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3.3
743 Reviews (743)
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
277
3 Stars
172
2 Stars
105
1 Stars
77
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
61.0%
Recommend this course
502 out of 743 reviews
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3.4
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
62.5%
Recommend this course
20 out of 32 reviews
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3.5
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
3.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
62.5%
Recommend this course
30 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
Walden Country Club offers a technically engaging layout with bunkers and hazards that reward strategic play and iron shot precision. Consistently friendly staff and affordable pricing make this a solid value for experienced golfers.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6384 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1969) Lindsay Ervin (1969) Roger Rulewich (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No jeans, collared or golf mock shirt required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

3.3
743 Reviews (743)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
19th Hole Specials 11
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 42
Water Hazards 39
Forced Carries 34
This course/club is great for:
Locals 46
Advanced Golfers 23
Seniors 16
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 36
Convenient to the City 14
Worth the Drive 13

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Major Progress

Walden has made a lot of progress this year. The bunkers are in great shape and the greens are rolling true. People need to learn to fix their ball marks. Beverage cart needs to make more regular passes. I am very happy with the improvements this year.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dog Track

The greens were the only thing good. Not sure about the fairway. I think it's backyard grass? If you ever played a halfway decent course, you'll know what I'm saying.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Walden

Facilities great, course OK

Rough is a mess, a few fariways and green dried out

Front nine tough , if you're at all wild you'll lose a dozen balls

Back nine much fairer

Great bar and grille

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course Conitions Hit or MIss

Some holes are in pretty good shape, nice greens, tee boxes, and fairways. Other holes are in terrible shape. A few tee boxes are almost bare. Greens vary considerably from hole to hole, both in reception and in speed.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout, very poor shape.

This is a great layout but conditions were poor. Won't play again unless conditions improve dramatically.

Conditions Poor
Friendliness Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

bad experience

This golf course just isn't for me. It's situated around a ton of townhouses, therefore people walk their strollers, kids are fishing, etc.. so the golfer has to wait to hit. Also, I couldn't even hit my tee shot on ten because there were kids playing lacrosse on the fairway. I won't be going back to this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Just OK

This course was nothing special, it was in pretty good condition and pace of play was great. I didn't have any food so I can't speak to that. My biggest problem was with the staff. The guy working the pro shop was very dismissive, as if he couldn't wait to get me out of there so he could go back to watching TV. Then, starting on the second hole I was with a mower for the rest of the front nine who treated our group as nothing more than an impediment to getting him back inside. He didn't pull to the side when we were teeing off, kept mowing very close to us while we were in the fairway and on the greens, and this happened for 8 straight holes. The back 9 was much better, but there was one green that was torn up and covered in sand. All and all, I probably won't come back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

No Bueno

Pros:

It was nice weather today.
It's relatively short (think 3 wood of most par 4s)
The beer was good
Decent layout - Many obstacles in each hole force you to strategically approach each hole

Cons:
Conditions stink. - poor sandy greens, hairy greens, grass less tee boxes. Get the idea?

Rude staff. No starter. Desk guy barely acknowledged me.

I got a hot deal on GN and it was only $20. I would otherwise not bother. Goto lake Presidential.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Too bad

It's a shame to see this course in such bad condition. Fairways dirt greens hairy and tee boxes dirt what happened to the grass? Don't waste your time or money on this dog track!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over priced under maintained

Course was not well kept. Land scaping didn't appear to be a priority. Mowers kept working while I was trying to hit. Sprawling course. Uninspired. Over priced. Would not play again

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

No, shank you

Course was in so-so condition. First nine is tight in spots. You can tell this was the added nine squeezed in after construction of housing. 2nd hole is a silly lay-up, lay-up & wedge par 5. Most of the greens were ok but a couple of them have rough patches. Back nine much better layout. Can't say I'd be excited about playing there again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best Value Around

For the price of a round, you can't beat this place, especially in this area. This course is every bit as nice as some of the other courses in the area for half the price. There are some issues on the course, there was a hole where the green was being redone, but overall it is a nice course, albeit short. If you play from the whites normally, I'd suggest playing from the blues here, or leave your driver in the bag most of the time. I will definitely play here again and will use this course as my go-to when I want to get a round in and not pay an arm and a leg.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Challenge for both Men & Women

My group consisted of 1 man and three women. The white tees presented far more challenges over water and hazards than the red tees. However there were several challenges from the red tees over hazards and only one over water from the tee box. The bunkers are numerous and it helps if you are a straight hitting golfer. Some fairways are narrow and require strategy to get over the hazards and creeks if you are not a long ball hitter. I need to play this course several times this season to work on my course management and skills.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

accuracy

Although quite short, tee shot accuracy is a must. A lot of creek crossings and marsh areas give the course some added difficulty. Some patchy spots
on greens, but overall they rolled true. Fun to play.
My only real complaint is there is no practice range.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good course for the $$

The course is a good challenge for the average golfer with a few tough holes for us all. Some of the tee boxes were a bit rough and there were bare spots on the fairway. Greens were nice and fast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Looking much better

As a Walden community resident for 10 years, I can say this course is improving by leaps and bounds with the new management. All Traps have new sand, Big Fan on #6 green. Clubhouse remodeled. Brought in new Pro, adidas/TM clothing. Pace of play is usually 4 hours on weekend. Can walk if you like

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

under new management

The layout great, is not a long couse but tight fairways so keep ball in play off the tee. Greens in good shape only two greens have problems but they are trying to clean up the course and improve conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

tight and challenging

well kept couse for the money. Alot of unknowns for first time to play. Greens good shape an consistant.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very nice layout

Course well maintained. Greens great shape and true. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Get it while you can

Good layout and location but very poorly maintained, course usually gets worse the deeper into the summer.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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