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4.2
211 Reviews (211)
5 Stars
72
4 Stars
103
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
94.2%
Recommend this course
189 out of 211 reviews
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4.1
8 Reviews (8)
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2
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.2
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
11 out of 11 reviews
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Course Highlights
Recent investments in new carts, repaved paths, and well-groomed fairways and greens reflect a course that keeps improving. Elevation changes, long par 3s, water, and a lakeside tiki bar make this a genuinely rewarding and affordable round.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6055 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Paw Paw Lake Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1918
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 9/30

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Master, Discover, Diners Club
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Tank tops are not permitted.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.2
211 Reviews (211)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 10
Elevation Changes 8
Narrow Fairways 7
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 7
Locals 7

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Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value with enough challenge

Have played this course each of the last 3 summers. It is a fun challenge for a vacation Course. Pace of play was great. Condition of the Greens were the best I have experience on this particular course ever. Visit each year from the Florida heat and truly enjoy the atmosphere. .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Value for money

Short course, less time consuming. Open and wooded places. All tricks involved

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course!

We love playing on this beautiful course where some holes overlook Paw Paw Lake. Today there were not many people so the pace of play was great. The fairways and greens were in excellent condition. Enjoyed the round so much we’ll be back tomorrow!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course; some scenic holes

This is a nice recreational golfer course! Some tough holes, some pretty holes and often a deer will be on the fairway. The pace of play today was great but on busy weekends can be slow. Some golfers stop for a beer during their round and when they come back onto the next hole there can be a logjam of multiple groups.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice track!

Love the risk reward of the driveable par 4’s. Par 3’s are a definite challenge. The only thing I don’t like about this course are the first two holes which are 200 yd par 3’s.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had a great time

Staff was very friendly and accommodating ...course was in great shape ... some really challenging holes ... some really pretty holes especially around the lake ... I liked the fact that there was plenty of water stations on the course... definitely will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Extremely overpriced goat path

I lost my ball in the fairway multiple times due to lack of maintenance and poor drainage. Incompetent staff who doesn’t know how to start a lawnmower. This course would be more useful as farmland. You couldn’t pay me to play this again. This was my first and will be mylast time playing here

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Review of GolfNow!

Nothing against the golf course.... it was raining cats and dogs, but GolfNow wouldn’t give money back, neither would the course give a rain check. Pretty crappy policy!

Golf cart stuck, had to call a truck to get it out, rained continuously, pretty awful.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Value for the $$

Sporty course with some wide open holes, and some tree. Great for couples. Small challenging greens with water in play on many holes. The bar after the 7th and 12th holes is not to be missed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Boy was I confused....some signage would be helpful. I have never been lost on the golf course before until I went up all like

Never been lost on a golf course before...until I golfed here! We couldn’t find two of the holes and I’m pretty sure we hit from the wrong tee box and or towards wrong flag at least twice. Other than that the course was beautiful, the people were friendly for the most part. Not a great value for what you get but with the discount or coupon it’s worth the drive

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

FUN TIMES @ PAW PAW

The course was in GREAT shape. Always love golfing here when we visit. The 7th hole bar is a must for a quick break. The course is challenging because you can't just use driver all day long. It makes "Make shots" with different clubs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

More like a $30 course

The course feels really cramped. The hole layout is very confusing and got turned around a few times even with a few directional signs. The staff wasn't friendly and welcoming at all. They just let slow groups go off the back on a busy Saturday. Wouldn't recommend this course unless they drop the price. You can play much better courses for $46.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty course, nothing fancy!

We’ve played here many times as it is close by and we love seeing the lake on a few holes. We were slowed down today by a pokey group in front of us but the ranger talked to them and they picked up the pace. The course is in nice shape except for low lying areas impacted by recent major rains. Greens were in great condition. Some of the score card distances were inaccurate but all the distance marker stakes were fine. Some people may like to take a break during the round and this course has a great waterfront bar to accommodate that after holes or 7 or 12. I believe the course indicated they had GPS on the carts but only some did- if you want that be sure to ask!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wayne

Everything was great..Weather perfect & course was in great shape, taken care of very well!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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