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3.9
1079 Reviews (1079)
5 Stars
292
4 Stars
567
3 Stars
139
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
85.7%
Recommend this course
947 out of 1079 reviews
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3.6
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
78.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 14 reviews
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3.9
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.8%
Recommend this course
42 out of 52 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cherry Island's challenging layout features numerous hazards, excellent true greens, and lush fairways kept impressively well-watered. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value for money make this course a rewarding choice for golfers seeking a real test.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6511 yards
Slope 123
Rating 71.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Muir Graves (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $20
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage
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Reviews

3.9
1079 Reviews (1079)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 30
Bunkers 29
Forced Carries 24
This course/club is great for:
Locals 34
Seniors 17
Advanced Golfers 16
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 25
Worth the Drive 23
In the 'Burbs 19

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Played On
Reviews 274
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 274
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 274
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too slow

No one was out there regulating play and it was very slow with tons of waiting for all 18 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Horrendous Pace of Play

Purchased a 'Hot Deal' the day before, then got on their website and saw they were running 6 minute tee-times, which is always a red flag to me that there is some sort of event going on. Called the course, asked if there was anything going on in the morning thru 3 PM, as it seemed they were trying to load tee times after an event and taking advantage of daylight savings time, guy on the phone said no events. Got to the course, and there as a huge US Kids event. 3 hours and 10 minutes to play 9 holes. This was one of the worst cash grabs I've ever seen.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

quit early due to slow plan

I was put behind a fivesome that was slower than molasses and had no idea how slow they were. I stopped at 9 holes to tell a marshal they had two open holes ahead of them, and he was too busy watching a movie on his iPhone to bother!!!!!

I will not be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow round

Both front and back group were slow.

Had a lot time to practice and look for lost balls

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 274
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 274
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice

After 3 days of rain, the course was still great. There were no restrictions; we were able to drive carts onto the fairway, a testament to good drainage. Great challenging course. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
1.0
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Terrible Pace of Play

I’ve only played here one other time in the past, and that time was pretty dang good.

On this day, however, I played the SLOWEST round of my life. First, I show up and am notified my tee time got pushed back by 30 minutes with no notice in advance. Proceed to the tee box.

I’m told that there’s a 25-man/pair tournament going on, and that we’re next after the last group in the tournament. These were all old people who moved at a very slow pace; one guy had oxygen, other had a walker, mulligans after mulligans, etc. I understand that they are just out trying to have fun, but these planned tournaments need to be planned out better and the public should be notified of their intent to hold a tournament.

A course that would typically take me 3:30-4:00 hours to complete took us close to 6:00 hours. Unacceptable. And we still ended up paying full price.

The fairways were decent; a majority of it was grass on top of a hard compacted soil, which added to the difficulty. The grass range could use some TLC and/or grading.

Shop and food/bar is great; breakfast burritos were great.

Overall, would love to give it another shot on a non-tournament day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Times

I went as a single today, the Marshall at the first tee paired me with another single who was a much better golf then I. Ended up have a great day playing with this young man, his advise work very well for me.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great course, but shaggy fairways

Love playing Cherry Island. Always want my swing pretty solid to play there. Staff is always great. The girls in the snack place fantastic. Always a good vibe. Lots of grass on the range this time, but the balls are "getting tired". Heavy rain near, thunder & lightning. Had me on edge, but it faded off, luckily. Miserable pairing though (won't say any more - it's happened to us all). Made for a miserable day. The course played long. Good challenge. Loved it. Played the blues all the way back. Get out to Cherry Island & enjoy the course. Excellent true greens, usually good fairways & bunkers. Hit one bunker w/ nice sand. Fairways a bit shaggy though Numerous hazards. Can't wait back to get back!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great condition

The course was very well watered, and so lush and green. they always have the water to keep it in great conditionwhen it is so hot outside.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens in poor condition

So many ball marks that aren’t repaired! Please people repair your ball marks, and one or two others while you’re at it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course design

This course has changed over the years, for the better. Challenging but fun course to play and the staff has

Always been very helpful and friendly. One drawback is that the course grill closes too early.

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