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Blackheath Golf Club
Played On 07/04/2018Horrrrribleeee pace of play
Finally got off the first hole 45 minutes late - there were about ten groups backed up in front of us - granted, it was the 4th of July - it should be busy.... but give me a break... Took us an 3.5 hours to play 9 holes. We eventually just went in the clubhouse at the turn and asked for a rain check for 9 holes.
It’s a shame too - because the course was fairly well kept and challenging.
Rangers were rude. Clearly couldn’t care less that it was backed up as bad as it was and was doing absolutely nothing to speed slow players up.
This is all due to the rangers telling us they let people set tee times at 530am - and then they got delayed for fog.... simple solution to this problem - don’t book 530am tee times?! No other course does!
Stony Creek Golf Course
Played On 09/04/2017Meh
Super slow round. 5+ hours. No rangers ever seen to move groups along. Group in front of us slow. Group in front of them even slower. Old ladies behind us riding right up our back end the entire time (we had no where to go, ladies)
Course was standard. Expensive for what it is. Better deals out there.
Moral of the story: if your day is hit a shot, wait five minutes, hit a shot, wait five minutes, hit a shot, wait five minutes.... you're not going to have a good time.
Rattle Run Golf Course
Played On 09/01/2017Fantastic
Loved it. Very fast pace of play. Not many out there. Very well kept grounds. Challenging course. Not horribly challenging but definitely not easy.
Marsh Oaks at Oak Ridge Golf Club
Played On 08/30/2017Hidden Gem in Macomb County
Way better than expected. Very well manicured course. Challenging, but not frustrating. We made very good time on holes 1-10, and then got behind the biggest joke of a league I've ever seen. 5 guys, I watched them tee off on 8 holes - not once did one drive over 150 yards. Was an absolutely grueling pace of play waiting on these jokers - wish the rangers were out and enforcing.
Other than that league - course was fantastic. I'll definitely be back.
Glacier Club
Played On 08/13/2017Challenging
Course was very challenging and required perfect shot placement. Not recommended for beginner.
In addition, the construction cranes and dirt mounds everywhere are not the most picturesque view.
Sylvan Glen Municipal Golf Course
Played On 08/06/2017Absolute Grueling Pace of Play
Played here with a buddy - it took us over five and a half hours to play 18 holes. Two people - over five and a half hours. The Pace of play was absolutely grueling and was immediate from the second hole all the way to the 18th.
At one point in time, we were stacked up four groups deep on one hole waiting. I never once saw a ranger the entire 5 and a half hours. Not even once. (isn't that their job to move people along?)
All in all, I didn't find the course that fun to play either. The holes are long, average over 400 yards. There are some challenges, such as a creek you need to go over - but all in all, it wasn't that challenging of a course. Nor was it breathtakingly beautiful.
For the price I paid to play here - there's better, faster, more fun courses in metro Detroit. I won't be back.
Sanctuary Lake Golf Course
Played On 07/29/2017Beautifullllll course
This course reminds me of a much nicer course you'd find on the west side or up north. Very well maintained. $35/18 holes on a Saturday.
My only complaint is the beer cart girl left at 5pm? We teed off at 345pm, and never even saw her. Didn't get a drink of any sort until the turn before 10.
What kind of golf course sends the beer cart girl home at 5pm on a Saturday?!?
Richmond Forest Golf Club
Played On 07/16/2017It's just ok.
Far out in the middle of no where. Just OK. Some challenging holes. Club house is realllyyyy outdated. Beer cart is a geo tracker lol
Cherry Creek Golf Club
Played On 07/03/2017Less than expected
I was severely disappointed with this course and will not be back.
