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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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Average Rating
Avg Rating
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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Average Rating
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4.5
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
21
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
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.2%
Recommend this course
35 out of 36 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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hilly is an understatement

1st time there. Planned on walking but was told carts weren't allowed due to very wet conditions from rain yesterday. 1st hole was slightly uphill which was fine. The rest of the 9-hole course was pretty hilly. Trudged my fat @$$ behind my push cart as best I could. Had to catch my breath on a few tee boxes, lol. Great gem in the middle of town

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Nice course. course in very good shape , greens beyond fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great practice course

I love this course good way to practice for the 18. Staff is amazing and helpful. I was late due to having to go back to grab my putter, they said no worries and just put me with the next group. I feel like I see more of me there diversity in color which is important for Atleast me. Overall the players are kind and respectful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
3.0
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Previously Played

Shady Rest

Keep your head up out there tight course with beginners hitting balls all over the place. High school kids hit to a par 3 I was putting on and I had to teach em a lesson

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Nice

A few of the holes had very challenging inclinations. Some real slopes! Nice peaceful area. Course was well maintained. People very friendly. Fairway and greens well cared for.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great hidden Gem

A shorter course, with thin fairways. The greens are really fast and well kept! My one complaint would be how tight everything is. The holes can be too close (I played with someone who got hit by a non-fore calling player).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

New to me, enjoyable

Great layout, challenging...

Pristine conditions , showed wear in the tee box but that's expected

Will return next year

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Slim Shady

Nice course - Slim / narrow fairways. Keep it straight and have fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course

Looking for a quick 9 this course is perfect. Love the slopes. We paid for walking but they offered carts on site for an additional charge which was still a steal. Pace was excellent. Simple and a challenge. My buddies and I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place for beginners

Great place for beginners and average golfer. Fairways wide. A lot of hills. Cart recommended. Water coolers need to be colder.

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