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4.2
647 Reviews (647)
5 Stars
169
4 Stars
321
3 Stars
101
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
90.3%
Recommend this course
542 out of 647 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.2
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
88.4%
Recommend this course
61 out of 69 reviews
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Course Highlights
Well-maintained tee boxes, fairways, and greens combine with abundant water hazards to create a genuinely challenging and rewarding layout. Friendly staff, solid value, and a brisk pace of play consistently deliver a satisfying round.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6186 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.2
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Glendale Lakes Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/31
Architect Dick Nugent (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
647 Reviews (647)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 36
Narrow Fairways 22
Bunkers 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Advanced Golfers 15
Walkers 9
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 36

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Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course name says it all - LAKES

If you have a lot of inconsistency in your shots then you might not enjoy this course too much because the rough is thick and water comes in play on many of the holes, so you're likely to loose a lot of balls. But if you're able to control the urge to just 'blast away' and want to work on accurate shot placement then this is a nice place to play. The course is in nice condition and the layout is challenging but not crazy. Play does run a little slow from time to time with a lot of novice golfers looking for their balls.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

improved

course was in really good shape, they have taken steps to get rid of the geese. did not see one geese dropping anywhere on the course- could not beleive it

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very nice but challenging

course was in good shape; layout is interesting; lots of trouble if you miss left or right off the tee; greens were terrific

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
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

Challenging in the wind

Played in 25 mph winds and course took it toll. Condition of the course was fair, but I think many courses are having condition issue. Greens were a little slow but true. Have alwas liked that there is a lot of variety in the holes. Not a fan of having rough that is in the center of what would be normally be the fairway. will likely play again

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

nice

The course was all right compared to the fact that the season hasn't started. However it just didn't feel like the course was not what it could have been even at that moment

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unbeatable Value

Absolute best value of any course in the area. Could the fairways be nicer, sure, the greens faster, of course, should either of those prevent you from playing? Absolutely not. Short but challenging holes makes you think as opposed to grip it rip it golf. Really fun course and unbeatable pricing.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Winter has taken a toll on the fairways..

The greens are in decent shape.. but the fairways leave a lot to be desired...

Good value though as they have significantly discounted the tee time ..

very friendly staff...

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very poorly run and staff needs to be friendly

Ranger was non existent. Need a good management staff

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice...But tight

Enjoyed the course and it was challenging. It was a bit tight with housing on some holes and there is definitely a good reason to have 'LAKES' in the name!
I would recommend, but bring an extra sleeve of balls - especially if the wind is blowing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

course was in good condition.

Pace of play was slow. Played first 9 holes, started @ 10:30am and took 2.5hrs. Too many groups of 2s were playing and some were even first time players and walking on a Prime time ( Saturday morning ). Rangers should have paired up these groups. My group decided to leave after nine disappointing holes of play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course was quite beat up.

The tees were good. The fairways were very well worn, assuming a combo of the rough winter and early play with cards. Greens must have been recently aerated, but no one told us.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Glendale

Water, lots of water, at times on both sides of fairways. Bunkers well placed ,but fair to an average golfer. Greens very nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Can't beat the price

Nice course to play and couldn't beat the GolfNow deal on a wet and cold Friday.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

good course

recent bad weather affected the course a lot. but still a good time.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good price for 18 holes

Some of the fairways were nice and green while others were brown. Decent amount of water and sand. Bunkers could have been nicer, but every golfer wants to avoid sand if possible. Greens were in ok condition. One of the greens had huge divots in it though. Looked like someone beat the ground with their putter repeatedly. Have to be careful not to hit some houses if you have problems hitting the ball straight which I do. For $15 you couldn't beat the price that included a golf cart. Overall I had a good time.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great prices, and great if your a local.

There is a lot of water on this course, and it surrounds multiple holes. Do not play agressive on the second & third hole. Otherwise, it will really mess you up for the rest of the front nine. Take it slow on the second hole, and it will be rewarding for the remaning holes. Good luck!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

This is a course you can play time and again.

The Glendale Lakes course was in excellent condition when my brothers and I played it. The course was well laid out to take advantage of the water hazards requiring us to "plan" our way around the course. The staff was very helpful without being intrusive. The challenges presented on the course allows appeared possible to overcome although we were rarely able to do that on the first attempt. We met another duffer on the course who enjoyed it so much that he repeatedly returns and I must say that I would tend to agree with that assessment.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very fun course

Jen and Steve are super friendly and also greet you with a smile on their face. The golf course is challenging but fun at the same time. Tons of water means bring a few golf balls!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens in good condition, course well maintained.

My son and I played from the tips and it proved to be relatively challenging. Most fairways are wide open but a few are tight and you're better off with a long iron or hybrid off the tee. Windy conditions was the biggest challenge. Nice course, great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout. Greens were in good shape

I've played this course quite a few times. First time this season though. The greens were really nice for this late in the season. This is what I refer to as a "target" course. Especially the par-5's. Definitely not a "Bombers" course. Many holes require a precise (less than driver) tee shot. Number 10 is a good example. You have to hit the landing area with your tee shot about 200 yds out. Don't miss short, long or left!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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