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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
96.6%
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545 out of 609 reviews
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4.5
28 Reviews (28)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
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4.2
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
98.2%
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54 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
Four nine-hole combinations offer a creative layout that consistently earns high marks for variety and challenge. Friendly, professional staff and strong value for money make this public course a reliable choice.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Woodland
Par 72
Length 7134 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.1
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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lindsay Ervin (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.3
609 Reviews (609)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 10
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Playing Multiple Courses 10
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 10
Convenient to the City 6
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good local course

I live 3 miles from Compass Pointe and play there quite frequently as it is a good, local home course with two courses available to play any given day. The staff is always friendly and welcoming as well. The course has undergone some upgrades in the past few years, and I can only hope that it trends to continue as such. My only gripe is the bunkers. A few of them tend to be almost clay like. The East course is the best in my opinion. Especially in the warmer months when the Bermuda grass is in fully. I play here once a week with friends and enjoy it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2016

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for your feedback. We love the new Bermuda tees and fairways on the East nine. Happy to let you know we plan to convert the South tees and fairways this June. Also, we will be working on many additional bunkers. Our team just finished the green side bunkers on 3 North. Hope to see you back on the links soon. Mike

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout, would like to play in season

Nice layout, just happened to come after they had airrated the greens and fairways. Don't hit your ball even slightly into the wooded area because of sticker bushes everywhere. Would like to come back at a later date and play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/01/2016

Dear Golfer! Thank you for playing Compass Pointe and we hope to see you back on the links again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My second time playing here was awesome.

My experience booking a tee time was awesome. The staff assisted me three time to me my tee time around when when additional golfers were being added at different times of the day from two to four. The course was in great condition for playing during the first week of March. Will be returning for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Just a little nip tuck -

Played on a cool ( 45 ) windy ( 15 mph ) morning after a night of steady rain. The North side, fairways & greens, were in really good shape. East course they have changed to Bermuda, and the rain, along with it I guess it not being totally grown in, made it a bit of a mess - can't blame the course for this. Greens were pretty good except for a few thin spots on some. The one very big problem with this course is much of the rough, ( especially the areas around the cart paths for some reason? )and always has been. It is muddy, bare in many spots,, stones in others and where there is grass, clumpy. It isn't just because of the season ( other courses we have played the rough is still thick ) and it has been this way in the summer as well for years. Instead of worrying about changing to Bermuda fairways, they need to do something about these areas - really my only issue. Oh - it would be nice to be able to do something about the geese - and their "droppings! Layout is one of the best around. I would recommend paying the course, but not at full price at this point. Still, I don't think it's too far off. I know they are working on turning it around, and I think they will.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/21/2016

Dear Golfer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback from your most recent round of golf. As we move into the 2016 season you will see many more improvements at the club. This fall we put out a lot of seed in the rough some of those areas will look much better in the summer. Also, we will be working on the areas where cart traffic has damaged the turf. We are also excited about many renovated bunkers and new fairways / tees on the South nine. Thanks again and enjoy the snow! Mike

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Course rated much better than reviews I had read. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/21/2015

Good morning golfer! Thank you for playing Compass Pointe and hope to see you on the links soon. Happy Holidays from our team.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging but Fair!

Arrived early, hit some balls on multi-station range. Nice putting facility and headed out. No marshall on the course but not necessary with courteous golfers. Played the S/W course and other than the bunkers that were filled with packed sand (grounds keeper pays no attention to them [Today?] it was a pleasurable round. The packed sand really hampers that part of the scoring/recovering around the greens. We'll play this course again for sure.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/20/2015

Good moring golfer! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Hope to see you back on the links again soon! Mike

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

It was challenging and in fairly good condition other than the bunkers which were water logged

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/16/2015

Good morning golfer! Thank you for taking the time share. We hope to see you back on the links soon! Mike

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

South to west compass

Great layout, great staff.... course in good shape not great. Could use some more sand in bunkers

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/16/2015

Good morning! Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. Happy golfing! Mike

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course could be really good

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/14/2016

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback from your round in 2015. I am happy to report the new fairways and tees on the East look awesome. Added to this, there have been many more renovated bunkers throughout the facility. The courses look great and if you would be interested in checking it out as my guest please contact Michael @ 410-255-7764 x 9.

