Annbriar GC
A sunny day view of a green at Annbriar Golf Course.
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4.8
962 Reviews (962)
5 Stars
792
4 Stars
133
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
98.1%
Recommend this course
939 out of 962 reviews
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4.9
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.9
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
95.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 22 reviews
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4.8
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.1%
Recommend this course
68 out of 70 reviews
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Course Highlights
Annbriar consistently ranks among the top public courses in the St. Louis area, with an outstanding layout and well-maintained conditions that impress year-round. Friendly staff, strong amenities including a well-regarded bar and grill, and excellent value make every visit worthwhile.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6863 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.8

Annbriar Golf Course in Waterloo is one of the top 10 golf courses in Illinois. The course was built on rolling farmland covered with native wild grasses. The layout eases you into the challenges with a links-style front nine that is less demanding than the back nine. The fairways are invitingly wide but if you miss them, you'll be faced with thick fescue. The back nine takes advantage of the surprisingly undulating terrain, which is unexpected since just across the river the land is almost totally flat. Annbriar's signature hole, the par-4 11th, was voted the best hole in the St. Louis area. From an elevated tee, golfers enjoy a stunning view as they play down into a valley. This hole is also the no. 1 handicap hole on Annbriar Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire, i.e., a collared shirt is required. No jeans, tank tops, cutoffs, or swimsuits.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.8
962 Reviews (962)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 13
Elevation Changes 13
Forced Carries 10
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
A Weekend Splurge 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 16

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not a 5 star anymore

Annbriar used to be a top 100 course and are now off that list and rightfully so. Still great, but the greens were slow, brown spots in the fairways and tee boxes. Weeds all throughout the rough. Not worth the $88 I was charged,

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Mkannbriar

Course was in really good shape. It was a little hot the day we played but had enough breeze to stay somewhat cool. Check in was fast and easy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Annbriarmk

Course was in pretty good shape. The greens had considerably amount of ball marks not repaired. The tee boxes were really good. Beverage cart came by several times on an extremely hot day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best public course in metro

Even sand traps are in excellent shape! Water bottles were well stocked on course!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/16/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 14
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 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 334
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Missouri Advisor
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Annbriar Has A Weed Problem

What was once the best, upscale course in the St. Louis metro area – is no longer. I’ve written before how this weed (I think it is goosegrass) is making inroads at Annbriar. Looks like they have tried to kill it in certain spots but then you still see the weed in a yellow color. I would recommend them strip all these areas and put down new zoysia sod, otherwise, this issue will only get worse.

Not sure if Annbriar has its priorities set properly. The condition of the course is the most important thing. For example, they put down new zoysia sod from the cart path to the 3rd tee. Why? Put that sod on the tees and fairways in the weed/dirt spots.

Here are the holes with a significant goosegrass problem:

Fairways (1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14)

Tees (6, 7, 10, 15)

Parts of fairways are dirt near fairway bunkers (2, 5, 9, 14)

Here is the good news about Annbriar. The greens are really good & smooth. They have been topdressing them with sand. The weekday senior rate of $55 is decent. They have cleared out a significant about of brush behind the 11th tee. You can actually see the two house back there. The staff is always pleasant.

It is so disappointing that Annbriar was a significant weed issue and they are not doing anything to fix the issue. If nothing is done, Annbriar will never have the top-rated status it used to always have.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Great layout

Got a great deal on golf now and was told by people go play this course . The course is outstanding and immaculate, greens were true and rolled well . Really enjoyed the course and the layout . I have to give the course 5 star rating . As for the staff , friendly in the pro shop who I dealt with . However the old guy outside at the starter box was not very friendly and questioned what I was doing , don’t know why . Also I had a tee time and was by myself and in between groups of fours . The guys in front were extremely slow and were at least a hole behind . They need Marshall’s on the course to keep the play under control and the pace of play . No Marshall on the first tee which wasn’t good as people were not on the tee on time . I would go back for another game for sure but they need a Marshall on the course to keep things going along smoothly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ladies advantage

Ladies tees provides a good advantage which makes it a fun challenge for women

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/14/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

I play a lot, all over stl. This is a little bit of a drive and is a little pricey, it it has the BEST tee boxes, fairways and greens. Hands down horrible pace of play, but excellent quality gc.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 07/09/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice Course Rough is a little thick

It was a really nice course the rough was a little thick when we played make sure to club up

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/07/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
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