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3.8
667 Reviews (667)
5 Stars
140
4 Stars
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3 Stars
136
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
81.0%
Recommend this course
544 out of 667 reviews
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3.7
76 Reviews (76)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.6%
Recommend this course
59 out of 76 reviews
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3.8
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.0%
Recommend this course
85 out of 105 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Woodland
Par 72
Length 6741 yards
Slope 127
Rating 71.3

Stumpy Lake Golf Course is a Robert Trent Jones design that provides a unique golfing experience. This scenic layout is routed across a 1,400-acre nature preserve that is absent of any commercial or residential development for miles. The golf course wraps around its namesake lake, which has a canoe and kayak launch as well as a fishing pier. Deer, fox, and eagles are frequently seen on the course and there has even been the occasional bear sighting. Water has a prominent presence throughout and there are also several strategically placed bunkers. Stumpy Lake Golf Course is a layout that will force you to be creative with your shot making but it's still approachable enough for high handicappers to tackle with confidence. If you're looking to get in even more golf, sister club Honey Bee is located almost right next door.

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Course Details

Year Built 1958
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1958)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
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 Soft spikes only
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

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3.8
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Conditions Fair
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Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Patchy

The staff is helpful and courteous. I usually hit the course solo, and get put together with some great people, never had a bad experience in that area. I have noticed that more dirt/sand patches are coming in on the fairways, and definitely the greens. They need more attention.

This one is for the golfers... fix your divots on the green! Its great that you hit GIR, you don't need to leave proof for everyone behind you that you did. When I spend more time fixing divots than putting, don't complain about pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A hidden gem 10 minutes from home!

I have never played Stumpy Lake because of the high greens fees and the story’s of horrible course conditions.

I played one day after a huge rain storm dumped 2” of water on the course and other then NOT allowing my ball to “roll out” it was a good day! I played with the SAME ball I started with on the first tee the whole round!

The greens were rolling true, but were definitely under repair…in need of some TLC. Most of the bunkers had standing water so we played from the grass most times, but one bunker I did hit out of was like hitting off of concrete. A technique that I have perfected by playing other municipal golf courses in the area!! I would definitely go back on a dry day to compare rounds.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course overall

Tee boxes and greens need some work if they were in good shape this would be an almost 5 star review minus tee times being a little too close together.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Everything was great....

Except those greens ...

Other than that, I've got nothing but good things to say

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

Good layout

I really like the course layout and would play here again. However the greens and tee boxes were not in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth it

Front 9 greens are a sand box, back 9 gets better.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

Looks like they are attempting to work on the greens. Sandy spots on many greens, patch fills show the attempts to make the greens better. Otrher than that... People need to learn to fix their ball marks, and learn to pick up their feet while walking on the greens. Just lazy human beings. Not the fault of the establishment.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stumpy

Poor conditions… tee boxes have no grass, hard to get a tee in the ground… greens bumpy.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good but bad

The pace of play with terrible. We were supposed to tee off at 9AM didn’t tee off until 9:30. We were paired with a couple who had never step foot on a golf course before today. Some tee boxes were really rough some were good. Greens were okay . The course has a fun layout, fairway not in terrible shape

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

GOOD COURSE!

Played this course a few times and it is one of my go to. I was alone and they partnered me up with a few solos as well. Overall good bunch of strangers just trying to have a nice Labor Day Monday. I didn't eat the hot dogs but everyone else in my group did and they seem to absolutely love it, so that might be worth a try. If I was to be annoyed by anything, it would be the parking: if you are not there by 9 am be ready to park on the side, over the vegetation, end other awkward spots. I do like it here and will likely come back again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 100
3.0
Verified Purchaser
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Previously Played

Greens and tee boxes

The greens are in bad condition.They have a lot of fungus tea boxes need a lot.Of course if they would do to work would be a beautiful course needs a lot of work

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Could be better

The greens are in horrible condition like a fungus took them over. The fairways were nice. The tree boxes were hard as rock. It was hard to get a tee in the ground at over half the holes.

The sheriff came to us because the group behind us said we were slow. There were clearly three groups in front of us holding us up, but he didn't look into that first. He just started blaming. That's what happens when only put 7 minutes between tee times.

The ham sandwiches in the clubhouse were great!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Maybe worth the money on weekdays or off season

I get that golf is more expensive now but for 50 bucks you would think the tee boxes or greens wouldn't be decent. Ocean view and Bide A Wee are in better shape for less money

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course is overbooking T-times!

Not sure what foursome can get prepared to tee off, hit the ball, and get far enough away so the next group can tee off in under 7 mins!! None ever! They overbook with time slots 7 mins apart, then we suffer at the Tee box, or we are all backed up turning the round into a 5+ hour round. Plus the tee boxes where in disrepair, mostly dirt due to neglect. Same goes for the Greens. If you just want to hit the ball and dont mind waiting, this will do.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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