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4.6
713 Reviews (713)
5 Stars
503
4 Stars
168
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
94.6%
Recommend this course
685 out of 713 reviews
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4.7
3 Reviews (3)
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Conditions
5.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.5
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 29 reviews
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Course Highlights
Fairways, greens, and tee boxes consistently rank among the best conditions recent golfers have encountered. The challenging layout rewards strategic shot-making while friendly staff and strong value make every round worthwhile.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7049 yards
Slope 144
Rating 75.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 11/15
Architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan (1994)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Kendall Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

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Reviews

4.6
713 Reviews (713)
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Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rushed

Loved the course but was rushed since there was an outing at 1 o'clock. We were told on hole 14 if we did not pick up the pace we could not finish. Well, that is hard when there is a group in front of you. We were literally teeing off which them down the fairway so we could finish the last four holes. For the price we paid, that was extremely disappointing. I doubt I will go back due to this issue. I don't feel it was very fair since we played a good pace and were done in four hour (there was a foursome).

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Workers on mowers were getting very very close and were having their mowers on 20 feet away watching us golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Really enjoyed the front 9

2nd time here, played just 9 holes again, but front this time. Thoroughly enjoyed it and plan to return more. Price is great for such a nice course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nicest fairways I’ve ever played

This course is fantastic and you will not find a better deal for $35. Nicest fairways I’ve ever played on. Geeens, tees and traps are near perfect too. Great everything. Terrific course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A gem

Terrific layout and conditioning. Greens exceptional, fast and true. Difficult shot placement for first timers due to several hazards hidden to the eye. Yardage book is recommended..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Meadows

Great course. Excellent layout. Firm & fast conditions. Loved it. One of best courses in the state in my opinion. But the huge divots left un-replaced all summer and the most ball mark marred greens I think I have ever seen on a high end course. If players would just take care of it better or maintenance would send someone around to fix. Pace of play dragged to crawl on the back 9.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great conditions, Good Pace, True Greens. An excellent course and a value .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent

Very nice well kept course. Greens were fast. Lots of workers on the course keeping it nice today.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Course

The Meadows was in great condition considering the inch of rain we got last night. Greens were smooth and fast. Fairways near perfect except for unfilled divots, and most of the tees recovering quickly from aeration. We finished in 3.5 hours following a threesome on a full course. Nice variation of holes and plenty of distance from the back tees for long hitters, while playing nicely from the senior tees for shorter hitters.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 191
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Course in nice shape,the greens were a little softer than normal and would really hold a shot but still rolled well

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Value - tough course

The course plays like links style course. Really important to understand your target lines. GPS would really help the golfer who has not played here before, and you can download the course yardage book to your phone (highly recommended). One of the few courses the fairways were like a sponge. Greens were in excellent shape and when you hit the green the ball stops. Don't plan on hitting in front of the green and the ball rolls on. I'm pretty good putter but I sure struggled on the greens. They run true but have subtle breaks. Best recommendation hit it close and let your playing partners give you gimme.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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