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3.5
532 Reviews (532)
5 Stars
123
4 Stars
216
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
45
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
71.3%
Recommend this course
413 out of 532 reviews
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3.4
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.1
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
63.6%
Recommend this course
7 out of 11 reviews
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3.3
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.9
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
64.1%
Recommend this course
25 out of 39 reviews
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Course Highlights
Downing Farms delivers outstanding value for money with an interesting, hilly layout that challenges and rewards golfers of all skill levels. The consistently friendly staff and smooth pace of play make every round here a welcoming experience.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5866 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Blue
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Harry Bowers

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.5
532 Reviews (532)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 8
Forced Carries 6
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 7
Seniors 7

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Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First time this year

Good conditions, cold day but not a ton of people. Course was in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/29/2021

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, u147378621! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Downing Farms Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
2.0

Downing Farms

Took 3 hours and 20 minutes to play 9 holes. Course was way overbooked.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Downing farms golf course review

The course was laid out very nice and was in good condition fir being March. The course ranger made sure that tee times were followed and made sure that there was no congestion when playing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/29/2021

Thank you for your review, Icorbiere. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Downing Farms Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun, quirky little course

Pulling up, I was really concerned. The clubhouse was not impressive at all, and I thought I'd made a huge mistake. That changed by the fourth hole. The fairways were decent enough. The tees were below average. The greens were well above. Rolled well with lots of character. Instead of narrowing fairways, this course eliminated all of their bunkers as a cost saving measure. But they still equate as a hazard, in the the grass in them is taller. I'm okay with that decision. The tunnel under the train tracks is a bit surreal, but the holes on that north side are really good. For the price, I'd call this one an overall win.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course for players of all levels

We've played this course x4 since September and the only reason I didn't rate it with 5 Stars is the fact that a number of the greens have some serious issues with dead grass and/or bald spots. Also i don't think they've been aerated yet. Other than that a very scenic and fun place to shoot a round of golf!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
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 Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty Decent for the Money

Some fun holes, out here. Tee boxes need work as do a couple greens.

Beautiful setting especially as the colors change this fall!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over booked had to wait 20 minutes per tee box took 4 hours to get 9 holes in

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

Good course for the money but could be great

For the money, the course was challenging and fun to play.

They have let bunkers grow grass, letting them grow long and focusing more on the tee boxes and greens would make the course great.

The course itself needed a little work but was terrible. There were a few burn /dirt patches on the fair and greens but playable.

I would play again and would recommend with expectations of course given the price point.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GREAT COURSE

Thus was my fourth time okay this course. I find it well maintained and greens are awesome. The course layout is awesome and a few gem challenges lay ahead.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Average golfer

The course is in great shape but the tees could be improved. It is a very fair course and the average golfer can have an enjoyable experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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