Arboretum GC
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4.0
702 Reviews (702)
5 Stars
264
4 Stars
292
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
83.9%
Recommend this course
586 out of 702 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.1
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.1%
Recommend this course
52 out of 59 reviews
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Course Highlights
Arboretum delivers a well-maintained, water-rich layout with plush fairways, sculpted bunkers, and consistently excellent course conditions. Friendly staff and a unique sushi restaurant with Japanese beer on tap make this a distinctive and rewarding experience.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6447 yards
Slope 139
Rating 71.7
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/01
Architect Dick Nugent (1990) David Whelchel

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.0
702 Reviews (702)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Patio Dining 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 38
Bunkers 25
Forced Carries 18
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 24
Locals 20
Walkers 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 34
Worth the Drive 15

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Bad Layout

Make sure you bring GPS! Lots of quirky tight holes with forced layups off the tee if you can hit driver >250 yards. Ended up hitting 4i off of most tees, including a par 5. Course conditions in pretty good shape. Pace of play was slow, 5+ hours for early Saturday morning tee time.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/06/2021

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!

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Commented on 09/06/2021

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!

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Commented on 09/06/2021

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Better than I remember

Hadn't played at AC in about 5 years. I can't tell you if changes have been made, my memory has faded or if my games is that much better. While it remains true that holes 2,3 and 4 require some straight tee shots, after that the course presents many scoring opportunities. The back 9 is visually the far more picturesque as the terrain and lushness of the course makes you feel as if you are playing in a high end country club.

Course was in great condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/06/2021

Hi, nowibo772. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/03/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, bdcooper! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

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Reviews 2
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/02/2021

Thank you for reviewing us, Dylan7725475. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Arboretum Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course a real gem

Really fun, 6200 from the middle tee's let's you place your shots, a book that shows every hole with hints of where to be was very professionally done. Staff was great a definite we will play here many times

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/03/2021

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, bhaak2015! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/26/2021

Hi, jacobzhang. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/17/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, MDubow. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/17/2021

Hi, yeon66. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course

Great course first time enjoyed the layout, was recommended by a family memeber will come.again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/16/2021

Hi, Pac6Fr. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course - slow pace

I found this to be a nicely laid out course with plenty of opportunities for the bogey golfer to enjoy it. The staff is super friendly. Given it was my first time, the starter gave a course book and told me about water on fifteen holes. I came out with only one ball short thanks to the book.

But pace of play dramatically slows down as the round goes into the back nine. My guess is because of players putting balls into water, long searches or the fun putting greens.

All in all I would still give this a 3.5 to 4 rating.

I plan to go back for sure because I left a few strokes on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/06/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, MELandon. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great condition

Course was in pristine condition today. Pace of play was excellent. This course is always challenging with water in play on most holes. Gentleman checking us in this morning couldn’t have been nicer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/06/2021

Hi, u000007648282. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/02/2021

Hello pwrenn,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

Slow play is typical here. Greens are nice but slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Commented on 08/02/2021

Hello, u000007575445. Thank you for visiting us at Arboretum Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Water. Everywhere.

15 out of 18 holes have water in play - especially if you’re spraying the ball that day. If you don’t watch your yardages, pull another $5 ball out of your bag.

Tee boxes fairly level. Rough not too severe. Greens medium speed which is good considering some the slopes take some thought and courage.

Good set up that forces you to choose wisely off the tee. Large receptive greens that have been well cared for by the Arboretum crew.

Great time. Course and crew are a pleasure to visit. Will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/26/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, and we do hope you'll give us another shot soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/26/2021

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, u000002664139. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Quirky layout

Played for first time it amounts to 2 par 3s for 10 of 18 holes. Iron off tee , iron to green. Driver is too much on all but par 5s

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/20/2021

Hi chijoe3! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back!

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