jared8290813

The only thing that keeps me from playing the course more frequently is the price. The greens are good except for 17 (which has no grass) and a few spots here and there throughout the course. The tee boxes are in good shape except for some of the back tee boxes which are being abandoned (the course is not that long-these tee boxes should be reestablished and maintained at this elevated price point). The fairways are average at best. There are lots of bare spots and unevenness throughout the course. I'm not a normal critic of cart paths because to me they do not distract from my enjoyment of the round, however these paths are disintegrating and offer a very bumpy ride (as do much of the fairways) and for the increased price point I think most people would expect a little more. The pace of play today in the morning was good. The layout is fine (its enjoyable to play). Like I said the course is enjoyable it's just overpriced (morning times with taxes are $45-$60). For that price, on the north side they are competing with courses like Redtail and Victoria Hills both of which are similarly maintained but much much better courses. And from downtown Orlando for that price and within 30 minutes there are just too many better options. Again, the course is fine. It's just overpriced. Eagle Dunes is cheaper, Rio Pinar is cheaper, Twin Rivers is cheaper and all offer similar or better conditions and superior layouts. If you find a deal for around $30 it is worth it. For the $50 range I think you might find yourself disappointed.

It had been over a year since I last played Metrowest due to deteriorating course conditions and bad reviews. I decided to give it another shot due to some recent promising reviews and some positive word of mouth feedback. I'm definitely glad I did. I found the course to be in very good condition. Let me clarify, the course is not in as good of shape as it was a few years back (following the renovation of the greens) but it is most certainly in good condition and heading in the right direction. I am a 3 handicap, play at least one a week and consider myself pretty picky about course conditions. I was pleasantly surprised and will definitely be back. Thanks Metrowest for a nice morning!