Lives
phoenix, AZ
Handicap
10-14
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.6
3.6
Total 21 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

21 Reviews
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
18
Not Recommended Courses
3
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
11/30/2015
Last Review
02/15/2018

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Peoria Pines Golf Club

Played On 02/14/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

FUN EXECUTIVE COURSE

a cold rainy day made it difficult to really appreciate the course (numb fingers, wet clubs, etc.). water potentially in play on seven or eight holes. only five short par fours (260-350 yds); had to apologize for dirving one. two par fives over 500 yds. fairways decently maintained; greens rolled true, but slow (maybe just the wet conditions). many uneven tee boxes and cart paths on front nine horrible. the one big negative is the course crosses streets, one with potentially heavy multi-lane traffic.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

FELT CLAUSTROPHOBIC HERE (too)

read some reviews after playing and found a review of a 2/9/18 round nearly identical to my observations. all I'd add is the greens rolled well, but incredibly large- some were acres; and be prepared to duck. I had two balls from different holes land uncomfortably close while playing one shot.

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

The Legacy Golf Club

Played On 02/06/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable afternoon, but slow

friendly, accommodating staff; especially the starter. disappointed we never saw a ranger as group(s) ahead were slow; and wouldn't even let a single through. well-maintained, well(?)-bunkered venue. many bunkers had little sand with lips above head high. greens very contoured and difficult to read, but that's just an observation. enjoyed reading the thumbnail history of the site written on the scorecard. round came with range balls. would definitely recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/08/2018:
Awesome! We're glad that our staff left a great impression on you, but we apologize that the pace of play was slow. We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to having you back again soon for your next round.
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Commented on 02/11/2018

You should not expect to be let through as a single as it creates a domino effect each group behind you has to wait on the group that let you through and the next one behind them and so on down the line. Come out with a foursome.

Sundance Golf Club

Played On 02/01/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

INTERESTING LAYOUT

fairways, greens and tees in decent shape. some interesting holes. some bunkers very hard. course was busy, but foursome still finished in 3:45 hrs. game was way off and saw plenty of desert areas. stay in the fairway! desert areas are primitive, mostly rocks; and a definite penalty. while I would recommend this course, I wouldn't rate it worth the hour plus drive to get there.

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

Villa de Paz Golf Course

Played On 01/25/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Worth The Price

Friendly staff, friendly golfers, super deal on golfnow; excellent pace of play-<3.5 hrs. course condition: barely playable (the lush photo on golfnow site must be the only one.) avoided the few bunkers on course, so didn't note their condition. while mainly dry and bare, I did find my ball in play and in standing water on two holes(?). tee boxes uneven or badly pocked; pitch marks on greens rarely repaired. carts had sand to fill divots, but no evidence it was ever used. BUT, the greens were fairly quick and rolled remarkably true and fun to putt with lots of slope. would play again at price paid. course could be nice with some attention.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 01/31/2018:
Hello, thank you for the three-star review. We are sorry to hear that our course was not in the best shape when you played, but we are happy that you found our staff friendly and found our greens in good shape. Your feedback is important to us, and we hope to see you again soon.

Kokopelli Golf Course

Played On 01/22/2018
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

PAINFUL

reasonably well maintained, except for the bunkers(sand would be nice). frost delay pushed our early afternoon tee time to well past one p.m. that and seven minutes between tee times made play excruciatingly slow. (i.e.: the par 5 15th had a group on the green, two in the fairway and two at the tee.) the rangers they claim are on the course seven days a week were apparently in hiding. if any group behind ours finished, they were wearing night-vision goggles. we don't plan to play here again. Oh, and for a supposedly first-class venue, the best they can do for on-course facilities is a "port-a-potty"?

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

Arizona Grand Resort

Played On 01/19/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

SCENIC LAYOUT

while a heavily played resort facility, course is nevertheless well maintained. never a boring hole. lots of character with significant elevation changes which made club selection an adventure. course played shorter than card indicated. play was slow, but the interesting layout made one hardly notice. quite a bit of walking required.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

EXCELLENT CONDITIONS

well maintained course; excellent pace on greens. friendly staff. even stray shots into desert areas left good opportunities for recovery.

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

Southern Ridge Golf Club

Played On 01/11/2018
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

JUST OKAY

played here a decade or so ago when new; conditions not much different. standing water & mud, probably from recent rain; ground too hard to allow percolation. very average course, but good value through golfnow. best thing about course is continuous paved cart path to avoid confusion. perfect weather for a "northeasterner"--cool & sunny.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 01/18/2018:
Hello, thank you for the three-star review! We are happy to hear that you had an overall great time with us and found it good value for your money. We appreciate you stopping by, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Ordinary

we were visiting and got a decent deal on golfnow. most of course is reasonably level without dramatic holes. very walkable. greens were extremely slow. played as a twosome and moved quickly until #8 when we slowed to a crawl. quit after #13 as our last three holes took over an hour. learned there is a large wednesday group that plays at a snail's pace, even marking 6" putts. might try again on some other day. course wouldn't be worth the non-discounted price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy

The Brookside Club

Played On 09/25/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A SCENIC CHALLENGE

excellent condition tee to green; blind shots on most holes and rarely a level lie. thankfully, the greens had been recently aerated or they would have been impossible for a first timer, as the severe undulations cannot be seen from the approach shot (two shots landing near the hole on crests rolled 40-50 feet to either side, one off the green); greens must normally run 11-12. you must be on your game (II wasn't), lucky or a regular to score well here. there were at least three foursomes immediately in front causing waits on nearly every hole--perhaps not the norm.

