Spencer T. Olin Learning Center 9-hole Course

I've wanted to play this course for years, but never had the opportunity, as it's a considerable distance from my home. I did find the course extremely difficult, but also enjoyable. Water came into play more than I'm used to, so a box of Titleists went by the way. Aside from that, the course was in great shape, easy to follow, and I enjoyed the wonderfully designed back nine. This Arnold Palmer course is a beauty.

What can I say about Spencer T. but; "It continues to be one of the best public courses in the area". The Arnold Palmer designed course with its blind tee shots gives golfers challenges as to where to place the ball for a good second shot. Add the excellence in maintenance from tee-box, fairways, bunkers and greens playing this course is sheer pleasure. Recent elimination of curbs at several holes now allows easier cart access that can reduce time of play. Did I mention the friendly staff and management....and they (ladies) are pretty too. :}

Played with a friend and noticed the change in direction the course is going. Greens are faster and rolling smooth, tee boxes are nice and fairways are in great condition. Also love the fact that the curbs have been taken out on holes 6,14 and 18.And now let's golfers to take the carts onto on those fairways also helping pace of play. At the turn got a six pack of domestic beer for $14. Great price reduction. I would also recommend golfers to sign up for the email discounts from the course. I'm exited to play the course in the future knowing the commitment to make Spencer t Olin one of the best in the metro area.

I'd play this course regularly if I lived closer. One of the best combinations of quality layout, conditioning, and challenge in the metro St Louis area.

Excellent deal for the money. One of favorite public courses in the St. Louis area.

Nice course but very slow pace. Greens and fairways in good shape.

Great course, play up and have fun, play back and be miserable.

For spring conditions, the course is ready to go. Clean and manicured. Greens are smooth and very consistent. I have come to expect a well above average course when I play Spencer T, and they have never let me down. If you have never played this course and live in St Louis or the Metro east, it's worth the drive.

One of my favorite public course layouts in the area! It's challenging without being ridiculously hard.

Course is usually in pretty good shape and the greens have improved greatly from a couple years ago.

Course in great shape for the time of year. Sand traps in great shape.

Nice people, usually a descent pace-of- play, good deals always on golfnow.com and course has plenty of tees on each hole to test your game. Greens are full of po-annua. Makes for bumpy rolls, but when cut down, to roll fast , they are great! Food and beverage is average. It's good day for the dollar at Spencer T Olin.

First time at Spencer. Loved the subtle breaks on the greens. Course overall has a great layout and very challenging spots. Some risk/reward holes make it fun! Can't wait to return! Also very close to Fast Eddies makes for a great overall day!

Greens are in above average condition, even better if more people would fix their pitch marks. They are quite quick. The rest of the course was in really good shape. Would go back and recommend other to try it out.

Enjoyed the park-like setting. Only heard the highway at 3 holes. Course is well maintained.

We had a two hour rain delay. The staff was great and got us out as soon as it was safe. A tought course when it is cart path only. The marshalls keep up the pace of play .I play this course four times a year always a good time.

Although it took only four hours to play, it would have taken 6 hours had our group not skipped around an extremely slow foursome, who refused to allow us to go through. Our group will continue to play here, but the course needs to have a marshal to ensure the pace of play is maintained.

The temperature was approx 100 degrees with high humidity and although there were water coolers on the course, there were several empty coolers.

The course is very well maintained.

among the top 5 best public courses in the st louis area. when price is factored in, it is probably the #1 public course.

Very nice course. Courteous staff, great course conditions. I will definitely play this course again.

Everything was great until the turn, somehow a girls high school team started a shotgun match and we were behind walkers, they were extremely slow and from the looks of their shots they were novice, as a result our game slowed to a snails pace. it really spoiled our round.

I will check for those kinds of bookings before I would return

otherwise I would look forward to another round there

The course is in excellent shape and has a fair, yet challenging layout. It is one of the better public courses in the metro area.