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4.2
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
95.7%
Recommend this course
112 out of 124 reviews
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4.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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4.4
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
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0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
23 out of 23 reviews
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Course Highlights
Brookside's ongoing tree trimming, upgraded tee boxes, and improved sand traps give this characterful layout a noticeably more playable feel each visit. Exceptional value through GolfNow and friendly staff keep regulars coming back week after week.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 5903 yards
Slope 132
Rating 68.7

Nestled in the gently rolling hills of Gowen, Brookside Golf Course has a tranquil, peaceful location that is ideal for a round of golf. The course opened in 1963 and has been locally owned and operated ever since. The golf course measures to a manageable 6,100 yards from the back tees, a seemingly short course by modern standards. Though it may not be what you're looking for if you want a truly formidable championship course but it provides a good and affordable round of practice. The front nine is slightly less demanding than the back. Overall Brookside Golf Course is gentle enough for beginners with a few strategically placed bunkers to make it challenging. There is also a meandering stream that wanders across a few of the holes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 11/15
Architect Jeff Gorney

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
GPS No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.2
124 Reviews (124)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 7
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6

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Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good local course

Having golfer brookside many times. The course was in good shape, both fairway and greens.

Good local course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth it!

This golf course is amazing especially at such a low price. A fun and great time and friendly staff! As well as that they have a full bar and restaurant!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Will not be returning!

This is my first time leaving a review, and unfortunately it is because I want to warn others. This is the second time I have paid for 18 and left at the turn. For starters, we showed up early to hit the range, but was told we could get right on if we made our way to the first tee box. That was a complete lie, as there were two pairs, waiting to tee off in front of us. Even before the drastic wait began, while I was loading my bags to the cart, there was a fight breaking out right in front of the club house.

Between seeing people playing with their shirt off as if it were a nascar race, and taking 3 hours to complete 9 holes, there is no way I will be returning to this course!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout!

First time at this course. Fun layout. A lot of character. Many holes where you can not see the green from the tee box. Tee boxes were worn down but to be expected at the end of the season. Great value. Looking forward to playing this one again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Horrible pace

There was like 5 groups taking an hour on a hole. Not a bad course but I’d rather pay more money to not play 18 in 7 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course needs work

Pretty standard layout, some challenges, some easy holes. Course needs maintenance, traps haven't been raked or sand added, weeds growing in them. Pace of play was super slow, we teed off 45 min past our time as we had 3 groups at box waiting . Staff was friendly, but they appeared short on staff.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A bit of a long drive to the course but it was in fairly good condition and friendly staff! Short holes and fairly easy for an average golfer

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

18 on a hot day

We enjoy playing Brookside. We knew when we booked our round that it was a hot weather day. There was NO water in either of the course coolers. The course is in decent shape considering the recent hot weather. Some of the tee boxes are pretty rough.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Brookside Beauty

We always enjoy playing Brookside. This year, they've switched the nines making it even more enjoyable for golfers only playing nine holes. We love the layout, the wide variety of challenges and the natural setting. Thanks Brookside for a great golf experience!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

HELP!!!

I used to live in the area and played this course frequently. It used to be a nice course.. My wife and I played yesterday and the course was in horrible shape. Fairways were brown and the greens were even worse. Keep in mind that we have had a lot of rain lately which would lead me to believe the course would be in decent shape. The sand traps were hard, nobody rakes the traps. In fact I did not even see a rake on the course. The sand is hard and not playable. Oh, nobody replaces ball marks on the greens either. This course needs help.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

scenic

a very scenic place, many of the fairways separate from each other. sevaral challenging holes and greens in great condition. nice getaway.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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