Northwoods Golf Course

First off, not sure why everyone is bagging on the pro shop/Head Pro. Gentleman was very cordial and easy to talk to. Paying for range balls is expected, not out of the ordinary. Range was more than adequate as well as the chipping and putting greens. Spoke to a few members who were also very cordial. This place has some bad reviews for whatever reason. My experience was great. Worked our way around the course and left happy. Def be back.

Driving Range was closed. I know, it has to be closed at sometime to mow, but its the third time I've tried a new course and found the driving range closed. Very frustrating.

Men's room could use some updating. One stall door was hanging off the hinges and the toilets were so low they must have been made for kindergarteners.

The course is in great shape and the entire staff was gracious.

Didn't know this place existed. Never heard of it until my buddy said we were booked to play it. Wasn't expecting much. Surprised would be an understatement. This is an amazing course. Never mind the dollar value (as it is relatively inexpensive), it's just a great course. First off, greens/fairways/tee boxes were in great shape. No issues there. Staff was friendly and helpful when needed. Facilities are nice. Now back to the course. Wow. I'm a 16 handicap and your views may differ, but I found this to be an amazingly enjoyable course. This is not a grip it and rip wide open bombing range of a course. It requires you to sometimes forgive the driver/wood and hit a decent iron to set up an approach. There is no such thing as an unguarded green and there are many holes where finding flat ground may be an issue. However, I found it immensely challenging and fun. Tough, but not kick in the mouth, tough. It is my 2nd favorite public course in the Columbia area, behind Cobblestone. Really looking forward to playing it again.

Northwoods is in good shape, much better than it was years ago. Challenging course that offers little relief on par 3's. Good course to challenge yourself.

The course is in great shape, greens and fairways. The traps were pack from the rains we have had, but should have rake in the morning. Staff was very friendly particularly the course Ranger.

Unexpected P.B. Dye design that had a few interesting features — a stone retaining wall on the left of the 13th green and a blind shot to the green on 14 that has to be played over an artificial ridge. Overall course layout was good. Tee boxes were poor (I’d grade them a D) fairways were mostly dried out (grade of D) and looks like they don’t water them much in the summer but the course was still playable. Condition of the greens averaged a C+/B-. They were decent and appear to get watered a little. Sadly, the driving range is an F. Pretty beat up balls and just the slightest hint of grass. Greens fee was appropriate, we payed $40 a person. Staff was friendly. Not the best course in the Columbia area but not a total disaster either.

The title says it all, it took entirely too long on an extremely warm day. They need to remove the concrete retaining wall around greens or backfill with bunker surround to allow a more viable option to closely mown turf, next to a sheer concrete face.

It has been a few years since I last played this course. I was very pleased with course conditions from tee to green. Will definitely be back. Only recommendation would to add tee boxed between yellow and red tee boxes.