A fall day view of a hole at Northwoods Golf Course
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3.7
514 Reviews (514)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
221
3 Stars
114
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
34
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
82.0%
Recommend this course
400 out of 514 reviews
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3.8
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
79.3%
Recommend this course
23 out of 29 reviews
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3.7
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.9
80.7%
Recommend this course
46 out of 57 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6800 yards
Slope 122
Rating 71.9

Northwoods Golf Club is one of the Columbia area's premier public courses. P.B. Dye, son of renowned course architect Pete Dye, designed the layout, incorporating some of his father's signature features. The golf course is player friendly enough to appeal to any skill level but there are some challenges in store as well. Mature trees line most of the fairways and there are a few strategically placed bunkers that come into play. You won't come across much water on this golf course and it's not terribly long either. It's gentle enough for beginners to approach with confidence. The golf course's signature hole is the par-4 14th, which features the famous Dye railroad ties bordering a lake that hugs the bunkered green. Northwoods G.C. also offers a practice facility with a lighted driving range and putting green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye P. B. Dye (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2015 #10)

Reviews

3.7
514 Reviews (514)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 29
Water Hazards 24
Undulating Greens 18
This course/club is great for:
Locals 33
Beginners 16
Advanced Golfers 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 37
Worth the Drive 9
In the 'Burbs 7

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Double dip

The last 2 visits I've been charged the full amount by both Golfnow and again by the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 21
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/08/2023

Hello, We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Northwoods Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/24/2023

Hello, PLKim. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Northwoods Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice little get away

First time playing here and I loved this course. Beautiful lay out with some tricky spots to challenge shot making skills. The staff was awesome and pace was excellent. A little wet in some areas especially a couple tee boxes. This course is on my play again and was not disappointed in the hour plus drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The place is falling apart!

I used to be a member at Northwoods, can't believe how neglected and dilapidated the course has become. Needs a major cash infusion to get back to respectable condition. What a shame!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/10/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u116964997. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Northwoods Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excelente customer service

Personnel are very friendly , easy to schedule a tee time and price reasonable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff was extremely rude

I had booked online for two people, 50$ each I get to the course and asked if we could have two carts due to my wife wanting to ride along last minute and not play, they said yes that would be fine, so while I was hitting practice balls my wife drove to the course. After playing the front 9 the clerk came to the 10th hole and yelled at us saying we needed to pay 50$ more to have a second cart, even though they just told me that it was okay as long as she wasn’t golfing, (which she wasn’t she likes to walk and collect lost balls while I play). Dude that works the counter that came out to yell says next time we will be removed from the course, I play here quite often and she rides along almost every time and I’ve never had this issue.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/25/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and providing feedback on your recent experience at our golf course. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience caused regarding the use of an additional cart. We appreciate your continued patronage and will ensure better communication in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I have always enjoyed playing at The Spur. The course is challenging but not difficult. The pace of play was a bit slow but it was still enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

The course has a great layout, if only some money was put into cart paths.

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

Overall we had a nice time at the Spur!

It was a little slow due to the group two in front of us. The group immediately in front of us quit around the 15th hole. Granted it was extremely hot. The only real wet spots were close to the sprinklers. Easy enough to take relief. The Greens were firm, fast and true. Will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/21/2023

Hello, u314163968831. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Northwoods Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time here, won’t be the last

I was pleasantly surprised by how nice this course really was. They had just fluff some of the bunkers but some of them were still hard. I would rate this course the 2nd best course in the area behind Cobblestone. Overall I give this course 9/10. Oh, and I didn’t see a cart girl either.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/24/2023

Hello. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Northwoods Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are in good condition

Great course. And the greens are in great shape. Wish the tee boxes were more flat. Best course for your money around columbia.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Only negative feedback is the cart paths are very poor and the pace of play was very slow and there were no rangers out there to keep players in pace with the group in front of them

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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