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The Gauntlet Golf Club
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About
The Gauntlet is situated along the banks of the lake that is the centerpiece of Curtis Memorial Park. When it first opened in 1995, Golf Digest recognized it as one of the "top ten new courses to play in the U.S." This challenging layout will definitely test your shot making abilities. The golf course begins with a tough front nine that has several sharp doglegs over water and tall grasses. There are also a slew of blind shots. The back nine is a bit gentler since there's less water and it is more open and forgiving, but the large, multi-tiered greens can be tricky. The fourth hole is the golf course's signature. Your tee shot will have to carry a marsh to a narrow landing area on this par 5. After that, you'll be faced with a triple-tiered green with the lake to the left and bunkers to the right.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dye | 72 | 6734 yards | 73.8 | 143 |
| Dye (W) | 72 | 6723 yards | 80.6 | 149 |
| Black | 72 | 6161 yards | 71.2 | 137 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 6161 yards | 77.4 | 143 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5807 yards | 75.5 | 138 |
| White | 72 | 5807 yards | 69.5 | 133 |
| Red | 72 | 4819 yards | 65.0 | 122 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4819 yards | 69.9 | 127 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.8/143 W: 80.6/149 | 368 | 468 | 175 | 364 | 511 | 174 | 355 | 470 | 394 | 3279 | 477 | 443 | 141 | 560 | 408 | 245 | 376 | 369 | 425 | 3444 | 6723 |
| Black M: 71.8/140 W: 78.2/145 | 368 | 441 | 154 | 364 | 511 | 164 | 318 | 423 | 394 | 3137 | 431 | 411 | 141 | 560 | 341 | 215 | 376 | 334 | 374 | 3183 | 6320 |
| Green M: 69.5/136 W: 75.5/143 | 320 | 441 | 142 | 285 | 458 | 136 | 318 | 423 | 346 | 2869 | 431 | 411 | 99 | 529 | 341 | 183 | 323 | 334 | 323 | 2974 | 5843 |
| White M: 67.2/130 W: 72.7/136 | 320 | 370 | 142 | 285 | 450 | 136 | 281 | 350 | 346 | 2680 | 377 | 297 | 99 | 502 | 296 | 183 | 323 | 281 | 323 | 2681 | 5361 |
| Red M: 65.3/125 W: 70.3/130 | 280 | 370 | 111 | 254 | 237 | 91 | 228 | 407 | 317 | 2295 | 377 | 297 | 89 | 459 | 296 | 183 | 271 | 271 | 281 | 2524 | 4819 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 06/13/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 06/13/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 06/13/2021
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Photo submitted by pYxN3z2NHm8oDJbnBdQF on 05/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 02/27/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 02/27/2020
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Tee box on the Par 4, #4 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 04/29/2018
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Green on #4 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 04/29/2018
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Looking from fairway to the green on Par 5, #5 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 04/29/2018
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Par 3, #6 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 04/29/2018
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Photo submitted by willful58 on 09/30/2013
Challenging Course
Love the challenge of this course. A lot of doglegs right and dogleg lefts. Over half the holes are not visible from tee box. Front 9 was more challenging than back nine. But overall the course was scenic and peaceful and a lot of fun. Will definitely return very soon for another round.
Amazing layout
First time I played the Gauntlet course. Every hole was challenging, like the designer went wild with ideas. Hazards just where you don't want them, multi-level greens. A little of everything. You'd never be able to play this course the same way twice. Course, especially the greens, was in fine shape.
Not worth making the drive
Not worth making the drive. Greens have patches all over the place. Overall not a great course to play.
A course worth playing.
I haven’t played here in several months. Course is in great shape. Paths still need a little attention but that’s a minor flaw considering the improvements made here over the last couple years or so. Pro shop is well set out and the new clubhouse set up puts many other local courses to shame. All staff are polite and pleasant to deal with and most fellow golfers are really friendly.
Great coarse
Really enjoy playing at the G. Coarse is challenging but fun. Staff is awesome
Course is good. The greens are still recovering, but the fairways and rest of the course are great.
Better shape than expected
The course is in pretty good shape , only couple of the greens were rough, the ladies in golf shop and restaurant and very friendly and courteous, definitely would play again
Great first experience
I came to the course for the first time yesterday. Drizzly day and very quiet on the course. Had no idea what to expect. Pro shop was closed but the bartender on duty Debra was very friendly and knowledgeable about the course. Told me current rates and all that was going on with the greens. Knowledgeable about the beers on tap and in cans as well as the food listed on the menu. Also quite knowledgeable about golf. It was a great course and a great day. I would recommend this course 10/10 if someone wants a good day where they walk in a feel like they are at home.
Will definitely be back soon to play golf. But honestly I would come back anytime for a drink and a good conversation with Debra, spectacular service and a very polite, well spoken woman. If her father or mother is on her I applaud you for how you raised her. And to the owner of the course I applaud you for how well trained and knowledgeable she is.
Great day.
Great experience
Paid full rate for course under construction
I played this course a few months ago and it was in good shape. This time, not so much as they had multiple holes with temporary greens. The greens that weren't temporary were also not in great shape. They claimed that the greens were aerated, but it appeared more than aeration as being the issue with the conditions of the green. I'm fine with paying a course that is being worked on as long as i know ahead of time of the condition of the course and the greens fee set accordingly. This course needs to ensure that they post the current condition of the course and adjust the fees accordingly.
They got some issues
Lost several greens, but they working hard on it be nice by fall.
Horrible Greens. Horrible experience.
Super excited to play. Drove over an hour but the greens were horrible. No notification on GolfNow about greens condition . Recently aerated but still a mess. So much dried out spots that were just dirt. 4 of the holes, the greens were taken out of play. Instead about 15 feet in front of the green there was a flag and a hole about a foot wife you putted into from the fairway. Kind of ridiculous.
Overall the course would be good but this really turned me off. Couldn't putt on the greens at all. The practice green was also out of order, which i guess didn’t matter on their greens. Also the driving range was ridiculous cause it was so wet. Literally just a mud pit. I just wish i was notified before hand before paying $75 a round. I don’t think i would have payed $20 would i have know what i was getting into.
summer time struggle
started off slow remained that way till fourteen captain choice shotgun stated in front of us four hours thru 13 waited on every shot. dirt spots on most of the front nine greens rolled ok /rest of the course in pretty good condition last four holes played at a good pace
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