296 Marsh Hill Road, McHenry, Maryland 21541, US
(800) 462-9477
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About Wisp Resort

The Wisp Resort’s 172 acres of ski terrain are heaven for winter-sports enthusiasts, but this resort offers so much more year-round. It is an outdoor playground for all ages thanks to Deep Creek Lake and an endless array of mountainous adventures: canopy tours, segways, mountain biking, a mountain coaster, disc golf, 36 holes of regular golf, gem mining, pontoon boat tours, whitewater rafting and flatwater kayaking. The Fantasy Valley and Lodestone golf courses both boast soaring scenery. Lodestone, designed by Hale Irwin, features some of the largest greens on the East Coast.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres172
Year Opened1955
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolIndoor
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Wisp Resort

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars
344 Reviews (344)
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

One of the besr

Lodestone finally playong firm & fast ... get their while you can

Tough test ... play the correct tees

Greens are quick

Great layout

Superb staff

Will ve back

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course. Wonder deal. Nicest employees.

Played this course 5 times in last 4 weeks. Had a great outstanding time. My 4somes consisted of a mix of ten very enjoyable and happy friends. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful somewhat difficult course. The course personnel were some of the friendliest I have ever seen. The course has a few soft areas in the fairways do to rain and ground water. But course is very playable. The greens are very smooth and undulating. Not easy by any means, until you become familiar with the course. In 5 rounds I went from shooting a 99 down to an 82. I would recommend this course to anyone who enjoys being tested. I can never understand a golfer complaining of a course being to difficult. The group your playing with are all playing the same course at the same conditions. We did notice a few ball marks from previous golfers not repairing. We always repair more than we make as most golfers should. We know there has been a good bit of rain, but when it gets drier the sand traps need a little raking.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

This is a great course for the area however make sure you’re hitting them good because this course is also fairly difficult with the tight fairways

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice but very dry and in need of considerable tlc

I’m sure at one time this was a premier course but has fallen on some difficult times. The course is challenging and attractive but the fairways were arid and the greens inconsistently watered. Overall a good value and pace was excellent.

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Lodestone July 19

A previous review talked about how dry the course was, but failed to mention that most courses in the area are the same. The course cannot control the weather. HOWEVER, the conditions did not match the price paid. We even got a hot deal, and the conditions still did not match the price. I cannot imagine paying more than $60 to play this course. The bunkers are being raked, but not maintained. So, there a lot of grass growing in the bunkers under the lips. We played them as waste areas. This course is fun, and the greens are a match. Chances for lost balls is very high. I would play this course again, but will not pay more than $60.

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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Lodestone

Best course around don’t see anyone else unless you want to

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great greens

Liked the course the fairways and greens were in great shape. The sand traps were bad so we just stayed out of them. We got a great deal on golf now so can’t complain about the price. I would play it again.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played

Awesome views

Love playing this course! The views of the mountains and lake are awesome. Be sure to bring a few extra balls in tour bag unless you can hit them straight and long all day!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Completely disappointed!

Since it opened, we have made it a point to play every year and it was one of our favorite courses. This trip: It took 2 ½ hours to play our first 9. A large percent of the fairways were dead/ burnt out. The sand traps are being overgrown and not maintained at all. The heat index was over 90 degrees and there was no water at all on the course, and no cart/ beverage person. We left after 9 holes.

Lodestone used to be pristine and amazing. Now, it does not deserve it’s ranking and cannot justify the high greens-fee cost. Negligence and poor course maintenance has ruined what was a fantastic course. We used to refer friends to go, but we won’t be back.

Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Overpriced

Very disappointed with the condition of a $70 course- Fantasy Valley. $24 for a 6 pack and the staff wasn’t the friendliest. Rough was extremely long everything else wasn’t taken care of. Would NOT come back

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First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good course

if the sand traps were kept up the course would be great. Tee boxes and fairways were in good shape.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Target Golf...

Outstanding course... if you are a target golfer. Very few if any flat areas on the course, which makes an excellent challenge. The greens are difficult to read potato chip like undulating greens of varying size. Again, an excellent challenge. The pace was perfect, vacation at the lake pace made for a complete weekend with a fun round of golf.

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful But Demanding Layout,

Very enjoying day at a beautiful but tough and demanding layout. Very friendly employees. Played a Golf Now, Golf Pass Hot Deal. Excellent Great Deal.First time playing this course.Scored higher than I normally do, Which just means I can’t wait to play it again.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Shaggy fairways

The course is in good shape. Just the fairways were a little high. I always enjoy the view from some of the tee boxes. However the course tends to be a little pricey. I guess since it's a resort course and there isn't much competition you can charge what you.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Not what it once was

The course and amenities are very dated. With the removal of a couple holes, it really made this course an eye sore for me. The sand traps were not taken care of at all and they are really starting to let it all go. The sheds need torn down all over the course. Greens were discolored but held true. The course is extremely narrow and greens are small if you are not an avid player, I would not recommend. Take at least a dozen balls as the rough is impossible to find anything right off the fairway. Just trending downward

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fantasy Valley. Dave

Fantasy Valley was a most interesting course. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Course layout is excellent with some very challenging holes. Greens were excellent condition and roll was good. I would recommend playing this course .

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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