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The tunnel to Boston from Logan Airport was gridlock and we were pushing daylight so we tried Winthrop which is just 10 minutes from Logan. Although it's a private club it's open to the public I think Sunday PMs and Mondays. We played on a Sat evening, nice gentleman took our payment and we headed out, no one in pro shop and just a few groups on the course. So not sure about the Sat evening option but it worked for us. It's just 9 holes but they have different tee configurations for 18. We just played 9, easy to walk, flat course. Fairways and tee boxes could use some grooming but greens were fine. I would not seek out this course to play but if you ever get into a scenario where proximity to Logan is important, this course could be worth checking into, if open to public.

I had not played this course in years since returning to the Denver area so it was like brand new to me. The course hosted the Denver Golfweek Amateur Tour on a nice Saturday, not too hot, little wind. Pretty easy access / less than 10 minutes off of I-25 and probably 40 minutes from central Denver.

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The practice putting green and short game area are a bit separated from the 1st tee so it's not a bad idea to allow some extra time for your warmup. The good thing is that the driving range is nearly adjacent to the 1st tee so you can get there in a minute if walking. So practice putting and short game and then go to range.

Course is walkable, not too many hills and most tee boxes are fairly short hike from last green. Fairways are generously wide, especially on the front 9, even though I was spraying it pretty badly. The course winds through a community but most of the homes are set back far enough. Greens are average size and not too many undulations so relatively flat. Subtle slopes mainly. The conditions were excellent, the fairways were well manicured and mowed cross-grid style, and the greens were a tad fast and they were true. Also the scorecard has like 8 pin locations so very specific on where the flags are located. The greens are not that large to need such detail but it's good info.

The front 9 plays a bit easier than the back 9 since the back has the creeks and native areas more as penalty areas on the back. I like the back is 3 par 3s and 3 par 5s.

Pace of play was 4.5 hours. I look forward to playing at Ute Creek again, sooner rather than later!

Played here while visiting from out of town for the PGA Championship at Southern Hills. May 2022.

This course is par 54, 18-holes of par 3s, all from 120 - 200 yards from the tips. I found this course to be very helpful in working on my iron game as I used from Pitching Wedge to 5-Wood in the bag and trying to correct a pull - missing left issue. Some holes have water or other trouble to carry and some holes you need to thread the needle between overhanging trees.

Was disappointed that the greens were not mowed or rolled so it was basically like putting on a tee box or worse so did not take too much stock in short game and putting.

Easily walkable at being under 2000 yards I believe, with some hills to navigate. It looked like they had some good ClickGear push carts to rent but the guy in the shop did not have the key to unlock the cable securing them, not a big deal but just a bummer not to get to use pretty decent push cart.

The course brags that 26 Oklahoma State High School Champions called this course home and I can kind of understand that if these kids grew up learning golf at this course, they would have an advantage in the iron game being probably better than peers elsewhere. They likely then develop the driver and tee game at a regular par 72 course.

VIsiting Tulsa for PGA Championship Week and found this course to be very conveniently located to get to Southern Hills to watch practice round after we played our round at South Lakes.

Very welcoming and helpful staff in pro shop. Rented a push cart to walk - they have plenty available, some are not in great shape but found one that was functional. Easily walkable and flat.

Played with a local Rick P. who lives across the street and while the course layout is pretty straightforward, the local guy was super insightful on any and all nuances of the course and shots. Fairly easy layout with the major challenges being holes 7 - 9 - even good tee shots you can be blocked out with overhanging trees and the like. Back 9 I think plays a tad easier than the front.
Being the Monday of PGA Championship Week and with the regional airport adjacent to the course, it was fun to watch a bunch of NetJets type aircraft continue to approach over the course and try to guess which ones were golfers and not. The local guy said the amount of air traffic that week was like triple the usual.
I did not mind the air traffic but for some the noise and distraction might be over the top.

Finished the round in under 3.5 hours and then only 5 minutes drive to Mabee Center where parking for the general public for the PGA. Very grateful to be paired up with Rick P., a very gregarious ambassador for this course. If I visit a future PGA at Southern Hills I will definitely play South Lakes again.

Visiting from out of town for the PGA Championship week at Southern Hills. After researching public golf options close to Tulsa, found Forest Ridge to be one of the top options for value and great golf experience.

Staff were friendly and helpful. Walking is allowed and course is a decent hike but not too strenuous. They offer the ClubCar remote caddies at no extra charge (since regular cart is included in greens fees) and also regular push cart for rent, so very accommodating for walkers.

