Lives
Windsor
Handicap
10-14
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a month

About

Single digits many years ago, gave up game for about 10 years, back this year - been rather humbling.

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.7
3.7
Total 53 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

53 Reviews
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
51
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
4
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
06/17/2013
Last Review
07/27/2022

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Coachwood Golf & Country Club

Played On 07/25/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good value

The staff was friendly, efficient and very accommodating. The course is in good shape. The rough is very playable. Greens were a bit slow but in good shape. Definitely good value for the cost of the green fees and will definitely be back.

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

Dunham Hills Golf Club

Played On 06/23/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course Trouble With Greens

Dunham Hills is one of my favourite places to play golf. The greens at Dunham are usually extremely quick and roll really well. The adage "do not hit it past the pin" applies to Dunham 100%. Unfortunately it seems the greens at Dunham have been severely impacted whether by the weather or some other factor I am not sure but they simply are not in good shape and it appeared that it may be some time before they are back to Dunham's norm which is terrific.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 07/02/2019

Hi, Doug. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Dunham Hills. We hope to see you again in the future.

Blackheath Golf Club

Played On 08/04/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Fun Track Links Look

Have played Blackheath several times. It has a links look with some fescue but minus the pot bunkers. I played the blue tees. Challenging par 3s. #7 and 15 have more room than it appears in front of the greens. #8 is a par 5 whose tee shot can be a bit confusing if you have not played the course. The fairway goes out well to the right and then bends back to the left. #11 is a tough par 5 with a couple of bunkers on the right that you do not see from the tee. There is lots of room left. The 3 finishing holes are challenging. 16 is a long par 4. #17 is a par 5 that forces most of us to lay up off the tee and plays uphill to the green. You can see almost all of the course from the 17th green. #18 is again a long par 4.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good

Whispering Pines

Played On 07/29/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice Course Beaten Up a Bit

I like Whispering Pines and always look forward to playing the course. I like the variety of holes and they are all fair but challenging. I really like the different length par 3s ranging from about 135 to 185. Normally the course is in really good shape. Unfortunately it was not the case July 29th. I can live with tees being kind of sparse and beaten up but for the first time the greens were not in good shape. It was like there had been a couple of large outings on the course and nothing had been done to the greens since. There were a lot of ball marks, the area around the holes was really worn and scuffed and the edges of the holed were really chewed up. That said it will not deter me from playing W.P. again and often. I fully expect the course will be back to its normally good condition the next time we play there.

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

Washtenaw Golf Club

Played On 07/08/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Oldie But Goodie

It is easy to tell Washtenaw Golf Course is more than 100 years old. Short walks from greens to next tee, parallel fairways and trees that look to be hundreds of years old. This was my 1st time playing it but will not be my last. It is a course with character. Short, mid and long par 3s. Testing but fair par 5s and a variety of par 4s ranging from under 300 yards to over 400.. Greens were good. Very few ball marks. My only complaint would be this... There are 4 sets of tees. They measure 6500+ 6200 5660 and 5415. There is not enough difference between the 2 shorter tees and 5400 yards makes for a very long course for a lot of ladies including my wife. It would be great if Washtenaw found a way to put in a set of tees that measured around 5000 or 5100 yards. I think the ladies and perhaps some juniors would enjoy the course much more. That said, I think Washtenaw is an oldie hut goodie.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/10/2018:
Hi Doug, Thank you for leaving us a 4-star rating. We consider ourselves a hidden gem. Thank you for your business and look forward to seeing you very soon on the golf course.

Golden Hawk Golf Club

Played On 04/29/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Good Solid Course

Golden Hawk is a good solid course. The layout is relatively straightforward with a couple of interesting holes such as a driveable par 4. Staff is very accommodating.

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

Sugarbush Golf Club

Played On 10/09/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good and Not So Good...

First, Paul in the pro shop was terrific. He was super friendly and very helpful. Unfortunately, the pro shop was virtually bare. We were hoping to get hats or shirts from Sugarbush but there were no hats and very few shirts. As to the course it was in good shape. Based on reviews I read, I am going to be in minority, but I was a bit disappointed in the layout. There wasn't a hole that I thought was unfair but none of the holes really stood out. There were no holes that were "memorable." Would I play the course again. Yes but only if I find a great deal on Golfnow.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Whispering Pines

Played On 10/01/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always Good

Always like playing Whispering Pines. Enjoy the variety of holes. Course is always in good condition. 9th hole is tough uphill par 3. Definitely add 1 and maybe 2 clubs. 12th hole has water completely across fairway about 110 yards from green. 16th hole tee shot is blind over hill. Stay a little right.

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

Dunham Hills Golf Club

Played On 09/24/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of My Favourites

My wife and I always enjoy Dunham Hills. I really enjoy the variety of holes. 4 par 3s that require different clubs for each. A couple of short par 4s and a couple of really testing ones. Par 5s where birdies or double bogeys can be made. My only complaint this time was Dunham usually has some of the fastest greens we play on all year but this time the greens were mulch slower than Dunham's normal. Will definitely be back lots. Just hope that the greens are back to Dunham's normal speed... lightning fast.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/29/2017:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate the feedback and hope to see you again soon.

