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3.7
217 Reviews (217)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
87
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
75.0%
Recommend this course
179 out of 217 reviews
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3.3
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
42.9%
Recommend this course
3 out of 7 reviews
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3.9
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
76.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 21 reviews
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Course Highlights
Dothan National has undergone a remarkable turnaround, with noticeably improved greens, filled-in fairways, and active maintenance crews delivering great value. The TopTracer driving range, friendly staff, and solid clubhouse food make this a well-rounded destination worth booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Semi-Private
Style Wooded
Par 72
Length 7425 yards
Slope 132
Rating 75.4

Formerly known as Admiral Benbow Olympia Spa & Golf Resort.

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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Simmons

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness
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Reviews

3.7
217 Reviews (217)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall average

Nothing I really didn’t like but nothing that excited me either. Several washouts across the fairways. Greens were a little thin and fast. Bunkers appeared to have a lot of clay since they were orange.

Still fun and entertaining however.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course and great people

Came up to the Dothan area for a weekend golf trip with some buddies. Decided upon Dothan National and very happy I did. The staff in the club house are the nicest people I’ve encountered at a golf course which really helped set the tone for what would be a very fun day on very fun course. Speaking of the course, it was in pretty good shape minus a few patches on some select greens, but for $30 it blew away same priced courses in the Tampa area where I’m from. I actually collect a logo ball from a course from every state I play in, and since this was my first Alabama course I wanted to get one in the pro shop. They were out at the time, but the nice woman behind the counter took down my address and actually mailed me a ball (for free, mind you) to my Florida residence. Can’t say enough good things. Exactly what a “cheaper” course should be and others should strive to be.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this track

Best bang for your buck out of the Dothan courses and great layout. Really love the challenge this course provides

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 119
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best course this trip

The course was in very good condition. The greens had been sanded the day before and were a little slow, but putted very true. Not a ton of water, but enough to make you think about it. Several fairway ang greenside bunkers which always makes things interesting. Played the white tees except a few of the holes we moved up to gold to make the overall distance a couple hundred yards shorter. Getting older makes some of the longer par 4s difficult to reach in regulation. It was a long drive from PCB, but worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Solid conditions

Definitely doing some work on the greens. They have firmed up some since the big rains.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Great layout, great value

Greens definitely need to be rolled. Holes are raised and push putts away the last few inches. An indication greens have not been rolled in a while. Other than that, no major critiques. Always a fun and challenging course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
1.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Never Again

Sorry I hate giving reviews but I needed to talk about this one. I live in Dothan, Alabama and there are not many courses you can play so I try to support the smaller courses. This is my second time trying to play this course. The first time me and my daughter tried to play we did not make it threw five holes because the course was in awful shape. I did not comment on that one. So today I tried to play this course again and I must say the course looked 100% better. The problem was the grounds crew . Today it was wet with a overcast and I was the only person the course. I teed off at 7am . I get to the 2nd hole and there is a ground keepers riding on green. I'm thinking he will move when I hit my approach shot NOPE . He continued to ride on green even as I was putting out. So I just was like ok and went on the next hole. Then I get to hole number 5 the same guy is up by green. I am 78 yards out. The guy continues just to ride while I am standing waiting to hit up. This is not a exaggeration needless to say I never finished my round. I packed it up and left. Never again will I set foot on the grounds of DOTHAN NATIONAL GOLF CLUB.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not bad for a Hotdeal

Course was very fluffy on the fairways and tee boxes. Greens were ok.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Always delivers!

Fairways and greens in really good shape. Playing from the blue tees really ups the challenge on a large majority of the holes. A great value to play.

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

Tough but great course.

Not an easy course, but will definitely improve your game. Overall great wxperience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

The lay out is really fun to play. Greens are really slow. Grass height on tee boxes are as high as rough. With all that said the lay out from tee to green is really outstanding and fun to play. Could be incredible if some more money was put into course. For 35 dollars was well worth it.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Dothan National A+++

Hats off to the crew this course has greatly improved over the past few years in course conditions. As of July 2020 I would rate it the best course in Dothan. Greens are extremely receptive and everything in great shape. Layout and experience is better than the highlands/RTJ to me, Especially when you consider value. Keep up the awesome work

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Enjoyable Course

We live in Florida, but come to Alabama to play this course. Can't beat the rates we get on Golf Now. Nice course, and friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Great conditions...

Recent rains have really helped the fairways. A few greens a little soggy and slower, but overall course is playing really well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Better than I had hoped

I have no complaints about this course. It was a lot of fun to play and was challenging. Some of the holes looked easy but looks can be deceiving. Had a great time and will definitely play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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