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3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6952 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.3

The Golf Club at Star Fort sits near the site of a Revolutionary battle known as the Assault at Star Fort. The golf course offers a family-friendly layout surrounded by the region's rich history. The player-friendly design is gentle enough for junior players and beginners, but it's also great for more advanced players who are looking for a quick round. It will surprise you with a few challenges too. At 6,952 yards, the golf course isn't terribly long but there are still some good driving holes. There are some interesting risk-reward par 5s and some fun par 3s that will make you think. Star Fort's final hole is a par 4 that requires accuracy over distance since you'll have to weave through two ponds before facing an uphill shot to a well bunkered green.

Course Details

Year Built 1969
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming

Reviews

3.9
225 Reviews (225)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 11
Plays Long 6
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 8
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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The Fort

Course was a little dry due to lack of rain lately. The greens have a lot of poa annua grass making then a challenge to putt. With new ownership these problems should get taken care of soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

poor pace

we had a fivesome in front of us who were slower than molasses on the green on every hole. They must have been playing for big money even marking putts less than a foot. Course itself greens were in bad shape, fairways cut to short with many bald patches.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/03/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback of your recent round with us. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced at the course with us. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop. We hope to hear from you soon!

Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course

Good course but grass is cut to short. Ground extremely hard. Play was very slow

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course is under new management and definitely looking alot better than last year. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great to play in January

Had a wonderful time with my buddy playing some golf in January.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terribly Slow

They allow groups of five and six to play. This causes long hold ups on each tee.
If you like long rounds of five or six hours on a Friday this is the course for you.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/07/2021

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 12/06/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing The Golf Club At Star Fort.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
2.0
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First Time Playing

Not worth what I paid

Ground was super hard, greens were covered with leaves, greens were impossible to read and fast.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/01/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes.

Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly.

Thank you for visiting The Golf Club At Star Fort. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome hidden gem to enjoy some friendly golf with your friends

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem. Course in great condition. Cart Paths Need Work

Great course. Fairways, bunkers and greens in very good condition which is what really counts. Looks like bunkers have been worked on recently - much improved compared to a year or two ago. Couple of the tee boxes were a little hard. Ponds are looking scummy. Cart paths have been and continue to be in poor condition. Either requires repaving or just make them all gravel. We were a fast playing twosome and got behind a slow foursome. They seemed oblivious to their slowness and that we were always waiting. I finally asked, when we got close enough, if we could play through and they reluctantly agreed. With an infusion of $ (fix cart paths, improve tee boxes, clean-up ponds and add some landscaping) this course could be excellent - it's very good as is though. Play Star Fort - you won't regret it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Will be Back

Friendly staff, good pace of play, course in good shape!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It Is What It Is

If you are a golf snob who only plays private clubs, you may not appreciate Star Fort.
If you just love golf you will love what it offers.
Visiting from a private club in Florida, we had a family foursome looking for an enjoyable morning round and we definitely got it. We arrived just as the pro shop opened and checked in without delay. The staff is super friendly and helpful, but most striking is that were extremely “real.” No corporate scripting, no condescension-we were treated like a neighbor and that was great. They asked us politely to rake traps as there was a professional tournament that afternoon. The course itself was in good to excellent condition-fairways had some weeds but were generously wide, the greens rolled true and were fast-but-not-too-fast which accommodated all skill levels. The traps had thick, heavy sand that we weren’t used to, but it simply forced us to adjust. Pace of play was great and the layout offered a good mix of challenges.
There is no starter nor ranger and as has been stated many times, the cart paths are atrocious. If you insist on a posh course-you may want to rethink your plans, but if you want a good course at a great price run by really nice people, you will have a great day at Star Fort.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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