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Conditions
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Value
3.2
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6792 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.0
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Smoke Rise Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Greens Mini-Verdi Championship Bermuda
Golf Season Year round. Closed on Mondays.
Architect Gary Baird (1998)

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, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Lockers

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

3.3
1098 Reviews (1098)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 22
Narrow Fairways 19
Bunkers 11
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 17
Locals 15
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 15
In the 'Burbs 9
Worth the Drive 9

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/15/2020

Thank you for visiting us at Smoke Rise Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star review and hope you join us for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great staff.

The starter, William was excellent in describing the layout of the course. Without him taking the time, our round would have been more difficult. Course is tough and narrow but keep the driver in the bag and it is playable. Will be back due to the staff.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/15/2020

Thank you for visiting us at Smoke Rise Country Club. We appreciate your kind feedback on our staff and 4-star review! We hope you join us for an even better round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Challenging course, Arrogant Member

Course is challenging with a fun lay out, lots of hills and elevation. Couple greens seem to have an invasive grass with little patches, but will definitely play again!

One big issue was a member who yelled at one of our players for teeing up shots off the mat while practicing. He then demanded/instructed the cart guys to "throw them out" if anyone questions not hitting from the mat. This is completely out of bounds for a member and turned our team off to this property. Because the course was fun and challenging along with the cart guys being beyond friendly and professional will bring us back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/13/2020

Hi u000005937278, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us 4-stars. However, we're very sorry to hear your recent experience with us may have been affected by other players on the course. Our team aims for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome this kind of feedback for any improvements on our end. Thank you for playing Smoke Rise Country Club, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

The course has not been maintained

I have played this course a few times now and while it is a fun and challenging layout, the upkeep has gotten embarrassing. Multiple tees were only dirt and others were only weeds. Greens had issues with weeds as well. Probably my last time playing smoke rise for a while. Hopefully they can turn this around.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/11/2020

Hi rmw0014, thank you for leaving us with your feedback. However, we're very sorry to hear your recent experience with us did not meet our usual expectations as this is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us and your feedback has been passed along to our staff for improvements. We appreciate your patience & understanding during this time and hope we can welcome you back for an improved golf experience soon. If you would like to address any concerns further, please feel free to reach out to our pro shop staff directly.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/11/2020

Hi phgrayson, thank you so much for the 4-star review. We're glad you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Smoke Rise Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Love this course! Not in good shape right now.

I love playing at “The Rise.” It’s challenging layout and hallway like fairways make ball placement ever more important. I will always come back to play here but the course is looking a little rough these days and needs some love.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/11/2020

Hi gsanjurjo, thank you for leaving us with your feedback and dedication to playing our course. However, we're sorry to hear your recent experience with us did not meet our usual expectations as this is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us and your feedback has been passed along to our staff. We appreciate your patience & understanding during this time and hope we can welcome you back for an improved golf experience soon. If you would like to address any concerns further, please feel free to reach out to our pro shop staff directly.

Played On
Reviews 98
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Course is dry and playing fast.

I always enjoy playing Smoke Rise. Course is in good shape. Dry and fast. Looking forward to my next time at SR!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/08/2020

Thank you for your 4-star rating, James6276739! We're glad you enjoyed your last round. Join us again soon and thanks for choosing Smoke Rise Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Disappointed looked for better

Have played this course numerous times and this is definitely the worst I’ve seen the conditions of greens and fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/07/2020

John8275438, thank you for leaving us with your feedback. However, we're very sorry to hear your recent experience with us did not meet our usual expectations as this is by no means the standard we strive achieve. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us and your feedback has been passed along to our staff for improvements. We appreciate your patience & understanding during this time and hope we can welcome you back for an improved golf experience soon. If you would like to address any concerns further, please feel free to reach out to our pro shop staff directly.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

This course was one I once was proud to have in my back yard, now I will only play it when I don’t have time to drive to a better course. The 8th green needs to be dug up and rebuilt. It is half mud and the rest something flat and green. Many of the other greens have lots of other things growing in them that cause them not to roll true. It is so frustrating watching the club continue to deteriorate over time. The only absolutely great part of the club are a few of the staff that will go out of their way to make sure you have a clean cart, serve you a great meal when F&B is open and try to make up for the poor way the club has been managed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/07/2020

Patrick2795218, thank you for leaving us with your feedback. However, we're very sorry to hear your recent experience with us did not meet our usual expectations as this is by no means the standard we strive achieve. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us and your feedback has been passed along to our staff for necessary improvements. We appreciate your patience & understanding during this time and hope we can welcome you back for an improved golf experience soon. If you would like to address any concerns further, please feel free to reach out to our pro shop staff directly.

Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Not worth the 38.00 we paid

Tee boxes are awful and just too much woods in play if you don’t hit it STRAIGHT... not worth the 38.00 we paid. Please fix the tee boxes.. nothing but dirt on all of them

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/07/2020

Hi u6233528, thank you for leaving us with your feedback. However, we're sorry to hear your recent experience with us did not meet our usual expectations. We value our customer experience, so your review is very important to us and your feedback has been passed along to our staff. We appreciate your understanding during this time and hope we can welcome you back for an improved golf experience soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

poor condition

Used to play Smokerise regularly and it was always in good shape and well maintained...but this was my first round there in about 4 years and wow the regression! Fairways and tee boxes were atrocious...many of the boxes had no or sparse grass at all. Most of the greens were in good shape but a few had weed patches that disturbed putting lines. Although there is definitely work being done, none appeared to be on the tee boxes which was the most disappointing thing. Would not drive very far or pay more than 25-30$ to play there. Wish I would have paid attention to the previous reviews more.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/08/2020

Hi Jester1910, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, however, we're very sorry to hear you recent experience with us did not meet our usual expectations. We value our customer experience, so your review is extremely important to us. We appreciate your patience & understanding as our team works diligently to maintain course conditions & safety during this time, but we will make note for any potential improvements. We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better golf experience soon, and please feel free to reach out to our pro shop staff directly if you would like to address any concerns further.

Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Tough course-

Tee boxes are awful. Tough course if you don’t keep it straight. Lots of hills and woods. Not worth the 38.00 we paid. Glad I played it. Won’t be back anytime soon. Please drop price and fix tee boxes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/07/2020

Hi u6233528, thank you for leaving us with your feedback. However, we're sorry to hear your recent experience with us did not meet our usual expectations. We value our customer experience, so your review is very important to us and your feedback has been passed along to our staff. We appreciate your understanding during this time and hope we can welcome you back for an improved golf experience soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor condition

Fair ways in bad condition. It could be great course if maintained better.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
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Commented on 04/27/2020

Hi u314159894749, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. However, we're sorry to hear your recent experience with us did not meet expectations as this is not the standard we aim to achieve. We're going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make any changes. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
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Commented on 04/27/2020

Hi u314159894749, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very poorly maintained

The course gets a little worse every time I play it and likely won’t be back. Fairway vs. rough is indistinguishable. Lots of dirt and weeds. Very poorly maintained. Bunkers are mostly unplayable.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/23/2020

pbarron11, thank you for reviewing the course. However, let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your last visit as this is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. Your feedback about the course is very important to us as we are working to get everything up to par. Your comments have been shared with our staff for potential improvements, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your review for guidance. We encourage you to contact our staff in the golf shop directly if you would like to address any concerns further and hope we have the chance to welcome you back for a much-improved round soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

SmokeRise

Needs work. Tee boxes, fairways and greens all need some strong attention.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/20/2020

Hi Mrombo, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us 4-stars. We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome this kind of feedback for further improvements. Your feedback has been shared with our staff, and we thank you for playing Smoke Rise Country Club. We hope to have you back for an even better round soon!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course- bad if you don't play straight

challenging course, greens are fast- and pray you don't hit a sand trap- due to recent rains the traps were hard and wet.. if your lucky enough to play straight for 18 you'll love it..good challenge, not overwhelming and course markers are welcome site in early golf season.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/21/2020

Hi William3639739, thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is very important to us. We will make note for future improvements and hope to have you back for a 4- or 5-star experience soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Horrible conditions

4/16/2020 THe course was in horrible conditions. THey were doing construction on multiple holes. There was debris all over the greens which were also not doing so great so it was hard to find consistancy on any putt. This might have just been timing but there is no way it was worth anything over $30 on a weekday tee time! Plenty of other great courses for a better deal. Probably explains why the pace was so great today! Exiting note: Staff was amazing and extremely helpful!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/20/2020

Hi u070335681, thank you for reviewing the course. However, let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your recent visit. Your feedback about the course is very important to us as this is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are working to get everything up to par but have escalated your feedback so we can continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comments for guidance. If you would like to address any concerns further, please feel free to reach out to our team in the pro shop. We appreciate your kind comments on our staff and hope we have the chance to welcome you back for a much-improved golf experience soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A hidden gem

Fantastic layout, always in great shape. The staff are super friendly. It’s a must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/17/2020

Ronnie8984288, thank you for your kind words on our course & staff! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Smoke Rise Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
First Time Playing

Aweful conditions

Greens are horrendous worst ever and ground is dry and spotty

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/20/2020

Hi u070335681, thank you for reviewing the course. However, let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your recent visit. Your feedback about the course is very important to us as this is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are working to get everything up to par but have escalated your feedback so we can continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comments for guidance. If you would like to address any concerns further, please feel free to reach out to our team in the pro shop. We appreciate your kind comments on our staff and hope we have the chance to welcome you back for a much-improved golf experience soon.

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