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4.3
261 Reviews (261)
5 Stars
95
4 Stars
86
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
91.6%
Recommend this course
209 out of 261 reviews
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4.5
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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4.5
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.1%
Recommend this course
34 out of 35 reviews
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Course Highlights
This well-maintained nine-hole layout offers outstanding value, with friendly staff and course conditions that consistently impress recent golfers. Compact but genuinely challenging, the course rewards accuracy and suits beginners through intermediate players.

About

Holes 9
Type Municipal
Par 33
Length 2247 yards
Slope 106
Rating 33.3

Formerly known as Shady Rest Golf Club

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Course Details

Year Built 1920
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Sports

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Reviews

4.3
261 Reviews (261)
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Reviews 1
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Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

This was the first time on this course. It is very hilly. They seem to be "under construction" on some parts of the course. However, it was a beautiful day and I enjoyed my time golfing. I had no idea this gold course existed, I am so happy I found it. I recommend to a friend.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very hlly course. Challenging. Very welcoming office staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First time at Scotch Hills

For my first time at scotch hills I had a lovely day. The first 9 I played was slow at around 2.5 hours due to ladies league playing Tuesday morning. The second 9 I finished in 65 minutes. The course layout was good, with only a few fairways that were too close and had cross over play. Greens were inconsistent with some well maintained running fast and others needing a lot of divots fixed. Overall had a good time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Not a bad little course

Got a hot deal on golf now so I only paid 21 bucks..Its a 9 hole golf course that you play twice..The course layout is kind of tight so there are balls flying all over the place..it is a decent course if you are hemming and hawning about playing it just play it..you won't be disappointed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great day for golf

I find this course very challenging for me, It does not line up for many of my tee shots but considering that it,s fun to play here. The course was crowded it was ladies day but everyone played within their scheduled tee times. Because of the virus some of the rough was a little higher than usual but everyone was enjoying the golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 134
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice staff, nice players

play a little slow the first time around 9, much faster in 2nd round of 9. fairways beat up. Greens surprisingly good, and fast. holes packed in...need accuracy to stay on your hole as holes are packed in pretty close. Will be back!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

More of an iron practice course

It is a short course, more suited to use irons off the tee and in the many par 3s if you drive the ball around 250. Quick to play for sure. People I shared the round with, very friendly. It is sloppy but walkable since it’s short. No driving range or putting green to warm up.

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

New find

Course was tight and challenging. Greens were in good condition and staff was friendly. No crowd on a weekday play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Very easy

The course is exceptionally short and very easy overall. The longest hole wasn’t even 400yds. However, it was relatively well-maintained and made up for the distance with a good mix of hills. I happened to get stuck behind a foursome of 2 father-YOUNG son pairs that slowed down the pace, but had it not been for them the course was wide open and you could easily finish 9 in under 90 mins. Will definitely be back to work on my game in privacy, but would opt for different courses when playing with a group. It’s basically exactly what you would expect based on the price / listed distance.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf course

Course was short m. Conditions were very good. Saw a lot of people working on the course to keep it I. Shape. The greens were exceptional and true. A bit slow but once you get use to it. They rolled true

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Too stick with the other hole.

I am not good golfer, that's why this course was not easy .Too close with the other course.

But their staff was so nice and friendly . Their condition was good . Nice fee ! Thanks.

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