Mattawang GC
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4.3
1632 Reviews (1632)
5 Stars
605
4 Stars
759
3 Stars
186
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
35
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.0
92.1%
Recommend this course
1480 out of 1632 reviews
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4.5
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
27 out of 27 reviews
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4.2
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.2%
Recommend this course
74 out of 83 reviews
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Course Highlights
Mattawang's deceptively challenging layout and well-maintained conditions consistently reward returning golfers who appreciate a quality round. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make every visit an enjoyable experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6805 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.8

Mattawang Golf Club has changed very little since it first opened in 1960. The traditional layout has withstood the test of time as a challenging but playable layout. The course was designed to blend seamlessly into the natural setting while still testing your shot-making skills. You won’t find any man-made water hazards or artificial mounding on this golf course, instead you’ll be challenged by natural streams and ponds and mature evergreens. At first glance, the layout is seemingly wide open, but don’t let your guard down because the fairways are actually quite tight and many of them are strategically lined with trees. In keeping with the time it was built, the greens are smaller than those you would find on most modern golf courses and heavily protected by sand traps. Over the years, Mattawang Golf Club has built a reputation for having some of the well maintained putting surfaces in the area.

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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Golf Season Year round
Architect Mike Myles

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.3
1632 Reviews (1632)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 43
Thick Rough 22
Forced Carries 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 60
Walkers 44
Seniors 28
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 49
Worth the Drive 32
Convenient to the City 8

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Played On
Reviews 178
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

Even with all the rain we had, the course was in great condition. Greens were mowed, fairways were mowed and you couldn't ask for much more in when it gets that wet. The staff here is primo!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice day

Course in great shape and peaceful setting.

Worth a trip.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Soggy play

Came to the course and was told no carts . I paid for 3 some with carts. Was told that I was notified about the change in carts. I did not get any notifications and I was to get adjustment on price. Still not happing.

The course was fine and pace was about the same due to all walking players.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Should have cancelled the Day

If the rainy weather did not permit the course to be played then all reservations should have been cancelled .. we were properly noticed that the course was walking only due to the wet conditions but there where no push carts available and pace of play and course in not walkable shape .. we all should have been called to cancel the day and be refunded due to conditions

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Upping its Game

It had been some years since I played here for first pandemic and then cost reasons. Playing after considerable rain meant the course played longer and fat iron shots were punished even more than usual, but we had a very nice round. My overall impression was that money had been invested in the course since last I played, and despite the soggy conditions, it played well. Perhaps one of the more telling examples of improved upkeep was the bunkers. While some were water hazards (no fault of ownership), the bunkers were well defined and well filled. It was worth the two hours in total travel time to play Mattawang.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Bang for the Buck

Course has really bad reviews for some reason but I figured would try it out. I can say for the price it was a good deal. Besides a couple of bare spots on some greens which were actively being worked on I cant complain. Layout was good, conditions were good and the staff was great. Pace of play was 3.5 hours and we were dropping extra balls on some holes. Also has a driving range over water which is unique. Wish they had food options.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Excellent

Excellent conditions and pace of play. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gem

I wish I had bad things to say, but I don't. So if y'all play here and take my tee times, imma be mad at meself!! Love it, always a good time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice option

Haven't played this course in about 12 years.

Driving range is a big bonus. Course and greens were in decent shape. Nice wide open course. It was the weekend so not uncommon to have a ball from another hole land on your fairway. Pace if play was about 4.5 hours. Which is a typical weekend pace.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Value, Designed for good pace of play.

Forgiving tee shots with lots of room too miss and still have a playable ball. Of course that also means there is cross traffic and lots of "fores". Fairly flat for a nice walk. They have a liberal cart policy which also improves pace of play on most days. I've played half a dozen times in the hot summer and never seen a beverage cart in operation. Only a couple holes (three) with forced carry hazards which also adds to good pace of play and a generally friendly course for intermediate golfers. There's definitely some holes you'll remember, definitely some holes you'll forget.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rained Out!

Before our round, the weather stated clear skies all day which was great. We started our round… and of course the rain started on about the 8th hole. We stuck through it and at about the 10th hole it was too much, the rain was coming down heavy.

I then called the pro shop to see if they could provide a rain voucher for a different date/time considering our round basically got canceled. They denied and stated “once you start you’re in it for the long hall”.

Would not recommend.

Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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 Good
Amenities Fair
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