Merrimack Valley Golf Club

I booked for 3 p.m. on a Sunday and teed off at 3:20 after I was paired up with a twosome scheduled ahead of me. The front 9 took almost 3 hours. Staffers were all friendly, but if I play here again, I'll see what it's like on a weekday. It's an interesting layout -- not long, but not for beginners, with challenges presented by fairly narrow fairways, uneven lies and elevation changes on many approach shots, a few forced carries, and large undulating greens. My only significant complaint about conditions was lack of sand in the bunkers (which apparently none of the players ever rakes).

Long walks green-to-tee — get a cart! Otherwise, nice course in good shape.

I played the course today. We've had a lot rain lately and the course drained well. It's a good layout with a decent rate.

Very much enjoyed my first time at Merrimack Valley. Some very nice views from 1st and 10th holes.

Interesting hole layouts, with several par 3's and 5's.

Would definitely play there again.

They have tee times separated by 2 minutes. Had a 3pm tee time for 18 holes with a cart. Went off at 4pm and took 3 hours to play 7, which at that point we left.

Unreal bad.

It's an old Donald Ross design that had a 2010 restoration. I must be honest. Many years ago I was told by some golfers that this course was "a rock pile." Not the review you would want to hear. I assure you it is a very nice old style, up and down, tees and greens Ross course. The restoration and improvements make it a fine place to play. A somewhat quirky par 70 layout with seven par threes, three on the front and four on the back Water can come into play on many of the holes. It has a big, beautiful clubhouse overlooking the golf course. I will come back again in the near future. Give it a try.