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1141 Reviews (1141)
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Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
84.9%
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Conditions
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Layout
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Pace
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 63
Length 3852 yards
Slope 110
Rating 62.5

Editor's Note: The course is temporarily closed.

Designed by Arthur Hills, the Groves Golf Course may be a "short" course but it's still a challenge. It's one of three courses operated by Meadows Country Club. With a layout that sprawls across more than 50 acres, the par-63 layout feels more like a championship par-72 course. The layout is comprised of nine par 4s, eight par 3s, and one par 5. The course rewards accuracy and good shot placement, meaning it's not strength that matters but being able to strategize. The seventh hole is a memorable par 3 that appears simple enough thanks to a massive and seemingly inviting green, but the problem isn't hitting the green but getting your shot on the same level as the pin. There is a 5-foot slope that runs through the green, the severity of which is matched only by some of the greens at Augusta National.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arthur Hills (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
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 Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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4.0
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We were behind 2 sets of 6 players, I’ve never seen this on any golf course that I’ve played on in my life

Conditions Average
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Layout Good
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Pace Fair
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Pathetic example of a course

There’s nothing good to say. Poor conditions. Bad tee boxes. Bad hold design. No landing areas. Several holes you had no idea where the hole was going, Do not ever go play this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 229
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Somewhat Challenging Course!

My husband and I enjoyed the round. We found the back nine to be much more enjoyable than the front. The Bermuda grass seemed to be left quite deep. At times we had difficulty distinguishing where to hit to as there were no indicators. The GPS on the carts was helpful until the last hole when it just quit and we were uncertain of where to go next. The pro shop was closed when we arrived at the parking lot and we did not have access to the washroom facilities. However, it was Thanksgiving Day and the staff deserved to be home with their families. Access to the washrooms would have been helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 62
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 229
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not my cup of tea. Could be yours

This course feels like one of those courses where the designer was told to build a course, but didn’t have enough room and proceeded anyways

There is maybe 1 or 2 driver holes on this course from the tips. And no range availability really put a damper on my day. The course is in 5/10 condition. With no range, very short course, that’s in in fair condition I can’t say I’ll be itching to play again for $70

The highlights of the course were that the staff is awesome, incredibly friendly, and the pace of play was great. I finished my round in ~2 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Groves - great Value

Course is nice, Condition is good. Greens are often very steep. If not below the hole you can very easily 3 putt or worse!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 229
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 4
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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice layout. Good price. Needs rain.

Would play again!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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