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3.4
1326 Reviews (1326)
5 Stars
341
4 Stars
546
3 Stars
229
2 Stars
126
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
63.2%
Recommend this course
1022 out of 1326 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.3
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
63.2%
Recommend this course
43 out of 68 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.2
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
20
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
58.1%
Recommend this course
79 out of 136 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7337 yards
Slope 139
Rating 75.3
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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Baby Bermuda & 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Architect von Hagge, Smelek and Baril (2001) Gus Grantham (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Reviews

3.4
1326 Reviews (1326)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 55
Patio Dining 45
Watching the Game 30
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 71
Water Hazards 59
Undulating Greens 47
This course/club is great for:
Locals 60
Advanced Golfers 41
Beginners 24
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 52
Worth the Drive 35
Convenient to the City 34

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Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over 5 hours

Today was a good day for golf. Only lost one ball,the course was not as good as it's been,the fairways had chunk patches of grass everywhere and they needed to mow , the greens were just ok they rolled true made two birds.i will go back i and think they gave the mowers the day off.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hairy greens, portly maintained

This course seems like it was once a great course, it’s in very poor condition now though.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Need a marshall

I do enjoy this course but they desperately need a marshall. I played as a single and had a group of 3 that was scheduled for the same tee time that wouldn't group up with me. So after 2 holes the foursome in front of me let me join them.

It was nice but a group of 5 on a Sunday afternoon makes for a long round. But the 3 folks that didn't wanna group up ended up waiting for us quite a bit and left after 8 holes, which I was amused by. Wouldn't have happened if a marshall was there to explain to them how tee times work.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very poor maintenance

There’s a reason why it’s cheap. Good layout. Poor grounds maintenance

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways and Rough Bare spots

Many many bare spots in Fairway and Rough areas. Greens were good condition. Fairways were very poor. Rough areas are very poor. Obviously all the $$ goes to Sterling CC. Would not recommend this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor course condition

First time play here. Course fairway is the worst conditions I ever seen. There are barely any grass, if you like to hit off dirt, this is the course for you. Zero maintenance.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

not worth it!

Unfortunately this course has been neglected and in a terrible shape. More often than not you will find yourself hitting off of mud or dirt.

Bunkers are full of water to the point that if you're ball goes in, it will be hard to get it out again.

The greens were decent but nothing I would brag about.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Course layout is perfect, and the staff is professional.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout, Great Greens, Bad Fairways

Played after a big storm so take it with a grain of salt. Love the layout, Greens were fantastic, fairways need some work but overall I liked it. Good challenges on some holes and it forces you to control your distances off the tee.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 156
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Conditions

The course was in the worst condition I've ever seen it. I would not play it again until they improve the conditions

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 156
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good to get out there

A nice stretch of weather drew me out to my favorite course. I’m partial to the links style and the way the two finishing holes are designed around the creek is just amazing. Greens were in surprisingly good shape considering the hard freezes the area went through. Fairways have a ways to go considering the clay soil and San Augustine grass being in hibernation. Preferred lies are the way to go around the clumps. The guys in the cart barn are cheerfully friendly. Number seven par 3 white tee into the wind was a bit too far for this 73 year old but that’s a me problem and I was enjoying teeing off with Justin my playing partner.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout but not in great shape

The layout is challenging and one of those courses where you can't use your driver on every par 4 or par 5. Lots of elevation changes that lead to tough lies. But the fairways have lots of bald spots. Could be much better considering the price. Sterling the private side looks amazing.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout, poor shape

Torn with this review because this place could really be something. Staff was excellent. Clubhouse and amenities were excellent. Range was nice and course layout was fun and challenging. However the condition was poor. I get the time of year but have a feeling this is the norm. With some TLC this could really be a great place to play. Glad we got it on a hot deal because it certainly is not worth the full price in this condition. Maybe try it again this summer and see if anything is different.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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