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3.9
449 Reviews (449)
5 Stars
105
4 Stars
223
3 Stars
73
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
86.7%
Recommend this course
386 out of 449 reviews
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3.6
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.8
71.4%
Recommend this course
10 out of 14 reviews
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3.9
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
84.8%
Recommend this course
39 out of 46 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 5969 yards
Slope 112
Rating 67.9

Located in Montpelier, Hollows Golf Club has a 27-hole layout that is considered one of the best values in the area. The holes are divided into three nines that provide three different 18-hole combinations. The Cottage, Lake, and Road nines come with enough variety to offer something for players of all skill levels from low handicappers to more experienced players. The green fees are applicable the whole day, which allows golfers to play all three courses if they have the time and the inclination. The Cottage/Road combination only has water on one hole, but it is a memorable one. The hole is Cottage's par 3 third, which is the golf course's signature. There is not only a formidable pond along the right but also an 8-foot bunker on the left. In addition to the golf courses, the Hollows also has an all-grass driving range and putting green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect J. K.Timmions Ed Ault (1984) Brian Ault (1984) Tom Clark (1984)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.9
449 Reviews (449)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 24
Bunkers 21
Elevation Changes 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 30
Seniors 23
Playing Multiple Courses 21
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
Convenient to the City 12
In the 'Burbs 10

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Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

In need of tlc

Amazing friendly informative staff. The course is just in poor condition. Perhaps it’s the time of year but in bad shape

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/18/2024

Hello, Bruce3400866. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing The Hollows Golf Club - Lake/Cottage.

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

dog track

Owners indifference to the game and the players makes this a dog track. 1. No directional markings to any of the three 9 hole courses. 2. No distance markers on the fairways. 3. Only two porta potties both poorly identified. 3. Clubhouse is dingy. 4. Men’s room old and dirty. 5. No ball washers on golf course. 6. Cart paths are poorly maintained gravel or dirt. 7. The greens are ok but the fairways and tee boxes need to be replaced. Need I say more.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/06/2024

Hello, John2322646. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing The Hollows Golf Club - Lake/Cottage.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great bang for the buck!

It is a popular, yet well-groomed course. With three “9-hole” tracks, there is plenty of variety. Course was in wonderful shape for winter conditions. Love it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could be so much more!!

Yes, it was my first time playing and I took into winter conditions but they should have paid me to play this course! The grounds crew needs training or replaced!!
The entire course has a ton of potential and if I won millions I would buy it and make it a premium course in the state if not the USA. It needs a redesign and complete renovation (with better irrigation) but the lake and naturally wooded course is being under utilized as a redneck course! It could surpass the Federal club with the right owners.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/30/2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and apologize if your experience was not up to your expectations. We will take your comments into consideration as we strive to improve our course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 7
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 Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Played On
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course the price.

We ended up getting the 9:56 hot deal and it looked like there was a tournament that was played earlier in the morning but you really couldn’t tell other than the parking lot was packed but we ended up finishing in just under four hours. The greens looked great, a little slow but the conditions were great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Much improved

I have been going to the hollows for 16 years although I do not play the course more than 5 or 6 times per year it has come a long way. The course over the last three or four years have greatly improved the fairways and greens they have never been as good and the turf conditions are excellent.The pro shop staff has not changed over the years they are still very indifferent to the golfing customer.They seem to not want to be there but I could be wrong. I would give the hollows a try you will like the turf conditions This is coming from from the perspective of a pga professional who has been in the golf industry for 40 years working at the best private golf courses in the the northeast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions bad

The front 9 called the Cottage was in horrible shape. Looked like the fairways had not been cut for a while. Back 9 was better.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/18/2023

We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the condition of the front 9. We will address the issue to ensure a better experience in the future. Thank you for providing your review.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/25/2023

Hello, u314164315555. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at The Hollows Golf Club - Lake/Cottage. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hollows has improved

Pace of play was a little slow at times, but the course has been improving and has fixed major drainage issues of the past. We went after a rain and the fairways were all dry on Road and Lake.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Awful Course

Very poorly cared for. Fairways and tee boxes are rock hard. Bunkers are gravel pits. Green are decent, but that’s relative to the fact that the rest of the course is so poorly maintained. Staff is unfriendly and seem to hate being there. This place attracts the lower class clientele with no etiquette.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/04/2023

We are sorry to hear about your negative experience during your visit to our golf course. We appreciate your feedback and will take your comments into consideration as we continue to improve our maintenance and customer service. Thank you for leaving a review.

Played On
Reviews 28
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 Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course for the price

The Hollows is a great course if you don’t wanna break the bank for a round of golf. The price is good especially for a Hot Deal on golf now (like $30), but there’s a couple things to note.

- Gravel/dirt cart paths (avoid going here after it rains or you’ll be in for a muddy mess)
- No cart girl
- No restaurant or “grill” (that I was aware of)
- No ball cleaners or club cleaning stations
- Driving range is in pretty rough shape — it’s more of a warm up range

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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