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4.3
501 Reviews (501)
5 Stars
231
4 Stars
194
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
93.6%
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447 out of 501 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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0
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0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
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12 out of 12 reviews
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4.3
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
93.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 30 reviews
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Course Highlights
Stonewolf consistently earns praise for its well-maintained fairways, true fast greens, and a challenging layout that rewards experienced golfers. Friendly staff, GPS-equipped carts, and a standout driving range make this course a top-value pick in the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6943 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.5

Stonewolf Golf Club is one of only four courses designed by Jack Nicklaus in Illinois and Missouri and it is also one of his only public access designs. Nicklaus created a shotmaker's layout with a variety of different holes. He also incorporated his signature style of bunkering, which you'll remember for their shape, design, and placement. This is not a golf course where you'll be able to just grip it and rip it. Thoughtful strategy and careful club selection off the tees are essential for doing well. Stonewolf Golf Club opens with a tough trio of holes, ending with a short par 4 that requires a forced carry to a severe green that features a tricky elevation change right in the middle of the surface. There is also a lateral hazard on the left, and five bunkers bordering the right side.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (1997) Bruce Borland

Rentals/Services

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

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.3
501 Reviews (501)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 28
Elevation Changes 27
Water Hazards 17
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 22
A Weekend Splurge 17
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20
Convenient to the City 18
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Handicap 15-19
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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Previously Played

Landscaping crew etiquette

The landscaping crew were in my swings all day, looking at me like I was in their way while trying to play a round I paid for. I won't be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Stonewolf

Course layout was good, pace of play was decent, wasn’t waiting too much in between, bunkers were in real bad shape. New sand in some bunkers but a lot were ignored which made hitting out like hitting of clay or cement.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course in great shape.

This course is in great shape. Greens roll fast and are soft enough to spin the ball. Easily the best public course in the metro east for the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Slow play and no marshals

There were no marshals on this course so pace of play was not good. My son and I played and it took a little over 5 hours, had to wait on every shot. People throwing down 2-3 balls, hitting extra balls constantly. I can’t recommend anyone to play a 5+ hour round of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Bang for your buck

Had an early tee time. Pace of play was excellent and course was in pretty good condition except for a few bunkers. Will play again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Undulations and Elevations

This is an interesting Jack Nicklaus design that gives several risk vs. reward opportunities on most holes. I enjoyed the greens which had undulations, swales, and were protected by large bunkers. I had to always be aware of the slopes on some of the fairways when launching my drives. The staff was very friendly, and the course is a must play for the St. Louis region.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

One of the best...

One of the top courses in the greater St. Louis area. Tough course.

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

Stonewolf

Course is in great shape.

Some of the bunkers still need work.

Fairways in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
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 Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

On the way up

The last couple of years Stonewolf has had some greens keeping issues, but they now have the Head greens keeper Steve from Gateway and you can see the many new projects being addressed around the course. Including beautiful new white sand replacing the old (dirt sand) and continued aeration , seeding and sod placement around the course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Have always liked this course

Played as a single. Was not rushed and did not wait for the two-some in front of me. Course is in good condition. Couple of areas they are working on, so there is some ground under repair. Wish it was about $10 to $15 cheaper, then I would probably play it all the time.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Staff were very friendly. Pace of play was good. We played 9 in 2 hours. Great to have a drink cart, it was a hot day. Only negative was sand traps (yes, sadly, I was in one), were hard sand ). Fun course. We will be back. Thank you

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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