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Value
4.1
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.2
Amenities
4.5
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6849 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.4

Glen Erin Golf Club is an homage to the strong Irish heritage of Janesville, Glen Erin, which literally mean "Ireland's Valley," sprawls across lush, emerald green hills that are accentuated with a prominent vale that runs throughout the course. The course has a distinctly Irish character with wide, undulating fairways and immense greens that are flanked with pot bunkers. Sandy waste areas and ribbons of native fescue serve as the outer rough. The elevation changes on the golf course range from subtle to dramatic. Golfers should be prepared for a fair amount of uneven lies as well as some forced carries. Glen Erin Golf Club finishes memorably with a long par 5 that offers a risk-reward opportunity. The double-tiered green is well guarded but with good placement and a little bit of luck, a birdie is definitely possible.

Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Providence Bent Grass
Golf Season Mar 15th - Nov 15th
Architect Greg Martin (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper Golf Attire Required. Sleeves on Shirts, No Denim

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.9
121 Reviews (121)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Dinner 7
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 27
Undulating Greens 23
Thick Rough 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 17
Advanced Golfers 15
A Weekend Splurge 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
Near the Airport 14
Convenient to the City 9

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Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

This was the first time playing this course. The front nine is a links style and was very interesting. The back nine you need to hit it straight. Had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice links course

This is one of my favorite courses in the area. Well kept and always a fun course to play. Staff is wonderful!

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

Great day at Glen Erin

Glen Erin is a hidden gem. It had been a few years since I had played there because of moving away. The course was in great shape and played fair. I wish I could move the course closer to where I live now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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
Previously Played

Good course

Get there early to putt. Greens are big

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course in great late season condition

A good mix of open and narrow fairways with some long par 4 holes. Well placed bunkers and traps to add to some challenging approach shots. Well maintained and in great condition for this time of year after a season of play. Great staff throughout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good course, but with pace of play problems.

I played this course for the fourth time - good course, good layout, good everything - but every time I've played the back nine has been very slow. There are a couple of very tough holes, and this has an effect, but yesterday, there was a foursome that was essentially out of control. I saw one player running up to the ball, and hitting it (as if he were playing speed golf), hit the ball very badly, then put another ball down and hit again. The foursome was basically there for their own amusement, but since there were two open holes in front of them, it ruined it for everyone else. The ranger was out there, but didn't do anything.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Aerated greens, slow play

Minutes short of a 5 hr round. Waited on every shot. The course was full but the back up on each hole was awful. The greens had been recently aerated. Of course, no one said anything about it. They were in terrible shape. Like putting on a gravel road. This is a decent course but not worth the 50 minute drive to get here.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Geens not in great shape

This is a fun course to play, but greens were not in the best of shape. Possibly due to extremely dry and sunny conditions during July and August. Greens were being aerated during the day we played. There was no advance notice of this when tee time was booked.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Glen erin golf course and golfnow.com

Glen erin golf course is a great place to play, beautiful scenery and great bunkers .the course is well kept. Using golfnow.com gives you great deals on greens fees and cart rentals.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful!

Glen Erin has the best bang for your buck of almost every course I've played. The flex pricing is great for finding a deal. Every time I've played, the course is in great condition. It is open, yet challenging with strategic bunker placement. Pace of play was quite slow, as I played alone and started 3 holes behind the next group. I caught up to them at hole 8, and joined another solo golfer for the back 9 to keep things moving for the both of us.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

A very nice course in great shape. I played as a single and was paired up with some very friendly golfers. Played from the white tees which is not normal for me. I usually play from the tips. Quite a few blind shots which makes playing it for the first time a little difficult. Greens were in great shape and relatively quick. I would certainly play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

George is the man

Great course great value great food. Not very long but the greens can be a challenge. No water

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very disapointed

I golf an average of 20 times per year, and play fast and very courteous to those around me, but one guy in particular followed us through the course , literally watching us play at least 4 full holes, it made one person in our party who was inexperienced golfing very uncomfortable and he ended up not even finishing his round, the course was beautiful, and everyone else we spoke to was very nice and polite, including he golfers ahead and behind us, that we were being bothered to keep moving fast for, they didn't seem to have an issue at all!!! I am disgusted I wasted my wedding parties day golfing here, and the actions of your 'pace keeper' ruined our day , it sucks such a nice course, with nice staff, could be overshadowed by one very rude staff members actions , and we were not by any means going slow, we never seen the group behind us, and we were waiting to tee off each hole as the party in front of us shot, a person should never be golfing with a staff member standing breathing down your back for 4 holes , what a joke and a waste of money, didn't even finish our 18

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course in general.

Course is ok for$30 but not a lot more. Greens are in pretty poor condition. Pins need to be moved more often. Fairways are cut pretty tight.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

GREAT COURSE, TOUGH TO PLAY

USUALLY GREAT SHAPE, GREENS HAD BAD BURNOUT IN SPOTS. ALSO VERY BUMPY FROM SMALL MARKS, MAYBE SOMETHING WRONG WITH MOWER. HARD TO PLAY VISUALLY WITH SMALL FLAGS. OVERALL THE COURSE WAS JUST A LITTLE OFF IT'S USUAL GOOD GAME FACE.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value will always book golfnow

Was a very relaxing round of golf as it got later towards dusk the mosquitoes started to come out in the shaded areas. recommend to playing here staff helpful all the way around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

Better than expected. Expected a more open layout, but back side has a few tight driving situations. True to what the course /facilities was intended to give us.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience

Course is in great shape! Pace of play was acceptable for a busy afternoon. Saw the beverage cart regularly. Food was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Glen Erin a Must play!

We travel from Chicago to spend a long weekend up in Milton/Janesville every year for golfing, boating and this course was an Amazing find and it's a must play each year we're up in the area. I haven't found one thing not to like about this course. Everything from tee to green, driving range to pro shop is top notch. I play a lot of courses and travel to many top golfing cities, Scottsdale, Orlando, Naples and this is still one of my favorite courses out there. The staff is friendly and the rates are rather nice for a track like this. We had said put this course in the Chicago area and you're paying over 80.00 to play it. If you haven't had a chance to get to this course you are really missing out. We'll be traveling up to Wi in 3 weeks and we already have this course scheduled to play on June 24th, can't wait.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

The course was in perfect condition after a week of a lot of rain. Beautifully landscaped. Very unique and top quality experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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