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RettJ

Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
Lives
Atlanta, GA
Handicap
10-14
Age
45-54
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.3
4.3
Total 255 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

255 Reviews
5 Stars
138
4 Stars
78
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
247
Not Recommended Courses
8
Helpful Votes Count
27
Not Helpful Votes Count
13
First Review
07/02/2014
Last Review
04/29/2023

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Highland Walk at Victoria Bryant

Played On 07/12/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun Course - Good Conditions - Great Value

I have played Highland Walk several times and each time I play I have a great time and enjoy the golf course.

The wort part of the entire day was the golf cart attendant. He was rude and tried to be bossy. We were trying to get ice for the cooler (heat index was 100 today and so we needed water and ice) Cart attendant yelled at my partner and I to come to him vs. going into the club house to get ice. We did not realize he was hollering at us. We thought he was hollering at another person who was returning a cart to the car return area.
Other than the rude cart attendant, the place is great. The greens were recently aerated so the greens were not in pristine condition, but give them a couple weeks and they will be back to their normal, great condition.
During our round it began pouring rain for about 20 minutes so the course was wet and soggy, but that did not stop us from having a great time and a great round. I really like the layout and the challenge of the course. There is only one hole (#7) which is goofy and gimmicky. Other than #7, the holes are fun, challenging and a true test. They do a great job keeping the course in great condition.
There are lots of elevation changes and holes where you have to hike up and down hills to get to the greens, but other than that, I highly recommend Highland Walk.

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

Barnsley Resort

Played On 07/06/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

AWESOME Course - Great Conditions - Beautiful Place

I have played Barnsley Resort course several times. Every time I play the course I love the place more and more. It is by far the BEST course I have played in N. Georgia.

The greens are usually lightning fast and a true test and challenge. The greens were recently aerated, but are recovering very nicely, so with the recent aeration, the greens were rolling regular speed for any other course. The course is in great condition (fairways, bunkers, tee boxes, etc.). The course has the prettiest set of par three courses anywhere in the state (including Augusta National). The views and elevation changes from the par three holes are spectacular.

If you have the chance and time, go play Barnsley Resort. You will NOT regret or be disappointed. Just be ready to have your A game with your putter as the greens are super fast and a real challenge, but roll true and fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Awesome Course - Fantastic Conditions - All Around Fantastic

This was my first time playing The Classic at Madden's. I have a great time and I highly recommend the course. One of my all time favorites. Since this was my first time playing the course, the pro shop gave to me a course yardage book for free. They do that for all first time players (nice touch).

Great practice area (driving range, putting green, etc. All the things you want to practice and improve your game.

I fully agree that this course is in the top 100 courses You Can Play (not private course) in the country. I have played courses all over the country and in different countries and this course is one of my favorite courses of all the courses I have played.

Before I started the starter gave me some pointers and told me to take out the course yardage book and gave me some VERY helpful hints and suggestions to play some of the more challenging holes. VERY much appreciated and very on-point and helpful.

The course is in FANTASTIC condition (tee boxes, fairways, rough, bunkers, greens - ALL fantastic).

Greens were in perfect condition and challenging (slopes, undulations, mounds). The fairways were fantastic, and the course was in impeccable shape.

Every one of the people I met and interacted with were fun, happy, cordial and seemed genuinely happy that they were helping me out. This is an awesome course that should be on your list to play.

Go play the course. You will not regret that you did.

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

Links at Northfork

Played On 06/27/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun, Challenging Course - Good condigions

This was my first time playing the golf course. I really liked the course, the layout and the conditions (except the tee boxes on all the par 3 holes).

The conditions were great. The grass (fairways and rough) was lush and thick. The only drawback was that the tee boxes on all the par 3 holes were rough and bumpy due to so many non-repaired divots. I was totally surprised that there were no buckets and boxes of divot repair sand. Such a nice course and facility needs to have some sand on the par 3 holes to help maintain the excellence of the overall course condition.

Overall, the course is a great. It has top quality conditions and and layout.

The greens are in fantastic condition with lots of slopes, undulations, and breaks.

