St. Marlo Country Club

What a total rip-off!!! Be warned, hole #15 was closed without warning/notification. The douche in the clubhouse didn’t even care and gave a snarky response stating “it’s factored in the price”. It was cart path only on this sunny dry day— the course was NOT wet. The bunkers were atrocious and no attempt was made to repair or rake them. They must be cutting costs everywhere because the poor cart girl had to ride around in a regular golf cart with her refreshments strapped to the passenger seat. The greens were the worst part. They were sandy, aerated, bumpy, and overgrown. Of course there was no warning of aerification. Save yourselves the headache and avoid this course. St. Marlo was a premier course 8+ years ago, not anymore. I’m not sure what’s going on, but it’s a shame. I hope they can recover, but with the prices they’re charging, it’s highway robbery.

Understandable the weather can be unpredictable and damage holes, but was not notified in advanced that two holes were unable to be played. Thankfully, one hole of the holes was opened as we checked in. Would’ve been nice to have the price reduced bc of this issue.

Also, the course was just aerated making the greens hard to read because of all the sand.

Greens were airated and two holes (14 &15) were closed with no warning until you were at the starter. On the plus side 12 strokes better than previous best, maybe missing those 2 holes helped. Played here in June and the course was wonderful, complete opposite now. Would have been happy if we knew about it ahead of time.

Recently punched greens were not noted on GolfNow. Miserable and unwelcoming Pro Shop staff also did not inform us upon check-in that holes 14 & 15 were closed. They left that duty to the starter (the one nice guy) who told us 10 minutes before tee time. Also, they have cart issues, and the staff obviously doesn’t check the parking brakes because we had to turn around and return our cart when we discovered this on #1. Saw this happen to another golfer also. Tee boxes are in rough shape and overall grounds are shabby (weeds, overgrown shrubbery, cart paths are in bad shape). Don’t waste your money at this place. It’s a shame because I’m sure this was a nice golf course at one time.

Not sure as to whether I’m pointing the title of this review to the course or TeeOff…as you never know where the gap in communication is from. When I booked the teetime last week, there was not a reference to recent (as in just occurred) aeration; greens were un-playable. The course conditions were exasperated by heavy recent rains, flooded cart paths and damage causing 2 holes to be deemed “cancelled/closed”. No ones fault on the Mother Nature front. One could argue the course should have closed for the day and/or provided a rain check - for the good of the course and goodwill to the clients; none was offered.

Course wet, but always fun to play. Getting back in shape after all the rain.

The greens are beat to crap, fungus and massive ball marks everywhere. The golf carts are terrible and probably 15 years old and the pace of play is the worst around. It’s not even close to being worth $100 to play. It shouldn’t be higher than $40. I’m not going back

Greens were really poor and several are dying out.

1 out of 4 tee boxes had large areas and f turf missing (blue tees)

Lakes were a disgusting- black or reddish with algae and gunk. Why would a gated community with a guard and million * homes want their course to look like this

And to pay $80 - I get much better conditions at courses from $50-75

I don’t plan on returning for a while

Greens are awful and slow. They need Bermuda as these bent greens are way past their prime.

At $85.00 don't waste the money.

I expected the greens to have been in better shape for the price point. They were patchy in places but still rolled okay. The fairways were in decent shape. I would still recommend the course.

took advantage of Golf Now 20% discount to get these rates. Its usually more. The course was in great condition. Staff are super friendly. Played under 4 hrs.

Thinking of going this club membership.

Greens are not in good shape. Carts are old and parking brake had to be finessed to work

Our 4- some had a good time. Pace of play for a Sunday was excellent 4.25 hours.

It appears the heavy rains has impacted the course: many areas of erosion/drainage issues; and greens looked stressed as very soft.

The best part of this course is that the cart girl was very friendly and provided great service. The course condition was abysmal and the staff has completely let this course go. I have played St. Marlo multiple times in the past and was great but will not do so again, not even close to being worth the $60 round.

The greens were fine, but more comparable to a $40-45 round than $70. The course looks fine, it is not patchy in appearance, but it feels like there is no where good to hit the ball!!

Even if you hit the target/landing zone of a fairway there’s only a 30% chance you end up with a good lie on flat ground. Everything else rolls to a muddy collection area or parks on the side of 45 degree slope. It’s just not fun to hit a great tee shot and then get to your ball and realize you have no chance.

That being said, there is a fantastic practice area.