Annbriar GC
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4.8
953 Reviews (953)
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1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
98.8%
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5.0
25 Reviews (25)
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4.9
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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Layout
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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
953 Reviews (953)

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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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Anbriar - Terrific Public Course in Metro STL area

This was the first time playing Anbriar Golf Course and I couldn't have been happier. The holes were designed so that no two were all that similar. The surroundings are quite picturesque. The roughs, fairways and greens were in very good condition (especially the fairways). If you haven't played Anbriar, you must. Given that much of the surroundings in Waterloo, IL seem very flat and rural, it was a pleasant surprise that this this excellent course really pops topography. There are a number of fairly flat holes, mixed in with many very hilly layouts. Obstacles include bunkers and some limited water hazards (we played the back 9, there might have been more on the front).

My only criticism is that there were no bathroom facilities on the course itself (again, at least not on the back 9). That addition would make this an absolutely perfect course.

I guarantee you will enjoy this course. Only behind some of the nicer resort courses near Lake of the Ozarks, this is one of the best courses I've played in the Midwest.

It's also a very good value for the money (we played twilight rates).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 10/18/2016

HI "dkovalak67" Thank you so much for the excellent review! We appreciate the great feedback regarding our course conditions and layout. With the holidays coming up, don't forget to purchase a gift card for your loved ones online on our website!

Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Day Playing Golf

Very nice course, although their starting system held us up for 30-45 minutes after the first hole. They allowed a group of 16-20 which were waiting on the second tee to go off. Play increased as the round progressed. Rough areas needed mowing. Fairways and greens in wonderful condition.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 10/18/2016

Hi "TopHacker" Thank you for the great review! We apologize about any confusing during the start of your round, but it sounds like everything finished smoothly. Don't forget to reserve your next round with us before the season is over.

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent conditions

Fairways were in perfect condition. Greens rolled smooth and were in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 10/18/2016

Hi "rickhanson1" Thank you for the excellent review. We appreciate the kind words regarding our overall course conditions. Don't forget to purchase our online gift cards available on our website before the holidays!

Played On
Reviews 50
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Il.coure close to st.louis mo

Very nice and well managed ...plus close to St.louis Mo. Everytime I have played this course I have wished it were in St.louis...The drive really is not bad and well worth it

to play on a quality golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 09/09/2016

Hi "u775847073" Thanks for the great review! We appreciate you taking the longer drive to come play us. Please come back and visit us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Incredible!

Tee boxes, fairways and greens were in great shape. Layout is challenging but very enjoyable. Definitely one of the premier public courses in STL.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 09/09/2016

Hi "broncosrock1" Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your round with us today. Please come back and see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

Tee boxes, fairways, rough, and greens were in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 09/09/2016

Hi "handiclapper' Thanks so much for the great review! Please come back and visit us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Simply the Best in Illinois

Magnificent facility. Great rate on Golf Now. Best course I have played in the mid west.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 07/07/2016

Thanks so much for the awesome review. We're thrilled that you enjoyed our facility and were able to take advantage of the great rates that you can find by booking online. Please come back and play again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great public course

First time playing Annbriar. Course was in excellent condition. Has great features. Unbelievable value for the quality of this course you just have to be willing to drive a little further.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 05/05/2016

dwirth Wow! Thank you for the 5-star review! We appreciate the positive feedback. Please come back and play again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Annbriar

Great course. Excellent layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 05/05/2016

Thanks for the love, LCahoon! Please come back and play again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Really? A 5 hour round.

