A view from tee #12 at Meadowlark Golf Course.
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3.7
935 Reviews (935)
5 Stars
131
4 Stars
426
3 Stars
224
2 Stars
92
1 Stars
62
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
80.2%
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724 out of 935 reviews
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3.4
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
70.7%
Recommend this course
41 out of 58 reviews
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3.8
131 Reviews (131)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.2%
Recommend this course
105 out of 131 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 5609 yards
Slope 123
Rating 73.0
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Meadowlark Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1922
Fairways Bermuda/Kikuyu Grass
Greens Poa Annua Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William P. Bell (1922)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.7
935 Reviews (935)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Watching the Game 19
Brunch 13
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 46
Elevation Changes 34
Bunkers 33
This course/club is great for:
Locals 64
Beginners 37
Walkers 35
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 49
In the 'Burbs 16
Near Local Attractions 15

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Reviews 4
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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The course conditions were horrendous. It wasn’t worth the money that we were charged to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Lack Of Proper Drainage

This is a great course but it was still flooded from the rains. The staff explained that it is an old course built without drains. Im sure it will be great once they pump out some of water and the turf drys.
It was quite wet and muddy yesterday

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/19/2024

Thanks for the taking the time to leave us a note here on Golf Advisor. You're definitely correct about the course conditions and our crew is working hard to get the water pumped out of the areas that are still affected. Can't wait to have you back to see the course once everything drys out!

Played On
Reviews 233
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/19/2024

Looks like we missed the mark on your round in regards to course conditions. We are working hard to remedy the issues caused by the winter storms and look forward to showing you a much better experience the next time you join us!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Flooded

The course is totally flooded right now. Almost every hole has severe water issues. All holes are cartpath only. One whole they cut 100 yards off the Teebox because the fairway is so flooded. I would not recommend playing this course until May.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/19/2024

We are definitely experience some issues here given the heavy winter storms and our 100+ year old golf course. Our staff is working dilligently to get the water pumped anywhere we can off the course but unfortunately it is a slow process. The lowest points of the course (holes 14/15 and holes 10-12) are the major issues and we are close to getting the water off the course and allowing the grass to rehabilitate. Looking forward to seeing you back on the course once everything dries out and we are back to normal conditions.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/09/2024

Thank you for the 4-Stars!

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet and slow

The course is very wet. That made it even slower than a normal Sunday. Round took 6 hours

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/09/2024

While we do our best to manage pace of play, the cart path only designation along with come very long rough leads to come longer round times. We hope you'll come back once we get things dried out.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course Flooded + Pace of Play

I've played it before and liked it, but won't be back for the foreseeable future.

Course is basically flooded from the rain with about half the holes having lakes in the middle of the fairway.

Add in a tournament on Sunday afternoon - we were 4 hours in and through 11 before skipping three groups that had two entire holes open in front of them. The marshall said it was a tournament for money so not much could be done. Played 14-18 with zero wait, group we skipped was on 16 when we finished. No thanks.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/09/2024

We're sorry to hear about your experience and hope you'll give us another try once we can get the course dried out. Unfortunately weekend pacing has been slower than normal given the cart path only designation along with some very difficult rough.

Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rain made for poor conditions

Course is o. The rough was too high and mud everywhere. I understand this is due to the recent rains.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/09/2024

We definitely appreciate your understanding regarding the course conditions. Unfortunately with our 100+ year old course we do not have any real drainage to help dry things out. While our maintenance staff does the best they can with pumps to move water, it still takes us a while to get dried out. Hopefully you will join us again once the weather turns and we can get things dried out.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Rain water still a problem

I played Meadowlark on 2/16. The course is always in good condition. Unfortunately, the recent heavy rains have left a lot of water on the course. They are doing the best they can to pump it out, but it may take some time to get the course back to normal. Tees and greens were in excellent shape. Fairways were great too except were some flooding is present. Some rough areas were a bit swampy thus carts were still required to stay on paths. Looking forward to getting back out there once it dries out a little more.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/19/2024

Thanks for the kind words and 4-Star rating! We are working hard to get the course dried out but in a tough spot with not much drainage to speak of on our 100+ year old course!

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Couse was full of standing water. Greens were good condition. Pace of play was good, no waiting.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 02/19/2024

Thanks for the 4-Stars Mike! Looking forward to drier days ahead!

Played On
Reviews 179
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/19/2024

Thank you for the 4-Star rating!

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

10 years away from golf

Have played about 6 times in the last 5 months. Prior to that, I hadn’t played for approximately 10 years, when I was playing 2-3 times per week, but not really getting any better, so literally turned my back on the game. Had played Meadowlark during that time, and it beat me up. I am now retired, and have immersed myself into golf, and enjoying it more now, than ever. This time, Meadowlark did not beat me up. It still beat me, but not as bad as before. My game is much better at this time of my life, and I am much more relaxed. Had a great time with my son, and two guys that joined us, and they were awesome, and so was my day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/09/2024

Great to hear you're getting back into the game! Really appreciate the kind words about our course here and the 5-Star rating. Looking forward to seeing you out on the course more in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 134
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/02/2024

Thank you for the 4-Star rating!

Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/30/2024

Thanks for the 5-Star rating!

Played On
Reviews 179
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/26/2024

Thanks for the 4-Stars!

Played On
Reviews 162
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/26/2024

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a 3-Star rating. Looking forward to meeting your expectations and adding a couple more stars the next time you visit!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/22/2024

Thanks for the 5-Stars!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/22/2024

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a 3-Star rating. Hoping to provide an even better experience the next time you join us for a round!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Please drain your course

I haven’t played this course in a couple of years, it rained over a week ago and there was so much standing water. I don’t understand why they couldn’t try to drain some the water out

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/15/2024

You're absolutely correct about the standing water recently. Unfortunately with our over 100 year old course, there is almost no drainage. When the water table rises, standing water can happen quick. We do our best to reduce irrigation and minimize watering whenever possible but we still end up with some soggy spots during the winter months. Hopefully you will give us another shot when the weather warms a bit.

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