The Grizzly Golf & Social Lodge - Grizzly Course
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3.9
633 Reviews (633)
5 Stars
191
4 Stars
320
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
84.4%
Recommend this course
550 out of 633 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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3.8
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
83.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 43 reviews
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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
633 Reviews (633)

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 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff was friendly course Ok considering time of year

Pace of play was terrible. There was no ranger to help with pace. The group in front of us never played before and they would not let anyone play through. Need a RANGER!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Grizzly at Kings Island

course recently aerated, only reason I noted "requires attention".
Have always enjoyed the "Grizzly"

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course with a good variety of holes

The course is well-maintained and has a nice variety of holes. The layout is very nice with enough variation to make it interesting. It played a little slow on that particular day but overall a very nice experience.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Challenging Jack Nicholas design

I play here a couple of times a year and I enjoy each round because the course is challenging but fair. You can see the trouble but there are bail out areas which give you playing options. The rough is kept long so you want to keep the ball in the fairway. The only negatives are that there are very few yardage markers on the course so finding a yardage takes too much time so being a GPS or scope to get the yardages or you will will get frustrated hunting for sprinkler heads with the yardage markers worn or broken off. This course does wind through housing developments so this is not a walking course because there are multiple times where the green and next tee seem to be long distance apart. Houses do get close to a couple of holes so if you are looking for a parkland course in the country, this is not the course for you. As on every course play from the right tees and you will enjoy your round.

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

Beautiful course, but homes along fairways are a distraction

My son and I played the West/North course and enjoyed the well-kept fairways and greens. Since I don't get out much to play--once or twice a year, the course is intimidating with the homes and warning signs along the fairways. We had a mid-afternoon tee time on a weekday, which provided a pace which we were not hurried. I would recommed this course for future playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is terrific!

This is a terrific golf course......the fairway grass is as nice as the greens..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A bit disappointed

I was a bit disappointed considering this was a Jack Nicklaus course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice course

It was a very nice layout with many interesting and challenging holes. We played late in the afternoon, and around the holes the greens were a bit chewed up. Overall though, a good experience for the golfnow price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value...slow play.

You'll have a hard time finding a better course for the money and the back tees provide an entirely different experience/challenge. My only complaint is that we had 5 hours of light to get in 18 and still only finished 15 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not your old Grizzly

First time I'd played here in years. The West nine had long drives between holes. Fairways were mostly great as were the greens, but the west nine greens were slower. Thick rough from recent rains made for slow play. The Golfnow price made for a great deal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course but slow

Course is in great shape, staff is friendly but always behind schedule. I've played 4 times in past two months because they have great rates but expect to wait at each hole.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Odd layout

I remember playing and going to this course years ago when the Kroger championship was there. Haven't been there in years but they must be spending their money on tennis cause this course was strangely laid out and in bad shape. I won't be returning anytime soon.

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

Good Enough

at $18 for 18 holes I wasn't sure what to expect. The fairways were well maintained and the greens were average but certainly good enough for me.
It all seemed cramped, smashed in between housing developments.
There wasn't a ton of variety.
The starters were very nice and helpful. Not enough variety for me to go twice but definitely worth going once, especially fro the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play was slow

Play was slow. I am not sure why the starters were not pushing the groups in front of us. No beverage cart even though the course was packed was not good......

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is tight with housing.

You must be accurate with your shots. Warning signs are obvious for property damage or injury. Why i'm i responsible to pay for errant shots? Doesn't homeowner insurance cover that?

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course course was well taken care of.

This course was in great condition, starter very knowledgeable of the course and got us started ontime, pace of play was very slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

SLOW

I went on a Friday afternoon teeing off at 2:40. Playing as a single I was immediately paired with another single on the first hole. We had a great time playing together. The only negative for the day was the pace of play. We were waiting 5 minutes or more on every tee. I have played here before and for some reason the older gentlemen 4-somes refuse to let faster paced players play through.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good course

good course. could not see a justification for the pricing, there is a lot better courses in the area at the same price range. It's starting to look a little tired.>>

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained

Course is in great shape fast pace of play but on this one u could leave the driver at home

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course has gone downhill

extremely slow play
fairways and greens in poor condition9/1

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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