I will definitely be back to play again.

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

Palisade State Park Golf Course

Played On 06/13/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun, Challenging Course & Beautiful Scenery - Average Conditions

This was my first time playing Palisade Golf Course. I had heard great things about the course.

It is located south of Manti and is pretty much in the middle of nowhere, but that makes it nice because it does not get beaten up by so much play.

I loved the layout and the course provides lots of challenges for every golfer. There is lots of elevation changes as the course is located in a valley with the golf holes going back and forth (up and down the canyon). The nearby mountains and the views of the lake and valleys are spectacular. The conditions of the course were just average, but the course layout is challenging and very fun. I recommend to make the drive and play Palisade Golf Course.

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

Homestead Golf Club

Played On 06/12/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Layout - Not so Great Conditions

I have played Crater Springs several times in the past and I always love playing the course because you always see lots of wildlife, you have spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and streams and the course is USUALLY in great shape.

This time I played the course conditions were less than average. There were lots of bare dirt areas, the greens were very firm and hard, and overall it is not as in good as condition as it has been in prior years.

I played Soldier Hollow (both the Gold and Silver) several weeks ago and the conditions at Soldier Hollow were MUCH better than today at Crater Springs.

I always like Crater Springs, but today the conditions were just average at best.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Layout, Great Conditions

I have played The Walker Course several times and it is one of my favorites in the SC Upstate area.

The course always has very good conditions with good facilities, and a fantastic layout, especially the last four holes which are along the shores of lake Hartwell.

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

Olde Atlanta Golf Club

Played On 05/28/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun, Challenging Course - Average Conditions

This was my first time playing Olde Atlanta golf course. I had a good time and liked the course. There were several fun holes and many of the holes were nothing that stands out or that I remember.

The course was in nice condition, but nothing special or amazing. Several other courses in the area which I have played over the past couple weeks are in much nicer condition. Bermuda brass greens are in very good shape. Very few non-repaired ball marks on the greens which makes them quick, smooth and challenging with lots of slopes and undulations.

Most of the bunkers had not been raked or maintained. The bunkers played like thy had not been worked or raked in several days (packed sand, foot prints and divots were very prevalent and plentiful). Pace of play was fantastic. Did not have to wait at all until holes 16, 17 and 18.

Great practice areas (driving range, chipping area, practice green, etc.).

I would recommend Olde Atlanta, but it is nothing spectacular of special.

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

Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

Played On 05/27/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Prettiest Course & Views in all of Atlanta Area

Legacy on Lanier course is ALWAYS beautiful and a true joy to play. The staff is ALWAYS helpful and friendly. The staff always does whatever they can to help, assist and accommodate any reasonable request.
One of the best values anywhere. Greens fees also include all the drinks and food (hot dogs, sandwiches) you want. Best deal by far in Atlanta!

14 of the 18 holes are right along the shores of Lake Lanier and have beautiful views. You always see deer and other wild life while playing. A true treat to play.
Course is tight, but not too long and very fair. A number of holes require long carries to reach the fairways.

The greens and fairways are always in great condition. the greens are quick, smooth, and are well kept (very few non-repaired ball marks covering the greens like many of the local courses have).

Highly recommend to play.

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

FarmLinks at Pursell Farms

Played On 05/24/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Awesome Coure and Great Conditions - Amazine Place

This was my first time playing FarmLinks. I loved it. I would play this course every week if I could due to the great conditions, the awesome service and nice touches of the course as well as the spectacular setting and beautiful views.
Farmlinks is such a treat to play. The conditions are great, the staff is friendly and happy to have you there. EVERYTHING you'd want for a less than premium price. I played the RTJ courses for the prior three days and I prefer Farm Links much more than any of the RTJ courses (especially for the price of FarmLinks).
One of the best parts though is the design and playability of the course. Wide, forgiving fairways puts you in a positive frame of mind on every tee box. This course is not going to kick your butt (unlike some of the RTJ courses) but, FarmLinks will still challenge you to make the right shot and give you opportunities for birdies especially on the par 5 holes.
The par 3s on FarmLinks are some of the best I have played, especially number 5 with BEAUTIFUL views and dramatic elevation change.
FarmLinks has nice luxurious touches everywhere
- chilled apples at #1
- cold, fresh, locally grown watermelon on #5
- Cold towels delivered by the beverage cart person
- Historic markets throughout the course to provide history and the "story" to the local area

All in all, I love FarmLinks and would highly recommend to anyone.

