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3.3
714 Reviews (714)
5 Stars
104
4 Stars
269
3 Stars
166
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
74
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
64.6%
Recommend this course
484 out of 714 reviews
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3.3
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 reviews
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3.5
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
69.8%
Recommend this course
37 out of 53 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
714 Reviews (714)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

tougher then the score card shows

I have been a member here for 12 years and yes we have had some issues. This is a shot makers golf course and unless you play it more then once you will say it is tough. New managemet has done a very good job in just two months. Right now the fairways are in great shape and the rough will beat you up. HIt the ball straight and you will enjoy yourself, For the reasonabe rates they charge it is well worth the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Winter condition

Nice layout, fun to play. Got around real fast, not many golfers at the end of March. Snow had just left so no work had been done yet and condition reflected that. Still it was a fun fast round to start scraping the rust off my game. Traps, greens, and geese were the negatives. Fast pace, fun / challenging layout, and great price were the positives. Would definitely like to play it again when course condition is better..

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0

Maybe in 1992...

As it stands right now (we played on 4/28/13), this course is in pretty bad shape.

The fairways were verrrry fuzzy - they either hadn't mown them that day (a Sunday?!?), or the mowers were set really high.

The rough was maybe - maybe - 75% filled in. There were bare spots all over the place. Made for some very tight lies, and more than a few profanity-laced tirades from our group.

The greens were still recovering from aerification ON APRIL 28th!!! C'mon, that's just unacceptable for this region.

The sand traps were a mess, too. At least it appeared that they were trying to restore them, but they were not really playable at that point.

Overall, this course looked and felt like it had been neglected for a long time. Really a shame.

Now, for the good: If they could ever get this place back to what it must (I hope) have been when it opened, in 1992, then they'd have a real winner on their hands. Great layout. Very challenging, but mostly fair. And the greens could be really good.

Again, as the course stands right I wouldn't waste my money to play there (I'd probably only pay $30-35 max.). If you really want to waste your money, but would like a little better conditions, go play Glenn Dale. They're way overpriced too, but at least their course is in decent shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Short but challenging

The course is a short but uses tight fairways, doglegs and hazards to make it a challenging one.The tee boxes and fairways were well maintained but thought it was a little late in the season to just now aerate the greens. The staff was friendly and we did receive a discount for the greens. I will play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

It looks like they're getting this course together

I play the course typically a couple times a year and recently played it for first time this season and noticed they're putting considerable work into getting greens and bunkers into shape which has been a issue in previous years as well noticed some irrigation issues have been addressed ,I was worried this course was on it's way to failure but it appears it's making a big rebound ,challenging trek and a good value ,enjoy

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

needs help

the greens were good but fair ways and tee boxes were poor. a lot of bear spots in the fair ways and tee boxes

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course, poanna greens are interesting

This is a good community course. The layout is interesting and there are elevations, creeks, lakes and trees that make it challenging at times. Tee boxes are ok, fairways are good. But the greens hadn't woken up all the way and the putting was a little jumpy. Overall, I would play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Comfortable Course

The course provides some very good challenges ranging from dog legs, water hazards to especially the tightness of some fairways. This was our first time playing this course and we will definitely go back again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Course needed some work

It was good to play somewhere new, however the course needed plenty of work.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging course..beautiful features

Make sure your hitting them straight. I really enjoyed this course but if you have a slice beware. There are several holes with homes on the right and also a street with passing cars. I didn't expect the course to look so well in early spring. Wetlands, ponds and highly guarded greens make this course so much fun. I will be back!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Had a pretty good round. Course was in good condition.

Course is beginning to get into shape. Still needs some attention but that is understandable for this time of year. Looking forward to how it'll play in a couple of weeks. Loved it last year. Good course for a good value

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

A decent track when properly maintained

Course was devoid of any maintenance--no sand in bunkers--greens awful

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Water wasn't the only hazard.

This was my first visit to Walden. As a newcomer to the course, having so many signs down made it difficult to maneuver. Even getting from one hole to the next was a task. I like the course and would return, but most of the discomfort could be addressed quickly and inexpensively.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Decent couse, challenging layout

Very much in early spring condition, bunkers need a lot of work. Will be interested in playing again when everything has had a chance to grow in

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A good shot shaping course

Hope when I go back the sand traps will have upgraded, I do realize it is early spring but some where in total shambles..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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