ddob

Crescent had some major problems a 6-7 years ago, but they have done a great job making improvements to turf, drainage, etc and now it is in excellent shape. Fairways and tees are very good. They're doing a good job with the greens too, although they are frequently a little slow. If they ever figured out how to speed up the greens and still keep them nice/alive, this would be a phenomenal track because the layout is really good. The outdoor snack bar at the turn is a great addition.

My foursome played here on June 17th and I don't understand the number of recent negative reviews. I have played here probably a dozen times over the years, and while it's not Augusta-like conditions, I found it to be in as good or better conditions than in some previous visits. And i say this as a person who's been lucky enough to play some of the more famous courses in the country and can be VERY critical of course conditions. The greens were in good shape, as were the tee boxes. It is true that they were hard and could definitely use watering, but I've seen A LOT worse. The fairways were fine too. Some smaller bare spots here and there, but no worse than average for sure. Course is not terribly difficult, and it's fairly open,, but it's got several really good holes, and if you play from the tips I guarantee even a low handicapper will find some challenge. Don't be scared off by the negative reviews! It's a good value.

Anybody who's local has played this course before, probably a number of times. I've been playing it for 25 years and i have to say they are doing a great job with it. Ever since they did the renovation, 10-15 years ago, I always think the course is in good shape, ESPECIALLY considering what I have to believe is a huge amount of play. It seems they have a ton of tournaments here and just get a lot of players in general. The tee box conditions are very good, as are the fairways. I've played some higher-end local courses that are not in any better condition than Forest Park. The greens are also pretty good, again, especially considering the large amount of play they get. Dogwood and Redbud are the two 9's that incorporate quite a few of the "old" holes. I will say that, although it's in nice shape too, I'm not a huge fan of the Hawthorne 9, as it's a bit flat and straight but that's just my personal preference. Keep maintaining the course the same way please!!