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709 Reviews (709)
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4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
64.9%
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480 out of 709 reviews
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3.3
26 Reviews (26)
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Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
57.7%
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15 out of 26 reviews
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3.4
52 Reviews (52)
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.1
Value
3.5
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6384 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.1
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Walden Country Club
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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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3.3
709 Reviews (709)
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Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

AERATION YIKES!

There was no mention of aeration in their listing. Upon my arrival was was advised the front nine was closed but I could play the back nine twice. I received a discount of 7bucks. I didnt balk, but that was a crock. The back nine was in pretty good shape. I'm sure they will be aerating the back nine any day so avoid this course for the next few weeks or request a severe discount . You can play 18 for their price at many other courses on Golfnow...I will try it again in a month...

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

a good value

Walden is a well designed course with several interesting holes. Staff are helpful, but it always seems a bit disorganized there in terms of tee times, sending out singles to wait behind foursomes, etc. The course is in decent shape; the greens were good. In general, a nice place to play a reasonably priced round of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Improved course

This course is 100% better than previous years. This course looks amazing!! The fairways and greens look great!!! If you have not played this course in a few years you need to go back and play!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

spring time - course is still getting in shape

All 18 greens were in very good shape, rolled true. Fairways are spotty, particularly those in the woods. The course has a couple of challenging holes, particular a couple of par - 3s. Most holes are modest in length

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Two different styles

We were pleasantly surprised with the good condition of the course after a rough winter. The staff was out in force fixing a number winter related issues. A couple of the greens had some rough areas but overall good experience. We'll be back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Challenging course when windy

windy and cold day made course difficult.....pace of play was great...rain will help growth

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Improving Course

I have played this course over the years. It is now being run by Homeowners who are investing alot of time and money in club and it shows. Bunkers are being repaired, tees are being sided, clubhouse was totally renovated, new carts. They hired a PGA Professional to run club. They also have complete pro shop which I have not seen for years. I had lunch and it was great. I will come back. Finally someone cares and is fixing this course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

course is a joke

Sand traps now horrible grass bunkers that are just clumps of grass
Tee boxes are in bad shape not always level
Greens had some damage
Website makes it look nice when goats should graze their

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Course was in Rough Shape!

I had been excited about getting to play this course....but when I got there, I have to say it was a little disappointing. The staff was very nice....and the course wasn't crowded (it was a Tues), so we went out as a twosome. The pace was OK....and a slower foursome let us play through which kept the pace very good.

The course condition was not very good. Admittedly, it has been raining/snowing for quite a while, but the course was awful damp and totally unkempt. They were trying to fill in some of the sand traps -- but most were little lakes. It was also hard to find yardage markers. Over all - poorly kept.

Perhaps I will play here again when the weather is nicer, and perhaps the course has recovered from a rough winter, but I won't go out of my way to do so. I did like the nets they had set up for practice/warming up for driving. Putting green nice as well.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Decent Course

It's a little short but if you miss the fairway by too much you can get in trouble easy. Liked the back nine better than the front.

No driving range to warm up in so I didn't like that but the staff was nice and they offered to let us go out early if we wanted so that was nice.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Furlough Golf

So payed $32 for 18 including cart. Now got to the course to find this also included 2 drinks in the bar which was a nice perk. A couple of tee box's need a little attention and a few of the greens had some minor issues. Overall the greens rolled very well. You don't have to be a big bomber to do well, in matter of fact accuracy is much more important on this sometimes tight layout. There are a couple of forced carries from the mens tee of 140 yards, so if you can't fly the ball from the mens tee's 140 yards, then this may not be the course for you. Overall I was pleased with the course and would play it again at this price.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Challenge

Hello all this is a nice course that will help you work on your long and short game. Some of the fairway can be a little flattened/hard. Over all a good experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice layout and fair for good shot placement and ball striking.

The greens were nice, rolled nice and true. They are on the slower side compared to some other courses in the area, but once you get the speed right, you can score.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok for price needs alot attention all areas

Needs attention but ok for price and practice..That 's It

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course management a must, easy to get into trouble

Walden golf club is a great for the money course , the greens were in great shape which made up for the fairways that could use some attention. I enjoy playing this course because you have to use your head , it's easy to get yourself into trouble with poor shot selection. If you're a bomber bring plenty of balls you'll need them !

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

terrible shape

I have played this course regularly for the past 10 years, right now its in the worst condition I have ever seen. tee boxes have no grass just sand and dirt, greens are so slow and in terrible shape. Overall it has really been let go, I hope they can get it back into playable shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Aeration Definitely Hindered Play

For the lunch special, I thought I was getting a bargain but with only the back 9 open and aeration being recently completed, the round became a practice round.

The course has such potential, and I would be interested in playing the course after aeration is complete.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Possibly Worst Conditions I Have Ever Played

The current condition of this golf course is deplorable. There really is no excuse, as this year's weather for growing has really been good/great. The fairway conditions were poor. The tee boxes did not have a single blade of grass. The greens should not be able to be called greens. The course might as well have advertised sand hazards in the middle of the greens. This golf course is months away from turning into a housing development. I will not be back to this course, and I will steer others away from wasting their money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would like to play this course again when it's better shape

When we arrived we were told that the front 9 was closed and we could play the back 9 twice? My wife didn't want to do that so we just play the back 9. We found all of the greens had been recently plugged and were sandy. We had never played Walden before and found the layout to be interesting. I would love to play this course again when it's in top condition. The course could be a diamond in the rough if it had a little more TLC. I'm not going to unfairly crtique this course until I play the entire 18. I like the layout but not the condition of the course. the gentlemen in the pro shop was very polite and accomodating.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Needs work.

I played here once before and don't know what happened. This place needs to place a major emphasis on the fairways and greens; both were in rough shape. I've just starting golfing and thought you were to supposed to hit off of grass in the fairways, not concrete. I won't be returning.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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