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4.0
239 Reviews (239)
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
109
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
91.8%
Recommend this course
208 out of 239 reviews
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3.8
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
11 out of 11 reviews
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3.9
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
The wide-open, approachable layout delivers a fun and challenging round at exceptional value for the money. Friendly staff and fast, true-rolling greens consistently impress golfers returning for repeat visits.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 71
Length 7041 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.9
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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Nugent (1987) Bruce Borland (1987) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.0
239 Reviews (239)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 27
Undulating Greens 22
Thick Rough 20
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 22
Locals 14
Walkers 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 21
Worth the Drive 14

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Played On
Reviews 207
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Good condition. Seniors Wednesday Rates.

Course in good shape.
Played quickly as solo.
Some traps needed raking.

Seniors 55+ play Wednesdays thru August for $25 w/cart. Call them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very challenging

Great course if your looking for a challenge. Small fairways and greens. Had a blast

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Challaging

I made a last minute tee time. Course was not busy and the pace of play was very good. Course was in good condition, weather was good. Course would probably get more play if price point was lower but overall, it was a good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

GCI

Good course little slow with no ranger to speed things up

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Better than expected

After extensive rains the night before, the grounds crew was hard at work removing standing water in areas most affected. All things considered, the course was not sloppy and played well. The care and attention to the playing surface was excellent given the aforementioned weather. I would play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful day at GCI

Having been a fan of GCI for many years, it was a pleasure to take on this demanding track. Links style, target oriented design. Plenty of bunkers and fescue to keep you on your toes. The course is in great shape, except for some of the bunkers.

We had a great time, and will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Cource condition

In tee grand, there are too many dipot.

Gureen is not good, someherew bear.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great time as always

Friendly staff and beautiful course on a perfect afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Link style

Tough course, but they have made it easier, as the tall stuff is not so tall, however the rough is hard to chop out of. Hitting it on the fairways are a premium at this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Good course

I always enjoy playing there. Some great challenging hole. Par 3 over 200 yds over the water with strong wind. Par 5 over 600 yds with up hill plus strong wind all the time. great course. I truly recommend this course with my heart. Just go and play and see. Every one love this course. This course for some advanced player.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course has great features

links style course made it pleasant to play, not having to deal with leaves.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course Thinker Clubhouse Stinker

Put a 10-mile radius around GCI and I dare you to find a better value for the money. The course is long, tough and the greens are great. Every time I play GCI I am frustrated because this course demands being a great putter, which I am not. Bent grass fairways, well-maintained greens and long but fair rough are pluses. When looking at hole #13 you may be a touch uninspired the first time you play it but come back and I'll guarantee you'll appreciate it. The negatives: #18 leaves you saying "What the?" You play 17 magnificent holes and then you get to 18 and it's as beige as a hole can get. The clubhouse also needs a mad renovation. It feels more like your friend’s garage retrofitted to a man cave. Dear GCI, give this course a proper 19th hole and spice up #18.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really nice course

The course is maintained really well. Greens were fantastic, pleasure to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Definitely a must play

Meant to play here for years and it was worth the wait. Hole 11 is a long par 5. One of the longest in the state. Yes I missed my birdie putt. Such a great day for golf and even better place to spend it. Greens were fast with lots of breaks. Course reminds me of Harbourside in many ways. Only negative was that the sand traps were thin.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging, but very playable

Well maintained and laid out, excellent staff and with a coupon, a fantastic deal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good shape

Pace of play was perfect, no waiting. Staff is very friendly. Greens were accurate.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a wonderful course!

I am preparing for the GCAM Tour season and decided to play this as my last course of the season. With the handicap system I played the blue tees (pro tees.) Accuracy is a must as there are a lot a hills and sand traps. Houses and water are in play on quite a few holes. Watch the wind though as this course is an open course with little amount of trees. It was blowing around 30mph when I played. Knowing how to shape a shot into play is very helpful. Fast rolling greens which are difficult to read which makes this course one of the top if not the top hardest course I played in 30 years. I played Dubsdread and this course was a lot tougher than Cog Hill. A WONDERFUL course to play especially for the value. Highly recommend trying out this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course in great condition!

Great course for the price. Well maintained and very challenging. Good tee box options for different skill level golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Tough course. Shots have to be accurate. Bring lots of balls. The fescue eats them up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in good shape with fast greens

Course was in good shape. Greens are pretty fast, try not to be above the hole. Play was a bit slow for a Monday, but they had a tournament in the AM and an outing in the PM. Some bunkers were very shallow with limited sand.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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