Penderbrook GC
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3.3
714 Reviews (714)
5 Stars
159
4 Stars
281
3 Stars
139
2 Stars
72
1 Stars
63
Conditions
2.9
Value
2.9
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
60.5%
Recommend this course
528 out of 714 reviews
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3.2
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.9
Value
2.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
50.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 14 reviews
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3.2
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.8
Value
2.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
54.5%
Recommend this course
12 out of 22 reviews
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Course Highlights
Penderbrook's unique layout features engaging water holes and a thoughtful mix of length and precision challenges that consistently impress players. Friendly, professional staff and a smooth pace of play make for a reliably enjoyable round.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6151 yards
Slope 130
Rating 70.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1980
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ed Ault (1980) Roy Case Brian Ault (1980) Tom Clark (1980)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Men: Collared Shirt, Slacks, Shorts. Ladies: Collared/Sleeved Shirt, Slacks, Shorts, Capris. No denim.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.3
714 Reviews (714)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 17
Forced Carries 10
Elevation Changes 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Advanced Golfers 7
Beginners 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 15
In the 'Burbs 10

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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Thirsty

Computer system down in clubhouse so they had to write credit card numbers down. Snack bar closed. Small fridge in pro shop next to empty. Were told a beverage cart was going out in 20 minutes. snack bar at the turn closed. called the pro shop after 12 holes and asked about drinks. was told they are getting the cart ready. Finished 18 and beverage cart sitting in front of club house where it sat till after finishing a beer in club house. Take care of your customers.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/16/2018:
We're very sorry to hear about your experience with us. That is certainly never the experience we want our golfers to have with us. We will pass this along to our management team to address.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/16/2018:
Thank you for leaving us four stars!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course for the money

Great course for the price. Staff is friendly. The greens were rolling nice. The upgraded bar was good for a post round brew.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/16/2018:
Thank you for leaving us a great five-star review! We're so pleased that you enjoyed our staff and conditions! We hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Still poor.

Though they have made improvements and the greens were good,the rest of the course is in poor shape. They also do no marshalling Andy there’s are always people jumping holes or playing extremely slow. NO amenities at all..Cheap ( with discounts) And convenient but not a good course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Response from on 10/16/2018:
Thank you for the helpful feedback. We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy our conditions and slow play. We will pass this along to our management team to address.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course needs work

Fairways were rough, greens were still be airated, traps need sand. Overall a average course but they are attempting to charge a higher price for a round than they should. If you can get in a round for 30 to 35 on weekday or 40 on weekend go for it otherwise I’d pick another course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice and Needing work

Played with two other guys and we were amazed at the lack of tee box maintenance on front nine. Greens were in good condition despite the numerous ball marks not repaired by previous golfers. bunkers were not racked

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/16/2018:
Thank you for the very helpful feedback! We will pass this along to our grounds team.
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Penderbrook Work in progress

Tee boxes shoddy, Fairways spotty and lacking grass, greens in good conditions.

Overall fun track to play, just over priced for weekday play.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/16/2018:
Thank you again for leaving us very valuable feedback!
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I’ll be back

I’ve played Penderbrook a few times now and each time has been pleasant. This time was a late decision to grab a round at the end of the day. Course was a little more busy than it has been but understandably so as it was a late afternoon on a hot day. As always conditions were good and the pace was as well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/29/2018:
Thank you for leaving us a very nice four-star review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a fun afternoon round. Please come and see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Great course with some interesting holes that will challenge all handicaps. Can't beat the location, right off the beltway. They have upgraded the clubhouse and I was impressed with the changes. Reasonably priced and worth it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/21/2018:
Thank you for leaving us such a nice four-star review! We're so pleased that you enjoyed our layout and amenities! Please come and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice

Nice course. Really enjoyed it! Great round. Good difficulty

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/11/2018:
We're very glad to hear it! Thank you for the four-star review and we look forward to your next round!
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/11/2018:
It's great to hear that you enjoyed a fun, tight 3.5 hour round with us. We hope you'll be back to see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/02/2018:
Thank you for the four-star review! We're glad to see that you enjoyed your round and we hope you'll be back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

What a day!

First time playing here. We walk in and like bam! just hit golf gold! Thre were specials with your green fee that you get cart and two free drinks -like beer/alcohol whatever! My friend was so pumped he buys a shirt and the dude says, 'oh that's on sale 1/2 off' and we walked outta there with 8 beers, a shirt, a dozen balls for like $50 each before we even tee off. Course wss a little rough but its been a crappy spring so I get it but overall nice layout and def challenging. You need to be accuate off the tee to have a chance. Perfect day for golf. I will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/27/2018:
Thank you for the terrific five-star review! It sounds like you had a great day with us and we couldn't be more pleased. The course conditions will improve as the weather continues to warm up. Please come and see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible Condition

Dead grass or no grass everywhere. Who is the groundskeeper?

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 04/27/2018:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback! Our grass isn't actually dead, just currently dormant. Dormant grass is the norm for this region during Winter and early Spring, as overseeding is not common here. We hope you'll return in the future for another round to see the conditions in all their glory.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a gem! But in the rough!

Water, change in elevation, undulating greens--what more to ask for?!? A bit more TLC to the grounds

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 04/20/2018:
Thank you for the four stars and great feedback! We're glad that you enjoyed the natural challenges of the course. We appreciate the feedback on the conditions. We're continuously working to improve and perfect and we hope you'll be back again in the future.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Round

Despite the time of year, the course was in good condition. Only downfall is the pace of play and the lack of marshall’s to keep the ten stroke practice pre-swing players moving along. As if then ten practice swings weren’t enough, they take a few post swings as well. I’ve had to skip holes more than once, but always find myself (and others in my group) going back for more.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/28/2018:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us great feedback, Roy! We're very glad to hear that you overall enjoyed your round with us despite some slower play, which we understand can be frustrating. We hope you'll be back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice late winter outing

The course was in decent condition, there are remains from several bunker and sprinkler projects still being cleaned up as well as tree removal. Once that is all cleaned up, it will be interesting to see how the course comes in this spring. Club house check in was quick, staff friendly. The grill was being renovated and does not open until March 2018, so bring your own drinks or snacks.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Unreasonable rain check policy and Rude attitude of the staff

I had a terrible experience in Penderbrook today. When we (4) finished the fifth hole, it began to rain. We tried to keep playing but could not, because it was pouring and cold rain. We asked raincheck, but were rejected. The manager said they cannot give any rain checks when the weather forecast said it would rain but we came. Never experienced in other courses. Penderbrook's rain check policy is the worst. Felt like we were robbed.

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