun layout, great greens. But don’t plan to walk this one...very hilly, the carts were geared well for the course. We’ll be back next time we’re in the area!!! Can’t recommend this really nice public course enough.

I have played this course multiple times and each time the rough surprises me with how thick it is. You can easily lose a ball in plain sight if you are off target. Open fairways and interesting elevation changes make this course a fun one to play multiple times. Will definitely play again.

My yearly trek to Greencastle Greens (as it's a 1.5 hour drive). There was a shutdown on I-70, so found a way around, which caused us to arrive 10 mins before our tee time. They still put us out right away on the back, which we appreciate very much. The course was green throughout and in very good condition. I did see some minor crabgrass sprouting on some holes, but nothing too bad. The bunkers were nice, as was the rough. The greens were tough, as they were rolling extremely fast. I hit on the apron on a couple of the holes and my ball bounced--very high--and rolled off the back of the green! The greens were in excellent shape, but undulated, hard to stick, and as I stated running very fast. The Pro Shop is now on the lower level and allows for quicker check in. We weren't able to stay and take advantage of the grill, however, it has always been very good. I really like this course, and it's worth the 1.5 hour drive. We played on a Saturday morning for $40 (senior rate) and $55 (regular rack). And, we played in 4 hours, which is unheard of on a Saturday! Great job, Greencastle Greens! We'll definitely be back.

This course is really coming up in the world. The course is in great shape and improving every day. The new pro shop allows a place for golfers to relax and shop. The new restaurant with liquor license offers golfers a great meal before or after play. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

This course is splayed over a large tract of hilly land that offers a few memorable views but almost no level lies. Forget about walking the course, one would have to be an Olympian! A sign on the first hole instructs cart drivers to use the Z Rule, but most of the fairways are so steeply sloped along the margins that a cart is uncomfortably tilted making the Z Rule unworkable.

Blind shots are an acceptable aspect of golf course design, but when a golfer can't easily determine which fairway to use from the tee, that design feature loses its charm! That's what we encountered on the ninth tee. One could easily play up the eighteenth fairway where you can see the flag from the tee, instead of the blind ninth.

This has been a very wet spring. Thus, I was not surprised to find the course lush and green. The course drains well; I didn't notice any marshy areas where one should hit a golf shot. And we experienced deluges over the last four days!

Many greens have significant slope; I wonder how many playable pin locations are available on some them. One green had significant bare spots. Green speed is reasonable given the severity of the slope. Some tee boxes are in sad shape and could easily get very hard during dry spells.

The exterior of the clubhouse is very attractive, and the Pro Shop in the basement is brand new.

Homes located along the fairways on the edges of the property should not pose a problem for golfers except, perhaps, on one hole ,#10 I think, where a few yards get close to the fairway. Perhaps the course was designed to accommodate homesites along the interior holes that were never developed. That is a possible explanation for what the architect was thinking.

Haven't played in 3-4 years, and heard was under new management. I was surprised that some of the water hazards are no longer there, i.e., the #3 waterfall and #10 water surrounding the front of the green (it's there on the back). However, the course was in very good shape. Tee boxes and fairways were in good shape with plenty of grass, the bunkers had nice sand and I saw no shallow spots or erosion, and the greens were faster and smoother than I thought they would be. The other amazing thing to me was that we tee'd off a little before 11:00 on a Saturday morning and we saw no one! We let a single play through on #9, but didn't see anyone before or after him! We played the course in 3.5 hours on a Saturday morning! Unheard of. The course is a nice layout--not overly hard, but you need to hit fairways! And, some of the mounding and subtle undulations can give you some unfortunate bounces...just be mindful. I see changes the new owners are making, and I do believe we should patronize this course.. What a treat to play a course in great shape on a Saturday morning in 3.5 hours! I'll take it every time.

This course has a nice layout and is golfer friendly... Not many tree problems but must hit fairway's on most holes.....9 and 18 always are a challenge to any handicap golfer....good time for all

This is the first time I have played the course. I liked the way the course was laid out. I t was very hilly and I liked that type of course.

The course could use more water at a number of places. The green however were in good shape.

The day started with a 4x4 trail to the ugly driving range. I guess my expectations of the course were much higher due to rates they are charging. I can a comparable fee in the area and play much prettier, maintained course. I know it's been dry lately but this course was almost completely brown. Penn National was in much better shape on Wednesday when I played there.

It was smoldering hot. A foursome of older gentleman held us up, as a twosome. We followed them the entire course and they never let us play through, poor etiquette. Course was in good shape after all the rain.

Nice course. Challenging approaches and greens. Value in playing course previously and knowing when/ how to club up or down with slope, elevation and pin placements

This course plays just as well as the high end courses in the area. Always in great shape, they really should have the ground keepers repair ball marks when they mow the greens. Several old deep marks in most greens. My only other complaint is they need marshals at off hours as well. My last 3 rounds (played in the afternoon, as a single) were way too slow. I'm assuming their lower the average prices draw folks that don't understand the rules and courtesies of the game. Waiting 15 minutes on every shot and not being invited to play thru is just unacceptable. My last find I actually left after 13 holes because of waiting for the group in front. Driving back to the clubhouse, I didn't pass another group until the 18th green. I haven't played here in 2 months because of this.

A very good price through GolfNow. Course was in good condition and greens are challenging - fun to play.

In good shape, challenging, yet enjoyable. Cart paths have been improved tremendously since our last visit. Only complaint we had was the ridiculous pin positions. Perhaps there had been a tournament the day before or the weekend before, but the pin positions should have been changed before switching back to regular play. The average golfer is extremely overmatched by the pin positions.

Well-maintained, reasonably priced, friendly staff, not to difficult, not to easy course.

Roughs were a little dry but everything else was in really good shape. Good mixture of easy and tough holes.

the course was in excellent shape considering all the dry weather we had. the greens were soft and a pleasure to putt on.

Beautiful views. Each hole is different. For seniors I would suggest playing either the yellow or red tees. If you have never played the course before-red is perferable. Long ball hitters have the advantage on this course

Course was in excellent shape,the greens were fast and in perfect condition. Holes 9,10 and 18 are long and tough. The par 3 third is the signature hole, play's 175 yards uphill and has a water fall. Played this course once a year for the last 10 years and the condition seems to improve every time we play. Would play more often but it's more than an hour away. Booked thru Golf Now for a great price.