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4.3
492 Reviews (492)
5 Stars
181
4 Stars
228
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
90.5%
Recommend this course
433 out of 492 reviews
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4.1
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.5%
Recommend this course
19 out of 21 reviews
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4.3
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
54 out of 60 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 7009 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.3
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Ancil Hoffman Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1965)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $13 - $18
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts and shoes required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Reviews

4.3
492 Reviews (492)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 29
Brunch 13
Patio Dining 12
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 33
Bunkers 30
Plays Long 18
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 42
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 37
Advanced Golfers 30
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 31
In the 'Burbs 23
Worth the Drive 21

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Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Major issue with the course yesterday

Everything was as good as can be expected however there was one major flaw that couldn't be ignored.

the pin placement on hole #3 was put in an impossible position. It was placed on the downside and at the side of a slope and if you missed the putt, you invariably would have another at least 7-10 foot putt.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 128
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 128
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 128
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Straight and Narrow

This is a beautiful course with well kept fairways and greens, if you overlook the several downed trees from recent storms. So many bunkers. I’ve never spent so much time in the sandbox!
The narrow fairways make for challenging play. Great day of golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course condition

Too many leaves on the course,hard to find balls. Also fairways has a lot of uneven patch. Not very well maintained. Not very accommodating staff.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 119
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

wet winter conditions

too near to past weeks rain storms. a bit muddy on fairways but greens in great shape. sand traps some full of water can't find my ball.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What happened?

Ancil Hoffman is my favorite course in town and I play it often. It hasn’t rained in months and we’re in a drought. This last round we played lift, clean and place because the course is a muddy mess. Why is the course so overwatered? I rarely see the course this wet in the middle of winter.
It’s a great course but I would not recommend it until they fix the irrigation problem

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ancil Hoffman has been and still is a great course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice

Lots of trees, great water stations, nice county course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 95
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Trees

Narrow fairways lined with test, greens started but should be good by mid October

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 93
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens still bumpy after being punched two weeks prior

Course is in very good condition. Other than the greens were a little bit bumpy, more than I expected after two weeks. Should be good in another week or so.

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