We're looking back on the friendliest golf courses and resorts in the United States in 2018 based on your reviews.
"Staff Friendliness" is one of six subcategories golfers can rate when reviewing a course on Golf Advisor. We looked at these ratings to determine which courses rated the highest throughout the year.
How a golfer is treated from bag drop to on-course to the clubhouse restaurant can go a long way in determining the overall satisfaction of a round of golf. Case in point: Nine of the following courses listed made our Overall U.S. Top 50 list in 2018. Green fee also doesn't play a factor in whether the staff goes above and beyond. There are affordable courses as well as resort courses that scored highest.
Golf course employees can't control the weather or how a golfer plays, but those that deliver a smile every day stand a great chance of pleasing the golfer and receiving repeat and regular play.
Editor's note: Multi-course facilities and resorts were combined into one facility or this list.
Top 25 courses in the U.S. for Staff Friendliness in 2018
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Pilgrim's Run
Pierson, Mich. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "very well taken care of, and a staff that is courteous and customer first oriented." - GolfMich -
Lost Lake Golf Club
Hobe Sound, Fla. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "Efficient clubhouse staff. Starter was nice and put me out early with a threesome." - Ann1744138 -
Forest Ridge Golf Club
Broken Arrow, Okla. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "Nice course with helpful friendly staff" - jstaffler -
North Conway Country Club
North Conway, N.H. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "What a nice surprise! Staff was excellent and let us out early to avoid possible bad weather later on." - Don2060053 -
Sea Pines Resort
Hilton Head Island, S.C. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "Each group goes out with a forecaddie, which is a big assist for finding balls, getting yardage’s, course tactics, etc." - tjherzog -
Cherry Oaks Golf Club
Cheney, Kan. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "The staff will take the time to answer any questions you might have." - u000001113681 -
Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
Williamsburg, Va. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "As soon as you arrive you feel you are at a very special place. Excellent staff, practice area all top notch." - dmd123 -
Britstol Harbour Golf Club
Canandaigua, N.Y. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "The staff was very welcoming and easy going" - Ryan7129835 -
The Rawls Golf Course at Texas Tech
Lubbock, Texas | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "Pace of play can vary day to day as do most courses but most of the members and especially the staff know how to keep a club healthy." - WilliamEason1 -
Royal Hylands Golf Club
Knightstown, Ind. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "The course has the friendliest staff and best customer service of any course I have ever experienced which just adds to the over all experience." - HoosierHacker89 -
A.J. Jolly Golf Course
Alexandria, Ky. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "First and foremost the staff amazing and the course has a great layout. 5 stars if course was in a little better condition, greens little hairy with decent amount ball marks and fairways ok." - LoneWolfWHA -
Cantigny Golf
Cantigny, Ill. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "The course was in perfect condition with a very friendly staff. We played 36 for a fairly reasonable rate that included lunch." - Captfun -
Waldorf Astoria Golf Club
Orlando, Fla. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "Customer Service is alive and well at Waldorf Astoria! From the bag check, to the cart guys to the starters and Chase in the Pro Shop, the WA staff provided outstanding customer service that you expect, but rarely find at 5 star courses." - Jeremy4412968 -
Gunter's Landing Golf Club
Guntersville, Ala. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "Dormant this time of year and sure to be a great course once the warm weather hits. Very nice staff also!" - etccgolfer
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Albion Ridges Golf Course
Annandale, Minn. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "Good Course/Conditions/Value/Pace of Play/Staff....might be worth your drive to Annandale to escape crowded course conditions elsewhere." - Greg7410792 -
Seaview Golf Club
Absecon, N.J. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "Sadly rain ended our round after 13 holes but the Troon fellas in the pro shop took care of us as always." - Skyking6911 -
Yocha Dehe at Cache Creek Casino Resort
Brooks, Calif. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "It was a perfect weekday and my husband asked to play this specific golf course which became a tradition for him. Friends were not able to take him so I reserved the tee time for him and a couple of our family. [W]e had a great time and staff are very nice and assistive." - Dionoa -
World Golf Village
St. Augustine, Fla. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "The club house was beautiful and a pleasure to be in. I can not say enough about how well we were treated by the staff and even the cart girl was polite and always showed up at the right times." - Bill10to7 -
Dale Hollow Lake Golf Course
Burkesville, Ky. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "As always, the course was in great shape and absolutely beautiful. The staff at the clubhouse is always very friendly and act like they are glad to see you." - beeteam2557 -
Purgatory Golf Club
Noblesville, Ind. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "Club house is amazing and the staff were very helpful to me being that I had traveled a fair distance to visit." - James9031644 -
Duplin Country Club
Kenansville, N.C. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "Check in was smooth & fast. Not one complaint about our experience today!" - valmarriott -
Meadow Lakes Golf Course
Prineville, Ore. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "Friendly people staff and locals. You'll feel like you're on your home course" - GREGCGOLFER -
The Hideaway Country Club
Ft. Myers, Fla. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "Great short course!!! Conditioning is as good or better than any higher end private club in the Ft Myers/Naples area. Staff was pleasant, accomodating and very helpful." - kicksave88 -
Whirlwind Golf Club
Chandler, Ariz. | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "course was in great shape. Had a great time playing. Staff was outstanding" - jgprieto -
Pinnacle Golf & Boat Club
Mabank, Texas | Read Reviews
What they're saying: "I mixed up the dates for my Hot Deal, and they were more than accomodating. Honored the rate and put me on the course regardless, and were downright nice about it." - gelrod