I had heard so much about this course over the last few years since I moved here that I had to play it, and was underwhelmed. Make no mistake, the course is beautiful and in great shape, what I found ridiculous was the pace of play. Most courses space the groups out every 10 minutes, here it's 9 and if you don't think that's a big deal, get behind a lousy foursome like we did. Play was stacked up behind us, and in front of them and there was no where for us to go...and that's fine, I get it but no way should a round take 5 hours, and this one did. For the money, I'd probably play elsewhere.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 05/05/2016

rvc1331 We're so sorry that you had such a slow pace of play. We know how that can ruin even a great round. We're glad that you enjoyed everything else and happy that you still gave us a great review! Our team is working to address the pace issue that you brought up and we appreciate your feedback. Please come back and play again soon!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

April round

Fun course. Zosia s almost green. Aerated greens stilll healing so poor putting conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 05/05/2016

gringobob Thanks for the 4-star review! Please come back and play again soon when our greens are back to their usual plush selves!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Greens sub-par

The greens were recently sanded and plugged and were really not in shape to play. Having no decent greens to putt on was very disappointing. Perhaps in the future when this needs to be done it can be spread out so the greeens on the whole course are not a disaster.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 05/05/2016

dqstlouis Aerification is necessary for any golf course in order to maintain the pristine conditions that we all love to play on. It happens only twice a year and must be done all at once. We make it a point to communicate these times with all of our golfers and even offer discounted rates. We're sorry that you didn't get to play our course at its best, please come back and get the full experience soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golfing experience

Course was in great condition and the staff were super friendly. This is a tough challenge especially if the wind blows. Enjoy and try to score on the front, it's flatter and more open, then strap yourself in for the back. Literally. With the elevation changes you get dramatic views and it turns up the difficulty. Still very enjoyable though!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 03/04/2016

Excellent review! Thanks for the 5 stars! We look forward to you coming back to master the course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

One of the Best

This course is one of the best year round in the St. Louis area. It is not cheap by any means but it is defiantly worth every penny. Even in in the winter it is pristine. Will continue to play a few times a year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice

For winter time the course was great. The girls the pro shop were extra nice. Thank u guys

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 12/08/2015

Thank you for playing Annbriar! We are glad that you enjoyed the course. Come back out and see us soon!

Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great Day, Played easier than usual

I have always liked Annbriar. The golf course is very fair, and is in fairly good shape for this late in the season. I wish they had a set of tees at 6,200-ish yards. Playing at sub-6,000 was easier than I want, but 6,500+ is more than I can handle.

We needed to wait for a frost delay. I understand the need for a delay, but we were not updated on a consistent basis. A little more information from the staff would have made the wait easier.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 11/16/2015

Thank you for playing Annbriar! We are sorry that we didn't have a set of tee boxes that you were looking for. Come back and see us soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Slow Play but excellent

Great layout and course is in great shape. Staff was very friendly. Only bad thing was pace of play. We had a threesome and were followed by a twosome. Front 9 was backed up at somewhere 3-4 groups ahead of us. On the back 9, we waited on the 4 some ahead of us what seemed for ever on every shot. No one else was in sight. It took 5 hours to play. We finished in the dark, guessing where our balls landed on the final whole. Would have liked to see a marshal on the course at least once.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 11/16/2015

Thank you for playing Annbriar! We are glad that you thought the course was in great shape. Sorry that the pace of play was a little slow. Come back and see us soon!

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good , but...

Course was in really good shape until we got to the green. Unfortunate timing on our part , I guess . The greens were recently aerated, so it was really frustrating! So no criticism to the course, guess greens have to be aerated in the fall. The fairways, tees, collars , and traps , were all in good shape and usually always are at Annbriar.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 10/23/2015

Thank you for playing Annbriar! We're sorry that you were frustrated with the greens. Come back and see us again soon. The greens are rolling great!

Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Always a pleasure to play

Best public access course in the area. Great layout , course in excellent condition. Thinking of playing here? Do it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 09/23/2015

Thank you for playing Annbriar! We are glad that you liked the conditions of the course. Come back and see us again!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another great round at Annbrior

The staff is friendly. William is always nice to talk to. He remembers me every time I play even though I'm not a regular any more. The course is always a challenge and in great condition. It doesn't hurt that I played with good friends!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
967ca48c-8f76-5383-9e93-7e66fe4f8257
Commented on 09/23/2015

Thank you for playing Annbriar! We are glad that you enjoyed your time out on the course. Come back and see us soon!

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