Bacon Park Golf Course

This course is a Donald Ross design from 1926. You can tell - it has the shapes of many Ross courses. The greens are actually pretty quick and true. (Ignore the practice green). If it had the maintenance budget of a private Ross, the fringes and first/second cuts would be tight and fast and the course would get its due. Alas, it does not, but the operator does appear to appreciate the course and is trying.

Fun to play, I'd play again.

The first 3 greens had giant depressions filled with sand. The electric carts had instructions to where they want you to go but with 0 paths it shuts down frequently to areas you'd not expect. Doest feel like much has gone into improvement or maintenance since ross opened it in 1926

We had the course to ourselves, a little baron on some fairways, greens were fast but some had damage. Overall an enjoyable experience..

It's clear that the new group managing the property cares about golf and design. Greens rolled very true and had t0 be handled strategically. Holes were interesting each one different. Great value at a muni that is well cared for.

At $40 a head this is good value for money but some greens need some work and while generally course condition was good there is plenty of room for improvement. Lay out is varied if flat. Still considering my home courses charges over €350 a round this course is worth a shot.

Staff was excellent. Pace was extremely slow. Course needs much TLC. Greens were D. Ross challenging.

Grass was dry and flat on fairways. It is winter so…

Pleasantly surprised played like a classic Ross course. Crowned greens undulating and in decent shape for this time of year. Fun track!

I had a really good day at Bacon park and plain on going back. this course is a little short but sometimes that's a good thing. I was able to get a round in and watch some football that day. the staff was very friendly. you better pay attention to the golf cart GPS for the cart path was tough to follow and not there at times but it was my first time at this course. the price that I got off golfnow was really good as well.

Course is getting better, still a good bit of work to go but looking better. Glad to see the cart paths and bridge ramps repaired.

First time playing since OC Welch took over with a major renovation nearly 8 years ago. Greens conditions left a lot to be desired. They put 3 guys walking and one in a cart ahead of the two of us who were either didn’t care or we’re unfamiliar with letting people play through. No ranger in site the whole round. GPS area restriction on cart constantly shut down the cart in the middle of fairways and other inappropriate places. Actually had to back between some holes to get anywhere. After all this time I expected better.

Firstly, on line booking fouled up family reservation and the staff was incredibly friendly in getting us out.

Secondly, she is a tired course that has fallen to disrepair and hard times. But you can see Ross’ fading fingerprints on the layout and particularly on the modest green complexes that flex their muscle with defined quadrants requiring precise approaches.

I can tolerate the rutted dirt paths, damaged greens, water damaged fairways but for life of me I don’t understand the security procedures on the carts that constantly shut you down even in the fairway.

Course served a family of 8 well as we have two under five handicaps and 2 beginners. Just important to know what you are getting into. I would do again with this group but unfortunately, could not give a blank recommendation to a group of golfers visiting the area.

I am a fan of Donald Ross courses - I've played them in Florida and they are a lot of fun if they've kept the original Ross design. Bacon Park is typical of Ross's designs in his heyday and that's a good thing. Unfortunately, I've seen this course in better shape. You might excuse it because last year and early this year we were in lockdown and the course didn't generate revenue and maybe whatever public subsidy it might get dried up. But the next day I played Henderson Golf Club, another publicly-owned course and it was in good condition (maybe the county supports Henderson more than the city does Bacon Park). In any case, it's a shame and I hope the conditions improve. I can't recommend Bacon Park in the current condition. Many others have commented on the annoying "nanny" of the GPS - it's no exaggeration - many of the the lockouts are truly head scratchers (If there is no cart path at the tee box and the yardage/par sign is on the left, why lock out the left and make me go to the right side? That's just one example). It ruins what is otherwise a pretty good GPS. To end on a positive note, the staff was friendly and helpful - I'm sure they get an earful about the course condition and the GPS nanny - yet they are a cheerful bunch.