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4.8
162 Reviews (162)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
3
2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
99.9%
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161 out of 162 reviews
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4.9
16 Reviews (16)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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16 out of 16 reviews
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4.8
36 Reviews (36)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
36 out of 36 reviews
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Course Highlights
Consistently well-maintained fairways, plush turf, and an enjoyable layout make this course a top-rated choice for repeat visitors. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value for money keep golfers coming back round after round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6977 yards
Slope 143
Rating 81.0

Formerly known as Diamondback National Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Tifway 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Charles Coody (1999) Williams, Gill & Associates (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No. Only with permission.
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.8
162 Reviews (162)
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Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Always an enjoyable round

Played this track after a few days of steady rain and cart rule was the usual 90 degree rule... course drains very well.
Windy days makes this a tough track. Any tee balls that miss the fairways by much are going to be in the native cactus/mesquite tree/snake infested terrain.
Greens had just been punched and sanded so that was a challenge, but just means they'll be great by mid-April.
Large driving range and putting green. Decent sized chipping green with sand trap.
Long, hilly course to walk so I wouldn't recommend walking unless you're in great shape and it's not going to be a hot day.
Always love playing here. IMO, easily the best public course within an hour's drive from Abilene.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/29/2015

Thank you for the review. We're humbled to hear that you find us to be the best public course in the area. We hope you'll come back out and see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Golf Course!

I have played this course several times over the last 4 months. I have yet to be disappointed in the condition of the course. Fairways and greens are very well maintained and the staff has always been friendly. If you're anywhere close to Abilene, you'd do yourself a disservice if you didn't play a round. Watch for rattlers!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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