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Queensland, Australia
Handicap
0-4
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

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Average Rating

4.0
4.0
Total 20 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

20 Reviews
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
19
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
1
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0
First Review
08/28/2013
Last Review
05/30/2018

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Conestoga Golf Club

Played On 05/29/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect conditioning

Extremely impressed. Fairways were great, course layout is great. Can’t wait to go back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/04/2018

Hi Bradpwm, we appreciate the shout out and look forward to your next round. - Ryan S.

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Played On 06/13/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Comditioned well

This is the 2nd time I have played the course, I played because my playing partner had not played it before. The course to me is a little bit all the same, the holes are all a bit boring really, water carry par 3's and targeted par 4's but, that's a stadium course for you.
The course was conditioned pretty well although there were quite a few wet spots around in the fairways with little grass growth, summer right !

The thing that stuck out this time was the lack of service one you arrived in the car park, no bag drop, no one to arrange your clubs on carts. As we finished loading up out cart to go into the pro shop a guy drove past in a cart and said the first tee is over there. That was it. Disappointing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average

Escena Golf Club

Played On 12/11/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Be prepared to play fast

There was a group pull out before us so we were told we had to go 20 minutes before our tee time, as we were about to tee off, a group of 3 showed up told the starter they were early and wanted to go. They pushed us all day and hit up on us 3 times, we couldn't go anywhere, neither could the group in front of us. Perhaps not the fault of the club but not good overall.

After we finished we wanted a nice beer in the clubhouse, as we entered a staff member came racing up and told us they were shut. 3pm on a Sunday. At this point there were 12 people finished and looking for a drink after golf. Surely they don't have so much money that they want to push business away ?
The time the clubhouse closed was posted in big letters on the door at 6pm.

Course good, mamangement of players, no so good, hospitality at best described as ordinary.

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

PGA WEST Greg Norman Course

Played On 12/11/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved it

First time for the Greg Norman Course, couldn't find it on the sat nav, got there a little late, pro shop staff rushed us to the tee, perhaps not their fault, felt a little flustered.
At the first tee we were told it was carts on paths, no mention of this on Golf Now, now flustered, rushed and disappointed.

Great condition, great layout.

At 5pm, the whole place locks up tighter than Fort Knox, don't expect a drink after 4:45

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

PGA WEST Pete Dye Dunes Course

Played On 12/10/2016
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value for money

The staff were great, the course was a little dry and a little patchy in places but it wasn't $100 to play either. They had a wedding scheduled that day so at the end of our round we were shuffled to the car park. A little disappointing.

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

Shadow Ridge Golf Club

Played On 08/03/2016
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

I liked the golf course and could see that if you are hitting your irons well you can score well.
The only issue I had was no where on golf now, or at the course did anyone tell us that 5 holes were ripped up through the fairways, it was a massive oversight or maybe done on purpose.

Was a very big disappointment from Shadow Ridge staff.

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

Oakcreek Country Club

Played On 09/15/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Worth the drive

We drove up from PHX as a 2 and were paired up with a single. Afternoon rate of around $40 was reasonable value. There was quite a few groups around in the afternoon yet no beverage cart, that was disappointing..
Course was in very good condition, played the tees 1 forward from the back, blue I think, some of the holes were short so maybe the tips are a better option. 2 par 5's that you can't use a driver because of trees hanging over was also enough to make me think why this stuff happens.
Great course for straight hitters and target players.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/07/2015

Hi Bradpwm,

Thank you for playing at Oakcreek Country Club! We are honored to have a golfer visit us from Australia! You have provided some great advice for first time golfers that may have never played our course.
We hope you will be back to see us again soon.

Best Wishes,

Oakcreek Country Club Management

I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Maybe better than its big brother

Second time I have played there after a few years in between. Great golf course in great condition, we played as a two and pace of play was good, beverage cart went missing for a while which was a little disappointing.
The starter was good although we felt a little rushed early.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Old style course

Not a bad golf course for the green fee, I think we paid around $20 including a cart. It's not Troon North by any stretch but it has some great golf holes, especially the par 3's.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Wigwam Resort - Gold Course

Played On 09/05/2015
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Left wanting more

We arrived to find out the course had just reopened, usually not a bad thing and the pro shop told us that there had been no play for 2 months on the course so it should be great. Well, the tee boxes were the highlight. The greens were bumpy and slow, imagine if there had been play in the last 2 months. Not sure why they would open a course for play when the bunkers are still being shaped and there is new sod just laid that you need to drop from. The course layout and holes were good and when finished I am sure you won't be disappointed but sadly, I can't help feeling let down which makes me think twice about returning

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/09/2015

They told you the course condition prior to teeing off, and gave you a bounce back certificate. 0-4 handicap? LOL...yeah right.

I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Desert Golf

As usual, the course presented well and the playing surfaces were quite good although the the greens were slow.
Very happy to have played there again and the bar staff were welcoming.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Better than expected

Had looked at this course for some time and read reviews about the remodel. Was pleasantly surprised that how good the course was in design and the quality of the surfaces. From the tips the back 9 gets very long

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/07/2015

Thank you for your review of the Ambiente course. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the new design!

Golf Club of Estrella

Played On 08/10/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Condition for Summer

Played with their package deal of a sleeve of balls and all day play. The staff from the bag drop to the bar were great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Quintero Golf Club

Played On 08/09/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Long drive but worth it

Took a long time to get there from Mesa but the course was worth it, they seem to have run out of money as they have temporary clubhouse facilities and from there it takes 5 minutes in a cart to get to the first tee. If you aren't on your game it's a golf course that would be easy to have a lot. Overall a great day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

The Phoenician Golf Club

Played On 08/08/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good value

It's a resort course that plays pretty soft but it's good also. A yardage book would be an advantage as some of the desert 9 is unsighted from the tees

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Eagle Mountain Golf Club

Played On 08/07/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Played at 8am before it got too hot, the course was in great condition for the time of the year despite the bare patches and some works on the fairways on the back 9. Will go again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

ASU Karsten Golf Course

Played On 03/15/2014
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Not sure what they are trying to do

The number of players that were squeezed onto the golf course was unworkable. In a 3 we waited on every shot for 5+ hours.
I think apart from the numbers of players, the course is set up so the average player will have a lot. The fairways are narrow and the rough is so long you will lose a ball very easily. Been playing in AZ for many years, worst setup I have seen.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Better than expected

I had some differing opinion about Moon Valley before we arrived. I found it to be a great course with great practice facilities. Staff in the pro shop were very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great day

The course was in great shape despite the weather that has hit Palm Springs recently.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Ocotillo Golf Club - White/Gold

Played On 8/27/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very wet

Staff in the pro shop were very helpful. Drinks cart not so much but not rude. Couldn't get over how wet the course was.
Would return.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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