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4.3
395 Reviews (395)
5 Stars
168
4 Stars
179
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
97.3%
Recommend this course
372 out of 395 reviews
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4.3
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 19 reviews
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4.4
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
54 out of 54 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this course a top pick for golfers seeking a rewarding quick round. Well-maintained conditions and a fun, challenging layout that lets you use every club in your bag.

About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 31
Length 1983 yards
Slope 98
Rating 31.4

Also known as Recreation Park South.

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Course Details

Year Built 1928
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $6.50
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks
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Reviews

4.3
395 Reviews (395)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 7
Locals 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Under construction with no warning

Booked this course through golf now. I golf here pretty often. However, when I showed up there was no warning that the course was under construction. 3/9 holes had NO GREENS and there unplayable. I paid $30 for 6 holes. Ridiculous. I asked the staff about it and she said read the sign with really no care about it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Under construction no warning

Booked 9 holes through golf now. Showed up to the course and only to find out 3/9 holes were under construction. There were no warnings when I booked the course about construction. When we showed up and pre paid, little late to get out of it. There were no discount from 1/3 of the course was under construction. Everything else was great but there were no warnings of course under construction. I usually play here pretty often and am disappointed by the staffs friendliness when I asked about the situation.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

three of the nine holes had temporary greens, nothing said during booking. it would have been nice if they would have mentioned this, I would have gone somewhere else, this was my only critique.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf cart??

Booked round with cart and golf shop refused and blamed GolfNow

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairway MUD

This course should be closed for areating. It was a nightmare on the fairways with big “globs” of mud. What a disappointment!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Ubc
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

The Staff

This place sucked !! The two women starters at the counter are rude as stated by previous comments , don’t forget that dust mask when you walk in , don’t bring yourself and two friends inside one will have to stay outside, your not allowed to ask questions thru the plexiglass over the counter , leave you cash at home they don’t accept American money for services and goods , if your so scared and rude don’t work there we can pay from the outside window that’s there instead listening to you barking orders , Shut your pie hole !! golf carts rips in the seats bald tires score cards and pencil’s are not on the carts , you’ll have to walk back in with your dust mask to get those , you can put those outside too, Bring you own water and a pee bottle , restrooms are closed on the course , not sure what the women would do , not one ball washer on the tee boxes but they know all about that …. Staff and Course not up to par but start with the Staff or just close it down …

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wouldn't honor the 18 Hole w Cart Booking

Booked a $19 hot deal. Get to the course and they aren't willing to honor it. Say its only a 9 hole course and they can't fit in to play again. Why is this deal advertised if not honored? Drove 3 hours round trip for a 9 hole! Spoke too 3 people who worked there and none were helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great beginner course

Had a great experience. I'm new to the game, and I felt that this course was a nice spot to learn and practice while getting in a good competitive game.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Greens ouched

Aeration has begun.

Tee boxes could use some improvements,

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Super clean!

Course is in wonderful shape, the lady in the pro shop was awesome, and I really enjoyed my round. We were however paired with an older couple who weren’t great at golf and also played slowly; the marshal seemed to think that was a good reason to come over and scold my friend and me. Even after we explained that we weren’t the culprits he continued to lecture us about ready golf; it left a sour taste in my mouth

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great 9 hole course for beginners!

I grew up playing on Rec9 and it’s always fun to go back out and play there! Generally the rounds are slower since there are a lot of new golfers, however my fiancé and I finished today’s round in 1 1/2 hours, however sometimes I can take up to 2 1/2 hours. Easy course to walk

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
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 Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great spot

Enjoyed being able to get in. They did a great job with green management. Fairways are also well kept. Staff is friendly and kind.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great 9 hole course

Always a great experience at this course. Staff is very accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are punched

Still rolled smooth. Ready to get out there again next week

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