Arboretum GC
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4.0
707 Reviews (707)
5 Stars
265
4 Stars
294
3 Stars
94
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.1
82.4%
Recommend this course
589 out of 707 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 19 reviews
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4.0
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
83.9%
Recommend this course
47 out of 56 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
707 Reviews (707)

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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Played On
Reviews 117
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Nice course but very slow during week ends

Ot took us 5 hours for the 18 holes.

They could do a better job in keeping a better pace.

The course was in good conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

Water is in play on nearly every hole and very few is the holes are straight. Good strategy is a must when playing this course. Traps were kind of muddy but the rest is the course was in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ridiculous layout

No cart GPS so blind water 2nd shots are near impossible. Water off the tee on at least 1/2 the holes slows down play considerably, Friday afternoon round was nearing 5 hours.

Lots of divots on the greens and a few bunkers were unplayable with mud.

I hadn’t played there in 16 years and now I remember why.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 117
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Layout, Needs some work

The course itself is fantastic. Love the layout and all the water. The greens are challenging as well.

My 2 reasons for not giving 5 stars are the lack of a range to warmup and the state of the tee boxes. I know they now have a sim inside, but if it is booked you still can't warmup at all.

I've been playing this course for 10+ years and will be back, but it still blows my mind that in all those years it is still impossible to have a flat tee box. It does get annoying when on every tee shot, the ball is below your feet or above.

For the value though, it is impossible to beat.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Arboretum

Pace of play is slow saw a lady driving around on a gold cart but wasn't sure who she was. Course is in good condition but sitting around on the tee box and waiting isn't fun.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great value

The Practice Facility with the simulators is top-notch, staff was very friendly, course conditions were terrific. Would definitely recommend this course for the price

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good shape for early season

Course was in nice shape for this time of the season. Greens were quite fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love the Arbo

Great place to play. Water EVERYWHERE. Makes for a fun and challenging round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved it!

Beautiful course! Not easy but so much fun to play. Bring lots of balls, water everywhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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