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4.1
284 Reviews (284)
5 Stars
108
4 Stars
117
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
86.6%
Recommend this course
249 out of 284 reviews
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3.0
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
3.0
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.0
50.0%
Recommend this course
1 out of 2 reviews
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4.2
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.0%
Recommend this course
34 out of 40 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.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6345 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.1
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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

Accolades

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Reviews

4.1
284 Reviews (284)

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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

First time ever playing this course ended up playing on center. Absolutely stunning course and well kept. The staff was super friendly when I arrived and even when I was leaving. Definitely would recommend this course considering there are multiple courses. You can go on so it can be different the next time you play. I just loved everything about it here and will definitely be returning very soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Garbage Service and Course

Front desk lady (if that’s what you want to call her) was absolutely garbage. I asked for a rain check because I only played 9 holes. It was 60 degrees and it turned into 35 degrees. She argued with me about playing more. She is a garbage human being and I will never return to play here. I used to play here 10-15 times a year with multiple associates. She is garbage!! Just like the course!! Stay classy Beecher

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Course was in great shape, some greens were slightly damaged, or should I say: some bare spots on green. But overall, was good golfing there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 182
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good golf

Enjoyed a Saturday afternoon round. Even though was behind a slow outing. It was very enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 70
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall good course

I’ve played this course for many years and I still enjoy it. Has its challenging holes but overall good course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun course

Finally broke 100 on this course and was only my 3rd time playing! Fun course to play for your buck.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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 71
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Disappointed

I love the layout on this course but course wasn’t in very good shape. They need to run the sprinklers. Need to teach the guy mowing some golf etiquette. Lots of burnt areas from no rain but some of the rough needed to be cut. I used to love this course but not sure I will go back until we get lots of rain.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Snails pace

Golf etiquette completely out the window. 89 degrees two elderly foursomes ahead. Waited 20 minutes to play a hole. All eight of them walking the weeds looking for balls. 3.0 hours to play 9 holes! No ranger to speed them up. For what it’s worth I’m 61 years old.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 182
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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