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4.3
328 Reviews (328)
5 Stars
113
4 Stars
138
3 Stars
54
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
91.6%
Recommend this course
290 out of 328 reviews
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4.2
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 14 reviews
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4.4
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.9%
Recommend this course
26 out of 28 reviews
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Course Highlights
Forest Park's mix of three nine-hole courses offers a fun and varied layout that consistently earns high marks from recent players. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for an enjoyable round at solid value.

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Holes 9
Type Public
Par 35
Length 3174 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Course Details

Year Built 1913
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens L-93 Bentgrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Foulis Hale Irwin (2004) Stan Gentry (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.3
328 Reviews (328)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Patio Dining 12
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 20
Elevation Changes 16
Water Hazards 15
This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 25
Locals 23
Walkers 17
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 35
Near Local Attractions 22

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Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Forest Park

the fairways were in great shape, and the greens rolled well. I would recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course to play and great scenery

Course was in great condition considering all the rain we've had lately.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course!

Nice course with good greens. Got a great rate on 9 holes with a cart.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good time

Beautiful views and good course conditions made this last round a lot of fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Fairly easy course for any level. Decent condition for a public course. Very scenic and nostalgic. Not bad at all

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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