PS: We have 150 new golf carts!

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Less Than Expected

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).

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/14/2016

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback from your round in 2015. I am happy to report the new fairways and tees on the East look awesome. Added to this, there have been many more renovated bunkers throughout the facility. The courses look great and if you would be interested in checking it out as my guest please contact Michael @ 410-255-7764 x 9.

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Commented on 08/28/2015

Good evening golfer! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with our team. Once the course heals for aeration and some of the other cultural practices recently performed it will be a much more enjoyable experience. Happy golfing! Mike

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens just punched

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

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/23/2015

Good morning Golfer! Thank you for coming out and we hope to see you on the links again soon! Mike

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Conditions

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/23/2015

Good morning golfer! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am happy to let you know that in the fiscal year budget which just started there is funding to renovate some additional bunkers and for geese control. Thank you for taking the time to share. Regards, Mike

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging Course

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/13/2015

Dear Hoghunter,

Thank you for playing Compass Pointe and we hope to see you back on the links again soon! Mike

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Course shows signs of neglect

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/14/2016

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback from your round in 2015. I am happy to report the new fairways and tees on the East look awesome. Added to this, there have been many more renovated bunkers throughout the facility. The courses look great and if you would be interested in checking it out as my guest please contact Michael @ 410-255-7764 x 9.

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Commented on 07/23/2015

Dear Golfer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. The team and I are excited about the new Bermuda tees and fairways and bunkers on the East nine. We are also currently working on many more bunkers on the West and South courses. I am confident you will see ever improving conditions. Thank you for your time and if you wish to speak please feel free to give me a call at 410-255-7764 x 9. Regards, Mike

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Compass Point South Course - Good Value

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/23/2015

Dear Golfer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and you are right on many points. I will have to speak to the team about pin placements which seem they were setup for a Sunday at the U.S. Open! Thank you again and we hope to see you back on the links again soon. Regards, Mike

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great shape

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/23/2015

Greg,

Thank you for the feedback and we hope to see you back on the links again soon!

Mike

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Green is too bad

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/14/2016

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback from your round in 2015. I am happy to report the new fairways and tees on the East look awesome. Added to this, there have been many more renovated bunkers throughout the facility. The courses look great and if you would be interested in checking it out as my guest please contact Michael @ 410-255-7764 x 9.

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Commented on 06/10/2015

Good morning golfer and thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience. The agronomic team has a plan in place to renovate the fairways and bunkers. The bunker on the East nine have been done and we will be continuing to focus on them moving forward. If you have time I would love to speak to you more about your experience. Sincerely, Mike 410-255-7764 x9

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Always a great value

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/10/2015

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for playing the time to share your feedback and glad to hear you had a good time. I love the feedback on our employee Bob Reynolds! Regards, Mike

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Aways so welcoming

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/08/2015

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for choosing Compass Pointe and we hope to see you back on the links again soon! Mike

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Rate This Course -- Compass Pointe Golf Courses

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…

Ciao,

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/14/2016

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback from your round in 2015. I am happy to report the new fairways and tees on the East look awesome. Added to this, there have been many more renovated bunkers throughout the facility. The courses look great and if you would be interested in checking it out as my guest please contact Michael @ 410-255-7764 x 9.

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Commented on 06/10/2015

Golfer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. There are a few areas that got a bit dry with the heat but they will bounce right back. Also, the Bermuda conversion on the East nine will move pretty quickly as the weather heats up. If you have time I would love to speak to you more about your experience. Mike 410-255-7764 x 9

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Commented on 06/01/2015

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience from your recent visit. The team and I take all feedback very seriously and would love to speak to you more about your experience. Mike 410-255-7764 x 9 or msenneca@billycaspergolf.com

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