Forest Park Golf Course - Red Bud
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black/Champions | 35 | 3174 yards | ||
| Yellow/Tournament | 35 | 2954 yards | ||
| Blue/Gentry | 35 | 2674 yards | ||
| White/Forward (W) | 35 | 2308 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 68.7/119 | 357 | 416 | 171 | 395 | 524 | 205 | 430 | 347 | 329 | 3174 | 6221 |
| Yellow M: 67.1/115 W: 71.9/119 | 316 | 385 | 149 | 361 | 510 | 189 | 413 | 331 | 300 | 2954 | 5759 |
| Blue M: 63.6/109 W: 67.7/111 | 295 | 363 | 121 | 338 | 467 | 154 | 372 | 298 | 266 | 2674 | 5072 |
| White M: 61.3/94 W: 63.6/101 | 252 | 285 | 103 | 309 | 419 | 105 | 333 | 257 | 245 | 2308 | 4395 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | ||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 15 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Missouri (2016 #11)
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No drinking water
it was 90 degrees and very high humidity. None of the water coolers had water and we only saw the beverage cart on the third hole. Never saw it again. I am surprised they didn't find people passed out on the course.
Forest Park
the fairways were in great shape, and the greens rolled well. I would recommend this course to anyone.
Backup
It took us over five hours to get thru eighteen holes.
Slow play out of the two foursomes in front of us.
At least a five minute wait on every hole!!!
Love Redbud
Great course. One of my favorites in the area. The only bummer is that you can only play it if you play 18 holes. The pace of play was terrible. We were a two-some behind 3-4 four-somes most of which were older women. So the play was really slow. But the course was great and we had a lot of fun!
Fun course to play and great scenery
Course was in great condition considering all the rain we've had lately.
Just a great course
I love the faurways and the greens, the tee boxes where good but could use some attention. Being that said I will play here often.
6 hour round
I realize it was a holiday weekend, but playing 18 holes in 6 hours is horrendous. Not a single starter or marshal on the course to help speed up the game. Waited on every single shot. I would not play this course on a weekend or holiday ever.
Always in good condition
I love playing at any of the Forrest Park courses. They are always in good shape. Sometimes they overbook. On Hawthorn, there are a lot of walkers do to it being flat so the pace of play can be kind of slow. But I can't beat the location considering the proximity to work and home.
Greens fair yet challenging some fairways very difficult to play due to severe slopes
Greens good shape and fair. Rough eats your ball up. Bunkers not in good shape and many golfers do not bother to rake. Also don't repair divots on green. No marshalls on course so slow play can be a problem. Some fairways have severe slopes in landing area and nearly impossible to keep ball in fairway. Many golfers who should play it forward and don't. Price is good
Highlands Course - Tricky fairways
The fairways are narrow with some difficult rough. The bunkers add to the difficulty on some holes. The course is very short but fun to play.
Nice course for a quick 9 after work
As long as the course isn't crowded, it is a good course for a good value. Great location and terrific city surroundings.
Always a good time
Beautiful views and good course conditions made this last round a lot of fun.
Convenient & Cheap
Actually played the Redbud/Dogwood combo for 18 holes. Course conditions were fine for this time of year but these courses get a ton of play and they show it. Grabbed a "hot deal" on GolfNow for $20 plus $4 fee so the all in $24 price was right....the normal rack rate is too high for the conditions. But you know what you are getting before you sign up to play and the location is on the way home from the office. Will certainly play there again.
Nice course
Fairly easy course for any level. Decent condition for a public course. Very scenic and nostalgic. Not bad at all
Greens need work
The greens need some serious work. They also didn't mow them which I found shocking for a weekend day that was sunny and mid 70s. The fairways and rough were in good shape but the bunkers were unplayable and greens were really rough.
Have to try this place!
Beautiful layout that allows you to see all the Forest Park has to offer. Feel the history as you play in front of the Art Museum. The place is a little short and hardly any places to get in trouble, but a fun place to hang with friends. Expect to play slow, a lot of beginners out there. I'd go back in a second, especially if the rates stay cheap
Great course with lots of variety
This was my first time playing Forest Park since the redesign and I really enjoyed the overall feel of the new layout. The course offered lots of variety in terms of doglegs, some holes with water, and elevation changes. Overall this was a very enjoyable round. If there was a negative we were the first ones to tee off and I was surprised at the turn to find that we had to wait for a group to tee off. They were nice and it did not slow us down too much be we did end up waiting on a few holes on our back nine. That being said this was a high quality course and I would highly recommend a round here.
A day at Forest Park.
The course is great, 3 nine hole courses, each with different challenges. the overall beauty of the park is at every turn. the architecture of the Museums combined with the lakes and ponds are incredible. I would recommend the course to everyone who wants to spend a wonderful day, even if the game go's south, the views are fantastic!
Fantastic value and great setting
There is no nine hole I would prefer to play in St. Louis. It's a great value and the course offers fantastic views of Fires Park and the Medical Center. The waits can be frustrating on some weekends before noon. Junior golfers play at a big discount. New restaurant next door as well at the tennis center. Enjoy!