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3.7
1205 Reviews (1205)
5 Stars
215
4 Stars
542
3 Stars
251
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
79
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
80.7%
Recommend this course
974 out of 1205 reviews
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3.5
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
71.4%
Recommend this course
25 out of 35 reviews
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3.7
108 Reviews (108)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
79.6%
Recommend this course
86 out of 108 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cottonwood GC consistently delivers strong value with well-maintained fairways, true-rolling greens, and an undulating layout that challenges shot control. The exceptionally friendly staff makes every round welcoming for both regulars and first-time visitors.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6736 yards
Slope 137
Rating 78.8
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Cottonwood Golf Club - Ivanhoe
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Course Details

Year Built 1953
Golf Season Year Round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
1205 Reviews (1205)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Walkers 16
Beginners 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 12
Convenient to the City 7
Worth the Drive 7

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Played On
Reviews 148
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good value

Considering the rain, course has survived well. Beware of the "grand canyon" about 200 yards up on hole #2.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/11/2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that the course held up despite the rain. We appreciate the warning about the "grand canyon" on hole #2 and are addressing that. We hope to see you back on the course soon!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hadn't played here for almost six years and prob won't again

Course is in terrible shape. Terrible tee boxes and even worse greens. Every putt was bumpy and sandy. We got our second golf cart at 12:27 for a 12:30 tee time. Just had all the feels of a course who knows it's on the to becoming condos or a salt mine. Sad really!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/11/2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear about your experience on the course. We appreciate your insights and will address the issues you mentioned. We strive to provide a better experience for all our customers and hope you give us another chance in the future.

Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 93
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Don’t waste your time

Course was a muddy mess. Don’t waste your time or money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/01/2024

Hi Carl, we're truly sorry to hear about your experience. We try our best to mitigate the effects of big storms, but it can take time for the mud to dry up. Have a good day.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great golf times!

I have been playing this course for 50 years. It is always a good challenge and a good layout. Prices are decent but the best thing about this course now are the people that work there. They are always welcoming and greet you with a smile.

Always have a good time there! Many thanks to the employees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/01/2024

Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a loyal customer for 50 years! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy the course layout and find our staff welcoming. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon for another great round!

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value

When I visit my son, who lives in San Diego, I usually play Cottonwood a few times when I'm here. I think Cottonwood is the best value golf course in the area. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Course conditions are pretty darn good and the greens were rolling true. I'll be playing another round or two here before going back to the Ohio winter.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/01/2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Cottonwood Golf Course. We're thrilled to hear that you find us to be the best value in the area with friendly staff and great course conditions. We look forward to having you back for another round or two!

Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

rain and golfers have taken a toll

The greens were mostly trashed - unrepaired ball marks and foot prints made them horrid to putt on and then throw a 2 some between 4 somes and it crawls.

HEY - GOLFNOW: give us some more WEATHER choices: wet, windy hot cold PERFECT doesn't cover "sloppy" muddy cloudy, drizzle, are a few more options

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/01/2024

Thank you for your feedback on your recent experience at our golf course. We hope to provide a better experience for you in the future.

Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course. Big greens, good condition even after heavy rains

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/01/2024

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the course and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

30 minutes late teeing off NO CARTS

I arrived 30 minutes before tee time to see golfers waiting for carts! After checking in our foursome came out and waited 20-30 minutes past our tee time to get 2 carts. Tee’d off and first cart died on hole one. Waited 15 minutes for guy to bring cart. On 8th hole other cart dies, pushed cart with cart to starters booth and waited again to get cart. Lost at least a hour waiting for carts only got 15 holes in before dark. Tee’d off at 12:45

Terrible all around!!!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/11/2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for the wait time you experienced during your visit. We will take your suggestions into consideration. We appreciate your review and hope to see you again soon.

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Commented on 03/01/2024

Hi Jearod, we're sorry to hear about your recent experience at our golf course. We appreciate your feedback and will address the issues you encountered with our team to ensure a smoother process for all our guests in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Played On
Reviews 5
1.0
First Time Playing

Horrible experience

The course staff were amazing and friendly. The golf course was rundown. There was a 20 minute wait for a cart which directly resulted in tee times being 20 minutes late. The range was rundown and poorly laid out. It took over five hours to get through 18. Not one Marshall in sight. The course was Lawless letting highly intoxicated people run rampant all over the course. The course has so much potential, but it appears that the owners have given up so they can sell it to become a Sandmine. Was extremely disappointed with the experience, not to the fault of the staff members.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/01/2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear about your disappointing experience on the course. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and we invite you to enjoy happy hour pricing in the bar whenever there is a wait for carts.

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value!

Track is in fantastic shape despite our recent rainfall. Pace of play was also very good. A four hour round. A much better option and value than other East county options. I'll be back sooner rather than later.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/01/2024

Thank you for your positive review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our well-maintained track and had a great pace of play. We strive to provide value to our customers and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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