Shadow Mountain GC
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4.1
2270 Reviews (2270)
5 Stars
702
4 Stars
1018
3 Stars
370
2 Stars
114
1 Stars
66
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
83.9%
Recommend this course
1915 out of 2270 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
85 Reviews (85)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
75.3%
Recommend this course
64 out of 85 reviews
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4.0
121 Reviews (121)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
79.3%
Recommend this course
96 out of 121 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally welcoming staff consistently go out of their way to make every golfer feel at home. A fun, challenging layout with well-maintained fairways and greens delivers outstanding value for the money.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 5375 yards
Slope 116
Rating 66.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1958
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Sarazen (1958)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lockers

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

4.1
2270 Reviews (2270)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 67
Bunkers 51
Water Hazards 34
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 73
Locals 54
Walkers 52
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 74
Near Local Attractions 26
In the 'Burbs 12

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Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Thank God for Golf Now

If I didn’t get a great rate from Golf Now I wouldn’t play this course. The course charges $ 120 which is not worth it. No practice range just a couple of nets. Putting green is not true to the course. Greens are inconsistent. I played with a member that is fed up with management and continually raising prices as if this was a great course . Staff is very friendly but also fed up with management. Like I said , the only way I’d play here is by getting a hot deal from Golf Now.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Delightful surroundings and very friendly

Coourse is in great shape. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately we had a slow group ahead of us and it took 2 1/2 hours for 9 holes. A bit long.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun at Shadow Mountain

Great afternoon to enjoy golf and a very friendly and helpful staff!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/25/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not worth $$

Basically and executive/starter course. Very short and tight into houses with tee boxes in lousy shape. Definitely not worth the $$ being charged. Rip off!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 03/20/2025:
Thank you for sharing feedback. We’re very sorry your experience fell below expectations and are addressing the concerns you mentioned. We appreciate the opportunity to improve and hope you’ll consider visiting again.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight layout

This course is squeezed in between lots of houses. If you hook or slice the ball, I can guarantee you were gonna end up in somebody’s backyard. There just as not a lot of Space to put a golf course in this place. The overall course was in good condition., But you have to be careful when you are teeing off sometimes as the prior hole green is right next to the tee box without a lot of protection.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced

This course was highly over priced , it would be better if as an executive course . Lots of short par 4 holes , to much garden, sculpture , decorations it felt very cheesy . If the price reflected the actual golf then it would be fine … 60 dollar course but charges double that.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/21/2025:
Thank you for the feedback. We aim to offer a quality experience and regret falling short. Your input helps us identify specific areas that need attention, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course, Beautiful Views, Friendly Staff

The starter and all the staff are very friendly and helpful. The course was fun and plays pretty quickly - it took 3 hours 30 minutes to finish 18-holes and we are not great golfers. The course layout is a little confusing and a point had to cross an active fairway to get to the next hole (not sure if we missed a turnoff). The bar & grill and pro shop are all flamingo themed - everyone there seems to love golf, but not take it too seriously - which my group appreciated.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/25/2025:
Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable round.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Short course small greens

Enjoyed the course layout .nice fairways lined with homes ,dog legs to small greens . Great for the short game . The clubhouse has been remodle and has many amenities .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/24/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

worth the visit

Only downfall was a few holes go back and forth and a little dangerous with other golfer’s shots and some near misses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
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 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Short, tight course

This course was in good shape but short at 5300+ yards from the blue tees. The homes that line the course are close also. Be careful.

The greens were slow but true and overall the course is in great shape but everything is really close so be aware at all times.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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