The Grizzly Golf & Social Lodge - Grizzly Course
Aerial view of the Grizzly Course at The Grizzly Golf & Social Lodge.
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3.9
624 Reviews (624)
5 Stars
188
4 Stars
315
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
83.6%
Recommend this course
541 out of 624 reviews
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3.7
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
79.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 34 reviews
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3.8
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.3%
Recommend this course
36 out of 46 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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3.9
624 Reviews (624)
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Played this course passing through ohio. Course was in beautiful condition. Greens were quick and challenging. 10/10 would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Short course, unfriendly staff

The course layout is very short. Staff books tee times too close together which results in slow pace of play, waiting for groups ahead to finish. Course was in okay condition with bunkers needing major work. Starting staff was very unfriendly and rushed us out only to have us waiting for the group ahead of us while on the 1st tee.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course - Mean Staff

The course was fun and we had a good time. Not a ton of trees or water, so it is easy to stay out of trouble if you miss the fairway. The starter came out halfway through the round and told us we were very far behind. This was not accurate as our cart said we were ahead of pace. He was threatening to have us skip a hole if we kept being slow. We ignored him and finished our round. We paid $65 to play a course and did not expect that treatment from the course staff.

On the other hand, the lounge had great food and the staff was freindly there. Happy we stopped there for a beer and food after the round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Subpar course that used to be a top course

This course used to be fantastic and kept in championship condition. At the moment, bunkers are terrible and inconsistent (some are rock hard others have some ok sand), none are in great condition though. Greens are clean but on slower side, this could be due to letting the grow out a bit due to warm weather. The course is trying but it may be too little too late.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible pace of play

Had to quit after a 3 hour nine holes, due to slow play in front of us. Of course I didn’t get a raincheck due to booking through Golf Now.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course - always SLOW play

The GPS system on the carts was constantly telling us that we were way behind (30 min) but the rangers are not empowered to speed up play or enforce the rules. We waited on every hole about a 1/3 through the round. It got increasingly worse. The two groups in front of us were together and there were 2-3 holes open in front of them. They were partying and not paying attention to proper golf play or speed. Average to below average golfers..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/21/2024

Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the frustration caused by the GPS system and slow play. We're working to enhance our pace-of-play management to provide a better experience. We appreciate your patience and hope to improve your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Grizzly

After they repair and added irrigate ,the fairways were pretty dry..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition

Nice that course has tee times 10 min apart to provide good spacing for pace of play. Fairways and greens in very good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/21/2024

We're delighted to hear you appreciated the tee time spacing and the condition of our fairways and greens. Thanking you for this positive feedback!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great as Always, Some Staff Abrasive

Always love playing here. Nice carts, friendly golfers, but some of the staff (usually the starter/rangers) can be abrasive. My wife, me, and my friend took his new girlfriend golfing for her first time. She wasn’t the greatest as expected, but we booked late in the day to not throw off any pacing just in case.

The whole time we played our carts were saying we were 5+ minutes ahead of pace, and 9 times out 10 the group behind us was just getting to the tee box as we were approaching the green, on hole 9 the starter told us we were taking too long and to hurry up. Not sure what he was on about, especially since we were literally on our way to our shots that we just hit off the tee, the group behind us hadn’t even shown up yet, but whatever. My guess is he saw my friends girlfriend miss 5 swings and wanted to say something unnecessary.

Despite this really odd interaction, we still had a blast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/21/2024

Thank you for sharing your experience. We apologize for the unpleasant interaction with the starter and will address this with our staff to ensure better communication in the future. We're glad you still had a great time and hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 75
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 75
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

My home course

Fair pricing. I like the back 9 significantly more than the front. But very solid course. Well maintained. Pace of play is fantastic, especially during the week. Staff is great. Love this course and play it weekly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/01/2024

Thank you for your kind words and for recognizing our efforts in maintaining the course and ensuring a good pace of play. We're glad you enjoy the back 9 and appreciate your weekly visits!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Slow pace of play, otherwise good given the tennis makeover in progress

5+ hour round mid-day Sunday is just too slow, especially in near 90* temps. Marshals could do little to nothing to keep groups moving as it appeared the course was just oversold or tee times were stacked too close. No one group held anyone up, just 3 groups to par 4/5 holes and nothing could be done. No range due to construction, otherwise in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/24/2024

We apologize for the slow play and the inconvenience with the range due to construction. We appreciate your feedback and are working on improving tee time management and course flow. Thank you for recognizing the course condition and we look forward to having you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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