The Gauntlet Golf Club
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About
The Gauntlet is situated along the banks of the lake that is the centerpiece of Curtis Memorial Park. When it first opened in 1995, Golf Digest recognized it as one of the "top ten new courses to play in the U.S." This challenging layout will definitely test your shot making abilities. The golf course begins with a tough front nine that has several sharp doglegs over water and tall grasses. There are also a slew of blind shots. The back nine is a bit gentler since there's less water and it is more open and forgiving, but the large, multi-tiered greens can be tricky. The fourth hole is the golf course's signature. Your tee shot will have to carry a marsh to a narrow landing area on this par 5. After that, you'll be faced with a triple-tiered green with the lake to the left and bunkers to the right.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dye | 72 | 6734 yards | 73.8 | 143 |
| Dye (W) | 72 | 6723 yards | 80.6 | 149 |
| Black | 72 | 6161 yards | 71.2 | 137 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 6161 yards | 77.4 | 143 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5807 yards | 75.5 | 138 |
| White | 72 | 5807 yards | 69.5 | 133 |
| Red | 72 | 4819 yards | 65.0 | 122 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4819 yards | 69.9 | 127 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.8/143 W: 80.6/149 | 368 | 468 | 175 | 364 | 511 | 174 | 355 | 470 | 394 | 3279 | 477 | 443 | 141 | 560 | 408 | 245 | 376 | 369 | 425 | 3444 | 6723 |
| Black M: 71.8/140 W: 78.2/145 | 368 | 441 | 154 | 364 | 511 | 164 | 318 | 423 | 394 | 3137 | 431 | 411 | 141 | 560 | 341 | 215 | 376 | 334 | 374 | 3183 | 6320 |
| Green M: 69.5/136 W: 75.5/143 | 320 | 441 | 142 | 285 | 458 | 136 | 318 | 423 | 346 | 2869 | 431 | 411 | 99 | 529 | 341 | 183 | 323 | 334 | 323 | 2974 | 5843 |
| White M: 67.2/130 W: 72.7/136 | 320 | 370 | 142 | 285 | 450 | 136 | 281 | 350 | 346 | 2680 | 377 | 297 | 99 | 502 | 296 | 183 | 323 | 281 | 323 | 2681 | 5361 |
| Red M: 65.3/125 W: 70.3/130 | 280 | 370 | 111 | 254 | 237 | 91 | 228 | 407 | 317 | 2295 | 377 | 297 | 89 | 459 | 296 | 183 | 271 | 271 | 281 | 2524 | 4819 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 06/13/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 06/13/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 06/13/2021
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Photo submitted by pYxN3z2NHm8oDJbnBdQF on 05/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 02/27/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 02/27/2020
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Tee box on the Par 4, #4 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 04/29/2018
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Green on #4 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 04/29/2018
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Looking from fairway to the green on Par 5, #5 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 04/29/2018
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Par 3, #6 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 04/29/2018
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Photo submitted by willful58 on 09/30/2013
long time coming
This is my first time back since 2010 and the course have much improved since then .. the greens are running much faster than in the past .. I look forward to going back to redeem myself for some of the holes
that I screwed up (lol)
Gaunlet Golf Course worth doing
An interesting, challenging course with extremely friendly staff. Nice to sit on the veranda and watch others finish.
The Gauntlet - worth the Challenge
This is a course that is every bit " Pete Dye"! I enjoyed playing the course with its hilly fairways and medium speed putting greens. The staff is friendly, and very helpful. The manager is always working to keep the course in good condition, and you can't beat the value forthe price to play! I play this course at least twice a week, and it challenges me every time I play Gauntlet.Do your self a favor, and go play a good course with cold beer., plenty of good food, and drinks! James W
Making Memories 1 hole at a time
Under New Directions Management the Gauntlet has made a major leap forward to becoming the course the designer was trying to achieve. Every single shot requires the golfers full attention.
I am impressed that the course is so accessible and able to challenge every level of golfer.
Beautiful, but tough
Hidden shots, but course in pretty good condition.
Amazing
This is one of the best course in the area. Challenging but fair. The views are spectacular and the undulating fairways and greens makes
It’ a very special course. GO PLAY IT
Tee times on time. We let singles play through.
Did not play particularly well however had a great time.
Tim
A challenge for first timers but beautiful course in park setting (no houses!) with an abundance of wildlife to see along the way. Well run facility.
Tough course
The course is in pretty good shape with some less than perfect spots on the greens. There are many blind shots both off the tees and from the fairways. Local knowledge would be a great help. Choose your tees carefully. Not an easy course especially the first time you play it. You need your A game to score well. Looking forward to playing it again
Good course for the price !
Good over all course for price. Greens are bent grass and they needed to rolled. Challenging layout and greens are not easy! Fun course.
Gauntlet Golf
Excellent staff and starter was very helpful explaining the golf to us. Love the course and I booked for next week.
You'll Love this Course
Second time playing here, first time was last fall. The course is set in a park and is absolutely beautiful. Fairways and greens were in good to very good condition. Course was not overly crowded.
The holes range from pretty easy even for a relatively new golfer to difficult even for the above average golfer. Most fairways are relatively wide as are some of the greens but the rough, hazards, water, and different elevations that will challenge you for sure.
The condition of the clubhouse, grounds, and carts is excellent. The staff are absolutely wonderful. Food is good and there is plenty of outdoor seating. Had a lot of fun on a lovely course that is clearly managed by people who care about their customers.
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