Etowah Valley GC
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4.1
386 Reviews (386)
5 Stars
101
4 Stars
176
3 Stars
71
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
87.3%
Recommend this course
322 out of 386 reviews
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4.3
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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4.4
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.2%
Recommend this course
40 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
Etowah Valley offers a challenging yet fair layout with well-maintained greens and fairways that consistently impress recent visitors. Exceptionally friendly pro shop staff and solid overall value make this a rewarding round for golfers of all skill levels.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7108 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.7

Formerly known as West/South at Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge.

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Course Details

Year Built 1967
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ed Ault (1967)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker 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
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis, Croquet
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Reviews

4.1
386 Reviews (386)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 9
Elevation Changes 9
Water Hazards 7
This course/club is great for:
Playing Multiple Courses 7
Group Getaways 6
Junior Golfers 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had a great time and the course was in good shape considering all the rain we've had this summer!

We had a very good time at Etowah. Because they have three nines, the starter was able to recommend two nines that were the least congested and therefore allowed us to enjoy continuous play with very little delay. Even when I don't play very well, that tends to make for enjoyable play. I will go back there to play again soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A nice reasonably level mountain golf course

The greens were in excellent condition. The fairways were nice enough but exhibited a few weeds. The facilities were very nice with both practice greens and a driving range.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was well maintained except previous night's rain left bunkers hard-packed or with standing water

Teed off exactly at scheduled tee time. Played 27 in about 6 hours.
Course was well maintained except previous night's rain left bunkers hard-packed or with standing water.
Conflicting signs were posted on cart path rules.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is a fun and Challenging course..

Nice course for the money. A must do its a nice lay out ....

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Renovations taking place, still a decent course

Etowah recently changed hands and you can see that the new owners are sinking some money into the course. Played the South and West courses yesterday and was fairly pleased with the course. The biggest adjustment was the speed of greens from one 9 to the next. I realize they are technically different courses, but some consistency would've been nice. Went from snail like pace to rabbit which really messes with you! Overall I feel that Cummings Cove and Broadmoor are superior to Etowah, but it is still a nice course and when the hot deals are up, very much worth your time and money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice course, but...

7-minute intervals for tee times on a sunday isn't going to work. every hole was backed up.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wide fairways

My wife and I enjoyed our first-time experience at Etowah Valley Country Club. The fairways are ample for us high-handicappers, but there are woods and water. The pace of play was reasonable. New golf carts were comfortable and speedy. Some wet spots in places, but the rain has been ample around here. Lots of critters all over the course. Went searching for a ball once and came out with five different ones.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

improving

this course is under new management and has improved but still has room to grow

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course with 27 Holes..

This course is well maintained- the greens were slower than usual due to rainfall over night and the previous day.. drainage was very good in the fairways.. if you get in trouble off the fairways it can cost you.. this course has three 9-hole tracts which offers flexibility when one is highly played.. pace of play was super as it was not overly busy at this tee time.. I highly recommend!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lush fairways, and well on its way back to excellence.

Played in our Church fund raiser last year and it was ok but wow what a difference a year has made. New ownership is on a steady course of improvements and it shows! I am local but my 3 out of town guests loved it and already talking about playing there again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice local course.

This 27 hole layout is competitive and economical thru GolfNow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

Conditions have improved! Course is always enjoyable to me.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course ok but proshop staff rude!!!!

This course has some interesting holes, many sand traps have fabric showing thru, quite dangerous. I have used your service at many courses and this is the only one where when they find you have a glf now deal that they act disgusted. They are very rude in the proshop, you name isn't even on the tee sheet for the starter, just the term "golf now" which gives the starter options to delay your tee time. Not sure why they have this issue unless theyare in financial trouble.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0

awful

second time I have tried to play this course, it doesnt stack up any where close to any of the local public courses. Only thing this course has going for itself are the greens and the practice facility. The course is awfully maintained and the the guy at the desk has no professionalism and acts like he hates his life and everyone around him. I had some hope after I heard there were new owners of the course but they obviously have no respect for the game the way the course is kept or hiring professional people. I highly suggest other courses compared to this one.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 81
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Good

Course is nice, very hilly, in good shape. Several holes are a little to tight. Value for money is excellent.
Yes, I recommend this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

New owners making good headway

Still has a way to go, but new ownes have already done a lot to improve the condition of the course and the effort is very obvious. I'm certain they'll continue to bring the course up to above average condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

27 holes ensures fast play

Very nice course, I have played here several times and plan to play more. Can't beat the hot del price of $18! To beat it all my buddy got a hole-in-one!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Recovery from Bankruptcy

The original owners entered Chapter 11 in 2012. As a result the course was allowed to deteriorate, particularly the West course. New owners took over a couple of weeks ago. They are now in the process of recovery. Do not play here for at least 3 months and do not under any circumstances be talked into playing the West course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

South 9 Lousy, North 9 Great

The golf club has three nine-hole courses: the South, the West and the North. The south course needs a tremendous amount of work. The land is flat and uninteresting. It doesn't drain well, the fairways are somewhat barren, and the greens show little sign of life from a mild winter.
The North course is beautiful. It is hilly and offers some beautiful views. The owners close the North course in the late fall and reopen it in late March. The fairways are lush and easy to hit off of. The greens are coming out of winter hibernation.
I have also golfed the West course within the last two weeks. The course is a blend of the South and the North courses. It has areas where drainage is a problem and can be soggy for weeks.
This West course has been hit hard by Mother Nature. Many trees were destroyed last year when a tornado went through it. The south course received some damage also.
New owners have began making much needed repairs. Perhaps the new owners can reverse the many years of mismanagement by the former owners.
The prices are a bit steep, given the shape of the course. The prices went up beginning in April for no other reason than it was April.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens Excellent

Bermuda Fairways just starting to green up. the Greens themselves were in excellent condition. Very challenging course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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