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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
96.5%
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529 out of 593 reviews
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4.1
15 Reviews (15)
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
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4.1
51 Reviews (51)
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Conditions
4.0
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4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.2
98.0%
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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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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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once 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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once 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 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout but the greens could be improved

The South/West course at Compass Pointe is a nice layout. The front 9 (South) is much easier than the back 9 (West). On the front, the primary challenge is that most fairways have trees on both sides. However, the fairways are wide so the trees are not a real problem. The back 9 has tighter fairways and some holes with water in play.

The course conditions are pretty good, but the greens are really inconsistent - some major patches of bare ground and many bumpy greens.

We will play this course again - especially if the greens are improved.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoying

Great track, a lot to enjoy. Wildlife as well as golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Horrible shape

Seldom write reviews and doing it on my phone so forgive please

This course has never been in that good of shape since the beginning. Traps were awful until last few years. Course drains awful. Not sure of the problems now but it is the worst shape I’ve seen. Possibly the heavy rains and hot temps. I know nothing about turf management but if the condition is unavoidable the management should be ashamed to charge full price. There were problems with the fairways and the greens. Coupled with the fact that this course seems to rely on tourneys to stay afloat the greens have way too many ball marks.

Just disgusted. And I love the layout. Won’t be back for awhile.

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

Pretty decent

This course isn't bad. It's got some great holes, but the West 9 is about 400 yards less than the South 9, so that is a bit different. The Pace of Play was really good, but I had an early morning tee time so that also may have been part of it. The fairways were in great shape, but most bunkers were a free drop outside according to the starter, and the greens had tons of ball marks. I got a great deal to play it with my dad, but I would've been disappointed if I had to pay full price in the early morning. I really liked the design, and if the greens and bunkers were better I think it would be one of the best in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I’d play it again

Very friendly place. Not perfect condition , but not as bad as other post would have you believe. Played ball down and had no problems. Greens have a few ball marks but didn’t have any issues putting .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/23/2018

Good afternoon! Thank you for playing Compass Pointe and we hope to see you back on the links soon!! Regards, Michael and the Compass Pointe Team

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

All in all - very pleased!

Great friendly staff! Overall, course was in good shape, except for 5 or 6 fairways that were struggling to grow sufficient grass, due to a wet/cold late winter/early spring. Rough could be a little lower. Pace of play was good - 4 1/2 hours - for a public course. Nice layout with character. Played as a single and got paired with 3 others. Enjoyed the round and company. When back in town, will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/29/2018

Golf afternoon and thank you for sharing your feedback. The winter was a bit tough on a few fairways and we are in the process making some additional repairs. The wet weather has made it tough to get some mowers out, but we have caught up now. Thank you for sharing. Michael

Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

first half was great; second 9 a little less so

Compass Pointe is a well designed course - 36 holes and a a challenging layout. Two issues with our round; the east part of the North East pairing is really in pretty bad shape. Way too much fairway with no grass. And, we had two guys behind us who seemed to have started on east (not north where as I understand it you're supposed to start) who were pretty much our tail for most of 9 holes.

However, still recommend the course and hope to play again soon

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/29/2018

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for recently playing Compass Pointe and taking the time to share your feedback. Regards, Michael and the Compass Pointe Team

Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Busy but...

With have four courses the place was quite busy, but they have their act together with getting folks off on time, etc. Waits were not too long and it was a beautiful day so I think everyone took off work to play. Overall was a great experience!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing

Should’ve rewinded videos instead!

North, West, East, South...who gives a s$$t! Point the staff in the direction of some fertilizer. Worst fairways I’ve played in a long time and believe me, I’m not playing high end courses a lot. Do yourself a favor and play Forest Park, play Mt. Pleasant, heck...play Clifton Park at night!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course, good weather

Course was in good shape, with a few concerns. Fairways on the west course appeared to be burned out. Large brown areas and seemed dried out. Given the time of year, it hasn't been hot enougn for that. Greens were in good shape and read true. Even though there was a good crowd, pace of play was still good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/13/2018

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for playing Compass Pointe the other day and sharing your feedback. Unfortunately, due to the weather this winter and early spring the Bermuda grass has been slow to come out of dormancy. We hope to have it greening up soon! Regards, Michael and the Compass Pointe Team

Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice

Will be back! Course was in nice shape. Able to putt from first cut. Holes were challenging but not too bad! Great company to boot!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/29/2018

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for playing Compass Pointe and we are pleased to read you enjoyed your road. Hope to see you back out soon. Michael

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good shape fun to play course

We had a good time. Course was in good shape. Would definitely play it again. Fees were reasonable for the track. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting a challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/27/2017

Dear Golfer,

I am pleased to read that you had a good time at our course. Hope to see you back on the links again soon.

Michael and the Compass Pointe Team

Played On
Reviews 3
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 Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/20/2018

Dear Golfer,

We are happy that you enjoyed your round. Hope to see you back on the links again soon. Michael and the Compass Pointe Team

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

If only every round was like this...

Superb customer service! Requested to play ahead of local high school athletes at 3pm. I was sent South/West and notified of recent work done on West Course (new fairways). I was unaffected by the conditions and pace of play was superb. No one in front, no one behind. Played in 3:30 and still collected numerous balls...and ticks and spiders. Thank you Compass Point.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/14/2017

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for playing Compass Pointe recently and taking the time to share your comments. I love seeing the note about the customer service. Thank you and hope to see you back on the links again soon. Michael and the CP Team

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