Sylvan Glen Municipal Golf Course
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Starters need training
The course is great. The restaurant was even better. My only complaint is that the starter (Leo) really needs some training. There was only 2 of us and the tee times were delayed because of rain. Our tee time was delayed about 30 minutes which is fine except that of the 4 groups in front of us two were twosomes. To my surprise the starter never thought to ask twosomes to combine. I did ask if we could pair up to which the starter replied "sure that would be a good idea". I agree except it should have been his.
It was also disappointing that even though they had a full tee sheet on a Friday evening they had no beer cart on duty.
Staff was fantastic
What could have been a very bad experience- being first one to tee off but held back by a 2 hour frost delay-was made much easier to get through because the staff was awesome.
Knowing the delay would be lengthy, the staff took my cell # and recommended breakfast spots to go and wait it out. They promised to call with a 15 minute heads-up. They did.
The starter was tremendous in keeping order and everyone in the know. He also forewarned us prior to teeing off of current course conditions. Excellent.
The course itself was good. The greens were much faster than I expected they would be, in April in Michigan and immediately after a frost delay.
I’m not a fan of Hole 2, and you better know the layout of the #1 handicap (#9) or else the creek may grab your approach. It’s very difficult to see from even 150 yards out.
Very good overall experience. Will repeat.
Well worth it !!
Conditions were very good for public course and even better considering its a Muni. Some difficult holes, some gimmies, some go for it holes. Great course, great price.
Nice city owned course
This is probably one of the best city owned courses I have ever played. Very good course condition with fast greens. I think the personnel could be a little more friendly both at the course and at the attached restaurant. I will play it again.
Absolute Grueling Pace of Play
Played here with a buddy - it took us over five and a half hours to play 18 holes. Two people - over five and a half hours. The Pace of play was absolutely grueling and was immediate from the second hole all the way to the 18th.
At one point in time, we were stacked up four groups deep on one hole waiting. I never once saw a ranger the entire 5 and a half hours. Not even once. (isn't that their job to move people along?)
All in all, I didn't find the course that fun to play either. The holes are long, average over 400 yards. There are some challenges, such as a creek you need to go over - but all in all, it wasn't that challenging of a course. Nor was it breathtakingly beautiful.
For the price I paid to play here - there's better, faster, more fun courses in metro Detroit. I won't be back.
Surprising
Course was in great condition . Some difficult holes, but great advantage for women.
Value
Greens rolled true and green fairways considering the recent lack of rain
Great Early Morning Round
Had the first tee time at 6:20am. Staff was busy getting ready but very friendly. Course was in great shape.
Updated
Second time out playing this year. I totally did not realize how long this course has become from the blues. Course played long but in really good condition. The greens play well, so course played well but much harder than I remember I will be back to defeat this course.
Fair Course; Slow Play
I found the course to be in decent condition for early in the season. The price was reasonable but the pace of play was quite slow. Front 9 took 2 hrs, 40 min. Quit after 13 holes because it was moving so slow.
My thoughts on the course
My thoughts on the course this course is well maintained and the staff was very pleasant to be around. The course layout made it very challenging but very enjoyable. I love playing a course where you have to play Avery cub in your bag I would recommend it to my friends
Decent Course
Decent course. Front was more challenging than the back. Very little water. Starters were grumpy and rude.
Thank you for playing Sylvan Glen.