Crescent Farms GC: #8
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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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Monzwhite

I played here sometime ago and conditions were dicey. Yesterday, I was pleasantly surprised. The course was in very good condition and its a solid challenge from the back 2 tee boxes. Many restricted tee shots and a good overall challenge. I paid $45 on a GN deal and thought it was a great deal for the quality of the course. The attending working the desk said the course is in the best shape it's been in 8 yrs. Only downside was it smelled like sewer around clubhouse due to sewage issues I beleive..

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

Still in great condition

The course was in great condition even with the parking lot being torn up, the course was not. Staff was very friendly. Pace of play was good even for a holiday weekend. Will play again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Nice

Nice and challenging course in great condition. Friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Very good

Played on a Sunday, late a.m..They let us on early, excellent practice green, driving range also,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Grass

The greens were too long, especially for a weekend and the tees were cut too long, so it was difficult to get the ball teed high enough even with 3 1/2" tees

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

A beautiful turnaround

I've played here numerous times but this was first this year. They have had their troubles with greens in the past. This year, the place is in country club condition!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Traditional great course

Course was in good condition. Great Golf Now price and will definetly continue to play. Challenging from the tips.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course under repair

Course should have either not posted on golfnow.Com or should have said they were under repair. Paid for 18 but only played the front 9 twice. Back nine had 4 fairways under construction so there was a total of 6 par 3's.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf at Crescent Farms

Back 9 had a number of fairways under alteration with temporary par 3 s provided. So I played the front 9 twice. The greens were a little fuzzy and slow, but in good condition. Repair of recent rail derailment adjacent to course resulted in a foul aroma and demolished parking lot. Expected to have the restoration of the fairways by August, 2015. Not aware of schedule for replacement of parking lot. This doesn't affect the round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Narrow

Good course, very Narrow and a lot of trees, hitting straight a must.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

the course under renovation

I was surprised to find so many of the holes (something like 3 part 4's and one par 5) were under construction and were converted into par 3's. The attendant said the construction would be over in two weeks or so. Until then, I would not recommend this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

N/A

Greens were excellent today, but the course is rebuilding a few fairways and the ground is mostly exposed. That should have been listed and some financial consideration given.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course...but back 9 under construction...

Multiple holes under construction when I played. Greens were in good condition but a bit hairy and on the slow side. I look forward to playing when it's finished.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

GOLF18

Several fairways on the back nine were extremely thin.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rain in forecast

We went out around 1 pm and it was cloudy, but perfect the whole round. The grass wa pretty long int the tee boxes. Considering how much rain they had standing water was minimal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

exceeded expections

don't miss playing here you won't get any better for the price. a real treat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Maintenance has gone to the wayside

The cart paths are basically deteriorating and flooded. It rained the day before so we expected some standing water but WOW. They were more like a goat trails. Tee boxes are worn out to the point that it hard to find a good level spot or grass to tee from. The greens were in surprisingly good condition, not to many ball marks. The groups in front of us and behind us were a loud bunch that seemed to be in their mid to late 20's that had no respect for the course or the others playing it. At one point there was 8 of them, yes 8 because they were playing in two seperate foursomes that decided to pair up as two foursomes and scramble. At one point they were all trying to get something out of a tree next to a green, no it wasn't a ball because we had to wait for them the entire hole because they refused to let us through which brings me to the Marshall or lack there of. The food at the turn was your run of the mill food, ie... hot-dogs, chips, soda and of course beer. 2 Powerades and a hot-dog should not cost $12.50 on any planet. Bar staff was very friendly but the Pro Shop could be more warming to the none local face. That will be my last and only time playing here.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

better than a year ago but still needs work

I like the layout but the condition of the tea boxes and fairways need some attention. The greens were a little shaggy but overall were in good shape. I was disappointed in the fairways as I thought they were worked on last season. I'll play again after a couple weeks of sun to see if that makes a difference.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging course, great bunkers

For the St. Louis are the bunkers actuall have sand not some form of dirt/sand mixture, course rewards good shots

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was great

Great layout. Great staff. Green fairways for the most part. Greens a little bumpy; signs of recent aeration? Bunkers were actually nice to play out of (actually sand instead of mud). Love playing here and will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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