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4.2
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
95.2%
Recommend this course
74 out of 78 reviews
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4.3
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.0%
Recommend this course
32 out of 33 reviews
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4.2
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
Recommend this course
42 out of 44 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public/Municipal
Style Executive
Par 31
Length 2035 yards
Slope 47
Rating 30.2
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Paint Branch Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ed Ault (1965) Bill Love

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $10
Pull-carts Yes - $3
Clubs Yes - $25

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks
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4.2
78 Reviews (78)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Randolph’s Review

A great place! I love playing here! I’ve met great people, it’s not to busy and a fun course to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Value and Great for mastering your short gane

This course is one of my favorites, and especially why I’m trying to get better at my short game. Family friendly, always meet great golfers and yep it where i started training at.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

A regular

I am a new to this game and I can say that Paint branch is like a second home to me. This staff are extremely friendly. This course conditions are fairly good. Sidebar: Golfers, please fix your divots! I enjoy playing there whether it’s just me or a group a golf friends. I get a chance to work on my game and just have a good time!

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

This has changed

Course has changed since I last played it 15-20

years ago.

Still short but in great shape with new bridge and updated cart paths.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great for the $$$

There was a "league/group" playing there; I understand they play regularly on M, W, F. Their play was extremely slow....and I'm a beginner :). They were upset that we played through, and an attendant/monitor asked why we got in front of them. They took 20 min per hole....and the line was backed up by 2 groups behind us. I just think they should be informed that others will play through. Overall, it is a great experience and a great course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

All Good at the Branch

The Branch is a nice little track for practice and a quick 9. Nothing fancy, nothing too challenging. Well maintained muni with the best people working in a chill and welcoming environment. Dollar for dollar you can’t beat it. Plus, Miller Lite on draft. Enjoy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

9th Hole Hazard

I'm writing this review to hopefully get something done about damage to vehicles on the parking lot from balls hit over the 9th Hole green. There should be a net behind it just like any driving range boundary. I now need a new windshield because a golf ball did what physics told it to do. I find it negligent of the course to not protect the property of their patrons from actions that are common.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Executive 9 Gem

This is a great course for beginners and folks with limited time for a round. 9 holes can easily be played in under 90 minutes as a solo. Greens and fairways are currently in great condition for a municipal course. I've only played twilight rounds but pace of play has not been an issue so far.

If you're looking for a challenge, this isn't it. Fairway lies are pretty flat on every hole with very few bunkers. Greens rarely break more than a foot. The longest par 4 is 352 yards from the tips. 2 are shorter than 300. Par is 31/62.

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

A good short course

Executive, short course with nine holes doubled up to give you 18. Good course for beginners, kids, or folks wanting to work on their short game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Great course - terrible ranger

The course is a great beginners course. They do lots of upkeep. The ranger was super rude literally from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. Multiple groups mentioned how rude he was to them to. It’s a shame because the course is really nice. I wouldn’t go back

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun, beginner friendly course. That means a lot of beginners, which slows down the pace of play quite a bit. I could see that making for a frustrating experience for more experienced players, but I played with a friend who had not played in several years and it was perfect for us.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Easy Peezy

Nice flat, short course for beginners and an easy round to practice on for experienced players.

They won’t pair you up so if you’re somewhat intimidated by other players or being rushed, you won’t have that problem here.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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