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

Kings Way Golf Club

Played On 09/19/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A CHALLENGING GEM

I'm almost ashamed not giving a five star. the only negatives were some un-level tee boxes, cart paths in need of repair; and a strange layout which pretty much necessitated riding. fortunately, my wife and I played with a regular who kept us on track. the course was immaculate, greens in great shape(strangely, early holes seemed a bit slow, later greens slick). course winds through a housing development, but homes are not intrusive. greens are of a demonic design--first hole I "read" a slight left to right & ball broke 4' left; other putts required hitting 90-plus degrees from hole. would like days practicing. generally don't like executive courses, but this is a fun layout. definitely plan to play again.

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

Ocean Pines Golf Club

Played On 03/20/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

NUMBER 18!

course in reasonably good late winter condition; but greens recently aerated & difficult to putt--seemed they would be slow normally. my wife and I played and enjoyed no forced carries except on par 3s. very fair distances for the ladies. the closing hole should be the signature--it's only 375 from the middle tees; but unless you drive 225+ center-left, there's no direct line to the green(trees to negotiate center & right, water left). very happy to leave with bogies.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/23/2017

Thank you so much for your review! We're so glad you decided to try our Robert Trent Jones-designed course and hope you'll come back when the weather gets a little warmer (and when the greens haven't been aerated).We truly appreciate your taking the time to share your experience and look forward to having you visit again!

Ocean Resorts Golf Club

Played On 03/18/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Fun Layout

Great golfnow value. a few uneven sparse tee boxes. very interesting, varied layout. several short par 4s where driver should stay in bag. ample landing areas. most holes have doglegs ,right and left. one short par 5, #15, is a dead straight corridor between trees, I found intimidating; but a two-putt birdie eased my mind. greens were in excellent conditions with many undulations. one approach landed ten feet short of the hole and ended 35 feet short; and I rarely spin the ball. woould definitely play again.

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

International Club of Myrtle Beach

Played On 02/08/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable afternoon

nice varied layout. heavy rain night before; course very wet, but greens in good shape and quick. can't imagine what the speed must be if dry. wanted to wait to be paired, but disappointed to be sent out right away as a single. several group ahead of me, but didn't have to wait as the friendliest staff member, the ranger, Leroy, and I chatted a number of times. my one complaint: if you're not familiar with the course, play with regulars. there are no hole maps on the scorecard or at the tees; and for these old eyes it was often difficult to see the shape and hazards--two balls lost in water I didn't see. moderately easy with wide fairways. seemed to play shorter than yardage indicated.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 02/13/2017:
Hey "divedown9" thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are glad to hear about your pleasant experience with our ranger! Make sure to come see us again now that you know the layout better.

Wedgefield Golf & Country Club

Played On 01/20/2017
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Visit

very average layout in decent condition; a few uneven tee boxes. greens looked in good condition, but may be the slowest I've played since starting out on sand putting areas 50+ years ago. we were sent out early as a large group of members was about to start, but when we reached the back nine(this plays like a links course), we caught a foursome of 80-somethings & had to wait until finally asking to skip a par 3 hole as it was obvious these guys weren't going to invite us to play through. course is long for seniors and ladies, 6000 & 5400 yards, respectively. would play here again.

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

Great Outdoors RV & Golf Resort

Played On 01/18/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

fun layout

played with my wife; and allowed out without pairing as soon as we were ready. interesting mix of holes with tee placement very fair for the ladies. ample fairways, quite a bit of water from the back tees. some greens had weedy spots, but rolled well with undulations. my wife especially liked the course-- shooting 87 probably helped her impression. the only problem was we saw no ranger on the course; and the group three ahead caused a wait on every shot on the back nine. a unique location in a "premier RV and golf resort". would play here again when in the area.

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

Sherwood Golf Club

Played On 01/03/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

enjoyable afternoon

chose Sherwood because of an excellent hot deal on golf now ($28/twosome). fairly interesting layout and playable by all levels of golfers. greens rolled true and average speed. don't know what weather conditions have been, but tee boxes and some fairways were like playing from light rough. pro shop was closed when we finished, so couldn't inquire about normal conditions. water comes into play on several holes, so pay attention to the scorecard if you don't know the course. (I didn't always-to my regret.) would play there again.

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

Rocky Bayou Country Club

Played On 02/28/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Florida Gem

Friendly staff and members; although some played a bit slow. Unusual Florida course with several elevation changes (especially #9, where an average drive leaves a mid-iron approach from a severe downslope to a water-fronted elevated green--ugh!). It appears the architect simply used the lay of the land. Only gave conditions a three-star rating because the greens and been recently over-seeded just before a hard rain and were unputtable. Would love to try them in good condition, but just passing through the area. Highly recommend this semi-private beauty. Didn't try the facilities, but looked like a new clubhouse with dining and a pool.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/26/2016

Thank you for your review divedown9 and we are almost finished with a complete greens renovation and we hope you stop by next time you are in the area!

Oyster Reef Golf Course

Played On 02/16/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great sound and fauna views

played early afternoon with wife and a couple familiar with course. very fair layout for the ladies. many strategically placed bunkers; unfortunately, it had rained quite a bit overnight and the bunkers had not been raked. greens well-maintained and rolled true, even if my putts didn't. interesting layout; overall a very pleasant round with gator views. NOTE: significant distances between some holes, so not a good walking course.

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