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4.4
208 Reviews (208)
5 Stars
103
4 Stars
67
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.3
93.2%
Recommend this course
190 out of 208 reviews
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4.4
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 21 reviews
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4.5
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 31 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 33
Length 2361 yards
Slope 103
Rating 33.0
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Robert A. Black Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1978
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Ken Killian (1978) Dick Nugent (1978)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $11
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks
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4.4
208 Reviews (208)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Pleasant Surprise!

My husband & I last golfed Robt Black over 10 years ago. We were surprised how well it has aged and been improved. The greens were exceptional; fairways were well groomed (and tricky!); pace of play was well monitored and pleasant. We were paired with 2 delightful singles, each of whom added to our enjoyment. Found the course challenging for seasoned players and old duffers alike. Bonus: the fellow in the pro shop is a delightful historian and chief "joy-maker in residence." Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Guy working at the pro shop needs anger management

Friendliness Poor
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Nice Course, Very Slow Pace

First time playing and the course is maintained pretty nice. Teed off 10 minutes past scheduled tee time and had to wait on every hole. Because my tee time was 6:20pm on a Thursday, I knew it would be close to finishing the round.

Had to wait on every tee box for group in front of us. No ranger to move groups along. Our group went back and played #2 a second time and only made it through #7 before it was too dark.

Short course with many people waiting to hit driver off tee box when it's not needed, which causes the backups.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice 9 hole

Great course for the price not too challenging for a beginner golfer like me

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

getting yoo expensive

now the course charges $30 walking in the weekend..I think that is over priced!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Value

Very well maintained golf course with easy access and ample parking. Friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course

Best course in the city for the conditions and value

The staff is friendly and accommodating

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 05/19/2025

Course operator here. Thanks for playing Robert A Black, and for leaving a review. Please send us a note directly at info.robertblack@cpdgolf.com if you'd like to provide additional thoughts on what we could do to improve.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great value 9-hole by the city

Short 9-hole course that is great to shoot low but still provides enough length to play through your whole bag unlike a par-3. The cheapest option anywhere near the city, especially if you look for the hot deals, I played here for $2.17 after I used my monthly promo code from Golfnow+.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once 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 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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