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4.4
392 Reviews (392)
5 Stars
153
4 Stars
165
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
95.4%
Recommend this course
350 out of 392 reviews
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4.8
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
5.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.5
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
97.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 44 reviews
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Course Highlights
This peaceful 9-hole par-29 layout rewards iron and wedge play, with a fast pace of play and outstanding value for money. Friendly staff, an on-site BBQ spot, and a solid driving range round out the amenities.

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Holes 9
Type Public/Municipal
Style Executive
Par 58
Length 3004 yards
Slope 86
Rating 55.6
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Sunken Gardens Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1955
Golf Season Year round
Architect Clark Glasson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $16
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.4
392 Reviews (392)
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Reviews 39
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Spot

Small little 9 hole with a killer BBQ and a full bar.

Staff is very friendly. The 2 times I’ve been there the restaurant has had a beer event, lots of fun.

As for the course. Lots of up and hill and down hill. Only 3 holes over 200 yards, great for practicing your short game. Grounds are well kept and lots of trees to snake around. Will return in the future.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Perfect Par 3 course

Great course for new or casual golfers. Tee boxes need a little love but greens are in good shape. The BBQ truck on site has phenomenal BBQ.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Short course to practice

The fairways and the ground in general could be better maintaain.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 167
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Day at the Garden

Awesome 9 hole course. Plenty of challenges.

Hitting over or around trees. Flag placements.

Lots of opportunity to use several clubs.

Great place for lunch after or before you play.

Take advantage of what they have to offer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Overbooked and too narrow

Of all the courses my friends and I have played, Sunken Garden was our least favorite. The course is very well maintained. However, each hole is super narrow and compact, you have to hit the ball straight every time. They overbooked the time slots and we felt rushed the entire time. The staff were walking around telling people to hurry up which made for a very poor/stressed experience. Will heavily not recommend this place

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Relaxing and FUN

Great par 3 course. Greens have really improved over the last 3 months. Great course to get in 9 holes before work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 768
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

I'll give it another chance

My first impression wasn't a great one. We spent the first seven holes as a three-some behind a five-some, but then they walked off the course, probably to get drinks and the club's famous BBQ (which I haven't tried yet).

The condition of the course was a pleasant surprise. I had been warned the greens were in bad shape, but they have improved immensely from winter to summer. No complaints about their speed or roll.

The layout is tight where stray shots from beginners tend to cause some havoc. There are a couple compelling holes. I'll give Sunken Gardens another chance, but for what they charge, I'm not sure the course will make it into my playing rotation. Maybe I'll change my mind if I bring driver, which I didn't do. There are some risk-reward short par 4s that might elevate the excitement factor.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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