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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 71
Length 6425 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.2

Course Details

Year Built 1899
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Arthur Hills (2001) H. J. Tweedie (1899) Dick Nugent (1973)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Tennis

Reviews

4.3
2 Reviews (2)
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Reviews 105
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Maple Bluff can score if hit it straight

Maple Bluff is a great private golf course on the East side of Madison. Maple Bluff definitely requires some serious shot shaping skills. Very important place to put the ball in the right spot and distance off the tee. Lots of short par 4s put well guarded by bunkers and trees. They have done an excellent job trimming up trees so you have shots all the time. Greens run pretty well but with how much slope is in those greens it makes it tough get them running any faster.

The 2nd hole has an awesome view of the lake and is a great par 4. Par 3s are so well done with the framing of the trees. Par 5s are accessible but requires 2 great shots.

Maple Bluff is a really nice course just feels very tight could've been just me as there is plenty of room to maneuver around.

All in all it is a really nice private course anyone in Madison would be happy to be at.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Magnificent

As a member, I'm biased. Been playing at Maple Bluff for 20 years. I love this course dearly. Not the most difficult course but there is on fundamental rule--if you're not in the fairway, don't attempt to advance the ball. Hit back into the fairway and take your medicine!

The course is stunningly beautiful, always in magnificent condition, and the greens are fair but form the defense of the course. Albeit short, long hitters have no advantage. Precision and course management, along with a great putting stroke, will yield good results.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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