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3.2
254 Reviews (254)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
3.5
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.4
66.5%
Recommend this course
226 out of 254 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 23 reviews
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4.1
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.4%
Recommend this course
62 out of 65 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6754 yards
Slope 107
Rating 70.2

Sugar Isle Golf Course was designed by Jack Kidwell, a familiar name among southern Ohio golf courses. Water is a prominent feature of the course, Kidwell incorporated it on more than half of the holes. Some 20 white sand bunkers are strategically placed throughout the layout, providing a scenic contrast to the water and lush greens. For an added challenge, many of the fairways are lined with mature trees although there is some room for error, which makes them more accessible. It is a course that will make you think but it is not too intimidating for beginners. The versatility makes it popular for outings and tournaments. Sugar Isle has even hosted the area's high school programs for more than 30 years. In addition to the golf course, there is also a driving range and large putting green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Kidwell

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.2
254 Reviews (254)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 17
Bunkers 15
Undulating Greens 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 21
Seniors 12
Beginners 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 13
Convenient to the City 12

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Last visit to the course

The course was not in very good condition. The cart paths are all crumbling. If you're not careful you can twist your ankle on the cart path. There were big patches of sand that must have fallen out of the vehicle that they feel the sand traps with. Fairways were like cow pasture. This is the worst I've ever seen this course. For the money I paid to play here I would have expected a much nicer course. The greens were in good condition but we're very very slow. It looks like they're trying to work on the course because there must have been 20 course workers Mowing and seeding and whatever else they do I might wait a while before I go back to

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Response from on 06/01/2018:
Hello, we apologize you didn't fully enjoy your round. Our goal at Sugar Isle Golf Course is for every player to enjoy their experience. Thank you for playing, we hope you give us another chance in the future.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in good condition. Grass was freshly cut for the most part. Some easier holes but great for a less then average golfer like myself.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/25/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our good course conditions and nice layout. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course! #GolfSugarIsle
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Really fun course

While not the absolute most challenging course in the world, and even though we got storms for part of the day, the course was incredibly enjoyable to play. Would recommend to anyone!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/25/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our challenging course layout. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course, we hope to see you again soon! #SugarIsleGC
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow rolling....

Course is in ok shape. They changed the jumbers around so mY GPS was messes up. They were working on the bunkers which was great, a lot of bunkers in the other area courses have been converted to grass or rocks. The greens are slower than my livingroom carpet. The tee boxes could use a lot of help as well. Overall, it was $13 and i cant complain about that. I wouldnt pay $20 but it was great for a hot deal I will definately be back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/21/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed a good value and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/14/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our friendly staff and a good value. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course! #SugarIsleGC
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Day at a Nice Course

Course was in pretty good shape. Pace of play was really good. Finished 18 holes in under 3 1/2 hours. Only complaint is that on some holes the cup appeared to be "domed". Putts on the edges of the cup fall away from the hole. Greens are hard enough without the holes being domed. Just my thoughts.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/14/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our good course conditions and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course! #SugarIsleGC
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Response from on 04/24/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our friendly staff and a good value. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course! #SugarIsleGC
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a go to course !

Course has always been maintained and kept up, a little behind on maintanence due to weather we had this year but I am sure they will get it up to snuff with some good warm weather. Staff is always friendly and courteous when I’ve been there. Greens were in need of some repair, but as I said weather had a lot to do with it. Would recommend it to anyone who has not played there yet.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/24/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our good course conditions, friendly staff, and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course! #SugarIsleGC
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Rough shape-Bunkers =dirt, weeds & rocks, rough pitted greens

This is a Value course if you don't mind minefields on the greens, inconsistent fairway grass, dirt and weeds in many bunkers. The greens are in terrible shape as they are bumpy, missing grass in many areas of the greens, many pitted areas that looks like a thousand unrepaired ball marks and many bare spots. The carts are run down, the fairways and greens could use much overseeding and tlc as well as the rough. So if you are a single digit handicap up to a 12hdcp you will not want to play this course and you will be frustrated. Spend your money on a nicer course and keep your sanity and protect your handicap. Leave this couse to the retired folks, the young kids, and those that don't care about course conditions. Very friendly staff and reg price is $28 with cart

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 04/17/2018:
Hello, we apologize you didn't fully enjoy your round. Our goal at Sugar Isle Golf Course is for every player to enjoy their experience. Thank you for playing, we hope you give us another chance in the future.
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favorite

Always like playing Sugar Isle. Fun course. In good shape despite all the flooding rains lately

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/16/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our good course conditions and fun layout. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course! #SugarIsleGC
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/20/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our friendly staff and our nice course layout. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course! #SugarIsleGC
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Love this course

Sugar Isle is a very nice public course. It has a lot of character without being too difficult, and not too pricey!

It has been the go to course for our foursome when we don't feel like traveling. We have probably played this course about 15 times this year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 11/08/2017:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our nice course layout and a good value. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course, we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/23/2017:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed a quick pace of play, our excellent course layout, and our good course conditions. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Local Course

This course can be challenging if it is windy or there has been much rain. If there has been rain recently then parts of the course are really wet. Greens are really tough to read.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 02/05/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our friendly staff and a good value. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

It's a gem

Sugar Isle is a top notch public course for a reasonable rate. The carts are a little old but the course itself is in great shape. Fairways, greens, and bunkers are all in a better state than other public courses for the same fees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/27/2017:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our great course conditions and a good value. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Track

Great day to play. Course was in good shape, greens a bit dry and fast.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/02/2017:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our good course conditions and a fast pace of play. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/21/2017:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed a quick pace of play and our good course conditions. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course

Very nice public course, not hard, but not easy, fun to play. . Do not like the way they changed the layout, does not flow at all, need to go back the way it was with the par 3 for 18tth hole

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 12/11/2017:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our fun course layout, a quick pace of play, and our friendly staff. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf

We started with a little bit of fog, (actually pretty cool play). Putts we're dropping, life is good....then the sun came out.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/07/2017:
Hi Kyle, we're happy you enjoyed our friendly staff and our nice course layout. Thank you for playing Sugar Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Routing

Changed routing to cause players to pass "club house" an additional time, which made routing of back nine strange. It is poor routing and effects the flow of the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Response from on 09/12/2017:
Hi James, thank you for leaving us a review. We appreciate your feedback.
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