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4.0
249 Reviews (249)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
10
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
99.2%
Recommend this course
232 out of 249 reviews
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4.0
2 Reviews (2)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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Conditions
4.0
Value
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Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
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4.5
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2 out of 2 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6184 yards
Slope 122
Rating 69.8

Course Details

Year Built 1974
Architect Geoffrey Cornish (1974) Bill Robinson (1974)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Accolades

Reviews

4.0
249 Reviews (249)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 15
Bunkers 10
Narrow Fairways 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Advanced Golfers 9
Seniors 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 12
Worth the Drive 12
Convenient to the City 6

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

Enjoyed and would like to return

This was a great afternoon and the course conditions allowed us to enjoy the day. The rough was well maintained and allowed a visitor a fair shot when needed. The fairways are in excellent condition as well as the greens - nice work!
Next time I play - I will call the course to ensure my foursome gets the best value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/16/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our excellent course conditions and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 82
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Better every time

Greens, course conditions better every time I play here!
Great value. Learning how to play a few of the holes :)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/16/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed a great value and our excellent course conditions. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/12/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed a quick pace of play and our nice course layout. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 82
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Early morning round

Got around in 1:45, course very nice, no heat problems , greens are smooth and true. First off with a cart, love those early AM tee times !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/12/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our nice course layout and friendly staff. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course, we hope to see you again soon! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Advice

I wanted to say that overall I had a good time playing the course however I was approached by an employee who was emptying the trash bins at each hole. He stopped and asked me and my buddy if the single guy behind us could play with us to speed things up because he “wanted to go home”. As a manager myself I felt the need to let you know. In my line of work a serious discussion and possible consequences would be had if one of my employees said that to a customer. The reason you remain open is because of us. Now on the golf side of things I understand the need to have a steady pace of play. This was not the case on Sunday. 18 holes took 6 hours to complete. Absolutely ridiculous. Never mind the fact that there was still another group behind the single playing behind me so even if he joined your employee who wanted to go home would still be waiting for the last group. He may need to re-evaluate whether he should working on a golf course seeing as your busiest days tend to be Saturday and Sunday.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 07/10/2018:
Hello, we're sorry pace of play was not up to par. We appreciate your feedback and this will be addressed immediately with the employee. We're glad you enjoyed our good course conditions and a great value. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/09/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed a quick pace of play and a great value. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent condition

The course was in grrat shape and the pace of play was excellent

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/06/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our great course conditions and an excellent pace of play. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Plush

I typically don't play here because of the hilly terrain. I have enough trouble hitting a good shot from a flat lie let alone side hill, downhill, uphill, etc. I got a good price online so gave it a try again after a few years of not playing here. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed the great shape the course was in especially the greens. He hasn't played that much golf so he was frustrated at first trying to hit off uneven lies. We both birdied 10 which was awesome foe he and I.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/03/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our great course conditions and friendly staff. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Portland Golf Course

Very well maintained, course is very "hilly", too many blind tee shots for my tastes, friendly staff, teed off on time, enjoyed the round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/29/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our friendly staff and good course conditions. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Can't wait to go again

Beautiful course. As a 5-6 time a year player, I found it just challenging enough.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/11/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our beautiful course and challenging layout. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 82
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Friendly local track

Great greens, played in 2 hours (first off with a cart!)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/12/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed a quick pace of play and a great value. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course, we look forward to seeing you again soon! #PortlandGolfCourse
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

I like the course at Portland difficult and challeging. Greens are quick.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/11/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our challenging course layout and quick greens. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
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 Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/05/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our friendly staff and nice course layout. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Back to the Future

Played in the Mens Club here for a decade 15 years ago. Still a great course and challenging with some very good improvements. Fairways were great but greens were better and rolled fair and true. Tough but fair and 100% true rolling. It is a "target" golf course so, on many holes, accuracy is more important that length.It you can hit 230-250 accurately, have good irons and can putt well you can score here.

Rain threat kept many away so quick round (3:45) which was amazing for a Sunday on a holiday weekend. Did not get into revamped bar/restaurant but layout looked far more appealing than it was 15 years ago..Going to go back for sure!.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/30/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our challenging course layout and great conditions. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course, we look forward to seeing you again soon! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course overall

The course is a little hilly for my liking. Some decent drives in the fairway were punished with a harsh up or downhill lie, but that is really the only negative I can think of. Was the first time playing, so gaining some course knowledge of landing spots will help. Conditions were very nice and the course is a pretty drive with some wonderful views. Greens were in great shape. Overall a real nice experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/05/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our nice course conditions. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGolfCourse
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course conditions

The putting greens were in better shape than any other course played this year. Went out in a foursome at 12:54 and were done by 5. Challenging couse, will play again soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/16/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our challenging course layout and excellent conditions. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not for the average golfer

This course is designed for club selection and accuracy. Great course with tough layout makes this course enjoyable in a country setting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Response from on 05/07/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our challenging course layout and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 178
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

Awesome

We had a great time playing Portland today. The fairways & greens were in mid season shape on April 12th! Bunkers were perfect....no rocks or stones. Staff was amazing ! The new FOX restaurant was incredible!!! The staff was A+++ only to be trumped by the amazing food. My group will be back !!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/16/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our friendly staff and amazing food. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course! #PortlandGC
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 12/07/2017:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed a quick pace of play and our good course conditions. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 147
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 11/29/2017:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed a good value and our friendly staff. Thank you for playing Portland Golf Course!
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