Forest Park Golf Course - Dogwood

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

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.

As long as the course isn't crowded, it is a good course for a good value. Great location and terrific city surroundings.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

Great golf experience in the middle of Forest Park! I had only one major ddisappointment. Sand traps are a vital part of the game. Avoiding them is best. However, with some practice, hitting successfully from the sand is possible and can be rewarding. I actually enjoy the challenge, WHEN THERE IS SAND. The traps here are not even filled with the coarsely of Meremac River sand. They are full of dirt and gravel. The dirt was dry and raked today, at least. What a shame! Considering the rates charged here, there is no excuse to not improve the quality of the sand traps.

We, a twosome, played behind twosomes and foursomes with a good pace of play, finished in 1:45. There were 3 singles behind us who should have been paired-up.
At one point, the single who was two back from us
"told" us we needed to pick-up the pace of play. I feel that poor player/course management created that lack of etiquette and caused strife out on the course. If I want stress, i'll go to the office!

we played here often and always people just walk on and play just jump right in. sometimes the park on the street and go on about hole two then quite on hole 8 before the club house. this is a city course needs the money as all course. sometime they just come down from the driving range and walk on. the course is fun great sites everyone should enjoy this. could use some special at the 19 hole they use to offer 1/2 off apt if u played

I've played here a couple times. Great little public course especially since it is in the middle of one of the greatest city parks in the nation.

Fairways and greens are great, rough is nice too. The tee boxes are a little bit spent, but whatever.

My complaint? If you leave the clubhouse without a scorecard and don't have a GPS watch, an iPhone app for distances, or a rangefinder you are out of luck. Yardage is rarely marked and there is no yardage on the # signs. Good luck guessing!

Time for me to get a rangefinder.

I have lived in St.Louis for the majority of my life and never really gave Forest Park golf course a try. Man am I glad I did. This course was beautiful and the course layout was excellent. Very friendly staff, in the pro shop and outside. I will definitely be back to play again.

Doesn't hurt to have the best round of your life. Course was in really great shape. Greens were mid speed and also in great shape. First 9 was a little slower in play than the back. They have 3 nines so that really helped for the pace on the back. I think it's a gem for the city. Got a great deal on golf now.Will play it again soon.

Played the Highlands 9 hole course. Despite pretty constant, and occasionally heavy rain over the 12 hours prior to play, it had cleared up by the time we teed off. Course drainage was excellent, and we only saw a few slightly soggy spots.

I think the weather scared some people off, as we pretty much had the course to ourselves, and when we checked in, we were told not to feel rushed if we wanted to hit a full bucket first.

Our group of three are all vastly different experience levels, but this course is amenable to beginners without being too easy for more seasoned players. Very affordable, very walkable, and very accessible. Having a course like this in the middle of Forest Park is a true win for St. Louis.

Course is reasonably challenging and in nice shape for the most played course in the city. Great views of the city and park and an overall enjoyable time when the pace of play is sufficient.

It was a beautiful day which helped tolerate the slow play - waiting on every shot. I think that the club overbooked. Enjoyed Redbud more than Hawthorne which was not very interesting. Played Dogwood and Redbud last year - I like that combination better.