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4.2
250 Reviews (250)
5 Stars
87
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
90.6%
Recommend this course
198 out of 250 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.3
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.9%
Recommend this course
31 out of 32 reviews
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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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4.2
250 Reviews (250)
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Only 9 holes but tough

Shortish, hilly narrow fairways but tee to green in good shape rough longish do not stray off the fairways or your ball is lost

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Early round good round

Course wasn’t too busy this morning which was good and I had a great relaxing round. Only thing behind us were the deer!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

This place stinks

Save yourself the trouble and play a real course. Greg has a stick up his butt. Plenty of better places to play for the price they charge and getting 18 in is impossible.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Strange layout, tight course, rough terrain

I was standing on top of a hill, gps says in 120 yards out from a flag, but it looked more like 225 to me. I asked someone else and he confirmed it was 120, so not judging my eyes I took a club for 120. Turns out the flag was 40 feet below me in a gulley and 80 yards in front of another flag.

Another time I was standing at a tee. The right side of the fairway sits atop a hill 50 feet above the left side. The geeen is in the middle of the two.

I guess if you like quizzical holes that turn your game into Sudoko then this might be the course for you.

Be wary of the rough. It’s thick and largely unkept. Almost at a realistic height, but you will be looking hard for wayward balls. One shot land 10 feet off the green, but right next to another tee box. After searching for 10 min. I gave up on the advice of another player who plays here frequently and said “they’re monsters out here” strongly implying someone probably just lifted my ball.

You will be hitting into traffic frequently here. The course is tightly squeezed in.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice surprise!

First time at Scotch Hills and enjoyed the 9 holes. The hills challenge you but the course is in great condition. Socially distancing in effect and very easy to check in. Will return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun track

My first time playing Scotch Hills and it was a very enjoyable 9 holes. Course and greens were in good condition and the pace of play was perfect - never had to wait to take a swing. What it doesn’t have in length it makes up for with character. I will definitely play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Course is a little awkward with the closeness of other players on different fairways. Very challenging and fun course to play. Can’t wait to play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0

The website to pay is out dated. You can only pay for one person. I was going with my son and it would not let me pay for both of us. Then it is only for 9 holes which they don’t tell you when you first book. It says if it isn’t to busy they will let you play 18 if you repay. When I asked to play 18 they said there was no room. Who plays only 9 holes? I would never book this place again

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Played On
Reviews 3
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course; hidden gem!!!!!

This course is short but very challenging due to its tight fairways and tiny greens. It was well maintained and the pace of play was good.. Unfortunately I played it during our COVID-19 restrictions which didn’t allow me to enjoy all its amenities (hence the low rating on amenities). I will definitely return for another round this year.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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