Compass Pointe Golf Club - North/East Course

I was disappointed in the conditions. The greens had been aerated recently, but they should have been rolled to take out the bumpiness. The bunkers were all washed out and hadn't seen a rake in who knows how long. The layout is challenging so the course could be fun to play. Also, I think we had the slowest cart from the barn.

North course was just aerated and the greens were long and slow. Fairway and tee box condition were fair. I'll give benefit of the doubt with the conditions and recent aeration but will likely not play again unless rates are as low as they were ($25, 18 holes).

Being off the fairway was unforgiving and the greens were just punched so tough too score from outside of a few feet.

If the geese problem is addressed and the sand trap repairs completed this would be a great course. The geese feathers and droppings were so bad on some holes you could not find your ball in the midst of all the feathers and hard to not stand in droppings..two major turn offs to this course. They fix these two items and I would golf here again and recommend.

Compass Pointe always provides a challenge. You need to bring your "A" game or it can get out of hand quickly...very nice course and run well. The bunkers could have used a little help but what course in this area doesn't at this time of the year...overall a very nice experience.

I have played this course in the past and I have always been pleased by the course conditions but my most recent round was disappointing. The fairways had many bar spots and the bunkers looked like they haven't been raked in quite a long time. I am glad that I played on a "Hot Deal" because if I had paid full price I would be greatly demanded some money back. We have had adequate rain this summer it just seems the course is showing signs if neglect.

I had planned to play the South/West course. However, because temps were in the mid to high 90"s, I trimmed an 18 hole round in half. The South course was in very good shape, tee boxes, fairways and greens. There are a few wet spots in fairways and a few ground under repair areas as well, but I attribute this to the extremely wet summer (2015). It has rained almost every day since mid-June. The greens were extremely slow. This was due to the extreme humidity and probably a deliberate effort to protect the greens for high summer heat . We played on a Sunday and should note that all but one of the flags were hugging the edge of the greens, protected by bunkers or hanging on the back of the green with little or no margin of error. These pin placements, sometimes as little as 3 or 4 paces from the edge, harmed significantly the pace of play considering weekend golfers would dominate the mix of players on a Sunday. I would suggest that pins be placed with the average golfer in mind on weekends.

I came out to the course at 6am. Staff was extremely friendly and got me on the course early so I could get a quick round in before work. The fairways looked great and the greens were in good shape. I love being able to go here in the mornings and have four courses to choose from

The G.C had been notorious against it fair way and green condition for years and it never improved.
Since I got bombarded DM and e-mails from the course I thought it should be repaired and enhanced but it never met the expectation. still very bad and horrible.
Due to conditions very few teams played the game that's why no delay even though on Saturday.

It was raining, it had been raining for 3 days but the weatherman said it would stop, and eventually it did. The course was very wet and the greens still drained fantastically like they always due. The fairways, especially on the West Course were very wet, cart paths only of course. The staff, especially the starters were friendly and professional, a shout out to ours, Bob Reynolds, great customer service experience, toweled off my cart before giving it me, big smile and very friendly! A great day overall despite the weather

Always have a great time playing here. Played North-East, North in good shape but East is struggling a bit. Pro shop staff is outstanding as is the clubhouse staff. Nice place to hang out afterwards, great drafts and friendly wait staff.

Staff and facilities were good. Course has a few issues: mold and dry spots in the fairways, tee boxes are a little worn, and some greens had mold spots.

Was the first for the season, so not sure if all courses in the area are having similar issues. Some fairways were so bad, under tournament play the probably would be marked as GUR, but on one or two holes that would be a large playing surface…

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I've played here a few times in the last couple years. I was surprised on how much this place reminds me of a municipal course now. I reserved a 7:05 team time on the South-West course. When I showed up they had bumped me to 7:10 on East-North. I specifically didn't want to play east because of the issues noted in previous reviews. We were bumped for some sort of outing. I would have appreciated a phone call about it, as I would have canceled the reservation. The East course has some sort of rot going on in the fairways. The Bermuda isn't just dormant as the pro shop will try to tell you. You'll see if you play. It's just way too damp and has standing water in some areas. They're making an effort to fix the issue. The rotted areas were only a factor a handful of times. Additionally we got paired up with a walk in like we were at a discount municipal course. I was mad at first but the guy turned out ok. The staff was nice and the food was good.

Have played here a number of times in the past. Read reviews here about poor conditions on one of the 9's on the course this Spring so called up pro shop to ask. Pro assured me all was fine - just that the relatively new bermuda grass was dormant but still "plenty of it". I told him I would write a review after playing so I hoped he was giving me the straight story. He assured me he was. So I booked a round there. Upon checking in, asked again regarding conditions on the course. Was assured it was in "good shape; just 30% dormant still".

We were very disappointed when we got to the Bermuda grass 9. Grass probably still 75% dormant (not 30%) but the real issue is that there was so little of it - just a hint of grass covering the dirt. I understand a golf course's need to renew their turf but I also demand that they be truthful to their customers about conditions. I don't mind saying I was angry - not a good mindset for playing golf.

I also had to call twice to the pro shop because of 3 groups on a hole (slow play). Despite that, never saw a marshal once.

On a perfect spring day, everything seemed great; now I know why the course seemed so empty! The north 9 was ok (green speeds vastly different between N & E), but the fairways on the east were TERRIBLE; brown dead grass with inconsistent bounces off the tee!!! Of course I was charged full price, was not told about the conditions, or offered the option to play either of the other two 9's.

Just played the North/East tracks at Compass Pointe for the first time this year. I typically hit the two tracks at Compass Pointe once or twice a year, every year since it was opened. The N/E track is very challenging, especially for a higher handicapper like myself but an enjoyable day out in nature no matter what. Two things today were extremely frustrating: 1st, no marshalls maintaining pace of play-the group ahead of mine took over an hour for the first 3 holes and completely ruined the front 9; the worst part as all golfers have experienced, they were oblivious to their infractions and the club did nothing to push them. Thank the golf gods we were able to pass them at the turn. Unfortunately, that's where the 2nd issue kicked in, the East track's tee boxes and fairways are burnt or completely dead; some sections are just dirt and very difficult to play from. Definitely not worth the full price I paid to play and staff did not alert me to the status of the East track prior to purchase. Too bad, hopeful they are able to get a handle on it.

Course is in very good shape for early spring. Should be great thru spring and early summer. Greens were rolling med. to slow but in great condition.

Great considering the weather. Wind above 20 mph. The ground was wet due to melting snow. First playable day of the year due to snow. However, the greens were fast and staff were kind and friendly.

played North/South , weather adjustment, Crew out shoveling snow off tee/hole areas, Fairways in good condition, greens nice, holes seemed to have been cut just before the big snow, but couldn't have been. 50's temp, great day to have been able to play a course that was not water saturated. Nice move to adjust play! Putting was surprisingly smooth, not quick.

Staff was great. Course was fair for December. Really wet in spots but overall good for December in Md. Will play it again soon