Moose Ridge Golf Course

Played On 09/03/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course But...

Moose Ridge is a great course with some terrific holes. It is usually in great shape. The greens are fun to putt. So why the but in my title? Moose Ridge is a frustrating course because more than half the golf course is cart path only every day. You expect the par 3s to be cart path only but several other holes are cart path only as well. Some holes have cart restrictions in certain areas and others seem to keep you far away from greens. GPS on the carts is helpful but for short hitters and women this course can be frustrating. They have to take several clubs with them because they cannot be sure how far they will have to the green after the initial shot. You will enjoy the course but be prepared to walk more than normal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/07/2017:
Thank you for the positive review! We apologize that you do not like the cart path only but we only do that to keep the course in great shape!

Metamora Golf & Country Club

Played On 08/26/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging Course

Metamora is a course where course knowledge is really beneficial. It is a course where knowing not only how far you hit your driver but how far you carry it in the air is crucial. There are tee shots requiring carries over water so knowing how much to cut off is important. A range finder is valuable. Water is a factor on several holes starting on the very first hole. The par 5 3rd has water all over it. The 10th hole has a very sneaky creek cutting across the fairway that is not visible from the tee or much of the fairway.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course Fairly Wide Open

First time playing Golden Fox. Enjoyed the course. Some room off the tee on most holes. 4th hole is severe dog leg right. Definitely want to aim at black and white marker in fairway which is only about 165 yards from white tees. Easy to get blocked out right and plays long if you bail left.

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

Otter Creek Golf Club

Played On 08/19/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful but Tough Course

Otter Creek is a wonderful course that is very very challenging. Drop the ego and play the right tees for your ability. It can be very challenging for ladies. This was the second time playing the course. My only complaint was the greens were not quite as good this time as the first time we played it. Good still but not quite as good. This time we arrived early enough to have lunch at the course and it was terrific. A+ for the food.

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

Pine Knot Golf and Country Club

Played On 08/19/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of Our Favourites

Thoroughly enjoy playing Pine Knot as does my wife and that makes Pine Knot a hit. It was in great condition. Compared to other courses, the greens had very few ball marks etc. to deal with and they were smooth and quick. Pace of play was good. Pine Knot is about 2 hours from our home but it is definitely worth the drive in our opinion.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/12/2017

Thank you for making the trip Doug, we are happy that you see the value that is being noticed by many others! We love having you at the club and look forward to the next time!

Marysville Golf Course

Played On 07/30/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Mix of Holes

Was not sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised with Marysville. Course is relatively flat but creates variety with a mix of straight holes and dog legs. There are a few water hazards to deal with but nothing too difficult. Course was in good shape. Greens were fast enough to be fun to putt but not so fast to be unfair. Bunkers seemed to be good to play from. Two minor complaints. Tees were very very hard and there is no range. Neither is enough to keep me from returning. Definitely on my play list now.

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

Otter Creek Golf Club

Played On 06/18/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

Did not know Otter Creek existed until 2 days before we played there. This is a course that lives up to its accolades. Loved every moment except for the 20 minute downpour on the 12th. My only "complaint" is that Otter Creek is 2 and a half hours or so from my house. This is a course I could play everyday. We get to play a lot of great courses in Michigan including some in northern Michigan and Otter Creek is as good as any we play. In fact, give me the choice to play Otter Creek or infamous Arcadia Bluffs and I will choose Otter Creek without hesitation.

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

Moose Ridge Golf Course

Played On 05/28/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Wonderful Course

A friend raved about the course so I was going with high expectations and wasn't disappointed. Very fair but challenging course in great condition. First time playing the course but definitely one I want to play a lot more times. Really enjoyed the layout. Great greens to putt on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/02/2017:
We're so glad your first experience with us was memorable and you'll be returning to play again! Thanks for this excellent review!

Black River Country Club

Played On 05/20/2017
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Hard Greens

Overall course condition was just fair. A little sparse on some tees and fairways. Biggest issue were the greens. Very firm, balls rolling a long way, often hitting short of the pin and rolling across and off the greens even when hitting wedges.

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

Shenandoah Country Club

Played On 04/23/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging Course

Challenging course. We played middle tees. Course would be very challenging from back tees. Quick greens. Lots of elevation changes with parallel holes so one would play uphill and the next downhill. Nice balance between holes requiring left to right and right to left shots. Will be playing the course again in mid June and definitely looking forward to it.

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

Timber Trace Golf Club

Played On 04/15/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Good Layout

Nice course with a bit of an up north feel. Some construction going on creating one temporary green. Definitely worth playing especially at price we paid on GolfNow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/21/2017

Thanks for the 4-star review dougtrudell! Glad you noticed our up north feel, something we strive for here. Construction is over and we are currently in the regrow process. Hope to see you back at the course again soon. Thanks for playing!

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