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3.5
521 Reviews (521)
5 Stars
121
4 Stars
213
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
43
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.1
73.1%
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406 out of 521 reviews
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3.5
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
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2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
68.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 41 reviews
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3.5
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
70.0%
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35 out of 50 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5866 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Downing Farms Golf Course
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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

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

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3.5
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Reviews 51
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Downing Farms ,Thumps UP!!

Always a Great round of golf at Downing Farms. Staff are Very accommodating and for a price you just can't Beat!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, ksch2883. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Downing Farms Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hello, klabrecque86. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Downing Farms Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/06/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, HugoHerrera1980. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Downing Farms Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hello maxwellw27. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Downing Farms Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

The pace was insane. Golfed 8 holes in 2.5 hours, didn't even golf the back half, so over booked!!! Won't be back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/22/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience with us. We apologize for falling short of your expectations and the pace being too fast on the day of your visit. We will address this with our staff and we hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future.

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Downing Farms Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play was extremely slow. Several groups backed up Not worth the money.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/22/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for the slow pace of play and the inconvenience caused. Your feedback is important to us, and we will work on improving our services.

Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hello, mz3b71. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Downing Farms Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Expensive for quality of course

Layout of course was fine. Greenside bunkers were filled with grass, no sand at all. One teebox was an astroturf carpet you couldn't sink a tee into. Overall, I just expected more for the price. Would consider playing again if cheaper tee time though.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/22/2023

Thank you for visiting our course and taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for the issues with the greenside bunkers and teebox, and we appreciate your feedback which will allow us to improve.

Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
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 Moderate
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hi, mz3b71. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Downing Farms Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/06/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Vigmur. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Downing Farms Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Slow

The pace of play was so slow only had patience for 16 holes. The guys in front of us blamed 4 women for slowing down play. They however never missed an opportunity to comb the woods for balls or rescue wet ones. When we called it quits and headed in the group in front of us had no one to wait for on 17 and 18 was wide open. Where were the rangers? The “offending “ 4some were coming out of the club house, their clubs already in their cars.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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Commented on 06/22/2023

We apologize for the slow pace of play during your round and the behavior of the group in front of you. We take pace of play very seriously and will address this issue with our rangers. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Downey Farms Golf Course

Great course! Very tough!! Great price!! Bring extra balls!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hello, david6806691. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Downing Farms Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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
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Commented on 05/18/2023

Hi, u240285340. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Downing Farms Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/18/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Downing Farms Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome with maintenance!

This is another course that when it was created must have been pure joy to play, but it needs a lot of work and just plain care. All of the “sand” traps have grown to resemble grass bunkers and the ball washers were almost all empty or damaged. Carts were fine, but as seniors we played in the afternoon and should have been sent out on the back 9 first due to leagues. So one in our party quit after 13 holes due to a fivesome in a women’s league ahead of us. Very interesting layout and even moving to the 13 hole under the railroad tracks was interesting but in dire need of work. Also, number 17 is a drivable par four with a bllind shot dogleg right angle but no bell to warn the group behind. By God’s grace I drove the green but didn’t hit any of the women ahead. So you can see I enjoyed this course but it definitely needs better care and possibly new management!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Commented on 05/18/2023

Hello Stephanas
We deeply apologize for your experience. It seems like you are disappointed, and we would love to hear more about where we fell short. Please reach out to our team at your earliest convenience. We can be reached at (248) 486-0990.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

I'd go back if I have all day to play.

Great course. Lay out was nice. But the pace of play needs to be enforced. 2 hour and 15 mins to get through 9 holes is a little ridiculous. That's the only thing I would change...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/18/2023

vito61, thank you for the feedback. It's important for us know how we can better serve our customers and your comments will be shared with the team.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/18/2023

u314162030977, we at Downing Farms Golf Course always look to achieve a 5-star rating and we encourage you to contact us if you would like to further discuss your visit so we could move forward in a positive direction. We look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Downing Farms Golf Course Team

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Slow players

Seems like nobody enforces pace of play. Took 4 hours to get through 12 holes, had to leave early because of plans. You get what you pay for I guess. Very frustrating

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/18/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, jakesakowski. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Downing Farms Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Friendly staff.

I love Downing. It's a great 18 hole course that's always fun. Pace of play is a bit slower this year but it's early in the season. There's still some wet areas that haven't dried up from winter and spring rain but I expect that. We always have a great time here and the course is challenging but not to hard. Beginners and advanced players can all have a good time here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/03/2023

Hello, tlaakso. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Downing Farms Golf Course. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

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