Fort Cherry Golf Club

Have played Fort Cherry 5 times in the last year and the only time it’s remotely worth the trip is on a great hot deal. Today the entire course was soaked (no drainage anywhere). All but 1 cup was full of water. The other 4 times I played Fort Cherry the greens were always ridiculously firm. The GPS on the carts are horrible and slow down when passing water hazards while still on the cart path, and if you get too close to the green or hazard then you are forced to reverse even if you’re cart is pointing the direction to get you back to the cart path. The pro shop was closed since they were slow, but thankfully the bartender had the list of prepaid golfers. The only time I’d consider coming back is another $16 hot deal like I had today, but even then I’ll still be checking other nearby courses first.

Course is wide open so bad golf can work out to be good. And a history of danger zones from golf balls flying in all directions. Adjoining holes put you in danger of being hit by balls that zoom at your head. Story is that a player was knocked out & taken to a hospital when he was hit directly in the forehead by a drive from the #8 tee, while walking up his #7 fairway. I was not hit, but several times I heard Fore being yelled as balls went bouncing by. Pretty hard ground and you can get a lot of distance on the greens after your ball lands on one. One of the worst GPS & golf cart control systems I have ever experienced. Carts are slowed down & stopped in illogical places, e.g. the cart path. Inaccurate GPS information. $45 is ridiculous for this course. I have played here before over the years but now with that aggravating GPS/cart control system, I try to avoid going to Fort Cherry as long as there is another golf course open somewhere.

Except for the fact that you'll be able to hit the ball anywhere and still have a shot to your green, it will probably be the most irritating round of golf you'll ever play. Balls will bounce off & roll across greens, after they've rolled over the hardpan to reach the green. Then, the cart operation will be infuriating! Controlled by the GPS system, they are slowed down when you are driving them ON THE CART PATH! & that is only an indication of the irritation the carts will cause if you get off the cart path. Someone with no knowledge of golf wrote software thinking they are going to control the cart on the course. I have heard that players have turned off the GPS unit because it was so irritating & an employee rode out to where they were & turned their GPS unit back on. But, like the Three Stooges, you can golf with your friends at Fort Cherry.

This is a fun Golf Course to play. You actually have to be able to move your ball in all directions. Greens are on slower side but can get a little quick on downhill putts.

Ft. Cherry is one of our favorite courses to play. Course is always in excellent condition.

Have played here many times over the summer. Always in good condition and never have to wait. nice course for retired gents like me.

Course was in really nice shape, tough fast greens ( which is good). Had a good time, played well... everything good .. no complaints... definitely will be back.

The course was in great shape, really enjoyed the fairways and greens, fairly fast greens with moderate slopes. Would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting a challenging day of golf.

Any golf course with lighted holes should raise alarm bells.

This course isn't going on anyone's must play list and isn't going to make you long to return. While in decent condition this summer thanks to all of the rain this course is flat for Western PA and without much of a challenge for a single digit candicap. The greens are flat and average speed, the bunkers in decent repair, the fairways reasonably cut.

The GPS system in the carts does have too many speed and routing controls that they are a pain to use.

All in all $25 is the high end for this course.

I enjoy playing this course many times per season. It is a moderately challenging layout. This year the conditions are absolutely excellent, fairways, 1st cut is nice and short (no looking straight down to find your ball in heavy grass). Greens are perfect, nice speed, no bumps. Staff is very friendly. The GPS carts take some getting used to as you cannot approach too close to the greens with them, you will have to reverse and back away at times. You get used to that after several rounds and understandably it is keeping the course in good shape. Highly recommended!

By my estimation, Ft Cherry is overpriced. Relatively slow play and close fairways caused several close calls with other golfers playing other holes. Very low on my 'replay' list.

We were able to play in about 3 hours. Pace was excellent. Course was in excellent shape. Would definitely book again.

I had a great experience and was very pleased with the course layout and the terrific conditions of the course. Great staff - recommend this course.