Crescent Farms GC: #8
View of the par-3 8th hole at Crescent Farms Golf Course
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4.2
541 Reviews (541)
5 Stars
202
4 Stars
247
3 Stars
58
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
88.6%
Recommend this course
485 out of 541 reviews
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3.9
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
71.4%
Recommend this course
5 out of 7 reviews
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4.4
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.5%
Recommend this course
38 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
Crescent Farms consistently impresses with well-maintained fairways, greens, and bunkers that rank among the best in the St. Louis area. Welcoming staff and a smooth pace of play make this course a strong value worth returning to.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7078 yards
Slope 132
Rating 74.1

Formerly known as the Players Club at St. Louis, Crescent Farms Golf Club has undergone more than just a name change with a major course renovation that included lengthening the fairways and reconstructing the bentgrass greens. The course has a parkland layout with mature trees lining the fairways and plenty of water coming into play throughout. There are also numerous strategically placed bunkers that appear along the greensides. Golfers will come across several risk-reward opportunities where good course management and accuracy are the key. One of Crescent Farms Golf Clubs toughest holes comes halfway through the golf course. The par-4 ninth hole begins with an intimidating tee shot protected by two fairway bunkers, a hazard to the left, and tall native grasses to the right. The challenges don't end there either, golfers are then faced with a second shot to a heavily bunkered, sloping double-tiered green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Kern

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.2
541 Reviews (541)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 28
Water Hazards 22
Narrow Fairways 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 21
Seniors 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
Convenient to the City 18
In the 'Burbs 12

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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Really nice shape!

Enjoyed our round. Course was in really nice shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens and tee boxes were in good shape but needed to be cut. Greens were extremely slow but it looked like they just punched and silly be in good shape come summer

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

Very challenging. Always in great shape. Great views and wonderful staff and clubhouse

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Cannot

I cannot accurately rate this course due to the fact that it’s very wet from the recent rains, the greens were recently aerated and its early spring. I will give the staff 5 stars, very nice and friendly and even some pointers for a first timer! I will say this course is more flat than I expected. I look forward to coming back when it greens up and bit and the greens no longer have little holes all over them. I will say I enjoyed my afternoon here and played in 3:45.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still pretty much dormant

The layout is good and challenging. Right now it’s a little tough to gauge because the fairways haven’t started to green up yet.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice place to play

Worth the drive. Nice layout. Good condition and a fair price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the cost they charge

Greens and tee boxes haven't been mown in awhile. Were talking running a 2 or so on a stemp meter. Leaves and debris on every hole, now granted it is fall, but it is like they no longer have a grounds crew. Definitely not worth the summer rate price they are still charging.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Missouri Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good course but hate 9th and 18th holes

First time playing Crescent this year and it was strong as usual. They redid and expanded the clubhouse and it looks much bigger and nicer.

The course was pretty dried out but the conditions were still solid. I enjoy the course and it is fun to play but I just dislike the ninth and 18th holes and they play identical. Off the tee on both holes, you have to hit a long draw down to a very narrow landing area. IF you can do that, the approach shot is a long forced carry over a dropoff to a green that is sitting up. Once in a round is difficult enough but having to do that twice is a drag.

Water comes into play a good number of times but none of the shots are that challenging. The par-3 No. 8 was redone and looks much nicer than it was before.

The one bad thing is that the course is always crowded and leads to taking a long time to play. Don't think I've ever played there in less than four hours and always seems to take 4.5 to five hours. But I still recommend it as it is a good course at a solid value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great setting with good strategy challenge

As in title, Greens a little bumpy (but under fall season acceptable). Look forward to playing again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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