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2.8
297 Reviews (297)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
106
3 Stars
83
2 Stars
53
1 Stars
36
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.4
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
51.4%
Recommend this course
201 out of 297 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.0
1 Reviews (1)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
1 out of 1 reviews
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2.6
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
15
Conditions
1.9
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
38.2%
Recommend this course
21 out of 55 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 6158 yards
Slope 118
Rating 68.9
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Black Birch Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1945
Architect Donald Ross

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Sports

Tennis

Reviews

2.8
297 Reviews (297)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 10
Elevation Changes 10
Forced Carries 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 9
9-Hole Rounds 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 14

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Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/31/2023

Hello. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not in great shape

This course could be great. The fairways were in need of some care. The tee boxes and the greens needed a lot of work. Beautiful area with nice scenery but the course needs help. Very friendly staff

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/31/2023

We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any disappointment caused by the condition of the fairways, tee boxes, and greens. We will take your comments into account and work towards improving these areas. Thank you for highlighting the beautiful scenery and friendly staff - we hope to provide a better experience for you in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course! Love the layout

Greens need a little love but for the price was a really fun course. Only had time for 9 but definitely coming back to play the back 9 !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Disappointment.

Poor conditions. Fairways and greens could be better. My wife and I generally play here a few times a year, but this time it’s one and done. A shame to see upkeep fall off so badly this year.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/17/2023

We apologize for the poor conditions you experienced during your recent visit. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to address the upkeep issues to provide a better experience in the future. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst ever

Played two years ago and now conditions are even worse
Greens are unputtable
An embarrassment to be open

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/11/2023

Hello,

Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for Kids

I golf here regularly with my kids as they learn the game. The club house attendant was very friendly. On course the ranger was super nice giving my kids found balls along the way. Are the greens a little beat up? Yes, but if you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere with a great layout come here. I will continue to golf here in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value.

First time playing here - great value, but course conditions were only fair.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any disappointment you may have had with our course conditions.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/14/2023

Hello, Jblanca. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Black Birch Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Needs work/money spent

Fairways look like fields. Apron looks like an unkept lawn. Greens are so holy (pun) I did not have to go to church.

Some love and fertilizer would go a long way.

I used to go there a lot. Was always a little rough, but something was being done.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Hi,

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Your feedback helps us do better. Thank you for visiting us. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 9
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Hi, Scott. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing our course.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good place to swing for the money

Place is a “go to course”. For the money, you can’t complain. I’ll pay $25 for 18 anytime. Got to swing. Nice layout. Greens, tee boxes and fairways need a lot of work but like I said, I wasn’t there to play on a PGA level course. Just a place to swing and enjoy the day.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/21/2023

Hi John! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Black Birch Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just needs work

Love the layout and the setting but the course is just in bad shape. The greens were impossible and there was no fairway. Just crabgrass and clover everywhere. The greens looked like they had crop circles cut into them and there was not a fixed ball mark ever. I hope they invest in the course because it was once a good course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/19/2023

Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback on your recent round with us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and we apologize if we missed the mark. Please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop with any additional concerns. Thanks for choosing our course.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 06/23/2023

Hello. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Black Birch Golf Club. 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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great price - poor course

Greens were all bumpy with indented lines everywhere. 3-4 times ball was rolling into hole and took a direct left or right. Fairways were patchy and rock hard, tee boxes horrible. Just not a well kept course - really too bad cuz layout is interesting and surroundings are very nice. Work on the course!!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/16/2023

Thank you for your review. We apologize for the poor condition of the greens, fairways, and tee boxes. We will work on improving the course maintenance to enhance the golfing experience for our players.

Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 06/15/2023

Hello,Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 06/19/2023

Hello,
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Black Birch Golf Club.

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Commented on 06/19/2023

Thank you for reviewing us. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Black Birch Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/12/2023

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

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