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4.1
566 Reviews (566)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
247
3 Stars
71
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
84.5%
Recommend this course
475 out of 566 reviews
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4.3
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 23 reviews
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4.1
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
82.7%
Recommend this course
67 out of 81 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6447 yards
Slope 139
Rating 71.7
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/01
Architect Dick Nugent (1990) David Whelchel

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Reviews

4.1
566 Reviews (566)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 37
Bunkers 24
Forced Carries 17
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 23
Locals 19
Walkers 6
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 33
Worth the Drive 14

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Played On
Reviews 184
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
1.0
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Your website sucks!!!!!

I was trying to make a tee time for the 16th. The date, number of players and location of courses changed every time I looked at a new course. It got so confusing that I booked the tee time for the 14th instead of the 16th. There was an outing going on when our foursome showed up on the 16th, so there was no chance of getting out to play. If you select a date to play it should NOT change to the present date every time you look at a new course.

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lousy service at the clubhouse

First, limited beer selections, I not talking about the exotic brands, have to wait long time to get served, beverages and drinks are way overpriced. It used to be a good place to have fish and chip and couple of beers. A lot of guys from Chicago Bulls used to hangout there but not anymore. A good round of golf was ruined once you stepped into the bar. I recommend people playing the course, it’s challenging and fun to play then go somewhere else to play 19th.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

A lot of water. Unforgiving bounces into the water. Course was in great shape. Pace of play was poor. 445 to play 18 holes. Too long.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Bunkers need attention

The sand in the bunkers was very inconsistent. From very little sand to like they just dropped a load of sand with no grooming. With as many bunkers they have on the course, I would expect a little more consistency and care.....

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really good course

Enjoyed the round. Pace of play was outstanding for a Saturday morning. Some semi-blind shots caused some issues for playing first time. Course in very good condition. Would recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course layout is interesting, but cause slow play.

The course is in good shape and the layout can be challenging for faders/slicers.
The pace of play was very slow, but the layout made for an enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Property too small for 18 holes.

Narrow fairways lined with cart paths, water, trees and bind shots all add up to very slow play. We ended up replaying the front 9 since the back 9 would have been another 3 hours.

Too bad, the greens were quite good.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 202
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Very nice

Course in great shape
Lots of water
Play blue tees
Silver too close to water for driver

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wouldn’t go again

Had a 4:57pm tee time and there was a group of 15 year old kids behind us. They tried to sneak 5 players in a group but got caught, so one joined my group which is fine.

15 year old had no golf etiquette. Driving off the fair way, driving the cart recklessly, teeing off 5 times, going to the hang out with his friends every hole which slowed us down. Let alone this kid had a cart. Horrible on the club house staff for allowing this. Truly would like a refund.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course. Worthwhile playing if you haven’t so far.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Arboretum

Course is in great shape but players need to fix ball marks and rake greens. Clearly golf etiquette is lost by those playing the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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