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4.3
127 Reviews (127)
5 Stars
72
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
85.6%
Recommend this course
114 out of 127 reviews
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4.1
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
77.8%
Recommend this course
7 out of 9 reviews
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4.2
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 19 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout delivers a striking contrast between an open, links-style front nine and a tighter, more challenging back nine. Consistently well-maintained conditions, friendly staff, and smooth pace of play make this course well worth the trip.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6960 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.5
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Timber Lakes Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1999

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes, on weekdays

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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4.3
127 Reviews (127)
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

Wide open front 9 with a narrow back 9. Course was overall in good shape with just a few holes having a few small weeds on the green.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Ok course with some bumpy cart paths

This course has some of the narrowest fairways I’ve played around the area. The front 9 holes are fairly mediocre and tight with some improvement on the back 9. The 9th hole and the final 5-6 holes are fun with interspersed lakes and pretty good scenery Thankfully I was paired with another guy who had played there several times and knew the layout…otherwise, this being my first time, I would’ve been lost with multiple holes having hidden lakes and rough. The pace of play was very slow with multiple foursomes of older gentlemen playing earlier on weekday mornings apparently but if you go in the afternoon it may clear up a bit. The huge downfall of this course is the old carts and horrible cart paths. I’m talking the worst I’ve ever seen with the bumps so bad that you had to check it things were flying out of your cart and a couple of times they did. And the cart i used had a rip in the seat, would backfire when I was pulling away slowly from where I had hit, and the worst brakes of any cart I’ve used. They would stay locked even when the cart was going 10 mph. Overall an ok course but I’ll probably try other courses around the area, especially with them being cheaper on golf now comparatively.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course for the price

Was too crowded for the first 4 holes given how close they are together, people were driving all over across our fairways to play errant tee shots. In fairness it was Father’s Day so crowds were to be expected- but with some of the golfers that were out there- some of the holes felt borderline dangerous, may have to spread tee times out a little more.

Other than that, the course was beautiful, greens were great, a good course for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course

The pace of play was off but it was a holiday. Course very well maintained. Cart paths were rough. Would definitely play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 91
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 Fair
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day in Staunton

Timber Lakes is an awesome place. We really enjoyed the layout the clubhouse and staff. Such a great atmosphere all the way around. We will be back and I highly recommend. Dave does a great job and makes you feel welcome.

Jim Greenwald

Granite City, Illinois

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging course!

I absolutely love this course and it's always in great shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Diamond in the rough

Anyone is the STL/SW IL area needs to check this course out. Great for all levels! Fairways are perfect, greens are in excellent condition and multiple ones are double tiered. Holes 13-16 are 4 of the toughest holes I’ve ever played. Not doubt worth the drive to play this fantastic course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great challenge course

Playing Timber Lakes starts out pretty straight forward, but the Timber trap on the back nine really makes a golfer use every club in the bag. Between the subtle (and sometimes hidden) water holes and the uniquely shaped greens with undulations, this course is a treat. I would recommend taking the time to experience this layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent track!

Absolutely love this track! Great shape and challenging. Watch out on the back it's tight!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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