Centennial GC
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4.4
450 Reviews (450)
5 Stars
219
4 Stars
157
3 Stars
56
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
93.2%
Recommend this course
409 out of 450 reviews
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4.5
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 14 reviews
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4.4
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.7%
Recommend this course
45 out of 47 reviews
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Course Highlights
Welcoming staff, a well-stocked pro shop, and a country club atmosphere greet golfers from the moment they arrive. Larry Nelson's thoughtful layout across three nine-hole combinations keeps the course fresh and challenging on every visit.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7133 yards
Slope 145
Rating 75.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Greens Bent
Golf Season Year round
Architect Larry Nelson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Centennial Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Shirts must have collars & shorts must be of Bermuda length. Tank tops, t-shirts & jeans are not permitted.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New York (2024 #17) (2016 #16)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2022 #9)
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Reviews

4.4
450 Reviews (450)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Patio Dining 16
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 35
Undulating Greens 26
Water Hazards 21
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 24
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
A Weekend Splurge 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 30
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 9

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Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
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 Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Tale of 2 nines

Lakes 9 was beautiful and challenging while fairways was uninspiring and average.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Disappointing

most disappointed i've ever been in a course. total rip off for $140,. Great layout but course and greens are in terrible condition. Needs work

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Just a little more love...

No complaints with layout and the piece of land is gorgeous. Lakes/meadows seems to be what they are offering these days which is a nice mix. Only real issues are tee boxes and fairways. Especially first to second cut to rough. You can hit great shots and show up to the ball with a very bad lie. Greens are great and roll nicely except for people not fixing their marks which has nothing do with management. Not sure troon wants to throw too much cash to this property, but if they did it could be special.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

This course is a premier golf course. It is challenging. For an average golfer like myself it is worth playing centennial at least twice each season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

This course is just plain dangerous

I played the Lakes Course. The cart paths on 3 front nine holes are extremely dangerous and unfit for motorized travel. The course apparently think that putting up warning signs somehow insulates them from liability-t doesn't. There are some things so dangerous that no amount of warnings will transform a person's negligence into acceptable behavior with a few signs The public are not experts who have evaluated forensically the paths, their angle etc. The public relies upon you to look out for the safety of paying guests. Not only are the steep angles an unacceptable hazard , but these paths are slippery even when bone dry. Also, the paths are banked the wrong way, The sections I refer to need to be regraded and resurfaced -they are unsafe at any speed. The Lakes course is very difficult-at least the front nine in fact it may be unfairly difficult. On many holes you are surrounded by trouble and you need to be a long hitter to keep your score low. Fairways were in good shape as were the greens. Gas carts smelled of exhaust . Staff were very nice

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Ehhh not great value

Decent course, but I just don’t see the value (weekend rate of $156). For the record I had a pretty good round (82), so this review isn’t about how I played.

Greens: inconsistent, a bit slow and many had a lot of ball marks. The ball didn’t roll great. To give it a rating id say a 3 out of 5

Bunkers: I know we’re in Covid times, but there shouldn’t be weeds growing in bunkers. That’s just lack of maintenance

Fairways were in good shape, tee boxes weren’t spectacular but not the worst, rough was pretty consistent.

I’d agree with other reviews, it’s a decent course, but is def showing signs of aging and could use some TLC. There are definitely better courses out there for your money.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Worth the drive from NYC

I booked at Centennial randomly based on the tee times available the night before the round. I could not have picked a better spot if I'd tried. The staff was friendly and grounds amazing. I didn't play my best golf but I had a blast. The only issue was the pace, we were behind a group that was playing slowly and therefore waited at some tee boxes. Typically I don't mind but the group behind us continued to hit into us and press at each hole, in the end that's bad golf karma for them. I will absolutely play Centennial again this season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

The course is very challenging. Long par 4's with a lot of hills. Water comes into play often. The fairways are moderately forgiving but the approach shots are not as forgiving. You have to be on your game to score well. Looking forward to coming back and playing.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Centennial Lake & Fairway Courses

Our foursome got to play both 9’s and found them to be a very challenging layout.

The fairways and tee boxes were in good shape-however the greens were slow.

The course is starting to show it’s age as the cart paths are in poor condition as are a number of stairs with rotting timbers etc.

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

Beautiful conditions.

Had to play cart path only, which anyone who knows the Centennial, knows that stinks. But, the course doesn't maintain it's beauty by them letting people drive all over the fairways if they're moist. If you don't like walking a lot, definitely call to check the cart path situation before going.

That aside, this is my favorite course to play within any reasonable driving distance of Carmel. Challenging holes are complimented nicely with easier holes, and some of the views are breathtaking. The Centennial is a must play for anyone who enjoys golf. It does cost a little more than your average golf course, but in exchange you get a course that is definitely more than average.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

tough pin placement and some greens extremely tough.. course great shape would recommend. If $30 cheaper would play way more

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Windy weather
Used cart

Do not try to walk this course

Lakes is an excellent 9. Meadows and Fairways just meh. Best thing is that holes rarely run next to each other so you feel like you are all by yourself. But its a loooong way from green to the next tee on many holes so don't try to walk this course.

They treat you well here, and should, for $70.

I would play here a few times a year, but no more than that. Pick a nice fall foliage day for some pretty nice views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 206
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What Happened to this Place

Course is starting to be a little ratty - especially the tee boxes. Also, the place was setup really short for a Saturday morning (2 par 5s were actually shorter than 450 yds from the whites.). This has always been a nice place to play but, for 100+ bucks on w weekend morning, the conditions need to be better.

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

Great Way to End the Summer

Course was in great condition. Greens were quick but fair once you got used to them. Staff was extremely friendly and on top of their game especially the woman who handled the carts and golf bags. Restaurant for dinner after round - friendly and quick service, plus the food was good!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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