Thundering Waters Golf Club

This course is in great shape considering the time of year.

Distance between some greens and tee boxes are a long way, so riding is a must. The grass conditions are generally very good. This is a target golf course for most holes. They designed the course with way too many bunkers so accuracy off the tee is necessary. Larger landing areas are needed for most players. Golfers with handicaps 12 and below would enjoy this course. It's designed to look good but it's not forgiving for the 15 and higher handicappers. Also could use a better practice area. Hitting into a net is not my idea of a good warm up.

Had a great day. Weather cooperated. Course was in excellent condition.

For the time of year the course was in very good condition, the greens in great shape. I have played this course several times before but this time we played from the black tees. This made it a little more challenging but more enjoyable to test my skills. The staff that was there that day did a great job getting us going even though the pro shop staff didn't show up for our early morning start. Definitely a good course to play but challenge yourself and play the long tees, it really brings the hazards into play.

Beautiful course well maintained I had my best game ever there!!!!

I played from the blue tees. The holes aren't very long but you have to use good course management. Shots have to be played strategically to setup good approach shots to tight greens...sand traps were in terrible shape....they hadn't been raked in days...greens were in terrific condition...par three tee blocks need better yardage markers

The course was in great condition. Staff extra helpful and friendly.

Course overall was good, the greens and fairways were excellent. Tee boxes were very rough and beat up. Some holes seemed to be shorter than marked, especially the par 5s. Some said they were over 500yds however had a couple second shots that were well under 200yds in and I'm not a big ball striker off the tee. Staff was friendly. Would play again if I got another good deal on GolfNow

Great condition, atmosphere and a fun layout to the course. Has some great scoring holes. And beer prices are affordable.

Was a great day. Staff was excellent especially the starter who bent over backwards to try and accommodate everyone.

Course overall was in good shape. Tee boxes and sand traps were the only aspect that were sub par. Crab grass a bit too prominent on tee boxes and bunkers could use some attention. Fairways and greens all excellent. Always enjoy the layout...a risk reward and strategic shot sort of course.

The course itself is fine, well maintained and in good condition but the staff is horrible. There is a halfway house that you pass about 4 times during the round and it was closed. On top of that, there was no cart girl or service for that matter the entire day (keep in mind it was 30 degrees and sunny) so if you didn't bring snacks or water, you only had the turn to load up. The real kicker is they didn't even make us aware of this before our round started. As for the pace of play, not one Marshall to be found the whole round and we needed one! The starter was not friendly, at all "boy was he in a good mood...." you could tell he really liked his job and wanted to be there! This course will be non existent if they don't give their head a shake and change the golf operations.

Course was In great shape. Fairways and green were just in immaculate shape. Most of bunkers were freshly raked and seemed to have new sand. Only a few substandard sand bunkers. The layout was good, except for the first hole which needs to be lengthened by about 50-100yds. Lots of terrain and bunkers. Overall an enjoyable experience

Front staff was rude both times I showed up, then the marshal made a big scene when he thought my energy drink was a beer. Course was in great condition just the staff ruins the experience.

In one word, I would describe Thundering Waters as quirky. The style of course is a twirl of parkland, marshland, deciduous tree line and nuances of links, but not one character trumps as a theme. However, the risk and reward structure is clearly visible.

The course can be very fun for aggressive players and boring for conservatives. 6 par 5's are highly playable blended with strategic short par 4's and hard par 3's round out a unique golf experience. Personally, I've learned to warm up for the first few holes and then go aggressive to maximize your scoring and of course, enjoyment.

At the moment, the greens are firm and roll well. The bunkers were very playable unlike past times; it was very professional for the staff to take note and follow thru on the maintenance. Moreover, the maintenance crew were visible working hard thru out our round so kudos to them.

But back to quirky, I have never played a course were I got so many odd bounces off solid shots along with uneven lies on every visit so be prepared to work on odd stances.

Other than that, I can see why the mast of golfers enjoy Thundering Waters.

Challenging course, well kept and friendly staff. One issue was the GPS system on the carts were taken off. I hope they get those functioning because it offers a large screen with accurate GPS.

This past time I played encountered a slow day. Usually it is not an issue but we were backed up this past time.

Course layout was challenging, bunkers are at every spot that you want to hit. However bunkers were soaked and hard as cement. You can see the course was once very good.

I would definately recommend this course to anyone who enjoys playing like a pro. You see pro style shots on this course i.e. 6' deep bunkers (or more), undulating greens making for ever important approach shot placements, varying shot shaping from hole to hole. It makes you think. The course is immaculate, the greens roll true and fast while still very accepting of approach shots. It is a good challenge for all levels and very reasonably priced. I will continue to keep TW on my list of must plays.

I have played here several times and I still think the course is in great shape. I agree that this course was much better when it first opened and did not have the houses around it, but overall it is still very good. Others have commented about the poor conditions of the bunker and I would agree with them, but these were not a big deal for me. I hit many of them but just dealt with what was there. I would play here again for sure.

I remembered when this course opened and there was a lot of promotion about it. I figured with John Daly being involved it would be a long course. It isn't really. The course IS challenging but it could use some attention. Several tee boxes were under repair, as were a few traps. The course is littered with dead or dying trees that need removal. The fairways and greens were decent. The clubhouse and pro shop is nice but there is only a net to warm up your swing. The parking is removed from the clubhouse meaning that you have to walk a few hundred yards back to the pro shop after you drop your bag and there is no defined way to do that- you are in the road or through the lot. A
Sidewalk would be nice? The development of homes immediately next to the course is a bit distirbing as it suggests that over time, the course will lose somemofnigs ambience. The homes are basic too. Overall I would say it was an "ok" experience. Not great but not bad. Will I return? Perhaps but I will explore other courses first.