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3.4
529 Reviews (529)
5 Stars
101
4 Stars
247
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
45
1 Stars
32
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
66.4%
Recommend this course
423 out of 529 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
72.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 11 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.2
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
58.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 48 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 71
Length 6453 yards
Slope 132
Rating 71.6

Formerly known as Union Hills Golf Course

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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Kern Homer Herpel (1960)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro No

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.4
529 Reviews (529)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

nice course

Got a great price through golfnow. Played weekday afternoon and had the course to ourselves. Nice layout and in good condition, Sandtraps could use a little work though. Overall happy with the condition . If you haven't played there it's worth giving it a try.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

CLOSE TO SOUTH COUNTY AREA

THEY ARE ALWAYS DOING SOMETHING TOO IMPROVE THIS COURSE EVERYTIME I PLAY IT...A GREAT COURSE FOR SOUTH ST.LOUIS RESIDENTS TO PLAY...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Crabgrass

Everything was great on the course except the greens had too much crabgrass on them.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course – especially for the value

The course was an overall good shape and one could not complaining about the quality, especially based on the value. Overall the course is picturesque and has a lot of unique holes… One thing that is frustrating is that the staff will send out groups on number 10 which then link fence the round… This has happened twice in the three times I played here… You come off number nine having played the front and good time only to have two or three groups in front of you that weren't there before… Nothing huge but something that they should take into account. Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Golf

Had good time course in good shape didn't take all day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course! Great value!

Course was in great shape! Tee boxes, fairways and greens were all very well kept. Staff was very friendly. If you're looking for a bite on the turn, do yourself a favor and order a cheeseburger. Made fresh to order and are full of flavor!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course on a beautiful piece of ground

Union Hills is a fine course in great condition that will test player skills with length, elevation changes, and a few challenging design features. The course tests all clubs in the bag as well as all shots in a player's repertoire.

While the course is generally in very good condition, there are a few maintenance items that would make a positive difference. Several lesser-used (red) tee boxes need repair and grooming. Also, 30-40% of the cart paths are buckling and/or deteriorated. Finally, the alge covered lake makes a key feature of the grounds pretty ugly.

That said, the grounds have a comfortable feeling of historic significance much like old country clubs that become open to the public. The price is right for tee times made online. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Union Hills has wonderful potential to make the short jump from its current position to one of the few A+ golf courses in the St. Louis area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Like walking in a park

Excellent landscaping, paved cart paths if you can hit the ball 100 yards you can play this course!

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

Great value

Very surprised with The course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Value / Unexpected Surprise

I really liked this course. Tees and Greens were in great shape, fairways were good, rough was tough but fair. If only the rain wasn't there, I think I would have enjoyed it even more. I will try it again when the weather is better, then I can really let you know.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Back to old form

This course went public a few years back and i think lost some of its greens shortly after that. Prior to going public it was the hidden gem of Golf courses in the area, it is now back to the old form. The greens are in about the best shape greens can be in, the fairways and tee boxes are great as well. Do yourself a favor and play there. Chic runs the place and is working hard to get this place back to its old glory, he mentioned they are working on adding a range. cant wait to go back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout

Excellent shape considering soggy conditions

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

Great day

We had a great day. Love the nature and course is in great shape. Traps could have been a little better, greens were very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

18 holes in 3 hours

This will be the last time I review a course as I don't mind checking buttons, but I do not want to write a review and they will not let you rate a course without a written review.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best bang for your buck!

Played 5 or 6 public courses so far this year. Union hills is by far in the best condition. Friendly staff. Course isn't to busy. Location is its only downside for me.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Green

The fairways were surprisingly green for this time of year but the greens were true winter shaggy and we could not figure out how to put till the end...all around fun round ad we felt we had the course to ourselves

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained even in winter

Enjoyed it brought my 14 year old who is learning and dId not feel pushed at all

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Tough One

Worthy of it's GN rating. Very well maintained for November. Greens were in great shape. Pretty tough even from the whites. Lots of fun drives where you can watch your entire shot. Bit of a hike from the city, but not too far off I55.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good course, good price

This is a challenging track. It's in good condition, a few bare spots on two or three greens. The back nine is considerably stiffer than the front. No spectacular holes but no dogs either. Nice layout.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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