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3.7
1221 Reviews (1221)
5 Stars
220
4 Stars
550
3 Stars
254
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
79
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
82.0%
Recommend this course
990 out of 1221 reviews
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3.7
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.4%
Recommend this course
41 out of 51 reviews
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3.8
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.0%
Recommend this course
85 out of 105 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
1221 Reviews (1221)

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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Poorly maintained

Overall the course was definitely not in good condition, which isn’t my main concern. I had scheduled for a 1 PM tee time in which I’ll normally finish 18 given day light savings time. We weren’t able to tee off until about 1:30 while being stuck behind incredibly slow groups. Playing at a pretty fair pace on our end we managed to make it through 14 holes. No course Marshall on site.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
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Commented on 01/15/2021

Thank you for leaving a review. During the time you teed off, it was twilight, which is no guarantee to finish 18 holes. We are sorry for the confusion this may have caused!

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/15/2021

Thank you for the 5-star review!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/15/2021

Thank you for the 4-star review! We see that this is your first time playing here, can you share more about your experience?

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/04/2020

Thank you for playing Cottonwood. We hope you will come try us again for a 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/04/2020

Thank you for playing. Hope to see you out here again soon!

Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Anytime after 12:45 should be twilight

Good course. Decent shape, but the price should be lower. No chance of finishing 18 at 1:30. Especially without a Marshall on the course to make sure people are playing at correct pace.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/23/2020

Thank you for playing Cottonwood. Teeing off at 1:30 pm is our twilight rate which does not guarantee 18 holes. We hope you will come earlier in the day to play a full 18!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice course

perfect layout! cant beat the price! greens are on point. pace of play can be somewhat slow. but other than that this is one of my favorites.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/23/2020

Thank you for the 5-star review!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beware of the costs!

We booked the time for 2:22PM on a hot deal for $50 a golfer (18 holes, 2 of us cart included). When I go check in the person in front of me in purchasing a 2:30 tee time for $25 per person cart included. My buddy got there before me and already picked up the cart. We only got in 9 holes before the sun went down. I found out after the game that they charged him $20 for the cart that was supposedly included in my Golf Now booking. Basically if we would have booked 8 minutes later we would have spent $50 for both of us instead of $120. Be warned!!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 11/23/2020

Thank you for playing Cottonwood. All green fees do not include cart. If you were charged for a cart on GolfNow, please contact their customer service team.

Played On
Reviews 152
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great value

Course is in the best shape I've seen in the last decade.

Needed a Marshall to keep a very slow group ahead of us moving.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 11/23/2020

Thank you for the kind words! We hope to see you again soon!

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

MIG - Most Improved Greens

I have been playing Ivanhoe (and previously Monte Vista / Lakes) for 40 years and this is the best shape their greens have ever been in! Fairways and rough also have improved since pre-COVID days

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/23/2020

Thank you for the kind words! When will you be back to play again?

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Greens are Great, fairways need Help, great walk

Green are un Great condition, good speed.

The fairways need Help

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/11/2020

Thank you for the review. We are working hard on the course and will see how we can improve.

Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/11/2020

Thank you for the 4-star review. We see that this is your first time; what was your favorite part of the course?

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/11/2020

Thank for you the 4-star review!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Leaves

To many leaves on this course they are everywhere cant find your ball.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/11/2020

Thank you for playing Cottonwood. We hope you will try us again for a better experience.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/05/2020

Thank you for the 5-star review!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/05/2020

Thank you for coming out to play Cottonwood! What was your favorite hole out here?

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/05/2020

Thank you for the 4-star review! Hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/05/2020

Thank you for the 4-star review!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great weekend round!

Cottonwood has a good layout and in my opinion has done a good job of keeping the course in shape during the pandemic. It has gotten backed up to where rounds can take 5hrs plus especially on the weekends. For the price point this is a steal.

One of the fewer courses that can be both forgiving for less experienced players and has some fun challenges and hole for more serious golfers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/05/2020

Thank you for leaving a review. From time to time, our course does get backed up due to the increased play at our course because of the pandemic. We are working on this issue to provide 5-star experiences for all golfers.

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