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4.2
295 Reviews (295)
5 Stars
116
4 Stars
118
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
87.2%
Recommend this course
260 out of 295 reviews
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4.3
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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4.3
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.2%
Recommend this course
34 out of 39 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

4.2
295 Reviews (295)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 1
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 84
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

After the Storm

Suprise upon arrival! Driving to the course there was no evidence of the resent storm, but as we drove into the course we saw debris, trees knocked down staff working getting everything cleared out. After we start golfing all my worries were pacified, the staff did a great job clearing the course. Great Job!!!!! Too bad my game needed a little help from the storm of strokes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

need touse more common sense.need to get more help, very few spots that couldnt be driven on but still had cart path only......no offense but not a 5 star course that was going to be messed up much from driving off path

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Love the 3 9 hole layout. Very interesting track. Never too busy

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

Training Day

Went out to introduce my son to the game. We watched training videos the week before. The day was exactly that for the new player. For me it was a great front nine shooting 41 the best I have shot in a couple of years.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Hot and Humid

It was a Hot, Humid and cloudy day. The fairway grass were lumpy in spots the ground hard, playable for some tuff for others. including myself. Pace of play was somewhat slower than normal because of an outing. All-in-all I still like this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 182
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent track

With 3 nine hole layouts, pace of play is never a problem. Love the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The creek

Very good course for the money, offering three nines. The carts could be upgraded but the course is in good shape and challenging at times.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Great course for amateur golfers wide open, with receptive greens, at a great price

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

Very Hot Day

Despite the very hot temperature we gave it a go!!! I had a great start on the front nine a 41 for me that was fantastic. The second half to it's toll, not so Great! But all-in-all a good day at the golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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