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3.7
678 Reviews (678)
5 Stars
143
4 Stars
317
3 Stars
139
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
33
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
78.2%
Recommend this course
552 out of 678 reviews
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3.5
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
3
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Conditions
2.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
72.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 11 reviews
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3.6
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.3%
Recommend this course
58 out of 77 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns praise for its fun, forgiving fairways and memorable finishing holes with water features. Friendly, welcoming staff and strong value for money keep golfers returning regularly.

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.

Available Facilities

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Reviews

3.7
678 Reviews (678)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 31
Bunkers 20
Forced Carries 15
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 37
Locals 29
Seniors 21
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 25
In the 'Burbs 11
Worth the Drive 10

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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 101
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
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
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Price to high for conditions of course.

The tee boxes where all dirt or sand . Not from maintenance just neglect . Greens where not well keep either . Played on farm field courses in better shape .

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Stumpy

A good course. Great layout and scenery. A few of the greens and tee boxes were affected by the weather .

First time after many years and realized I missed a gem.

The staff was friendly and helpful!

I’ll be back .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Day at the Lakes

Enjoyed playing this course a lot. It’s very forgiving for those who don’t play as often as we like. Wide fairways and shallow tree lines.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Several Greens are not up to par

Still enjoyed playing. The only problem is a lot of waiting time between holes due to crowded schedules. The time interval between teetime is so short that leaves players waiting all the way to the 18th teebox. Always 2 groups at the teebox waiting for their turn while one group is on the fairway and another group on the green. Teetime intervals should be spaced out better. Our teetime was 11:45 but didn’t actually teeoff til 12:10 and finished at 5:45pm

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout

Good course for the money. Greens need some help but I like playing out in the woods no houses on this course anywhere.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Layout But

The course has a great layout and is in a very good location. While the fairways were in good shape, the tee boxes and greens were less than desirable.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great For Beginners

Love the layout of the course. Not tons of thick woods or water. Great for beginners. Course is in good shape. Food was decent.

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

Great value

This course is a great one for anyone that’s working on their game. A few minor spots need some attention, but overall pretty decent conditions. Staff is great. Pace of play could be better but to be fair it was the first nice Saturday we’ve had in months so not that surprised it was busy. Group ahead would let the group in front of them clear the greens on par 4s before teeing off 40 yards. Slowed things down a lot. But overall a good course to play a round.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

I Enjoy This Course!

Very forgiving fairways. Pace of play very quick on the weekends. Went after a rain event and the course was quite wet. Some of the putting greens have unusual slopes which I enjoy. The most challenging hole is 17 which seems endless. Then 18 has a water feature right before the green. Cart lady available with drinks making regular rounds.

Ladies bathroom is clean, they have a good area with friendly staff with food and drinks. There's also a pro shop but all items are just for men.

Overall I like this course, it's on my regular rotation.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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