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Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6326 yards
Slope 118
Rating 69.1

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 05/2020.

The Madden Golf Course is a municipal course that is suitable for all skill levels. The course was built on hilly terrain causing some elevation changes and uneven lies. The fairways are lined with trees and the average-sized greens are medium to fast in speed. Sand bunkers are present on the course and there are also water hazards that come into play on eight holes. The course starts with a challenging par-5, which requires an approach shot over a creek to a green that is well protected by a sand bunker in front. The Madden Golf Course facility also boasts a putting green and teaching pro.

Course Details

Year Built 1928
Fairways Blue grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Reviews

3.9
136 Reviews (136)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 16
Undulating Greens 11
Bunkers 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Advanced Golfers 9
Seniors 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 19

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Madden Great Value

Great track. Lots of hills and course in great shape. Greens are very small, significant distances between many greens and tee boxes -consider this if walking, sewage plant on back nine can be an issue if the wind is wrong. Regardless, madden is a great course and an even better value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just the right amount of difficulty.

I was pleasantly surprised by this course. 23 dollars well spent. Worth every penny. Wish it was a faster round, but it was busy. The greens are quick and sloped. Bring your putters' a game. It will not be uncommon to fire your putt far past the hole.

Narrow fairways here, but spraying won't necessarily result in lost balls. Most lies are payable.

This course falls right in line with most courses pricing in the 20 dollar range in that fairways and tee boxes are bluegrass, but greens are bent. They could cut them shorter, but it's playable.

All in all, very enjoyable round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Blind Shot Greens

This course is challenging due to hilliness and greens that are not visible from the tee. First par three has a hill blocking the green except for top of flag. You cannot see your ball land on the green. No idea till you get around the hill if you hit a good shot or bad one. Grass was in great shape and so were the greens. Greens are fast when dry. My complments to the groundskeeper ! People were friendly and helpful. Will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

outstanding

I like the golf course, My friend and I playing once a week. Especially, good price and clean

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Good and Bad

Madden is an interesting course. Not very long and only a few place to lose a ball. There are lots of fun hole with massive elevated tee boxes. However, the smell coming of the water treatment plant next door can be very strong. In terms of the golf, the biggest challenge at Madden is the greens. They are so so fast and have crazy amounts of slope. You can miss a down hill 2 foot putt and end up being 20 feet away and off the green. Also very hilly, you will be tired if you walk.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Train whistles and rolling hills

Enjoyable course and nice pace. My only complaint was the attitude of the staff. Everyone acted like they hated their job or just didn't like people.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course - good greens

Great course layout in really good condition. Friendly staff. Great bunkers. Challenging greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout with some hills

The course is challenging enough for golfers of varying skill levels while still providing good opportunities for birdies, particularly on the par 5's. The course is very open with no water hazards to speak of.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value...just that odor!

I really enjoyed playing this course. Great value and fairly challenging. The only issue is the wastewater treatment facility next door. There were moments the smell was unbearable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

spectacular

When I was young I played Madden regularly but it wasn't nearly as nice as it is now. What an improvement.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great course

The place seems to be not crowded at most times. great place to play

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't use the porta potty between 13th-16th hole!

The course was enjoyable until I needed to use the restroom. The porta john near the 16th hole was infested with a yellow jacket hive. After entering the porta restroom, I was attacked by a swarm and stung near my eye which caused several days of swelling and tenderness. I informed the staff and they seemed very unconcerned about my issue with being stung. Anyway, the staff was very unfriendly when I arrived and my golf cart was full of trash. On a side note, the course was challenging but fun. I'm glad I didn't have to interact with the staff much.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day on the links!

It was a great day at Madden Golf Course. The greens rolled very well and the course was very playable. Rough was a little long and made it difficult to get to the green.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quick round

Played on Friday at 12:30. Finished in 3 hrs 20 min.
tricky greens provide defense on several holes. Nice conditions for Muni.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

This is a well kept course that I would definitely play again. There were a few spots under repair, but it was nothing major. My only complaint is there wasn't a ball wash on every tee box.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good deal for the money.

While the range was not open (no reason given) the course was in good shape. A little wet in places (had a heavy rain the day before) and a lot of water in many bunkers are the only negatives. Made putting harder as some greens were a lot drier than others. Overall I am glad I played here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Madden is a great golf course. Not long, but reading the greens make it a challenge.

The course was designed by the same man who designed Moraine Country Club.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good

Nice, well kept up course. I'll be back. Nice greens, challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Bob's look

Other r than the odor of the waste treatment plant which was bad I enjoyed it alot and will go back again.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Odor

On the back 9 if the city startst cooking sewage , hold your breath

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