Penderbrook GC
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3.4
711 Reviews (711)
5 Stars
158
4 Stars
280
3 Stars
138
2 Stars
72
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
64.2%
Recommend this course
525 out of 711 reviews
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2.9
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.5
Value
2.3
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
33.3%
Recommend this course
4 out of 12 reviews
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3.1
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.6
Value
2.5
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
52.6%
Recommend this course
20 out of 38 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

3.4
711 Reviews (711)

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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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A work in progress

Pros: Course is in very good condition after many improvements over the past few years. There's a snack bar between the 9th green and 10th tee, which is brilliant.

Cons: No drinking water anywhere on the course during the hottest summer ever, and the beverage cart only came by 1 time during front nine. The pace of play became brutally slow at No. 8-9, where there is water/OB in play for each tee shot and approach, then a 200 yard par 3 over water (No. 10) that completely stopped play and caused an enormous backup. We gave up and went home due to the slow play - recommend only playing this course during off-periods and bring your own beverages!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Thank you for taking time to review our course and we are glad you have noticed all the improvements we have made over the past couple of years.

As we take pace of play very seriously, we looked back at GPS cart data from the day you played and did notice that there were about 4 tee times that were slower than normal, at about 4:40-4:50 for the 18-holes, but on average for that day pace was at 4:28. Our pace of play is set at 4-hours, but on weekends we normally average around 4:25 with how busy weekends can get. We did have a ranger out that day who was trying to speed groups up, but if there are multiple groups in a row playing behind pace, it can be a very difficult task to get them all to speed up at once and it will impact the groups behind.

You are correct in saying that holes 8-10 play slower because of the forced water carries, and the halfway house. Normally on busy weekend days the front-9 takes about 2:20 and the back-9 takes about at 2:05. There is a sign stating this on the 8th tee in the hopes groups would see it and use the suggested drop areas closer to the greens and only stop at the halfway house for no longer than 5 minutes.

If you could please e-mail info@penderbrookgolfclub.com, we would like to discuss your visit further with you.

Have a great day!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Course condition was horrible.

The course was in terrible shape, slow greens, and clearly nobody who plays there can repair a ball mark. I've never seen so much brown and burnt grass in an area like this. I'd expect that condition in Nevada or Arizona where there's no rain. It's a fun layout utilizing the space they have, but for $98, it's an absolute ripoff. $48 is where the price should be.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Hello, we are sorry you feel that way but we feel as if the course is in great shape. Yes, the greens become slower when it is extremely hot because the length is grown out to withstand the hot temperatures and little water. During summer months, when the temperature is extremely hot and there is little rainfall, some areas of the course will become brown in color, but will turn green again with sufficient rainfall. During drought conditions, tees, fairways and greens take precedence when it comes to watering and other areas may turn brown.

We have done our research and feel our prices are set in line with the local market. There is nowhere in our local market you could find $48 for 18-holes with a cart on a Saturday.

Have a nice day

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Thank you for taking the time to review our course and we are glad you enjoyed your visit!

We hope to see you out again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, no water stations, bad service

The golf was awesome! Course was well maintained and both challenging and forgiving at times with plenty of water obstacles. There weren’t, however, any water refill stations anywhere along the 18 holes - not ideal conditions for the everlasting heatwaves we’ve found ourselves in. And I just found it a little ridiculous that I had to wait 20 min for a hot dog - meanwhile the bartender was apologizing to other customers for giving their order to another party - it all seemed a bit unprofessional but then again I was there for the golf and I do plan to be back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Thank you for taking time to review our course and we are glad you enjoyed your visit!

We are sorry about the longer than usually wait for your food and we will discuss it with restuarant staff.

We hope to see you out again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great transformation!

Penderbrook has undergone a great transformation! The improvements and upgrades are excellent! The two of the Par 3’s are a bit too short but they create a new challenge for sure! The course is in excellent condition!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Thank you for taking the time to review our course and we are glad you enjoyed your visit!

Thank you for noticing all of the hard work that has been done over the past few years to improve the course.

We hope to see you out again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Thank you for taking the time to review our course and we are glad you enjoyed your visit!

We hope to see you out again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Thank you for taking the time to review our course and we would like to hear more about how we could have improved your visit.

Could you please e-mail info@penderbrookgolfclub.com to discuss your visit further.

Have a great day!

Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Thank you for taking the time to review our course and we would like to hear more about how we could have improved your visit.

Could you please e-mail info@penderbrookgolfclub.com to discuss your visit further.

Have a great day!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

This course was all around Great!!

Discourse is good for the beginner, intermediate or experience players. The course is well kept, and the community was nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Thank you for taking the time to review our course and we are glad you enjoyed your visit!

Thank you for noticing all of the hard work that has been done over the past few years to improve the course.

We hope to see you out again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Thank you for taking the time to review our course and we would like to hear more about how we could have improved your visit.

Could you please e-mail info@penderbrookgolfclub.com to discuss your visit further.

Have a great day!

Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Thank you for taking the time to review our course and we are glad you enjoyed your visit!

We hope to see you out again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

First time playing here. Teed off at 7:20am on a Wednesday. Pace of play was great, layout was cool with a few fun water holes in a row. I also saw a nice variety of wildlife. There’s a bar/grill attached to the clubhouse that looked cool but I did not eat or drink there. Besides a few holes with large areas under repair, the course was in great shape. It has been very dry and hot lately but they’re keeping up on watering. Greens were quick once it warmed up. Tee boxes were in good shape. Overall a good course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/14/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Thank you for taking the time to review our course and we are glad you enjoyed your visit!

The ground under repair areas are newly sodded fairway areas, which is part of a multi-year project to switch fairways over to warm season grass to improve turf conditions during the hotter summer months.

We hope to see you out again soon and next time give yourself some more time to enjoy Mulligans Pub, their food is great!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Conditions

The course was in great condition! The fairways and tees were all in great shape and the greens rolled pure.

It was also very organized when we got there with the starter pointing us to our cart and letting us know who we were playing with.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/04/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Thank you for taking time to review us and we are glad you enjoyed your experience.

We look to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Half the fairways should be half the price

$95 for just about half of every fairway and around every green is ground under repair. Maybe this is a $95 course when not under construction. The "hitting net" didn't even have free balls, so we had to hit our own and dig em out of the mud.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/04/2024

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Thank you for taking the time to review us.

The only holes that have new sod in the fairway are #1 & #17, and hole #7 green surround is ground under repair. All of this work is an effort to improve turf conditions in those areas or expand the fairway to make it wider.

We do not provide golf balls at the practice net because they would be taken, unfortunately, which is why we ask customers to use their own golf balls.

We do understand that GUR can be frustrating, but we try to only do a couple sections at a time to minimize the impact on players.

Please email info@penderbrookgolfclub.com as we would like to discuss your experience further.

Have a great day!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Saturday Round

It’s a challenging course. There is a lot of ground under repair right now, but it speaks to them trying to maintain and improve.

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