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

Ridge at Oxmoor Valley Golf Course

Played On 05/23/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Valley Courses - Great Course, Very Challenging

This was my first time playing the Valley Course at Oxmoor Valley. I had a great time and really liked The Valley course.
The course layout is great and lots of fun with many unique holes to make for an interesting and never boring round of golf.
The course was in excellent condition (greens, fairways, tee boxes, bunkers, etc.)
The biggest drawback of the course are the MANY non-repaired ball and pitch marks all over the greens. I cant believe a person leaves a large ball mark (very easy to see because there were MANY on every single green) and just leaves and does nor repaid a large ball mark on the green.
I paid the twilight rate and would HIGHLY recommend this course at that price. Great value for the price with the twilight rate.
I would highly recommend The Valley course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Awesome Coure and Great Conditions - SLOW Pace of Play

I have played Ross Bridge several times and each time I love the course and the course conditions. Ross Bridge was a truly outstanding course.

The practice area is great (driving range with lots of targets, great chipping and pitching area and fun (and huge) putting green with balls provided at the range included in the greens fees price.

You have many options on each tee shot which enables you to take risks or enjoy a more peaceful approach to the green. Overall, it is a beautiful course that I will definitely play again.

The worst part of the entire day is the pace of play. There were four groups of golfers waiting on hole #14. It was pretty much the same for the entire back nine. The worst part is that I saw the course marshall four times during my round and never once did the pace of play pick up. The pace of play is AWFUL every time I play Ross Bridge. What a shame. Amazing course, terrible service and pace of play!!!

Enjoy a great course but be ready for a 5 to 6 hour round of golf!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

River Falls Plantation

Played On 05/18/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Layout - Average Conditions

I have played River Falls several times in the past. This was the first time I have played the course in several years.

The course is very fun, challenging and has some beautiful golf holes. The conditions are very average, outside of the greens. Most of the greens are great (roll true, smooth and quick). There are several greens which have lots of dirt and dead spots in and around the greens. The tee boxes are awful. Many have little to no grass and the worst part is that the ground on the tee boxes is so dry and hard that you can not even put a tee in the ground. I have never played a course with tee boxes so hard and dry.

The staff at the course is very nice and friendly. The course could be a real gem if they would maintain a little better (many pathways to tee boxes the boards are broken, rotten and in bad condition.

If you get a good deal on GolfNow or some other place, take advantage and go play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/24/2019

Hello RettJ. Thank you for taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass along your feedback to the staff so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting us!

I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Awesome Course - Fantastic Conditions

This was my first time playing the King and Bear course. I loved the course, the conditions, and everything associated with the course.

The practice area (range, putting green, chipping area, practice bunkers, etc.) was great. I love the fact there are balls on the range included in the price of the greens fee.

I was a single today and when I got to the first tee there were two other groups of 4 waiting on the first tee box. The started asked me if I wanted to tee off the 10th tee. I told him absolutely. He said that would be great as there was nobody yet on the back nine. I had a great time and did not run into any groups on the back nine at all. Fantastic.

The golf course is awesome, with some of the best conditions you will see at any public course in the area. It is very challenging with lots of bunkers and large greens. The bunkers are strategically placed to penalize any bombers off the tee (Nicklaus trademark). I loved the conditions (greens, tee boxes, fairways). All were in excellent condition.

If you have the opportunity, go play the King and Bear. You will not regret.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course with Lots of Challenges

This was my first time playing Oak Marsh. I loved the course, but it was a stern challenge today with the strong winds.

Oak Marsh offers plenty of challenges (layout, elevated greens, water, bunkers, forced carries, narrow fairways, waste bunkers, large, over-hanging trees, etc).