Very wet conditions from overnight storm so we played lift clean and place from fairway or if ball super muddy. Driving range was closed due to wetness. Course dried up as the morning heated up.
Drives did not roll out at all and plugged often so glad we played 6500 yards and not 7K yards. Only one in our group had previous course knowledge but set up is such that most targets make sense and course is right in front of you. I liked the greens - started speeding up as round went on, no super undulations and greens average size I'd say.

2 guys we played with felt fairways were tight but I did not agree, thought they were just wide enough, played with one ball all round / no lost balls. Plenty of areas to aim for to avoid trouble.

this is a super planned golf community so those who live here and members have a very favorable golf community to enjoy. I will definitely look it up again if ever in Tulsa.

Visiting from out of town, for PGA Championship at Southern Hills. This course was easy to get to from the airport before sunset we got 9 holes in plus a few on the back before dark. Friendly greeting and service from staff, and the pro shop is open until 10pm since they have the par 3 course under the lights.

Course conditions and pace of play were fine for a cool and calm Saturday evening, and the price was lowest I've paid anywhere in the U.S. for solid muni 9 holes, great value! Layout has enough changes and variety to keep things moving, but nothing spectacular. Easily walkable, not too hilly, and they have push carts to rent. I would recommend this course to anyone in Tulsa looking for a great value and good conditions and service.

90-minute frost delay - an email alert would be nice since they send an email tee-time reminder the day before. Staff very friendly and accommodating. They have a new fleet of pull-carts that are very nice. The course is walkable, especially during winter cool weather, although the back 9 has plenty of elevation changes and is a good workout. Course conditions were excellent, and the selection of tee boxes is something for everyone. The greens were medium speed and lots of front of green dropoffs so if the pin is up front you could have a tough down-hiller or if your approach comes up short it can roll 20 yards back. I thought the price was a bit steep but would consider paying it again because we really enjoyed the round.

For those of us Snowbirds or out-of-towners coming into Phoenix, this course is ideal as the first course to play after coming off of a long winter break from golf as it's a fairly flat and straightforward layout without huge trouble. The staff was very friendly and helpful and I recommend their BLT in the restaurant. Conditions were good to excellent and the greens were medium speed and pretty flat. Pace of play was good on the front 9 but became a logjam at the turn, and with sunset in less than 2 hours, we opted to play the front 9 over again and glad we did as the original group only made it to 17 before dark. and we got 11 holes in on the front second time around. Not sure it was about the par-3s but I really enjoyed them - maybe because I shot even par on them! I will play here again.

Paid $11 to play 9 holes on a Mon AM, can't complain about that! That's a great value no matter what the course conditions!

Staff were very accommodating to allow us to tee off earlier than our scheduled tee time.

Very walkable, pretty much flat course. We saw probably half or more of the golfers walking and it looks like they've got a good local following. Layout is your normal tree-lined muni course. Greens relatively small, some like postage stamps, so GIRs can be challenging.

Fairways were damp and muddy so we played lift clean and place.

The course is like 10 minutes from Ontario Airport so great proximity to play and catch a flight. I would not go out of my way to play here again but for the value would welcome it.

Course profile says that pull-carts are available to rent but they said flat out that no pull-carts. Staff was friendly and apologetic about it.

Course is walkable but be ready for some elevation changes as the clubhouse sits at the summit in the center of the course and for example #1 tee box overlooks huge drop-off for a medium length par 4. Also the distance from #8 green to #9 tee box is over half mile through the neighborhood. Course conditions better that most peer courses, except some of the fairways were clumpy and bare spots.

Houses line both sides of most fairways and while in reality they are far enough off the fairway, the perception from a lot of flight lines makes it seem like they are too close. We were a bit apprehensive about using driver and/or ripping away unleashed due to that perception.

The course / clubhouse is adjacent to a wedding garden so need to avoid / observe wedding activities, but not a big deal.

I would play here again if in the area.

Being retired military I always enjoy playing current and former military courses when traveling. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the clubhouse is nice and functional.

The practice area is abundant with plenty of space and room for putting, chipping, and wide range / no waiting on a busy Sat afternoon.

The course layout is unremarkable, pretty much tree-lined fairways and subtle dog legs left and right. Fairways wide enough to avoid major tree trouble most of the time. Nice walkable layout and they have pull-carts for rent.

