The Grizzly Golf & Social Lodge - Grizzly Course
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3.9
636 Reviews (636)
5 Stars
193
4 Stars
321
3 Stars
70
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
85.0%
Recommend this course
553 out of 636 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
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5
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0
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0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 12 reviews
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3.9
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
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4
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
86.0%
Recommend this course
37 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and a well-designed layout that plays tougher than it looks consistently earn high marks from recent golfers. Ongoing course improvements have noticeably elevated the overall experience compared to previous years.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6504 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.5

The Grizzly Course is a collaboration between Jack Nicklaus and Desmond Muirhead. Since opening in 1972, this challenging layout has been host to numerous PGA, LPGA, and Senior PGA events. The golf course features long, curvy fairways lined with towering trees and there are strategically placed bunkers throughout. The three final holes feature water hazards, which are also accompanied by a difficult array of bunkers. It offers a fair amount of difficult holes but overall the course is playable for a range of skill levels, which is why it is an appealing layout for tournaments. In addition to the two courses, the Golf Center also boasts an 11,000-square foot putting green and an Academy Course with four championship holes.

Also known as The City of Mason Golf Center - Grizzly Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (1972) Desmond Muirhead (1972) Jay Morrish (1972)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.9
636 Reviews (636)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Patio Dining 10
Brunch 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 25
Water Hazards 24
Forced Carries 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 17
Advanced Golfers 15
Junior Golfers 8
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 20
Near Local Attractions 20
Convenient to the City 15

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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A once premier course but still great

The Grizzly used to be a premier course. LPGA and Seniors played here. It has changed over the years and is no longer a championship course but it is well maintained and challenging enough for the average golfer. Staff was friendly and the good in the clubhouse is above average. More than just hot dogs and chips.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Ball Marks everywhere

This course has really come around from two years ago,and a bargain for 25 $ on golf now.But people got fix your ball marks its like that most places but its really bad here!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course

Just an average golf course. Greens and fairways in good shape. I do like that they started us off on a PRACTICE hole. So played 19 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Terrible condition

For the money and what it used to be a few years ago this course has seen better days. Staff was very blunt and non friendly. At least in the clubhouse. Fairways were non existent, rough was bare dirt in a lot of places. Ground was so dry in some places the dirt had half inch cracks in it. Greens were bitted and not smooth. And one of the tee boxes had 2" long grass. Pretty much pathetic for a course of this caliber and the money they charge.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Horrible

Arrived on time for our tee time and waited on a backed up tee box for 15 minutes. Greens and fairways were dismal. One hole was shut down on starting 9 so we had to play two holes from a closed 9 that hasn't been taken care of. At turn we had a high school golf outing start right in front of us so we were forced to play the same 9 we previously played. Poor management, poor conditions, absolute waste of time. Never again.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Glad I had a cart, lots of distance between the holes. Course was in decent shape, pace of play is awesome

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not the old Grizzly

I liked the course better before they chopped it up, but it still makes for a nice day of golf. Hey guys, fix your ball marks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Greens and layout are still great

Fairways are not as good as in previous years. Pace of play are excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great shape

The course was in great shape. The best I have ever seen it. But it was very busy and play was slow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old school feel

This course was built 40 some years ago. It is hosted LPGA events and senior events. From Jack Nicholas tease it only measures 6500+ yards. So I played the back tees and enjoyed every minute of it. Par threes were very challenging from there. Some par threes reached over 200 yards. The course over all shape is in great shape. A little confusing at the bag drop off and you practically have to give your left arm to sign out for cart.
I played very well even par through 17 holes and then there's number 18. 18 is a par five with water in front of the green if you want to reach the green in 2 you better get a blazing second shot. Otherwise it layup to 70 yards and a nice Sandwedge to the green.

Play the back tees it's well worth the experience. Get your moneys worth and have a lot of fun. Bunkers are everywhere. It's a typical Jack design. Wide fairways and very protective greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

24 putts

Played grizzly first time in 25yrs yesterday at 7:20 am. Pace awesome, greens putted perfect 12 one putts from everywhere and Andy (golf professional) and support staff where very friendly. Most enjoyable round w son and weather was perfect as well.

Mike

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A disappointment....

Spending a long weekend away from home I found the time to treat my son to a round of golf at The Grizzley. Having played several Nicklaus courses around the country, adding this to the list would be a nice adventure. I made the tee time through GolfNow and ventured to the course

Upon arrival, we were told that our rental clubs would be available at the Cart Barn so we went to retrieve them. A very grumpy man with no degree of customer service handed us two sets of mismatched clubs in a set of bags that were filthy and aged. When I inquired about different clubs I was told no options were available. Problem number one.

The course itself was fine, tee boxes and greens were well maintained, although the rough could have used a cutting. Problem 2 was the clubs provided were so bad, our games never got into a rythym. After mine holes of frustration we returned to the cart barn to inquire on other club options. We were instructed back to the Pro Shop where we were offered a Calloway option but by that time we were too frustrated to take the offer. On the positive side the pro did return our rental fee.

Lesson learned, ask about club rental option before making your tee time. It is the difference between a great or awful golf experience.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

good course, slow pace

We made the turn in 2-1/4 hours. tOok 2-1/2 mroe hours to finish. sO pace was slow. sTaff very frreindly, course in oks hahape.

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

Great greens, slow pace

Course is in excellent condition, pace was very slow on the back nine (almost 3 hours)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great

Great course for the value. Course and bunkers were in excellent conditions. Greens were great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good value for your money

Great service Gabby at the bar is always awesome.
Course in good shape, group of hackers in front of me crated for a longer than necessary day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun to play.

Course was in good shape, greens rolled very good! They need a ranger on the course as pace of play was slow, the group in front of us was 2 holes behind. Course was a bit short from the blue tees, but still had some challenging holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not what we expected

Houses extremely close to all holes. Fairways and greens were in pretty good condition. Staff in pro shop and grill not so friendly. Enjoyed the day, but expected a lot more.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyable golf course

I play this course several times a year and always enjoy it. The weekend pace of play however is usually slow so weekdays are recommended. I decided to play on the spur of the moment this Sunday and was able to get a tee time on GolfNow.com. I went on line at 11:45am and got a 1:12pm tee time for $27. I was hooked up with a twosome who paid $42 each. Not bad!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

A solid choice.

Course is always in good condition. Although I support a good walk every now & then, I wish they would pick certain days & not allow walking due to the distance btw some of the holes. If you haven't played here yet, I highly recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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