Northwoods GC
A fall day view of a hole at Northwoods Golf Course
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4.0
605 Reviews (605)
5 Stars
128
4 Stars
255
3 Stars
132
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
88.2%
Recommend this course
483 out of 605 reviews
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4.1
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
91.7%
Recommend this course
33 out of 36 reviews
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Avg Rating
4.1
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
86.3%
Recommend this course
44 out of 51 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

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4.0
605 Reviews (605)
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5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging

Spring conditions, The green were ok, The coarse was unnecessarily difficult for and avarage player with landing areas being too small. The architect is a twit.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 4
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Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great place for money just wish there were gps and ball/club cleaners on cart but other than that the place is great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beat rates in Columbia.

friendly staff and the golf course is in good condition compared to other courses in the area. I recommend to anyone one of the golf courses with the most affordable Rates

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great golf day!

Course is in great shape & offers a fun but not overwhelming layout. We have played here 4-5x since May and the quality remains the same. We will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great place, nice course, very nice and challenging greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I’d definitely play here again

My only real complaint is the rudeness of the snack bar help. But hey, her loss, no tip.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Course in great shape, clubhouse staff was on task, place of play was good. Have played here many times over the years and course looks better now than a decade ago.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good golf course

The course was in ok condition, but that is to be expected since the days before they got hit heavy with rain. The greens were in perfect condition, plenty fast for putting. Some holes had mud with 120 yards of the green but I think that should clear up with more sun and time. Overall great course and a great price for a weekday round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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