The only downside was pace of play, 2:45 for the front 9 and bailed out halfway through the back 9. They allowed a 5-some ahead of us, not sure if that's policy or not. That group really was not slow, just overall traffic jam on the course. Maybe stretch the tee times to 12 minutes.

The course conditions were good for a military course and greens medium speed due to grain, I liked the speed even though I usually prefer fast.

In & Out Burger just down the road so that was a treat.

Played on a winter Fri late afternoon, course very busy and the range was stacked 2 and 3 deep with people waiting to hit balls, so says a lot for the popularity of the course ( or for the lack of good public courses in the area).

Walked the course, good workout with plenty of elevation changes and elevated greens so you need to be wary of clubbing up or down to adjust distances. The course profile says they have pull-carts for rent but that is not the case, they did not have them.

Course conditions were very good and greens fairly fast.

I would play here again if in the area.

One issue I forgot to mention in my review: as of Sep 2021, GPS has not been updated for the post-2019 course layout - so if you use any type of GPS device it will not be useful. A laser rangefinder is a premium. At least they do have the 150-yard barber pole and sprinkler heads well marked for distances. Your GPS will still think the former layout is in play. According to the clubhouse staff, they hope to get the GPS updated ASAP. Just a forewarning.

I'd call this a very successful revitalization of City Park Golf Course - well done!

Played on Sun 8am - staff very friendly and easy check-in. Range, putting green and chipping green within proximity of 1st hole. Tough to get a tee time if you are not a Denver City member but if you check on cancellations any time from 3 days and in or just try to walk on, it's not impossible to get on.

Compared with the pre-2019 City Park course, this is a breath of fresh air and in many ways a brand new course.
Greens are a little larger and with more undulations, some driveable / short par 4s, as well as some tough longer par 4s and 3s for a par 70 layout. The flow and sequencing of holes is not smooth, but it works out OK. Conditions of tee boxes, fairways and greens was excellent considering how much traffic this course gets.
Fairways wide enough to find, enough trees to get into tree trouble. Plenty of elevation changes to club up or club down on your approach shots.

Great views of Denver skyline and front range from a spectacular new clubhouse strategically set on the highest ground. Water and rest rooms periodically on front and back 9s.

Walkable, played in 4:15, did not wait on hardly any holes.
Now that I've checked out the redo I don't need to go back right away however will keep it on my list of courses for monthly / quarterly play. All in all a very enjoyable round and overall golf experience. Anyone not sure if worthy of checking out after the redo: make it a priority!

Played Labor Day weekend 2021, great weather / little breeze. Every time I play this course is a fantastic golf experience, I would play it regularly if it was closer to me. Play it once or twice a year. From checking in at the golf shop with engaging, friendly staff, to holing out on 18th hole, just all positives / no negatives to report. The course always seems to be in excellent condition even this year with hot, dry summer. Fairways are wide enough and houses backed off enough to feel like you have room to rip away freely. Greens are not super undulating or tricky, just challenging enough to keep you on your toes. Rough not too penal / can hit approach shots to green out of the rough. Layout variety enough to keep it interesting, and easily walkable. If one thing I could mention, the sand in the bunkers was quite packed/hard, but not extreme. If any negative, it's super tough to get a tee time because this gem of a course is so popular! Played in 4:15 on a busy Saturday.

This course had a lot of reviews but since the GolfPass - GolfAdvisor merger it looks like only a handful remain? I had written a review just a few years ago but it's gone. I don't live right near the course but I like to get over there at least once a month as it rarely disappoints and can often play in 4 hours or less, even on weekends sometimes.

This course is a fun, walkable classic muni that was once a formidable country club course back in the throwback days. Not long at only 6500 and change from the tips, par 70 (back 9 has 3 par 3s and 2 par 5s) it nevertheless requires straight and strategic shots due to the tree lines and sometimes narrow fairways with OB and hazards coming into play more often than not. It's rare for me not to be in "tree jail" more than once during 18 holes, sometimes even after a decent tee shot. Greens are relatively small so GIRs are good, not a lot of undulations and fairly readable. Course conditions are regularly excellent from tee box to green. Staff is friendly and water for drinking and towels usually every 3 or 4 holes as with most City of Aurora courses. They have a popular city amateur 2-day tourney every Sep that's always fun.

