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Value
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Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6702 yards
Slope 139
Rating 72.7

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 07/2020.

Previously known as The Jackal Golf Club at Mt Brighton. Sprawling across a majestic landscape covered with spring-fed ponds and mature oaks, The Golf Club at Mt. Brighton offers a challenging round as well as stunning scenery. The golf course shares the grounds with a ski resort, guaranteeing a variety of dramatic elevation changes throughout. Club selection is the key to doing well on this course. Accuracy is also an important factor. The tricky greens are balanced by generous, player-friendly fairways. Acres of natural wetlands, including a cascading waterfall, have been incorporated into the design. There are also numerous strategically placed bunkers along the greensides. The layout opens with a dramatic, downhill par 4 that offers a panoramic view of the course. In addition to the golf course, The Golf Club at Mt. Brighton also offers a grass driving range.

Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season April-November
Architect Bruce Matthews III (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golfing attire required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Lodging

Lodging Available

Reviews

4.1
128 Reviews (128)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 20
Narrow Fairways 16
Water Hazards 16
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
Advanced Golfers 13
Locals 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 11
Worth the Drive 11
Convenient to the City 9

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Skill Advanced
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4.0
Previously Played

Slow play

5 hour round held up for a 14 person outing let a group of 14 cause a 5 hour round terrible course management why have rangers if they don’t speed pace of play

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

fun to play

The first four holes are extremely hard and the back nine plays better than the frt not as tight- some holes are gimmicky

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 79
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice course.

Had three inches of rain night before and course was soaked. If you are first time player this is a very difficult course but it gives all players different ways to play the holes. First hole is very nice with a view of Brighton from above. This is a great course for $20 but not so great for $30 or above weekdays for seniors.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Don't be fooled by picture on Golf Now

The picture they have posted on Golf Now is no where representative of the actual course conditions. The picture lead me to believe that the course warranted the $50 asking price. The bunkers on the entire course had hard brown sand in them with weeds growing in the bunkers. The grass was slightly stressed but manicured. I get that part of the novelty of the course is playing through the ski slopes on the front 9, but in the conditions of this course, it's only worth $35 tops with all of the other nicer courses in the area charging that or slightly more or less. I definitely won't be getting burned here again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Narrow and creeks require solid irons!

This course is incredible. Played on Memorial Weekend Sunday. Had a 30 minute tee off delay. Not many holes for big bomber drivers and you have to be on your iron game and ball striking to avoid the many creek hazards and OB markers that come into frequent play. This was a tough course and I played in high school and golf regularly. For an 80s handicap golfer, this will challenge you. Yard markers could be bigger for visual pick up. Even maybe add yardage markers to certain blind tee shots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

start the season

For being early in the season, course was great!
Staff is fantastic. I

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Quirky but I love it

Greens we're in great condition, fairways & tee boxes all were great also. Seemed to play longer from the blues than the 6700+ yards advertised. Outstanding price booked the night prior thru Golf Now. Excellent value. I really like the elevation changes and especially like the par 3's and also the up north / deep in the woods feel you get once you're off the holes closer to the road & clubhouse. Lots of water, skinny fairways and some well placed bunkers. Overall an interesting course to play. It doesn't hurt that it's a block from my house!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Most interesting course

Keeps you on your toes, fantastic views along with a interesting take on each hole. Ski lodge in the winter, makes for a video game style course with ski lifts all over and the challenging #9 par 3. Love playing this course, as it is challenging as well as breath taking at the same time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

The Old Jackal

First time play and had a twosome. Really enjoyed views from 1st tee box & how front nine worked in/around the ski slopes. Course was damp from earlier rains however it was well maintained. Back nine more traditional up north style with some narrow, challenging tree lined fairways. Enjoyed the round and plan to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Characteristics of a ski resort Course.

Topping the hill to hole one approaching first tee box I knew I was in for a treat. Each hole had a personality of its own an a challenge to get to know it as one had to each person one meets.

Your shots had to be spot on or you were dealing with trouble which came in a variety of ways. From mature trees, water, carrying wasteland to well placed bunkers. Then you got to the greens and the creativity and character continued. Multi-purpose leveled and fairly quick made for many a 3 putt from this guy.

We went back to the course for 2nds the next day and shared the wonderful horrifying rounds of play with friends when we returned home after the holiday weekend. If ever in that area again and I am needing a reality check to my game, or just want to challenge the creative, mind boggling holes of this course, I will be back for more. Every daring golfer should experience this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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