denny333

I love the course. The layout, condition and greens are all great. The price on golf now and the 70 degree November were ideal. My only issue is the pace of play. They had a guy that told us on 15 that he'd told groups ahead to speed up but that is too late.

I usually enjoy this course but the greens were like putting on most courses fairways. If they can't get the greens in better shape they should close the course! The fairways were only a little better but I sort of expect that.

I hadn't played here for a few years. The course was in great shape and the weather was perfect. We flew through the front side but caught up with a drunk wslow outing on the back that made it atke 3.5 hours. Also, be very careful on holes 12-15. The holes are very tight with blind shots, They really shouel have a ranger stationed out there for safety purposes!

A perfect day for golf and a great price on golfnow .com. The first problem is that we were teamed up with a sightless person. He is a marvelous gentleman as we got to know him well over the hour plus it took to play two holes with him. It was not even the pace of play that eventually forced us to try to skip ahead of him but the fact that he nearly hit us twice. So we moved up to a foursome with 3 carts one of whom had a sound system going. Seriously, I thought there was some sort of hidden camera show or something. Just nuts. I will not be playing this course again.

I had not played this course in many years. Wow those trees have grown! A great deal on golf now made the drive worth it. The greens were very good. The layout is good with the exception of hole #5, a par 5 with a dogleg at 150 yards. Some of the other holes are a little close to each other but don't worry the trees will keep you from beaning someone lol. I really enjoyed my day and hope to get back here soon!

5.5 hours is just too much time to take for a round. The course was only marginally playable due to below average drainage. I will only head out this far again during a drought!

Interesting holes. Not long 6100 par 70 from the back tees but enough water and sand to keep things interesting. The greens are not big but about half of them have some interesting slope to them. The wind was up when we played which really made it difficult. I really enjoy this course and wish it were closer.

This course was not ready for play. The rough was was too wet to play from. Most sand traps had not been raked. The greens were subpar. It took us more than 5 hours to play due to some sort of 5some in front of us and there appeared to be lessons being given.. Lucky for me the weather was great and the company in my group made it an enjoyable experience but I will not be back.

The course was in great shape. A very interesting design for an older course - strategy both off the tees as well as for the approach shots. Not many forced carries. Bunkers are there and tough but usually only if you hit a bad shot as it should be. The greens were among the fastest I've seen this summer.The golf now deal made it worth the 40 minute trip from the People's Republic of Cleveland Heights.

Hawthorne Valley is a course everyone in the area should play. Even with golfnow.com it was a little pricey for regular play but a couple of times a year it is worth the splurge. The course was in great shape. The greens were the best I have played all year. They had some speed to them. Most of the greens this year seem very slow even when dry. We never had to wait for a shot and finished in just under 3.5 hours. The layout is great. Many dog legs and interesting choices off the tees for the big hitters. Every time I play the course I learn something new.

First, the only way you should play this course is with a discount. It is worth about $25-30. Having said that for my $25 it was a great experience. Even though the fairways were a little wet (cartpaths only) from rains that morning, they were perfect and lush. The layout was very good also, although if you are used to "resort courses" in Fla or the Carolinas you will not be impressed with Sawmill Creek. My understanding is they are spending money to upgrade the clubhouse which is sorely needed.

The course was in perfect shape. As always, you get above the hole. you pay! I like that they are going to a graduated cut in the rough. If you are at least a bogey golfer you should give this course a try otherwise you might want to select an easier course.

I had stopped playing the course a few years back due to the poor conditions but it was in perfect shape on the day I played. The staff is still a mess and the pace of play was slow even for a Saturday, but the layout is great in that there are not too many forced carries and you don't have to hit driver on every hole. There are two holes that are among the most picturesque in the area.

This course played easier than it ever has for me. The greens were very slow. The course was in perfect shape. The staff was very friendly and the golfnow rate made it a great deal even with a bit of a drive from the Heights.

A great experience from start to finish! The houses are not so close as to be intrusive. We playerd twice while on vacation and loved it both times despite 90 degree heat.

fairways were the best i'd seen them in 20 years, but still below average. the greens were too slow, the hard, fast greens used to be the best part of the course. the rough was simply unplayable. only play for a very low rate. l still love the layout.

I LOVE Manakiki, the layout and maintenance are great. However, athey should indicate that the course has been aerating online so you know this before you book a time. The had signs on the course but by that point it is too late!

Great bunkers and design, very challenging! Long hiters will keep their drivers in the bag on all but 2 holes. A premium is placed on the short game.