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3.9
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3.7
Amenities
3.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6174 yards
Slope 118
Rating 69.7

There are two courses at the Knollwood Golf Club, the New and the Old. The New Course, which is adjacent to the Old, was built almost 20 years after the original. It is the trickier layout of the two. Although the scenic landscape was already dotted with trees, thousands more were planted to create a more challenging golf course and to enhance the beautiful terrain. The layout features plenty of elevation changes throughout and there are elevated tees where golfers can take in pleasant views. The architect of the New Course, Jack Harris, employed his memories of the most interesting holes he had played around the world to recreate some of them on this course.

Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Apr 15 to Oct 31

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
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3.4
413 Reviews (413)
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Worst course I have ever played.

All members of our party agreed

Greens were like most courses fairways (at best)

Fairways were hard and burnt out

Tee Boxes were worst than my neighbors back yard

Played with a CPGA pro who was so disgusted (even though he paid the $73.00) that he left after 9 holes.

Charging that kind of money for that course is a crime

Not that it matters to the course, but we will never go back and certainly will never recommend it to our friends.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Far Better Courses to Play in the Hammer

Disappointing experience here. The course was in poor shape with the greens being particularly rough - very patchy and carpet-like. The layout already is rather poor, but the conditions made it unpleasant. There were some nice holes that redeemed the experience somewhat, but unless there is a smoking deal on (sub $30 for 18), I would be remiss to return.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Condition

This course needs lots of work

Tees, greens are poor to fair.

No sand traps.

Poor cart paths.

Fairways were OK but I would not play there again - others in our group felt the same.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

No Amenities at New Course

Restaurant not open. No beverage cart person. Greens spotty, some with sand on them. Won't go back this season although fairways excellent, rough very playable and power cart price most reasonable in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I was very disappointed in the condition of the golf course I have golf at Knollwood many many times

I found the Teebox weren’t even in place the Tees are in bad condition and so are 75% of the greens.

The greens are not properly cut they’re very slow and poor condition

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Poor Condition

Tee blocks are not well maintained, greens on front 9 were in very poor condition. Back 9 were better but have not been cut.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Very Poor Greens

Nice course but most of the greens were terrible. They had put some kind of sand on many greens which totally slowed down the ball. Most greens were dry and the ball created dust when it was rolling. Very patchy I would call most of the greens "browns"

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Not in good condition

The greens were hairy making it very hard to get any read on a putt. About half the greens were full of bare spots with no grass. Half the tee blocks were the same. Fairways were in great shape though. For the price we paid with cart (75) I was hoping for better conditions. Probably won't be back soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens and Shaggy and Patchy

I've been playing Knollwood for several years now and this is probably the roughest I have ever seen the greens on the new course. They are shaggy and patchy and are showing damage from poor air circulation.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not great

First time playing this course. Wasn’t a fan at all. The layout had way too many doglegs but also some great par 3’s and par 5’s. The worst part was definitely the conditions of the greens and tee boxes on the front. Teeing off on mud and sand on some holes and putting on sand as well. Speed of the greens were also very slow which is too bad cuz some of the greens had some fun-looking undulations, which didn’t matter because you power through all of them anyway.

We paid $54 which seems reasonable until you compare it to a place like Carlisle which is also in the $50-60 range and I would pick Carlisle every time.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Hot

Course is taking a beating due to the drought. But for 32 dollars great deal. Not a bad walking course but in the heat your gonna be exhausted

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great bang for your buck

Great rates, love the 36 layout, updated clubhouses are a bonus,

38$ for cart rental is just absurd.

Overall great day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not bad during COVID days

Wish they had the T box marked. We were Teeing off from anywhere.

Staff were friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Lack of Tee Blocks is Sad

Played Sunday morning. No pace issues. Course was in relatively good shape, just a few ugly spots. Drainage at the course is an issue.

No tee blocks which is really pathetic. It’s takes one person 30 min to put them out. It’s not hard.

A few tee boxes had no grass. You were hitting off mud.

Course is tight. No flat greens and so it’s a good challenge, but you can also go low if you stay straight. Breaking 80 is very doable.

For $55 it’s a good value. Really a bare bones operation. 1 starter, 1 in store “happy” girl, 1 grounds keeper, and 1 parking lot attendant.

For a cheap round and a confidence boost, its great.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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