Cardinal 18 GC: #3
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4.3
270 Reviews (270)
5 Stars
82
4 Stars
149
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.5
94.3%
Recommend this course
252 out of 270 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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4.2
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
This water-rich layout challenges golfers on nearly every hole, rewarding accurate ball-strikers with an exciting and well-conditioned round. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and outstanding value make it a compelling booking.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Woodland
Par 71
Length 6572 yards
Slope 132
Rating N/A

Previously known as Whitetail Golf & Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built N/A
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18.50
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.3
270 Reviews (270)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Brunch 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 33
Narrow Fairways 22
Bunkers 18
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 20
Locals 20
Walkers 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 31
Convenient to the City 8

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Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf course, green is excellent , nice layout , challenging golf course

I would definitely come back. I paid $25 through golf now, great deal

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bring balls and clean out the bag

Tough course ... have your 'A' game .. true roll greens ... Kentucky blue grass for rough ... lots of water ... put a scope on your clubs and fire !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good Deal

The course is much improved from a couple of years ago. Fairways, greens, sand traps in excellent shape. Interesting enough layout. Greens running very true and presenting some challenge. Clubhouse facilities pretty basic, but of no concern to me. Looks like they're still working on improving cart paths and aesthetics, but again, the course is much improved over what it was the year before last.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New Owners

Played this course several times in past known as Whitetail. New Owners Cardinal18 called now. Big improvements and more coming. Sand traps NOW excellent to play. Course cleaned up and thinned put a bit. Very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Whitetail

Very enjoyable afternoon. Course was in good shape, except the greens had recently been aerated. All in all a very good experience

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenged

This course is a challenge to even the most avid player. Lots of water, tight lies and be sure to stay well clear of the fescue. An errand shot is a lost ball 99% of the time. I can see why they retrieve 5000 balls a season!

All in all I feel this is a great value and if I lived closer would consider a membership . The only item I wish they would improve is the bunkers. Very minimal sand and not very challenging to escape from.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
90bbcd26-22d1-55f5-9a92-d96aad0ca1b3
Commented on 09/22/2016

Thank you for recommending our golf course! We will pass on your bunker concerns to the superintendent. We hope you come back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fun and interesting course - keeps you honest.

Pretty good shape considering the drought conditions.

Fairways excellent - greens showing spots of brownout from the weather and recently aerated, but otherwise look to be in pretty good shape.

Will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
90bbcd26-22d1-55f5-9a92-d96aad0ca1b3
Commented on 08/12/2016

Thank you for your comments regarding Whitetail! We are so glad you enjoyed your round. Come back anytime!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't bother.

This course is in horrible shape. They were sanding the greens and made us stand in the fairway for up to ten minutes at a time while they worked. Tee boxes were rough and had no markers placed. Not worth the trip. Would not recommend playing here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great conditions considering the heat

This was a fun course. They have a few odd holes, some blind tee shots, some unmarked bunkers that you can't see.

Fairways were in great condition, as were the greens. Some greens need some attention, however the ball still rolled true.

This was my first time playing the course, you definitely don't need to hit your driver on this course. It is a challenge and you would score better on your second round in my opinion. I will play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

good golf

the course is in good condition and plays very well. Always a good time and a good challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight Fairways, High Rough or Water Beyond

As mentioned by other reviews, local knowledge is key on this course. Accuracy is also a must - if you stray off the mostly small landing areas you'll find yourself (or more likely not find yourself) in the tall grass or water. Course was in ok condition, a little dry, but greens mostly good. Tee boxes were not though. Guy who checked us in was very chatty, he thinks he's funnier than he is, and some comments might be taken the wrong way, I think he was trying to be friendly/funny so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Stagnant water on 16 holes makes golf a challenge, but the bigger challenge was avoiding the mosquitoes and deer flies that love the environment. All in all, I've played at worse places and paid more, but I don't think I'll play this one again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Leave the Driver in the bag

This was our first time playing this course so the lack of course knowledge made it even more difficult than most courses as placement is everything to score well. I only used the Driver a couple of times as most holes call for a 200-230 yard tee shot. The greens were fast and true very nice. The fairway were dry and hard great for the ego they sure could use some water.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Take extra balls

Whitetail is a challenging course with lots of hazards and lots of water . Take extra balls, you will need them !!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

whitetail golf

the course is beginning to take shape.

they seem to be doing a lot of work on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Lovely course - lots of water but a good challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good course to play

Course is in very good shape concedering the lack of rain. Like this course as it is a challenging to play but fair.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the drive

Narrow fairways and water hazards makes for a challenging round

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens. Challenging fairways with lots of water

Only one problem

Middle of day and workers cutting grass and repairing sand traps and not getting out of the way for players holding up play for general maintenance. Rude

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Whitetail

The day was cold and the person I was playing with had a rough go of it. The foresome in front of us were very slow and we had to wait for them at every hole. There was a problem with flooding on the day we were there, not normal for this course. There were a lot of trees damaged by beavers and I think the flooding was caused by a beaver dam bursting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First time this year

The course was in very good condition being early in the year. No problem regarding the on-line booking. Just showed up gave my name and I was handed a key for the cart and wished a great round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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