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Layout
3.0
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Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.5
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About

Holes 9
Type Resort
Style Executive
Par 31
Length 1865 yards
Slope 96
Rating N/A

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 01/2023

Course Details

Year Built 1963
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1963)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2019 #1)

Reviews

3.0
25 Reviews (25)
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Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Texas Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun executive layout with a lot of variety

Spotswood plays adjacent to the Gold Course at Golden Horseshoe and is a fun nine holes for the whole family with a couple par 4s and a par 5. That isn't to say this course is easy, as there are some tricky shots to small, elevated greens. The property is gorgeous, though a little less dramatic than the Gold and very laid back.

It's probably overdue for a slight refresh as the greens have grown very small and we had a hard time finding one of the holes. But the bones are here. Better players can have some fun shaping shots on the two dogleg par 4s, and the greens are very small, so you need to be precise.

It's a great twilight option for the whole family in a destination that's all about family fun. Part of the Gold refresh meant expanded practice facilities and a refreshed clubhouse so be sure to take full advantage.

Conditions Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Top 500 Contributor
Colorado Advisor
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked

This Course Is Now Closed

Tried to book a tee time here and found out this course is now closed due to development of the land. The two 18 hole Golden Horseshoe courses are still alive and well.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible course

Spotsville?, should not be open. Guy working in shop curt.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Left after 7 holes !
.Layout was terrible was hard to figure out how to get to the next hole . On hole 7 we hit 1 ball in the left bunker and one in the right bunker but when we got to them there were no balls anywhere we think one of the ground crew took them not knowing that we were coming up we did see him on the fairway in front of the green . Played the Green Course earlier in the week and it was wonderful!.Sprinklers we’re on when we got there and they said they would shut them off after waiting in a dry spot on the first tee for 10 minutes we went back and they said give it a few more minutes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

This course should not carry the name of Golden Horseshoe

In compare with Gold & Green course, this course seems without any maintenance and the condition, holes layout, putting green, sign are totally under the PAR (even far away to the par).
We are very disappointed and sincere recommend the management suspect to offer this course until its problem corrected.

Conditions Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Somewhat Lost

Enjoyed playing the Spotswood course for the first time.
The variety of the layout was excellent, greens a bit unloved, but terrific value for a practice round for most of your clubs.
The hardest component was just getting to the next hole. There needs to be much better directional signage. I spoke with three groups of other golfers while seeking directions and they all admitted they had a tough time just getting around!
Fun day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome staff, amazing surroundings

Beautiful course, wonderful friendly staff, and easy access. From prompt assistance in the pro shop to personalized care from the colonel. You won’t be disappointed with a visit to The Golden Horseshoe!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always Fun

Great little warm up 9 hole course. 6 par 3's of varying length, one par 5 and two par 4's. Pace of play was amazing- at one point I think we were the only ones out there on a Friday morning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Historic course that will be shutting down.

Spotswood is a great 9 hole course. A Robert Trent Jones course, updates by Rees Jones. Hilly and woody with very small greens. We booked a 7:40 tee time and were almost the only ones on the course. Pro shop super friendly and helpful. Unfortunately it’s been sold to developers so get it while you can. The club will still have the Gold and Green courses but a losing a nice historic gem.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st Timer

A fun course to play, especially for new golfers, seniors and anyone with only 2 hours to play. It’s a nine hole course that you can play 18 by using different T boxes.
Play while you can before this course goes away!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short Game Test

This is an excellent course! It’s very interesting and puts a lot of pressure on your short game! Play this course well, and you will really hone your skills!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the drive.

After driving 40 miles I was disappointed with the layout of the golf course. In my opinion the golf course is set up for seniors or kids. The next time I drive 40 miles , I will be playing the Gold course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course - Great value!!

my woofer and I played here. She is a beginning golfer and I am Mid-handicapper. The course was challenging but fair to both of us and well maintained. Would recommend and play again.

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