Upon starting, myself and my buddy both got a lecture on the course rules from the ranger before even starting the course. He spoke to us like we were five years old. (Were both 30 year old business professionals dressed in full golf attire with collared shirts) All were just standard rules besides their cart rules
Their cart rules are a bit much:
- you cannot have carts on greens (standard) - but they took it a step further by roping off sometimes up to 50-75 yards off the fairway leading up to the green and causing you to park your cart on the cart path (which also has curbs so you can't drive up). While this seems fine and dandy, multiply this process across 18 holes and up to four people: They all have to park their cart, walk 50-75 yards to their ball, hit their shot (or multiple shots), putt (sometimes multiple times) and walk the 50-75 yards back to the cart. In addition, you cannot have carts on a par 3 at all... why? Is the fairway on the par 3s less sturdy than a par 4?! Say you short a shot... your stuck parking the cart on the cart path, walking 25-50 yards to your ball, hitting your shot and walking 25-50 yards back to the cart. ... driving to the green, and making the same walk all over again. the entire thing was just mind boggling and inefficient.
It took us 5 hours to play 18 holes (2 people)
And after playing the course and looking at the condition of the grounds - I'm honestly left wondering why all the cart rules? The grounds were not well kept. There was bald spots without any grass all over, weeds all over, on hole #1 there was huge set of tire tracks from a truck that ripped apart the fairway. Not to mention, the rough was so long, if you so happen to slip up and land a ball in it - good luck finding it.
Between the two of us - we probably lost ten balls over 18 holes that should've been in plain sight. We watched where they landed? We went right over there. No where to be found. Lost in the long rough because they apparently can't cut the grass. This process also slowed down the play because even the couple in front of us were constantly looking for balls that should've been in plain sight.
And what's with the tall grassy swamp hazards on some holes? That's not a hazard. Thats an eye sore. That doesn't make me think "wow, what a challenging course" - that makes me think "wow, this place looks like garbage"
Beer was expensive. 4 domestic beers cost me $28. And they wrap a sticker with their logo on it, which - I understand the theory behind it, but - I just thought it was tacky. If someone was to sneak beer on the course - are you really going to police everyone's beer can to make sure it has the sticker? Get real guys.
For the price this place charges and the snotty attitude that comes with it - id rather go to cheaper places with better grounds. Not worth the money and unenjoyable play.
Hi travlncool, if you could please contact me at eric.lubeck@cherrycreekgolf.com, I'd love the opportunity to follow up!
Guys...some comments from another golfer - information for you to either throw out (but hopefully consider):
Par 3's: You should never drive a cart on the par 3 - if you are hitting the ball multiple times before you get to the green you should play an easier course
Length of Grass: There is a reason they call it the rough...grass should be longer and if you lose your ball (look for 2 - 3 minutes...if you can't find it drop another and keep playing). Check online for length of rough - Cherry's is very reasonable
Curbs and Distances: The reason Cherry installed curbs is to keep the area around the greens in good shape...the course is getting in better shape due to them roping and providing curbs. On any course you should have your cart back on the path within 60 yards of the green...
Swamp Hazard: Cherry is one of the more scenic public tracks...they have a good balance of water and where they let the reeds and cattails grow it is appropriate to the surrounding conditions.
Expense: Play a nice course, beer will cost more...welcome to real life (same at bars,, restaurants, etc...you want cheap, play goat tracks).
I play here with my buddies as a twosome...we complete in just over 3 hours. Lose a ball...oh well, hit another and get going. Same with hazards. Golf needs younger guys...try to keep an open mind, as your game improves I think you will grow to understand what they are doing at Cherry (when you get a chance go play a nice, private track...the things you complain about will be even more present (long rough, cattails around water hazards and restrictions on where you can drive carts. Stay patient, play fast, practice and enjoy the day...IMO your review of Cherry was unduly harsh and unfair...
Hi u2650548,
We are very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your time with us. We are always striving to deliver product and service excellence to every one of our guests. If you could please contact me directly, I'd like to set up a time to gather a little more information from you and to apologize. I can be contacted at (586) 254-7700 or by email at eric.lubeck@cherrycreekgolf.com. Thank you!