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4.3
519 Reviews (519)
5 Stars
298
4 Stars
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3 Stars
42
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
87.2%
Recommend this course
456 out of 519 reviews
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3.9
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
78.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 14 reviews
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4.3
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 31 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7164 yards
Slope 136
Rating 74.8
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Harborside International Golf Center - Port Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Dick Nugent (1995) CE Golf Design (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
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

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Reviews

4.3
519 Reviews (519)
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Harborside Port

Challenging course with brutal rough (lots of rain the past few weeks). Everyone searching for balls slowed play down. One beverage cart for 2 courses and a closed restaurant with no prior warning was not good.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Had its difficult holes

Loved this course, hit it straight or you’re in extreme trouble or be prepared to take a drop!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
1.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Maybe just start over?

We've all said it for years now, why is this place in such terrible condition? I will excuse the greenskeeper for the record rainfall in the month of April, but otherwise the overall condition of this place is no more than a $60 daily fee course. Kemper and the Port Authority have totally ruined this. How many times do we need to discuss the overgrown weeds, the terrible condition of the cart paths, the lack of anything resembling a $125+ track. Why do we keep paying for this???

The course would be better if they just started over.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Port

Fairways were in fantastic shape. Rough was a bit overgrown in certain areas. Greens were slow as well. That said, still solid condition for April. Will only get better from here!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather

Very good conditions for this time of year

The course was in very good shape for this time of year. The greens were a little inconsistent in terms of speed but were rolling pretty even. Front desk staff and starter were very friendly and welcoming.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
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
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

had 930am tee time, arrived at the course at 9am and they said we could not tee off til 10am. we all paid $5 for range balls and there were 10 balls in the bucket. staff not nice at all, credit card machine at the food stand/bar was out. poor experience all around.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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 248
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

What a shame!

Played here four years ago and it was in great shape. I can’t believe how much it’s gone downhill since. Cart path is disintegrated asphalt or mud; ugly weeds are everywhere; rough is unplayable; only the greens and fairways are in fairly good shape. The course seems to be neglected for years!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
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
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok course, but way overpriced

The course itself is fine and was in good enough shape, but you can play way nicer courses for less money. Everything except the actual course is way below average… most of the on course restrooms are either closed or falling apart, the pace of play was very slow, we saw the beverage cart 1 time in a 5+ hour round and several other things made it a very underwhelming experience. Despite the steep cost to play, the course is getting worse every year, as are the facilities. Skip it.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Way Overpriced, Needs better range and cart paths.

The course itself, I’m a big fan when it’s in decent shape. However, if you pay anything over $80, you’re not getting any value. This course needs to charge $60-80 and then you’d have value. Cart paths are horrible and I’m shocked that no repairs to the paths have been made in the last few years. The range grass is awful, not worth ever buying a bucket. The practice greens are nice though.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Hadn’t played here for several years and was sorry to see how much it had deteriorated. Used to be a solid 4-borderline 5 star track. No more.

Still has many positives. Interesting layout, even though the fescue gets ridiculously close to fairways and greens in some spots. Fairways in generally good shape, although there are several with burned-out patches. Greens are a little slow but smooth and putt true.

On the negative side, the cart paths are horrible— should have been replaced years ago. It’s a walkable course and you’re better served keeping off the crumbling asphalt. Nice practice area if they only had decent grass. On course restrooms and water fountains not operating.

Due to special pricing and GN discount I only paid $50–about right for the conditions. Hope they sink some money into it and restore it to its former state.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Windy Day

Nice course very challenging and the wind increases that challenge!

We were told it is always windy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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