Nemacolin

I played this course 2 years ago for a $99 twilight rate in June and it was one of the best rounds ever for the value so I couldn't wait to go back. Then I find out that the prices this summer would be $235 during the day and still over $160 for twilight! And the new Shepherd's Rock course rates are the same so no more deals to be had at the old Links course. It's prices like these that are certainly adding to the declining participation in golf. So it looks like fall weekdays are the only time either course is somewhat affordable going forward at $135/$80 twilight. And their website doesn't even publish the rates anymore because they're so embarrassed most likely. So next summer when the price is likely $250, do yourself a favor and buy a Masters ticket, or a round at Oakmont or Bandon Dunes, or any other nationally ranked or major championship host course for the same price. Or if you're playing on a corporate dime, like I'm sure 99% of their clientele are these days, by all means, do it. The course is beautiful.

Golf course was beat up, not mature and in lousy shape. Was way overbooked, slow play bigtime!!

Had to quit on # 10, 4 groups on the tee box, no ranger. was really mad!!!

Fairways are in bad shape, Greens are moderate condition.

This course needs 2-3 years to mature and round out. Was definitely not worth the money to play it. Will NEVER BE BACK to this over rated place!

greens were extremely hard would not hold a shot

some holes on hills

front 9 ok back nine very bad

I'm a 3 handicap and I don't base my opinions on if I play good or bad. (FYI I played well) The front nine, good course and well designed. The back nine is terrible!!! So many slops that all the balls collect in the same area. And I got paired with a very nice guy that really got beat up by this bad design. And the conditions were also bad. Now , it did just rain so there was a lot of standing water. Bad drainage. AND it's not walkable!

I have played golf at Nemacolin for nearly 30 years, mostly on the old Links course, which was a friendly resort course. If I wanted to play a challenging course, Mystik Rock was the balance. Now there is no course for mid to high handicap golfers. I am in my 60's and normally shoot mid 80's anywhere else, but even though we were on the course 5 1/2 hours, we didn't finish because play is so slow due to the difficulty. Totally ridiculous slopes on greens, some remind you of goofy golf putt putt - waiting for the clown and windmill. Don't know what Hardy's were thinking- maybe that all resort guests are 10 or less ? Certainly not the majority. I walked off the course extremely frustrated and actually angry that a beautiful Links course was destroyed to build this monument to Pete Dye. No thanks !!

Played here while visiting Nemacolin. After two rounds on Mystic, my wife and I decided to give this new course a chance.

Having recently opened, it is very immature. Fairways and greens are not developed. Therefore, many crazy bounces and uncertain rolls on greens.

The degree of difficulty combined with these factors led to many unfair holes.

However hard it was, it was also beautiful.

Not for average golfers as the elevations and side hill lies will wear them out.

My wife loved Mystic but will not return to Shepherds.

Sometimes resort courses are too scenic and not tests of golf. This course, played from the blues, is scenic and a true test. Hit every club in my bag.

Course was in great shape with greens smooth even though the area had been pounded by rain.

Forecaddie made the round even better.

My wife and I played several times on this course which she enjoyed as well.

Mystic is a very nice course but I preferred the Sheperds course. The conditions were typical resort level, very nice but played hard by below average players; divots unfilled and ball marks not fixed. The greens were nice with good movement and undulation. The tee boxes were okay, fairly beaten. The holes are very well done and fit the terrain very well. This is a very nice setup but doesn't warrant anywhere near the price point they have implemented. The resort is very nice and upscale but Mystic is not a 200 dollar course.

I played this course three days after it opened to the public, the conditions were perfect. Carts were on path because of recent rain but the course drains very well. My pet peeve are teeboxes. I want level boxes cut tight and Sheperds were like playing on carpet. The course is very undulating so uneven lies are guaranteed. The greens were hard and fast like they should be, you could make putts if you got them started on line. This is a resort course so I expect the course to wear fast like the Mystic side. I much preferred the Sheperds course to the Mystic, I didn't think the Mystic was all that great.

First off, I wanted to give Shepher'd Rock five stars. The only thing preventing that for me was some of the distances between greens and tees. Otherwise, the holes very interesting, fairways generous and pretty playable for the most part. I do think higher handicappers will have trouble here, though, because of all the uneven lies you get, even in the fairway. Some more flat spots would have made it a little more playable, but that's a minor complaint. Also, I'm not sure I like Shepherd's Rock as much as Mystic Rock, the course that hosted the Lumber 84 Classic on the PGA Tour. But it's not far behind. The views at Shepherd's Rock are amazing and perhaps even more dramatic than Mystic. If I could, I would give it 4 1/2 stars, but it's not an option. Would love to play it again in a year to re-evaluate.

I had high expectations going playing this former host course of the PGA Tour's 84 Lumber Classic and I wasn't disappointed. Every hole is interesting, the views are great and conditions, especially the greens, are impeccable. While it's difficult, though, Pete Dye doesn't kill you on this one., There are places you can miss. Key is to play it from the right tees, though. You don't want to be coming in with long clubs all day. Still, the fairways are certainly generous enough. The key to scoring is having a good short game and flatstick,

Played at Nemacolin for the first time on a gorgeous fall day. All I can say is wow. Even with just aerating the fairways I can't think of one negative thing about the course. Tough course but playable. Punishes wild shots but if you can keep it in play it will reward. Can't wait to come back.

I visited this former PGA TOUR stop fully expecting to be pummeled by those "mystic rocks" you see in all the online photos and brochures and came away dumb-founded at how playable and interesting Pete Dye made this course.

It's hard, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't have the intimidating shots of a TPC Sawgrass Stadium course or the Dye course at French Lick Resort. There's always a safer route, and for resort guests who are middle to high handicaps, that's comforting. If you want to take on a fairway bunker you can, but it's not necessary.

Seven holes feature water, the most memorable being the par-5 11th hole that stretches to 634 yards.

Dye built alternating greens on the par-5 fifth and par-3 12th holes, although the secondary greens aren't used much, according to my playing partners who work at the resort.

Sculptures and random works of art add a bit of whimsy to this fantasy land in the mountains.

Played both the Links and Mystic courses and was very impressed. Links course is the lesser of the two but still nice. It is not visually dramatic but it is very hilly with tight greens. I wasn't hitting it straight that day and I paid for it. The rough is thick and the greens are challenging to hit even from the fairway. Several blind shots making a caddy worthwhile.
The Mystic course is the championship course and has hosted PGA events in the past and it shows. Visually dramatic course with great views and interesting holes with a lot of character. Par 5s were very challenging and visually stunning, especially on the back 9. Caddy again was very helpful here as the greens were hard to read, there are some blind shots, and the distances didn't always play as listed. The course saves the best for last though as it has 3 amazing finishing holes. I read that these are the architects (Pete Dye) favorite three finishing holes of all of his courses, and I can see why. First is a dramatic par 5 to a green surrounded by mostly water. Then a long par 3 over water with the green running along the water on the left side. And the final is a dramatic par 4 with a long uphill tee shot with a dramatic drop off on the left and bunkers on the right. Course still has a huge scoreboard behind 18 which adds to the drama.

enjoyed the whole mystic rock experience from fast true prostyle greens&bunkers to supernice clubhouse&locker areas-must play this beautiful mtn resort golfcourse-thankx