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3.3
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
3.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.1
70.4%
Recommend this course
62 out of 87 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.5
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.8
Layout
2.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
37.5%
Recommend this course
3 out of 8 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.2
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.3
Layout
3.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
65.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 20 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6328 yards
Slope 118
Rating 69.5

Situated midway between Hebron and Newark, Mastodon Golf Club (formerly known as Burning Tree Golf Course) is an 18-hole layout whose location has unique historical significance. In 1989 while digging a new pond for the course, a crewmember discovered fossils of the extinct American Mastodon. Although the original skeleton resides in Japan, the course is home to a full-sized replica as well as over 150 other replicas of both dinosaurs and Ice Age mammals. The museum-quality replicas make the golf course a fun place for families. In addition to the natural history lesson it offers, the course also provides a relaxing round that players of any skill level will enjoy. The regulation-length course has a classic layout that is both accessible and a fair challenge. The affordable rates make Burning Tree even more appealing.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Larry Packard

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf Simulator Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.3
87 Reviews (87)
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Commented on 02/29/2024

Leo; This is Al Schultice the owner of the mastodon. Thanks for coming out. I realize you provided a poor rating for condition. I would like to explain that we have winterized the course and have no grounds crew working in Feb. on course conditions so please realize we are not at our best on Feb. 26th when you were out. Look forward tos eeing you back in the April/ May timeframe as it will be different.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/29/2024

Thanks for your participation at our course and posting about us. look forward to seeing you back out.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Overall a nice course

The course itself appears to be somewhat of a work in progress. The layout can be challenging to follow in spots but it's a nice mix of short and long holes with some nice challenges. Overall it's a nice course and very affordable. The staff was great! Will definitely be back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would not play!!!

I called the club house for the course conditions and was told that it was playable. I only played 5 holes because the course was in such bad shape and had a lot of standing water on the fairways. I would never recommend or play here again. Also the signage was very misleading to where the next hole would be.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/29/2024

I am sorry to hear that someone provided bad direction in terms of course condition in December during your round. I hope you give us another chance in the golf season when we are at our best. I really hate seeing your post and grades based on a winterized course. We stay open through the winter for the die hard golfers that simply want to get out and have some swings. I apologize if any of my staff provided you with a different perception of our course during the off season. I am interested to understand what you found poor about our amenities as we have a full bar, billiards, virtual golf, darts and a friendly staff. Hope another chance is given when we are at our best in the golf season.
Owner
Al Schultice

Played On
Reviews 16
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 02/29/2024

Rusty; We thank you for your round. Look forward to seeing you out. I am curious as to what you found poor about our amenities. Like to see you back out.
Owner
Al Schultice

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/29/2024

Appreciate your review and your business.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Greens+ Fun layout

Nice mix of holes with smooth greens.Staff provided map of layout which came in handy. You can tell improvements and course maintenance is in the works. Course management a must to score well especially on back nine. Some holes are close together but as long as etiquette and awareness are used not a problem.Enjoyed our round and will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

golfing

course was different in its layout. Remined me of the extinct Estate Club with all the holes intertwined. the fairways need some water on them. Clean the course up and mowed it regularly it will be nice course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Everything You need for Golf & Fun

Good course overall. Great price for virtual golf, with pool tables in clubhouse. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice day and course, watch when/where you cross!

Course overall was good!

One of the most challenging parts was figuring out where the next tee was located and pay attention to crossing another hole. Improved signs or direction would improve play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Jurassic I guess

I don’t know if they pump the smell in to remind you of the age of the Mastodon or if it’s the cow farm adjacent to the course, but wow…not for the weak of stomach! The fairways are reminiscent of a quaint Colombian airstrip from the 80s. A fair amount of bare spots, so you can’t play the ball down. The rough is an exotic mix of what appears to be fescue and crab…not sure how to judge how the ball will react. Bright spot is you don’t have waste time or energy fixing pitch marks as no matter how high I hit the ball I was unsuccessful in creating one. Downside is holding shots is pretty comical, even for a single digit player. The core clientele, from what I can gather, don’t adhere to a strict dress code, unless that dress code is cutoffs and sleeveless shirts. There’s a ton of options at lower and higher prices you’d probably find more enjoyable.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not real happy about having to leave front nine because they had a league night

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked

Simple Layout

Layout was simple allowing much easier holes. Course had many spots with standing water. Course was well groomed. Greens were quite slow. Water features were a nice addition to the relatively flat course. Pace was quick and easy to get a round in under 3 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 16
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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