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3.8
245 Reviews (245)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
118
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
80.9%
Recommend this course
190 out of 245 reviews
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3.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
5.0
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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3.8
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 25 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns strong praise for its visually appealing and challenging design that rewards accurate tee shots. Friendly staff and solid value for money make this a worthwhile booking for most golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6787 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.2

The Orchards Golf Club in Belleville offers an 18-hole championship course designed by Belleville native and former Masters winner Bob Goalby. With four sets of tees, the course appeals to a wide range of skill levels. The layout starts out with a gentler front nine where you won’t find any doglegs on the first six holes but as you move towards the back nine, the course gets more challenging. The golf course has an interesting and diverse mix of holes, with the seventh through the 14th being a particularly notable stretch. You’ll have to contend with abundant out-of-bounds and both water and sand come into play often. In addition to the golf course, the Orchards G.C. boasts a multi-level driving range as well as a large practice putting green with a sand bunker.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Zoysia
Greens Bent
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Golby

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.8
245 Reviews (245)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
Water Hazards 11
Forced Carries 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Seniors 7
Junior Golfers 6
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 8
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good time, weather fine, course fun!

It's winter here in the midwest, so no one can expect pristine conditions at any course. The Orchards upgraded some of the holes in the last few years, and they did an excellent job. The should look great in Spring and throughout next Summer.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Not worth it

No yardage markers on the course. Fairways were horrible and almost non-existent.....dirt and dead grass. Round took forever. Not sure what the marshall was doing b/c the group in front of us was horribly slow and wouldn't let us play through. Guess he was just enjoying the weather.

Only positive is that the greens were in great shape.

Will not play here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0

Nice course layout, but conditions are lacking.

The Orchards at one time was a premier course in the area. Sadely, that is no longer true. I keep going back in the hopes the conditions have gotten better. The changes they have made on a three of the holes have made the course better, but they are STILL having troubles with their fairways. This past hot summer has killed a couple of them and they are nothing but bare dirt. I guess the course does not have the money to water the proper amount to keep the grass alive. During the summer the course fairways were brown and the rough just died. I would say play this course in the Spring when it gets plenty of water, but once the hot Summer hits go to other places that can keep the grass alive.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Not as I remembered

Don't know if it was the heat of this summer but this course got beat up. Remember playing years ago and liked the course. This time it was not in good condition. Disappointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Very poor condition would not play would not play again.

Very poor condition needs alot of maintenance. Could understand because weather conditions but this was more than just weather conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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