The course is fantastic and very beautiful and peaceful with a lot of old, majestic, spanish moss draped oak trees.
Fairway and green conditions are very good. The greens were running quite a bit slower than I anticipated, but they were smooth and ran true with lots of slopes, undulations and sloping run-off areas.
I will definitely be back to play again and I highly recommend the Oak Marsh course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/17/2019

Hi Rett. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating for OMNI Amelia Island - Oak Marsh. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off with the conditions. We look forward to having you back!

Reynolds Lake Oconee - The Oconee

Played On 05/11/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Amazing golf facility and beautiful golf course

This was my first time playing The Oconee at Reynolds Plantation. I love the course and the conditions were amazing.

At each hole I found myself saying, "this is a beautiful golf hole." The course and scenery is beautiful. Several views of Lake Oconee. The conditions were fantastic. The greens were firm, smooth and rolled true with lots of undulations, slopes and tricky breaks. This is one of the best courses I have played in several years. It ranks right along all the top courses (Blue Monster, Ocean Course, TPC Sawgrass, etc). I could and would play this course every week. Simply great!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome Coure and Great Conditions

I have played The Georgia Club several times and each time I play I love the experience and the course.

The practice area is fantastic with everything you want or need for practice area.

The course conditions are always top notch and in fantastic shape. I love the beauty of the course and the course layout. All in all a great place to play golf.

The Georgia Club is one of my favorite courses

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

The Creek At Hard Labor State Park

Played On 05/09/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Pretty Golf Holes, Fun Layout but very poor Course Maintaince

This was my first time playing The Creek at Hard Labor course. I have played several other GA state park golf courses and I expected the course maintenance and conditions to be similarly excellent. Wrong.

The greens were terrible. There were tons of spots with bare dirt or sand on the greens. The greens had not been cut for a at least a couple days. There were earthworm dung mounds and bumps everywhere on the greens. The greens were some of the worst condiition I have played in quite some time, which is totally opposite of other GA state park courses I have played (Highlands Course at Lake arrowhead, Ocumulgee, Arrowhead Pointe, etc.).

The tee boxes were torn up with very little grass. However, the fairways and bumkers were in very good condition. I loved hitting from the fairways as they were lush with grass and very nice.

The best part about The Creek golf course is the beautiful setting and the beautiful scenery. The setting and scenery is fantastic! Creeks, waterfalls, water wheel, animals.... just an all around beautiful place. I hope as summer months continue the condition of the greens and tee boxes improves because the course has a great variety of golf holes and is a spectacular setting.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Lakewood Golf Club

Played On 04/29/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Flat, Fun Course - Quick Greens

This was my first time playing Lakewood New Orleans. When I drove up, I thought the place was going to be terrible as everything looked pretty shaggy and rough while driving to the course. However, I was VERY PLEASANTLY surprised.

The course was fun and fair. It was challenging knowing where the holes go as this was my first time playing the course. Many of the tee shots are curved or blind as to the where the green was located. It is a great to play with someone who has played before to show you where the hole is located and to where to hit your tee shots.

The club house is not too much to write home about, but I don't play for golf for an extravagant club house. I play golf for a nice, fun, challenging course which Lakewood is in abundance.

I will definitely be back to play again. The greens were quick and ran true. There is no elevation changes at all on the course so the ball rolls a long way both on the fairways as well as the greens.

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

TalonsCove At Saratoga Springs

Played On 04/26/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Fun Course with Beautiful Views of Lake and Mountains

I have played Talons Cove a few times and each time I travel to Utah and I am able to play Talons Cove, I always have a great experience and a great time golfing.

Talons Cove is a links style course with lots of humps, bumps and undulations all around the course. There are not trees at all on the course and the winds are always blowing.
The greens are relatively large with lots of undulations and subtle slopes. The bunkers are very challenging as some have light fluffy sand and others are had and mostly packed dirt.
One of the best features of the course and the many views of Utah Lake and beautiful mountains. Always a pleasure to play in the morning when the sun is coming up over the mountains. The course is worth every penny (great value) and no two holes feel the same.

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