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3.9
560 Reviews (560)
5 Stars
166
4 Stars
255
3 Stars
95
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.8
81.6%
Recommend this course
476 out of 560 reviews
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3.9
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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3.8
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 50 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns consistent praise for its interesting design and scenic views that keep rounds engaging. Friendly staff add a welcoming atmosphere that golfers regularly highlight as a standout feature.

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Holes 18
Type Municipal
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6554 yards
Slope 133
Rating 71.9
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Sanctuary Lake Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Bent grass
Greens Bent grass

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.9
560 Reviews (560)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 26
Bunkers 19
Thick Rough 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Advanced Golfers 12
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 10
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 23
In the 'Burbs 20
Worth the Drive 8

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

a great way to spend a morning

When you get up on the first hole you look out over a beautiful, hilly landscape. This is a great course with fair prices and deals. It was busy, which is to be expected in these times of Covid. The course is very well maintained and I will certainly be back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

Fun time, pace of play was quick. Would play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Do not talk to workers unless you want bad round

Course was busy and condition was fair to good. Some employees need to cheer up. Some one to remind their employees serving customers start with kindness and courtesy..

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course for the money and area.

A great course for the area. It’s between some golf buddies and I so when we decide to meet somewhere in the middle we play sanctuary lakes. The course always seems to be in great shape and I love that I can warm up with 30 balls at the range before hand for only $4. I don’t have to buy a $10 bucket and leave half of it there to make our tee time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Not Bad - can be better

Played here for first time. The course was not in the best shape. Fairways were dry and putting greens had many patch spots and did not roll consistently. I prefer firmer fast greens and it was very slow and bumpy.

There are some nice scenic views on a few holes and course can be challenging if you don’t stay in the fairways. Overall it’s not bad for the value.

Play was a little slower but expected on a Friday afternoon.

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

Fun course.

Great course with a bunch of long par fours and a few shorts ones very fun.par 71 Front has 3 par 3s. 18 is a great finishing hole.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great

This course is one of the greatest public courses I ever play, the staff is amazing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Awful greens

no one fixes their ball marks or divots. The greens are cut so inconsistently that you can't get a pure roll or break. People drive on the fairways where they shouldn't. The course has potential but they need to invest in their conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I made reservations online and was greeted quickly and without issue upon arrival. We teed off on time and although quite windy the course was in excellent condition. The layout can be a little confusing between holes for first time eras and occasional users but improved signage along the cart path helps. The greens and pin positions are challenging. The restaurant appeared small and therefore limited to a small number of guests for post golf food and refreshments. Overall, an enjoyable and convenient location.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

A little disappointed.

Course was a little rough this day. Not used to that. This course is usually in good shape. Hopefully it gets better

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 123
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Ok

Noon tee time but #1 box was wide open clear for 2 holes at 11:50. My group was ready to go but starter elected to have us wait for a group of ladies that were running late. Starter informed us to allow them to clear green before we tee off.They got to the tee box at 11:55 and took warm up swings and 2 mulligans. By the time they cleared the fairway it was already 12;15. we elected to ignore the starter an tee off because there was a group waiting behind us. It was not until #12 that the marshall/ starter told them to pick up the pace

The course is in good shape but the pace was hard to deal with.the first 11 holes. T all golfers, If your slow then let people play through. I don't want some on my butt when I'm a bit slower the those behind me.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun Course

Nice layout, a lot of elevation changes and variety of hole layouts that required shipping shots in both directions. Some pin placements were pretty tough but nothing unfair.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 73
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Good target golf vourse

Cart paths and some Fairwsy areas are in pretty bad shape! Club house is closed - not a big deal but inconvenient. Staff very nice

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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