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3.6
745 Reviews (745)
5 Stars
173
4 Stars
278
3 Stars
132
2 Stars
95
1 Stars
67
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
72.8%
Recommend this course
520 out of 745 reviews
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3.4
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.7%
Recommend this course
14 out of 19 reviews
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3.6
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
74.6%
Recommend this course
44 out of 59 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and an affordable rate make this a welcoming option for golfers seeking solid value. The well-designed layout consistently earns praise from returning players who appreciate its challenge.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 73
Length 6510 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 11/15
Architect Tom Bendelow (1926) Dick Nugent (1926) Dick Nugent (1975)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

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Reviews

3.6
745 Reviews (745)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 12
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Beginners 8
Advanced Golfers 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 17

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Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very dry and hard. No real pro shop or restaurant/bar open

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Villa Olivia

I’ve been playing Villa Olivia for quite a few years and it’s pretty easy going. The layout is decent and it’s always fun to drive from the top of the ski hill. Not bad.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 189
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Villa Olivia

The carts worked well. No GPS. I have to say that the greens are in very good condition. The rest of the course was in fair shape.

The water containers on course were empty.

Has porta johns on the course for bathrooms.

No one was attending the bar inside.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not thrilled

The sand bunkers were horrendous, unkempt. The greens were bumpy and slow. They need to make 11 a par 3 to avoid the snow lift wires. (Would still make it a par 72), and the grounds staff ran their machines as if the golfers didn't exist, or as if they cared less. Cutting around the greens while we are trying to hit approach shots, sitting on the 1st cut while we're teeing off or continuing to drive mowers down the fairway, driving their mowers around us as were are hitting on the fairway. Terrible customer awareness.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Standard weekend warrior course

This wasn’t a terrible course, it was just bland. The tee boxes needed to be cut and were in bad shape and same goes for the greens. The fairways were in average condition. The course was not overly challenging and the majority of the challenge just came from playing there for the first time and not knowing the distances. The course has some interesting holes because I think it was built on an old ski resort. All things considered it was ok but I dont have any urgency to play again.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Reaxing ..not as busy in the afternoon.

Enjoyed time .. very relaxing ..very friendly staff. Will be back. Great value for price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

Glad they finally fixed the cart problem. The last few years we would arrive and have to wait for people finishing the 18th hole and get there cart. Now they have enough carts.

Staff is friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf

I initially booked for four and cancelled one. Still haven't received refund

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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