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88 Reviews (88)
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Conditions
2.2
Value
2.9
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.2
23.9%
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68 out of 88 reviews
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2.2
12 Reviews (12)
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Conditions
1.6
Value
2.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.9
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3 out of 12 reviews
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2.1
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Conditions
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Layout
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Pace
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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6696 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.5

The Golf Course at Branch River, located just west of Manitowoc, is an extension of the former Lakeside Country Club that was established in 1909. Branch River is an 18-hole course that sprawls across rolling, wooded hills. The fairways are lined with mature trees and the gently undulating terrain guarantees a few uneven lies. Strategically placed sand traps and water hazards will further test your accuracy. The vigorous golf course is a good test but it is not so formidable that beginners should be intimidated. The par-4 second hole offers one of the most interesting risk-reward situations on the course. Golfers who are feeling confident with their driver can try to hit it past the big tree hanging over the right side of the fairway, but those who are less confident can play to the 100-yard marker and use a short iron from there.

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Course Details

Year Built 1956
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect William Diddel (1956) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Shooting, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
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2.6
88 Reviews (88)
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Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

Well maintained. Greens were very good; this course
has a very interesting variety of holes; tree lined with the
feel of a classic type gold course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First day of fall, greens fast and well manicured

Course was in great condition other than fairways not cut. In fairness we had 3 rain days which probably made it impossible to cut. Great food on the turn or in the bar/restaurant at resonable prices. I use this site when I travel as well. It gives me insite to local courses AND great savings. Simple to use. Pay online, check in at the course, no money due and off you go.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout, and in excellent condition.

Can normally play at a good pace at BR. 2 shortcomings - have played there 5 times this summer; 3 of the 5 times, carts are not available, and groups need to wait for carts to come in from people finishing. Causes tee times to back up. Other bigger problem is gnats can be bothersome. Usually, just a handful of holes, although 1 time was on most holes. Last week was much better, perhaps due to colder nights, or a light wind that was blowing. All in all, a very nice course, good difficulty and variety, which is kept in excellent condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a great deal and fun course

It was in such great condition and the course is beautiful. Nice greens and lots of challenges and fun too. Bunkers will keep you alert

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GREAT COURSE..NICE STAFF..MUST SEE..

This place is like a diamond in the rough...love it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in excellent condition. Staff super friendly.

Would definitely play this course again. Very accessible.
The only negative thing I would say is the bugs are pretty bad.
Otherwise, everything excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Impressive

Real nice course
Friendly staff
A hidden gem
Would like to play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!! Excellent condition.

Friendly staff, good value. Worth the drive from Neenah.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

MUST PLAY!!!!!

I played this course on 7/24/13.. I was impressed with the size of the lay out.. It had a HUGE practice area with a range and a bunch of chipping greens really cool.. I didnt have time to practice but the looks of the area was impressive.. I thought the course was in great shape.. I play a lot around Sheboygan and Green Bay area, definitely in the top class of tracks in this area. MUST PLAY!!!!.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course has a nice variety of holes and the two nines play nicely.

I would recommend the course to friends. Only negatives are that there is no one to control rate of play when some groups were playing rather slow and spending too much time looking for lost balls. There was also a large amount of gnats around the tee boxes and greens making it difficult to play sometimes. The bev cart was out frequently and was friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun layout where good scores are earned

Branch River contains a nice mix of holes to challenge every level of golfer, with few forced carries to detract lesser players. The greens had a rough winter in 2013, and as of this writing they were still bumpy and slower than the staff would like them to be.

An enjoyable layout where good scores are earned. Bring your bug spray and prepare to tolerate gnats. Electric carts are a plus, and the practice facilities are very nice.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

You have to check this place out!

We played on one of the hottest days in a N.E. WI Summer and this course was in great condition. Fairways lush and the greens were rolling very nice. Do yourself a favor and put this course on your list.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Course has nice blend of interesting holes.

The fairways and greens were in very nice condition.
The pace was very slow. Had gentlemen foresome ahead of us who were playing some sort of presidents game, and would not let us play thru. Very rude. The nats (bugs) were very bad, course provided bug spray which we did not see till we were done.
The front nine was fairly flat, and the back nine had some very interesting holes. More hilly. #12 hole is a beautiful downhill slight dogleg right with a high hidden green. Very nice. Would suggest checking out green first before hitting second shot, if you have not played there before. Hole #13 is also a beautiful downhill par 3. Had a great time will go there again soon, with bug spray.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden gem, only 30 minutes from Green Bay

Branch River is a very well maintained course only 30 minutes from Green Bay. Lots of character and some very scenic holes. Will definitely return again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value worth the drive

There were six of us, drove an hour and all agreed the drive was worth it. The course was in great shape, the greens ran true and all but one were in good shape. A beautiful, mature course worth the drive. The staff was accommodating and even got us off early. After the round a great value lunch at the club house with good food.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course at a great price.

This course moved from private to semi-private over the last few years so peasants like myself can now play. My son & I booked a great deal on GolfNow and walked 18.

Positives - considering the recent heavy rains the course was in great shape with no standing water or plugged balls. The members seem to do their part by filling in divots, raking sand, etc.. Pace of play was terrific as it was a 3PM round on a hot muggy Sunday afternoon.

Negatives- the pro shop is separate from the main building and still has a 1970's motif. Moreover the crew is often off performing other duties so you have to find someone to check you in. Pin placements were consistently on the edge of a mound so there was zero room for error and lag putting was almost impossible. I don't mind a few like this but pretty much every hole was a challenge to two putt. Lastly I'm not wild about the 3 foot wide creeks. I likely helps with drainage but widening them would make the hazard more legit.

Overall, I still rate this course 5 stars as it offers a wide variety of lay outs and is consistently in great shape. Pace of play counts for a lot also.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

great for the price i paid

Overall the course in very good shape, surprisingly went on a Tuesday morning and hardly anyone out there. The only downside I found was the greens were slower than slow a sand base underneath and that's sad because the rest of the course in very good shape.But when you have slow greens as they are kinda depresses you walking away after play.Its kinda like a upscale longer version of Royal Scott with a few unique holes.Surprised it was private becuzz its nothing special

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough at first.

Course is in great shape! Can be a challenge if not hitting straight and keeping ball in fairway. Need to play more than once to truly learn layout of holes and where trouble is.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ex member, course still has its private club feel

Used to belong here and sort of wish I still did. Greens are in much better shape than they were this spring. Shaun and the crew do a great job holding things together despite the apparent decline in business over the past couple years. The course is suffering from location problems, but that's good for those who know about it because you can play at a great pace and not wait much, if ever. The course (6,400 from the whites) is longer than most in the GB / Manitowoc area, and I always seem to appreciate the challenge. Wish it was just a bit closer to home but the drive down 43 from the East side of GB is easier than going to comparable courses down the 41 corridor. Clubhouse has very good food and fair prices. Wish they still had the pool as it really created a private club vibe to the place.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic 18 holes of golf and overall a great experience!

We had 2 golfers and went at 1:30 pm. The weather was cool and overcast. The Golf Now price was incredible as the 18 holes of golf we fantastic. The greens were like velvet, the carts were quick and quiet, the staff was most helpful and courteous. We did have some lightening and the horn was blown with our safety in mind. The course was in great shape. The only thing we found unusual was the greens were slower than we expected, but in good shape and very challenging. The roughs were thick and challenging as well. Loved the cliff hole!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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