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4.5
193 Reviews (193)
5 Stars
106
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
95.9%
Recommend this course
182 out of 193 reviews
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4.5
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
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0
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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4.5
24 Reviews (24)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.8%
Recommend this course
23 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
A challenging layout with fast greens and well-maintained fairways consistently delivers strong value for the money. Friendly staff and a welcoming starter create a smooth, enjoyable experience from the first tee.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6631 yards
Slope 133
Rating 71.7

Timbers Golf Club is situated just 10 minutes from Frankenbluth in Vassar, a town that is known for its great shopping. Though you might look at the 133-slope rating and pass it off as a "resort course," it would be a mistake to underestimate this golf course. It starts with a challenging front nine that features tight fairways and tricky doglegs. There are also several marshes scattered through and water comes into play on seven holes. At 3,141 yards, Timbers' front nine will put your short and mid-iron skills to the test while the back nine is a little longer at 3,454 yards. There are considerably more sand bunkers on the back. Be sure to build up your score on the par 3s and par 4s because the tough par 5s are sure to swallow a few shots.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bent grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 10/31
Architect Lorrie Viola

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

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Reviews

4.5
193 Reviews (193)
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3.0
Previously Played

Staff dressed inappropriately

I thought the cart girl was dressed very risqué. Boobs hanging out, plunging neck line, I know she’s working for tips but come on. I was embarrassed to have my two out of town guests there with me today as I have always bragged about this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Pleasantly surprised

I booked this as a party deal wasn’t really expecting a lot. I was pleasantly surprised and how well of course was maintain fairways were perfect greens were fast. Everything was nice and green sand was particular no rocks in it. I’m an East side or so everything in County area seems like the sand traps are full of rocks so I would recommend this course. I’m just an average golfer so a challenge be perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

Great challenging course, awesome value, friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 41
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not for another three weeks

Nice people and give kudos to the owners because it looks like they are maintaining the course by punching the greens. That said, they rolled about as good as the tee boxes would have. Super disappointed in that and just wanna give a heads up to my fellow golfers. I wouldn’t be putting this on my schedule for another three weeks.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

New owners

We are the new owners and started to take over Monday October 27,2025. We will have a full kitchen soon, one simulator for winter leagues and a friendly staff. Please give us a try in 2026.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day at Timbers!

Nice course... The staff is top-notch. Special thanks to Brent... my autistic adult son rides along with me when I golf, Brent was very accommodating to our needs, appreciated his time and compassion.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Closed clubhouse at 6pm

Went to get a drink at the turn and the clubhouse was closed at 6 pm on a Saturday very disappointed played this course 4 times this summer never again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot deal!

For a hot deal at 7 am on Golf Now id play here 4 days a week honestly. You can really run through the bag. Ample pace of play allows you to explore multi shots, shapes, ect. Sprinklers were running on back nine at about 8 am which gave me a damp fairway perfect for an added obstacle to play through. Fairways are always in great shape, greens were being cut during the round for some added difficulty.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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