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4.3
494 Reviews (494)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
92.1%
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440 out of 494 reviews
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4.5
6 Reviews (6)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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4.3
29 Reviews (29)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
93.1%
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27 out of 29 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
494 Reviews (494)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Jack would be upset

We were traveling and stopped to play this course. I called and asked for directions; asked if it was exit 9 and was told "that sounds about right.". (it was exit 12 b ut we found it) Our cart had a gps that wasn't working and we were not told that there was such a vast variety of terrian and that a GPS would help. oUR CART DID NOT HAVE WATER (NONE!) IN THE BALL WASHER/CLUB WASHER ON IT. A slow foresome of men were in front of us on the back and would not let us play through so we had to skip a par 3. (typed on I-64 in ky)

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Walters Golf Management Hits a Hole in One!

Walters Golf has some of the best courses in the St Louis area and Stonewolf may very well be there flagship. Bogey Hills, Gateway National, Pevely Farms, and Bent Creek are beautiful courses that I really enjoy playing but Stonewolf does not take a backseat to any of them.
This course is difficult. Numerous bunkers and the greens are smallish or multi-tiered. There is water but it really doesn't come into play. The Bermuda grass fairways aren't still waiting for spring but there is still enough to hit on.
Staff was nice enough but the GPS didn't work on the carts but there are enough markings on the course sprinkler heads and yard markers on the cart paths to compensate.
Even for a golf now deal, the course was a bit pricey, $37.00 , but if I am going to pay a course like this is worth the money. Walters consistently offers the best prices for the quality of course which is why I look for their courses first on Golf Now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful through winter

I was very pleased to play this course for the first time, all I can say is Fantastic. challenging enough but still fun. Beautiful layout. Not your typical straight drive and wedge to the pin course like some in the area. I'm definitely coming back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Always enjoyable

Definitely worth the trip to Fairview Heights. Well-maintained, heavily bunkered, a good golf test. I like the 2-3 short par 4s with numerous bunkers in fairway and around green, holes 3, 7, 11. No hole looks the same. The only thing I'm not a big fan of on this course is the greens--seem like a blend of different grasses, don't always roll consistently. Played on an $11 tee time from golfnow and were first ones out at 9am--took a little over 3 hours, so I really shouldn't complain much. Will return soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great shape for Feb.

Greens great shape and fast for Feb. Golf. Can't wait till everything "greens up"

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun golf

Nice course,alot of fun to play and you will use every club in the bag

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The course was in fair shape for this time of year.

Conditions of the golf course were above average from other courses in the area. However, the greens were very sandy and had way too many twigs and sticks on the greens which made it very hard to putt. Also, the normal price of $42 for this time of year is very unreasonable. No course in this area during the winter is worth that price in my opinion. $20 is a fair rate considering the condition of the golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Play was slow.

The course was cart path only. This caused play to be extremely slow; there were only a few holes that should have been cart path only; for the most part the fairways could have easily supported cart traffic. Most golfers are smart and courteous enough to avoid the wet spots. I never saw a single maintenance person around to assess the playing conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

TOP NOTCH COURSE

VERY Challenging course with plenty of forced carries and hitting zones. You must place the ball into specific yardages or your thru the fairways, or in the water. 140 slope rating challenging to any serious golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Definitely a Favorite

I always have a good time when I play the Wolf. They got a little cute with all the sand when they designed it, but it has an awesome layout and gives the golfer an opportunity to use all of their clubs. It's more than just a driver off the tee course. It also have some of the best ball prospecting spots of any course out there. Every time I go, I leave with A LOT more balls than I started with!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great features get a cart.

Great Course. Will challenge all levels of player's. Excellent public course with countryclub feel.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Well laid out course that is fun to play.

Course conditions are pretty good including the traps. Greens roll nicely. Staff is friendly and good place for a beverage after completing round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great condition...Great view...Great fun!

I went out for a day with my son just to get a round in to work on his game. We ended up having a outstanding experience. The course was challanging, but not irritating. The bunkers tested our range calculations. The view was perfect on a beautiful fall day. I can't wait to play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course in general

Lately there is too many people which slows down the course to minimum 4:15 heures the last time we went before this time it took us close to 5 hours because we had to wait at every tee off.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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