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General George V. Underwood, Jr. Golf Complex - Sunrise Course
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About
Sunrise opened in April of 1995, bringing a more modern layout to the Underwood facility. Ken Dye (Painted Dunes) built the course as sort of a Scottish links/desert-style track with undulating fairways and a multitude of water hazards. Quite a bit of dirt was moved to sculpt the flat terrain.
On the front No. 5 stands out because it plays as a 465-yard par 4, but No. 9 is the most difficult because of its even greater length-a 587-yard par 5. Holes of note on the back are the 302-yard No. 11, which offers a great chance for birdie; another long par 4 in No. 13 (452 yards); and the mean 18th, a 441-yard dogleg right.
Getting there : Located off I-10 and Gateway. From I-10 east, take US Hwy. 54 north and exit Ellerthorpe. Turn right and drive down the road into the housing development, where you will eventually see the clubhouse.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6942 yards | 73.1 | 126 |
| Blue | 72 | 6420 yards | 70.4 | 117 |
| White | 72 | 5959 yards | 68.1 | 113 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5498 yards | 71.1 | 124 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.5/135 | 366 | 324 | 167 | 432 | 463 | 523 | 209 | 417 | 577 | 3478 | 399 | 307 | 404 | 459 | 515 | 162 | 553 | 224 | 441 | 3464 | 6942 |
| Blue M: 71.4/129 | 333 | 302 | 139 | 401 | 423 | 499 | 173 | 385 | 549 | 3204 | 382 | 283 | 376 | 427 | 488 | 137 | 513 | 195 | 415 | 3216 | 6420 |
| White M: 68.2/116 | 307 | 279 | 123 | 373 | 397 | 474 | 152 | 360 | 515 | 2980 | 351 | 258 | 352 | 393 | 466 | 124 | 482 | 170 | 383 | 2979 | 5959 |
| Red W: 71.6/135 | 280 | 251 | 108 | 349 | 367 | 452 | 137 | 336 | 478 | 2758 | 326 | 239 | 329 | 362 | 436 | 107 | 438 | 149 | 354 | 2740 | 5498 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Diamond in the rough
Good layout plenty of potential just needs some much needed maintenance
Same review as always bad greens and fairway.
Course needs lots of work and better drain system to clear rain water.
Course needs lots of work.
Greens and fairway need work and drain for the water when it rains.
No so good
I got a great deal @$20 with a cart. At that price, I would play it again but the course and equipment are not kept up well. Some of the sprinklers on while playing. Some of the sprinklers were leaking a lot soaking the greens. Layout was confusing but their gps on the cart helped me get back on track. All the carts seats are ripped and feel like they are falling apart. Halfway through my round the ignition port popped out just enough where the cart wouldn't move. Luckily I figured it out. Cart kept getting locked due to a lot of restricted areas. Driving range is small and the balls are mixed, old, and breaking.
This course needs lots of work to compete with other golf clubs in town.
Bad fairway with water and mud, The green are sometimes wet and the ruff grass around the green this too wet and the golf balls don't roll. They get stake in the mud
Fairways and greens need lots of work to compete with other golf clubs in the city.
The course is average for the money you pay or a little bit more.
Some greens are good and others need work.
Fairway need lots of work to compete with other golf clubs in town.
Sunrise Golf Course
I recently played a round at this course, and unfortunately, it left a lot to be desired. The fairways were in rough shape—patchy grass, uneven lies, and far too many bare spots. It made what should have been a relaxing game more frustrating than enjoyable.
The greens were actually decent, rolling fairly true and maintained better than the rest of the course. They were the highlight of the round, though that’s not saying much.
Staff at the clubhouse and pro shop were just okay—cordial, but not particularly helpful or welcoming. On the other hand, the restaurant staff were a bright spot—super friendly and accommodating, which made grabbing a post-round meal a pleasant experience.
About what you'd expect
For a public, military course just off base, where the commander doesn't play golf, it's in OK shape. About what you'd expect for a government course that doesn't get enough funding. They do OK with what they have. As long as you know that going in, average is just fine for a non-luxury round.
Nice course
Nice course in decent shape. Could use some work on some of the greens but overall it was a nice course
