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4.4
463 Reviews (463)
5 Stars
243
4 Stars
190
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
92.1%
Recommend this course
445 out of 463 reviews
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4.5
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.5
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.8%
Recommend this course
23 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
Acorns rewards accurate ball-strikers with a beautifully maintained layout featuring true greens and fairways where the ball sits up cleanly. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value for the STL area make this course a consistent favorite worth the drive.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional/Links
Par 72
Length 6701 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William Ebeler (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire, shirts must be worn at all times, no tank tops.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.4
463 Reviews (463)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Drinks 9
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 19
Forced Carries 15
Bunkers 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Advanced Golfers 9
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14
In the 'Burbs 10
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

The course is in great condition and is both challenging and relaxing. I only wish the holes were marked better.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

great track

Here is a nice little course that is out in the farmlands of Ill. It has all the challenges you could want but somehow makes for a relaxing round of golf. Great design, good topography, and excellent greens. This is one of the most enjoyable courses in the area. A hidden gem.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Great staff, fun layout, and the fastest greens I've ever seen on a public course. Overall a great course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course

This course has some fun holes. It was in decent shape the day I played. They didn't have any range balls available when I played. The rough was pretty deep. My playing partner lost a couple balls that only missed the fairway by a few yards. Overall it is a fun course. Bring a couple of balls you don't mind taking for a swim for 18. If there isn't a strong headwind, then the longer hitters can carry the water and drive the green.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

hard to find

The course was nice. Ifelt the rough Was long making it harf to find your ball. this made play slow
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Day

I absolutely love this course. The only thing I would change is that maybe they should have a little better signage on getting to the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Saturday golf

Great course for the value. Friendly staff and great drink prices.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good one

Great course at this price point. Never get tired of playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Acorns is terrific

Great course for beginners, there is a lot of open holes and it is very forgiving. The are large, and moderately difficult. This is one of my favorite courses in the Greater STL area

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

An oak from a mighty acorn grows

Good layout and the greens are in good condition. The tee boxes are in some need of work: limbs, ragged, and no steps when needed. I will go back to play in the summer

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sloppy but fun!

Course was sloppy but that's to be expected this time of year. Only complaint has to do with other golfers who don't fix their ball marks. I'll be back after it greens up!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course - rough too high

Overall the course was in good shape. Pace of play was excellent. The rough was quite high, unsure why as the weather would have been conducive to cutting it.; made it very difficult to find balls not hit in fairway. The greens had just been aerated and sanded so the ball didn't roll true but this was unavoidable. It was a beautiful fall day for playing golf so these concerns didn't spoil the day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could be really nice...

Interesting layout with good greens. Facilities need a lot of tlc. Overall, worth playing occasionally.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 68
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Impeccable staff!

saturday was my first time ever playing there I had a tee off time as a single the course pro there hook me up with 13 of the finest group of guys I've ever met and enjoyed the whole day.I stuck around the 19th hole and the waitresses were outstanding! the course was fun you have to manage your ball on it in order to score,will go back very soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

This place is great. Dave Stites (pro) is a great teacher. The course is maintained very well, conditions are always excellent. 5 sets of tees for golfers of all skill. White tees were playing long this time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course, But!

Acorn Golf Links is a nice layout, with attractive scenery. It is well conditioned, and the greens, although pretty beat up with unfixed ball marks, putt well and are smooth. The one objection I found was the 5+ hour pace of play. If the almost 3 hour front nine as not bad enough, when I made the turn I discovered they had started a new group ahead of us at the 10th hole.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for under $30

Short course with several tricky holes. Would play this course often if it was closer to me. The only thing in the down side is yardage markers seem to be inconsistent and not accurate.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course

Great place to play, challenging and fun, I would defiantly go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Enjoyable day!

The staff was great. Finding the 1st tee was a little difficult, once we did, the rest of the course was easily done. Very nice course, a few holes are a challenge, 1 and 2 for sure. Hilly and blind corners. Hope to return soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Played my first round at Acorns and loved it. Does have some disappearing fairways but it makes for a more challenging round. I gave the course condition 4 stars only because of Mother Nature, fairways were getting dried out because the lack of rain but still very playable. Can't wait to play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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