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3.0
705 Reviews (705)
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
268
3 Stars
157
2 Stars
90
1 Stars
78
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.0
57.2%
Recommend this course
478 out of 705 reviews
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3.3
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.8
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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2.9
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.0
56.7%
Recommend this course
34 out of 60 reviews
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Course Highlights
Tamarack's layout consistently earns praise for its challenging holes and fun par 3s that reward repeat visits. Staff friendliness stands out as a reliable highlight, with welcoming service noted across recent rounds.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6901 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.7

Tamarack Golf Club is a course that will test your shot-making skills yet it is still player-friendly enough to appeal to all skill levels. Pete Dye designed the course with tight, sculpted fairways and undulating greens that come in a range of sizes. The layout offers plenty of challenges with water or sand coming into play on every hole. The golf course will test your accuracy but it is not as difficult as many other Dye designs. The third is one of the toughest holes. A severely undulating green protected by deep bunkers makes placement vitally important on this par 3. The 15th is one of the back nine's more challenging holes. It presents an interesting risk-reward opportunity with a myriad of teeing options. Water lines the entire right side and the two-tiered green is flanked with bunkers to the front and right.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/31
Architect David Gill

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

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
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Reviews

3.0
705 Reviews (705)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 44
Bunkers 37
Narrow Fairways 21
This course/club is great for:
Locals 34
Advanced Golfers 21
Seniors 11
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 42
Worth the Drive 12

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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quality course but call to make sure no outings are scheduled.

Played the course many times. Water in play on most holes. Numerous traps protecting each green. Greens well maintained. Watered fairways. Rough is not thick. Electric carts. No rangers so pace can be slow. They have a lot of outings during the summer so call before booking. I was right behind an outing took 5.5 hours to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The price is a good value.

Lots of water and some narrow fairways make this course challenging. Though located in a subdivision, the homes are far enough away to make it seem still rustic.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of water! Bad if you slice the ball,

Had to wait for a large outing before teeing off, but it worked out as they let us go to Hole 10.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value for money

Good well maintained course. Course is playable and relatively easy.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was challenging. Lots of water and sand.

Greens and Fairways were in great shape. Tee boxes could have used some more care. Staff was friendly and would definitely recommend to others. Will be back before the golf season is over.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad experience ....

Payed for 18, but after it taking 3 hours to shoot 9 we decided to leave.. Poor management on the course..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

OK

The Course would probably be better if it hadn't rain so much within the last week. The course was pretty wet.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Review

Course was in pretty good condition. Pace of play was good.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was not maintainnrd very well.

I had a 11:00 tee time. I did not tee off until 11:45. The round took 51/2 hours. It was short staffed that caused delays.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Tough course, impersonal

This is a challenging course with plenty of water and good length.
The greens need mowing and are bumpy. The fairways are pock marked but OK. The staff doesn't volunteer any information to you about deals, what kind of day it is, etc.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice smooth course. Very enjoyable n great greens.

Good times at this course. Par 3s are a blast. Got 2 birdies n 5 pars.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Under construction, good for value

On the par 3 16th I believe, was under some huge construction underneath the hole...which didn't necessarily play into effect if you just get it onto the green. as far as hazards go, water lined fairways played a definite part in my shot shaping on nearly every hole. But the most impressive and challenging part of this course is most definitely the bunkers. If you're not a fantastic bunker player, do not...I repeat do NOT take a hard line at the flagstick, you will b punished by the soft, deeply riveted bunkers. I played a 3 shots out of the bunker and had 2 great ones that checked up nicely 3 or 4 feet from the pin. But when on the par 3's, hitting a bunker off of a high shot will almost guarantee an absolutely buried lie.

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

good value

good course, lots of water and unfriendly rolls, but I love it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser

wonderful value at $25.00 would pay more

Bring an extra sleeve lotsa aqua.
May be bring 2 extra sleeves lotta aqua

Gotta keep it in play. Splurge for $1.50 (11960 price) for an
first rate yardage book.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course, but the layout is confusing

Tamarack Golf Club is a great course with a good mix of challenging and easy holes. One of my main complaints would be the course layout. Several times there are no signs pointing you in the direction of the next hole. I have played here once before and there used to be directions painted on the sidewalk but those have been removed / walked off. A sign in the ground next to the green would be a huge help letting you know the next hole is across the street and to the left. We took a wrong turn twice when trying to find the next hole. FInally one last complaint, cart #23 needs to be retired and have the brakes fixed. Our parking brake was useless, the cart would not stay parked even on flat ground. We had to make sure the steering wheel was turned at a 45° angle every time we got out otherwise the rolling alarm would sound.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

staff the best. Course very competetive. Many hole variations. Water everywhere.

Staff the best. Starter accomodating. Well spaced play. Few delays. Water everywhere. Must stay in fairways. Can't beat price. Course in great shape,especially greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Average Course

Overall the course is average for the area. The course is in decent shape with one hole under construction. The course could be in better shape and use some better marking for holes since it goes through a subdivision with little direction for where the next hole is.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

course is in good shape considering the amount of rain we have had.

This course is well maintained for a public course. Play moves along nicely and the people are friendly. I would recommend it to my friends.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great

The course was great, but the 17th hole was close that day, still a nice course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great green fees for this time of year for a nice golf course

Tamarack Golf Course for this time of year was not in the best of shape, fairways need work and greens were not in the best condition. But for the first week in April I wasn't looking or expecting pristine conditions. The seventeenth hole was under construction and was not open for play.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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