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4.1
290 Reviews (290)
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
118
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
87.4%
Recommend this course
255 out of 290 reviews
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3.9
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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4.2
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.2%
Recommend this course
32 out of 38 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and outstanding value make this 27-hole layout a consistently rewarding place to play. Three distinct nine-hole combinations offer variety and challenge that keeps golfers coming back.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6323 yards
Slope 122
Rating 70.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.1
290 Reviews (290)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Playing Multiple Courses 8
Seniors 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 9
In the 'Burbs 8

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Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Windy and slow

The day was was windy, But many of the drive were helped by the wind. the course was in good condition, some dry spot which could affect contact. The course is made up of 27 hose. Usually the golf groups are staggered between North, Center, and South to prevent backups on the course, not that day. It seemed as if everyone was started on North, so one slow group caused a major back-up.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 182
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Cardinal Creek - Love the Three (9's)

I love the variety of rotating between the three nine hole courses, each with their own challenges. There is room for forgiveness on variois holes, but the hazards are still there to get penalties. The cpoirse is in excellent condition!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Course was well maintained with great fairways and greens. There were some tougher holes and easier ones. Would recommend for anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

observations

been playing here more recently. cost benefit better against other courses I've played recently.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

greens too small, some holes well designed others not

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Don’t waste your money

Max size of greens are 25 feet in diameter, and they are torn apart at least 3 feet in. Grass in fairways is as long as the rough. Narrowest fairways I’ve ever played. Good luck hitting the driver. No sand in the the bunkers, just overgrown weeds. Staff if VERY rude. It’s unbelievable they charge this much for this very poor quality of course. DO NOT GOLF HERE!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Nice course, tight, postage stamp greens, nog the friendliest desk staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time with the family well enjoyable course

Me and the kids were able to get out of there at about 5:20pm and got 12 rounds of golf in no problems enjoyed ourselves great staff and great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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