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4.2
593 Reviews (593)
5 Stars
194
4 Stars
281
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
96.5%
Recommend this course
529 out of 593 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
8
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0
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
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14 out of 14 reviews
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4.1
51 Reviews (51)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
98.0%
Recommend this course
50 out of 51 reviews
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Course Highlights
Four nine-hole combinations offer a creative layout that consistently earns high marks for variety and challenge. Friendly, professional staff and strong value for money make this public course a reliable choice.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Woodland
Par 72
Length 6979 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.6
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Compass Pointe Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lindsay Ervin (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.2
593 Reviews (593)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 10
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Playing Multiple Courses 10
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 10
Convenient to the City 6
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 33
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course

The course was in good condition and is fair for the average golfer. Pace of play is a little slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fine

I played the Southwest course. Fairways were in good shape, but the rough was really patchy in a lot of places. Most disappointing were the pockmarked greens. I was disappointed so many players were not repairing any pitch marks. It wasn't so bad that you couldn't putt, and the greens did run well, but it still left an impression on me. The layout had a lot of blind shots so having some course experience would have helped.

It's unfortunately not a walkable course.

Staff was great and I thought they were taking proper COVID precautions so that I didn't ever feel at risk.

Finished in 4 hours and 10 minutes which was disappointing for a 7:12 tee time - was held up at a couple points by the groups in front of us.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

South/West is my favorite side

Course is in excellent shape; the staff has really done a good job getting this course back in shape after the shutdown. Check-in at the Pro Shop was quick and efficient; carts were clean and ready to go when we got there. Do yourself a favor when you get there, look for Ben at the starters booth; Ben is 100% professional and will get you on your way quickly and efficiently! My only issue with the course was the foursome we got behind; a group of high-school kids hitting 100-yard drives from the tips and scouring the woods/rough on every hole; definitely made the round longer than it needed to be. Overall, a great value for a round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Southwest is tough

Course was challenging and pleasing to the eye

We ll definitely being going back. Course conditions were good even

After a heavy rain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Pace of Play & Conditions

Save your money and play somewhere else! I get that I played on Fathers Day but a 6hr round. Not worth it, greens were in decent conditions but the rough was no existent. All dirt! For $70 it’s not worth the money!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Will be back

Courses staff very friendly and took Covid seriously. Course in great shape, Had food for order and contactless pickup

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Too many restrictions

Just too many restrictions, can't get drinks or food without doing it online. Trust us, we are smarter than you think.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout - wonderful staff

Best staff in the area! Superb Co-Vid-19 compliance. Reasonable pace of play for a holiday. 15 minute tee time interval is something to retain the future- pace of play was relaxed and unhurried. Fantastic layout, with only a few bare spots in fairways

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

First thing you'll notice is that Compass Point is taking the protection from COVID very serious; definitely felt safe playing a round at this course. My only complaint is that they do not let you use one of their score cards. Fairways were in excellent shape; greens were firm, but definitely receptive to a well struck ball. Not sure why they would let anyone walk or why anyone would want to walk this course, the distance between some of the holes is quite long, but to each their own. Definitely would play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

great course

Course is fair, greens ok, pins placement challenges

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/01/2020

Thank you so much for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed our course. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back in the future.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/01/2020

Thank you so much for your review, Jimmy! We are happy to see you enjoyed our course. We appreciate your feedback, and hope to see you back again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 167
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Maryland Advisor
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better Than I Remember...

Out of the two courses, I dislike the SW the most, however I fared pretty well today for some reason. The South nine is really very nice and a great balance of risk/reward holes. The fairways were in very good shape, but the rough was inconsistent and had some run-off wear showing. Greens showed a lot of ball marks, which we fixed as we could. The West nine is ridiculous, especially from the forward tees. There are three holes where you have to tee off with a pitching wedge and then hit a 3W as hard as you can to clear the hazard. It simply doesn't make sense--just move the tee boxes back so it doesn't take the Driver or Woods out of your hands. The best way to play those holes is take a junk ball and dump it in the penalty area, move to the drop area (in front of the junk) and go from there. I parred one of the three and bogeyed the other two! Not the correct way to play these holes, but certainly legal. The SW was in good shape, and I didn't see thin grass in the fairway or brown/dirt spots. Greens were rolling pretty true and of average speed, and the bunkers had great sand.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/01/2020

Thank you so much for your review! We are happy to see you enjoyed our course and take your comments seriously. We hope to see you back in the future.

Played On
Reviews 167
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Maryland Advisor
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Much Improved

Haven't played Compass Point (either course) in years because of the poor conditions and the poor design from the forward tees. The North is a nice, traditional design; however, the East is a tad "choppier," especially from the forward tees. Out of the two courses, the NE is a better, more consistent flow for play, but there are still a couple of issues, i.e., they have been repairing the left bunkers on #5 North forever. Get them fixed! And, much like the West, the East has one hole where you just need to dump your tee shot into the junk and move to the drop area. There's a par 5 on the East where the fairway is really choppy and hardly has any grass, but it's starting to come in. The course is in better shape than previous years, but still needs some time to fill in. Overall, not bad to play right now, but hopefully will get better for the next year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/01/2020

Thank you for another review. Again, we greatly appreciate your feedback and take it into account. We hope you join us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Ball mark repair lessons required

This is a decent course but seems that a lot of players on this course do not know how to repair their ball marks on the greens. I’ve always had a rule repair yours repair another. Sometimes I’ve repaired more than 4 on a green so my rule is out the window. Anyway overall the course is decent either SW or NE. I’d still play it even having to repair over 36 ball marks in a round :)

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