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4.2
596 Reviews (596)
5 Stars
196
4 Stars
282
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
96.6%
Recommend this course
532 out of 596 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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4.1
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
98.1%
Recommend this course
51 out of 52 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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Reviews

4.2
596 Reviews (596)

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 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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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
Played On
Reviews 299
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 81
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Track

$40 for 18 with a cart and would’ve thought I was playing a bayside version of Kiawah’s Cassique. Fairways have started to come in now that they’ve switched out sod and greens rolled true on the north/south sides. Return of their former groundskeeper has the place looking fantastic. Will definitely be out to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course has made a comeback

Haven't played here in at least 5 years due to declining conditions. Recently read an online review that was positive so figured I'd check it out. Course conditions are much improved from where they consistently were 5-10 years ago. Greens were great maybe a touch slower than I prefer. Fairways are in great shape, tee boxes are good, and rough was healthy. Although I didn't use it, they have a grass driving range that looked in good shape. Really don't have anything bad to say and for the right price we will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart Issues

I always have issues with the carts. Got a flat tire today and had to let two groups pass before they brought another cart. Some dead spots in the fairways but overall decent shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow Play

Perfect conditions for golf. As expected, pace was slow. Understandable. Unfortunately, an event was planned and golfers were being sent to a single nine hole course, South. For the first 4 holes (all we played), there was two, three, and sometimes four groups playing a single hole. Tee times should be limited to prevent this from happening. Staff was very friendly and offered a rain check for half the rate we paid. Happy for great customer service.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Compass was on Pointe

Had a very enjoyable round at Compass Pointe today. The staff was quite friendly and helpful. We played the South-West combo, as there are four 9-hole tracks. The fairways and tee boxes were is great shape, but the greens could use a bit of work. I believe this is, in large part, likely the result of golfers repeatedly not repairing ball marks. There were too many to count on most greens. A little prodding bu the clubhouse and starter might have some impact, but lazy golfers are difficult to change. All in all, if you are looking for a quality public golf course for a modest price, I highly recommend Compass Pointe.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Would give a higher rating if the course was in better shape. A lot of patchy areas on the tee boxes and fairways. Greens had a lot of repairs that had not been fixed. Greens overall were firm and ran pretty true. I personally think the course plays pretty challenging from the blues. ( 6500 yards or so) Have to hit some quality golf shots . If the course was in better shape , the price I payed would be a steal but prices fairly accurately because of the condition. Staff was friendly and they had Marshall’s out frequently checking the pace of play

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Needs Marshals

Took us 3 hours to play the back 9 on Northeast. Not because it was crowded on a Saturday, but because of one rude threesome who would not tee off on par 4 until the group ahead of them were on the green and then took forever once they made it to the green. Called the clubhouse on the 12th hole to see if a marshal could get them moving. Was assured they would try to help, but we never saw a marshal. Apparently the course doesn't care. Ridiculous.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs Marshals

Three hours to play the back nine on the Northeast. Not because it was crowded on a Saturday, but because of one threesome who refused to tee off on Par 4s until the group in front of them were on the green and then took forever when they reached the green. Ridiculous. Called the clubhouse to see if a marshal could help get the group moving, but never saw one. Apparently the course doesn't care.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
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
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course; greens way too hard

Compass Pointe is an enjoyable course, fairly priced, and nicely challenging. I enjoyed the day but for the greens. You could hit a towering pitching wedge into a green and it would just not stick; rolling off the green. This happened way too many times. Management needs to do something to make these greens softer. Everything else was fine.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

You get what you pay for here

I've Been playing this course now for 3 years and during all that time it has never disappointed,

For $60 I think this course is worth every penny,

This most recent time playing here the greens were perfectly fast,

Fairways are filled in, but they could have used a cut,

And rough was just cut so it was perfect height,

Had a great time playing here and will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Track

The course is in great shape and the greens are lightening fast. Never play behind the high school kids because they are slow.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/03/2019

Thank you for your review. Hope to see you again soon!

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