Hornby Glen Golf Course

We had a pleasant day with a very good pace of play. We weren't waiting at any time and couldn't see the group behind us. Makes for a very pleasant day.

The fairways were in good shape as well as most of the rough. The greens were in very good shape with the odd unrepaired ball mark.

The bunkers were also in good condition again with the odd unraked trap.

Ridiculously slow pace of play. We had to wait at least 5 minutes per hole (ten minutes for a couple of holes). And no course marshall for the whole round. The whole golfing experience was not worth the price we paid. Won't be back for sure.

I really enjoy this golf course. It’s flat so it’s very nice to walk it. The course is open and quite easy to score as reflected in the low slope rating. This means it’s fun to play though as you can rip driver and post a good score. The back nine can creep up on you so it is challenging and the greens are good. As any public course it can get very busy with a wide range of golfers so don’t expect a quick round in peak times. The staff are very friendly - especially in the pro shop. The amenities are basic but has what you need at a good price. I think the course and place has character and would recommend.

Played on an unusually hot day in May because the course we often play in was hosting a tournament. Fairly simple layout. Rough was exactly that - rough and thick. The greens were a bit bumpy but apparently were just treated. No beverage service on the course but at the turn they did provide a cooler and ice to keep beverages cool - so buy a few at that time.

Hornby Glen is a very good course. Never have had a bad experience there. Booked at the last second. A great day!

An older course with length and enough water and sand to chalenge most golfers. Fun to play.

Course was in very good shape for May. Rough very long. Greens very good and pretty true. Finished in 3 and 1/2 hours.

Course was in good shape it's a good layout for the novice golfer, fairly open fairways.

The weather was fabulous. The course was well maintained. There are enough par 5's to satisfy the power drive hunger in you. Overall, I enjoyed the day and the course.

Staff overcharged upon arrival claiming some issue with Golf Now not playing the correct rate and then charged us more than what was advertised. Starter was disorganized, a poor way to start the round. Course conditions were ok but still needs work. They made the green fees right in the end as we had to complain to get the issue fixed. Won't be back if this is how they treat their customers.

Greens were slow, pine placements were challenging. Fairways were in good shape and the rough was a challenge to hit out of at times. Some blind holes and shots.

Good test would return now that I have more course knowledge.

This course is nothing to write home about but, decent for the value if booked through GolfNow. The regular green fees do not pair well with the course, clubhouse, etc unless they're looking to build a new clubhouse with the overcharge fees.

I've played here several times, I've never been liked the course that much, but the price is a good draw.

General notes - pace, etc:

The clubhouse is simple and does the job. It's not fancy and they don't try to be. They know they're a cheap course but still treat customers well and offer decent value. In the mornings the pace can be decent, unless you get caught behind certain entitled groups. Other times of day the pace can be ok or pretty slow. There's a range, but you need to bring your own balls, so generally either warm up elsewhere or don't warm up.

Conditions:

The course conditions are generally pretty good. Greens are consistent and moderate speed; however, apparently no one fixes ball marks. I was fixing five per green - those where just the ones near my line. Fairways and rough were in decent condition - all the rain helped ensure they were green. The bunkers were a weak point - they needed stirring as it was like hitting off of clay.

Course layout:

This is the part that keeps me from coming back for a fast weekend morning round. I find the course dull. Straight hole - with a bunker or two around the green. That's the formula. There are some dog legs, but for the most part it's monotonous. The fescue that comes in on some holes doesn't help with pace - it's not horrible, just an annoyance.

Straight holes - maybe a bunker or pond out of play:

1, 2, 3, 6, 9 (mostly straight) 10, 12, 14

You'll be dying of boredom by the turn. I was and walked off after 9 on my last visit because it was slow and boring.

The rough was not really cut down and your ball was extremely hard to find which slowed down the pace of play a lot....

Pace of play on the front 9 was great, no one behind us. The back 9 we caught up to 2 four somes and waited on 14,15 and 16 for about 5 minutes before each tee off. Course is in good shape considering the dry weather the past week.

Walked the course and by hole 12 i wish i got a cart. Was fun overall and will be back.