Played on a Mon mid-morning so getting in around 4 hours should be expected but hey it's still great time.
Walked 18 - asked to rent a push cart since I am not local and the pro shop guy had to ask his manager and they said they were not able to rent them - no explanation - maybe COVID-19 related - just thought it was strange when I walked right past 6 push carts. Anyway got paired with some locals and they were a great group of guys, it's nice to have some local knowledge for some of the blind tee shots but not a big deal. Plenty of hills, wide fairways, and elevated greens. Course condition not bad, some tee boxes pretty barren but fairways and greens for the most part no major issues. The rough was thick but not too deep. Layout is fairly straight forward but enough variety and challenge to keep you on your toes. Front 9 plays long at par 37 and then back nine gives you a break with par 35 and not as tough. From the locals I played with this is the best Staten Island muni, maybe save for Silver Lake. I would play it again when in Staten Island, would not got out of my way to play. Some great pizza places near by!

Was tight on time wanting to get in a quick 9 holes the morning of U.S. Track and Field Olympic Time Trials in Eugene so this course was a nice local option. Even though the local men's club had teed off just about a half hour earlier we did not catch up to the last group until hole 6 so played fairly quickly in just 2 hours. We walked and thought it was a good hike, although not for everyone as it's got some steep slopes. They had rental pull carts and pro shop nice and friendly, pretty kick back. Layout not the easiest to negotiate but not that complicated either, some better signage would help. Maintenance guys were working on a Sat AM but stayed out of the way. Fairways and greens pretty good shape considering drought season. I will play here again when visiting family in Eugene.

Played just 9 holes due to the massive heat wave hottest ever in Oregon history. Course was in amazing shape, green and thick despite drought going on. Pro shop staff very friendly and engaging. Did not hit balls on range due to heat and it's a bit of a hike although they'll lend you a cart even if you are walking. Walked 9 and layout was fun and variety of holes and looks. Fairways and greens good condition, rough not too bad. Enough trees to get in trouble but fairways are wide enough. Layout a bit confusing after #1 green you revert back to #2 tee, pro shop explained this and asked if new to course, APPRECIATE THAT! Par 5s are gettable birdies from blue tees. Clubhouse and adjacent restaurant look like classic old clapboard whitewash buildings, did not have time to dine there but looks like nice patio and apres-golf atmosphere. Right in heart of Salem, will play here again enroute between Portland and Eugene.

I had not played this course in many years since Boulder is a bit of a haul for me so I signed up for the Boulder City Amateur Championship 2-day gross score event and I was not disappointed, quite pleasantly surprised! Being a 10 handicap I was in pretty impressive company of single digit folks but it's fun to play with very good players and hope to have some of their talent rub off on me!

The course is easy to get to, near U of Colorado campus / centrally located, really not a far drive from central Denver.
A bit hidden turn-off from Arapahoe Avenue so be wary of the signage.

They had the course in top condition despite the summer drought leading into fall. Staff was very friendly and accommodating, tourney or not, and they gave out towel and divot switch-blade gifts for entrants. Free water and breakfast burritos and of course range balls for the tourney.

Practice facilities were above average, except the range is a tad small with the COVID-distancing, but everything is very close so no long hikes between parking lot - clubhouse - range - putting green - chipping green - #1 tee. Very walkable and flat course, being a walker myself I appreciated the Boulder-fitness oriented effect toward walking majority, nothing against cart riders of course!

Par 70 layout with just 1 par 5 on each nine, most par 5s take driver / 400 or so yards from blue tees. Water in play on maybe 6 or 7 holes but pretty avoidable with decent course management. Most holes are what you see is what you get in front of you, not many blind shots. Although the fairways are tree-lined with huge old trees, I felt the fairways were wide enough to navigate and I am not a straight shooter. Just enough bunkers to make you avoid but not overwhelming.

Pace of play even for tournament was good except the second day was wind gusts over 40 mph and leaves blew all over, just a consequence of a blustery Oct day. So finding ball even in fairway or around green sometimes challenging the 3-minute rule. Seems there should be a local rule waiving lost balls in the leaves when your whole group saw a great shot just off the green or right in the fairway and you get penalized stroke and distance anyway.

I probably liked the greens the most of anything. They are smaller than your newer courses yet large enough to have some serious 2-putt challenges, not overly undulated, pretty straight forward so someone like me can just aim for fat part of green on approach shot and hope to hit half the greens in regulation and never have a 100-yard triple breaking putt.

I will definitely get back here to play again, hopefully before next year's annual tourney!

I enjoyed this classic Boulder muni from the early 20th century, compared with the mega-monster courses and golf course community developments of today, it's a throwback that hopefully will continue to thrive well past its 100 year anniversary!