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Heron Lakes Golf Club - Greenback Course
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Heron Lakes Golf Club is home to two championship courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, the Great Blue Course and the Greenback Course. Both utilize the rugged natural terrain in different ways, offering challenges that will appeal to both low and high handicappers. The Greenback Course is a versatile parkland layout that is gentle enough for beginners to approach with confidence. It is a less demanding design than the Great Blue but it still has plenty of challenges in store. There are 86 bunkers framing the elevated greens and six ponds come into play throughout however the mature trees present the most prominent threat. The par 3s on this golf course can be especially tough. The more challenging elements are nicely balanced by large, inviting greens and generous landing areas.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6615 yards | 72.0 | 128 |
| White | 72 | 5952 yards | 68.6 | 123 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5952 yards | 74.2 | 132 |
| Red | 72 | 5240 yards | 69.8 | 123 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.0/132 | 536 | 408 | 176 | 369 | 506 | 404 | 207 | 377 | 392 | 3375 | 499 | 397 | 428 | 503 | 205 | 318 | 178 | 356 | 379 | 3263 | 6638 |
| Blue M: 69.6/127 W: 75.6/136 | 512 | 384 | 151 | 339 | 486 | 364 | 178 | 355 | 354 | 3123 | 465 | 389 | 372 | 477 | 188 | 292 | 144 | 332 | 359 | 3018 | 6141 |
| White M: 67.7/124 W: 73.4/131 | 480 | 368 | 125 | 317 | 460 | 344 | 152 | 335 | 343 | 2924 | 450 | 368 | 349 | 461 | 167 | 273 | 105 | 314 | 339 | 2826 | 5750 |
| Yellow M: 65.0/115 W: 70.2/127 | 461 | 346 | 100 | 268 | 425 | 309 | 139 | 303 | 335 | 2686 | 417 | 345 | 319 | 386 | 149 | 263 | 92 | 283 | 329 | 2583 | 5269 |
| Orange M: 60.4/106 W: 62.5/108 | 382 | 282 | 61 | 208 | 317 | 239 | 95 | 244 | 225 | 2053 | 285 | 230 | 230 | 355 | 110 | 220 | 75 | 200 | 255 | 1960 | 4013 |
| Handicap | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 |
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Just The Worst!
I golf an average of 70 times a year not the most but more than most people. I have only been golfing in the PNW since October 2017. My experience in the Pacific Northwest has been pleasant, Very wet but most courses have been so accommodating it has made up for the soggy conditions. This course was not in good shape even for the time of year. The staff was rude and very unprofessional. They pushed our Tee time back over an hour for a frost delay. Which would have been understandable if that was the case for everyone but they were picking and choosing which groups to delay. After nine holes we had a pace of about 2 hours and 4 minutes for a 4some. This pace was more than acceptable due to course conditions being extremely wet on taking care of the greens had not even been vacuumed. When making the turn a martial approached us and told us we had to pick up the pace or we would be asked to leave. This on a day where they were so backed up because of that "frost delay" that there were groups waiting on every single Tee box. It's hard to golf a fast round with 4 people walking when you're trudging through the soggiest wettest Marshland you've ever seen. Not to mention the tremendous amount of goose and duck feces and the amount of geese and Ducks all over the course upwards of 35000. This course is far overpriced and yes even at $30 a round it's overpriced they're rude they're poorly managed and the amenities in the kitchen and the bathroom are filthy. I do not recommend this course to anyone even if you're getting a good deal.
Greenback in September
The course was in good condition for the time of ear. What normally might be the rough was quite dry, but otherwise the fairways and greens were in good condition. Speedwise, the greens were about average. Greenback is a flat course, so a cart isn't as necessary as on a hilly course or a course where green to tee is far. Great Blue(the sister course) may be more challenging, but Greenback offers plenty of challenging holes and opportunities to get in trouble if you're not hitting the ball with accuracy or choose to try to cut corners. All in all a fun course to play.
Slow play...
and bad greens. Had to call the pro shop due to slow play... it was the only time we saw a "ranger". Then he left and it stayed slow. The course is not in good shape. The starter bad mouthed Redtail but the conditions and marshalls were great there the day before.
Close
Everything was fine - except after I checkin about 30 mins before my tee time I noticed group ahead of were not full and being a single internally questioned why I wasn't invited to move up. When I asked I was told "you have a hot deal, so that's the time you'll go"
Heron Lakes Green side
The course is in beautiful condition. The only issue I had playing there for the first time was the lack of signage or direction to the next tee hole.
Bounce & roll is here!
Great day to play! Friendly staff, course in great shape considering the winter, lots of welcome bounce and roll in the fairways.
good green condition
overall,,, pretty good... little too wet on the fairways, but the greens were dry..
less geese droppings..so cleaner than before..
:)
Fair deal
Greens excellent. Fairways very wet in many places. Rough very soggy. Bunkers raked, not dressed, but at least no standing water. Virtually every course I've played from March to current is a soggy mess. So expect mud. But the greens were excellent, tho a bit slow.
Very rude
First time here, we were paired up with another twosome and were about 20 minutes over their suggested pace of play after 9 holes. The staff that started us out tore in to us about how slow we were and we would be removed from the course. Lots of name calling and cursing from the staff member. We assured him that we were playing as quickly as we could, but the terribly soggy conditions were slowing us up. We kept our cool the whole time and remained respectful. He followed us almost ti the next hole continuing to yell, berate, and threaten us. Low and behold we were held up on the back 9 with the 2 groups in front of us. This was a terrible experience and I dont think I will ever go back, I am there to relax and have fun, not have someone with their own issues try to ruin my day.
Course conditions
Course was not in best shape. The rough had not been mowed in a long time. Hard to find your ball when you are off the fairway.
this course has great practice features
it's a great course when its dry, was very wet we took a cart but had to stay on cart path only. had to walk though a lot of mud! but it was still worth $14 for 18
Nice
I hadn't played this side in a while. I thought I would hate it but it was surprisingly nice, despite the rain ☔️.
Great course
The guy at the counter was great to talk to . The starter was funny . Weather was perfect
Fairways good shape,
Staff was great and unlike some courses they let us tee off early.
Good vakue
Play in the afternoon and pace of play was great. Course is in good condition but due to hot weather is just starting to show signs of issues. Great value
Great Day
Played mid-week pace was good. Fairways were getting dry for this time of year. Also driving range needed fresh water in the buckets to clean your clubs, this always is a problem at this course.
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