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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.8
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 29
Length 1622 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Course Details

Year Built 1985
Fairways Rye
Greens Bent
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lindsay Ervin

Rentals/Services

Carts No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

3.7
56 Reviews (56)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 8
Bunkers 6
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Walkers 8
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 11

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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

good value,

Got off at tee time, no backups, course in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rainy day and greens were real fast

Rainy day, but still had a great time. Surprised how fast the greens were with the rain. Would recommend course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Moved along nicely

Greens were just punched-could have cut them a little shorter. Appreciated the staff and other golfers allowing us two to play through.

Value Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

neewood after dark

played needwood on tuesday after work. tee time was 515, the weather was so good i had to play. starter had us tee off on the back, which was fine, the back is a little harder, so i knocked those out first, and was ready to be aggressive on the front. due to the weather and probably some over booking, the first 9 holes took us 2 and half hours, and we were just a 2some. lucky for us the front was wide open when we made the turn. we blew threw the first 7 holes, before it got pretty dark, the last 2 holes we pretty much played in the dark. but we finshed and no one complained or rolled there eyes. i had a great round and a good time. course isnt worth $85 on sunday morning, but definitely worth $30 on a weekday afternoon

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Always nice to play

Needwoood is a nice track that offers challenge but also forgives. The grounds crew really works hard to make sure the course is in great condition and they were very attentive to the course when I played (hot day). Bunkers have been filled with new, powdery sand and the greens were in perfect shape. For a busy course, I was impressed with the conditions. It's very hilly, though walkable for those who are in good shape. Do NOT walk the course on hot days, however. The only negative was that the cart girls just drove around the course and never stopped to ask if we wanted anything. Clearly they were new on the job.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great value

Well maintained, friendly staff, a great value for the Golfnow.com Hot Deals price

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

Good layout

Greens n fairways in good conditions.. Some bunkers could use work

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Needwood always delivers

I have played this course for years and it is one of my favorite courses since it never fails to provide a chanllenge and enjoyment. The course is very well maintained. Although not extremly long it still have enough challenges to keep good golfers coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Worst group I have ever been paired with

Other than the group I started out with the course was rather enjoyable. As a low handicapper I do not appreciate getting stuck with a threesome with two of which hadn't played in two years. After the first three holes we were already two full holes behind the group ahead of us. The ranger was around but did not do anything. I wanted him to say something to our group it was so bad. They weren't only bad they were slow. After the third hole I took my bag off of the cart and started walking out ahead of them. To put how bad this is into perspective, I am recovering from a pinched nerve in my back and I chose to carry my bag, rather than continue to play with this group. I was -1 through 3 but after I started to carry my bag the round went downhill as my back tightened up. It wasn't a bad course, I just wish their rangers would do something when they saw groups slowing down pace of play. Course was in good shape for a public course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needwood Golf Course

Fun course but very slow play. Forced our twosome to join a third and although the skill levels matched he was a very slow player.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

Excellent value the course is in great shape. The back nine is a little tougher than the front. I'll definitely play it again during my stay in the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Friendly Confines

Solid golf course but I would wait a few weeks for the greens to grow in if you want smooth putting surfaces.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Go Needwood

First day of the season.. Course booked all day. We played at 4:30 and the pace was good. The cafeteria was closed, but the guy at the register went up to get our beers. Starter always friendly.

Would like a full restaurant here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The pace is too slow

There wss no starter. It felt like people just went there and started playing whichever hole that's available.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Late Sunday round

Practically had the course to myself. A very fun course with a challenging back nine. Beautiful fall evening.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good course to play.

I enjoyed playing this course.It was in good condition and the greens well maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff, very friendly and knowledgeable. The course is really well maintained from tee to green. I will always come back to Needwood.

Extremely well maintained from tee to green. I will always come back to Needwood. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Easy course, slow flat greens, play was just a little slow

Easy course, slow flat greens but it took a while to get our 18 in. Would go back if i can find another deal on golfnow.

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

enjoyed experience playing with son. course in good condition. staff friendly.

Enjoyed playing with son. Good value. Staff friendly . Course well maintaned/open but moderately challenging especially back nine.. Will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played 100 times.

Needwood is a nice public course usually in good condition. Some very challenging holes. More fairly easy holes. Problems: #16 is a blind tee shot. I was hit by a drive when the group behind let it rip without checking the landing area. #17 is a short par 3 that could be a short par 4. They should make the change. And last thing, the geese can make it a disgusting mess. Get the trained dog back!. Fees are a little high at retail rate, with any discount it's a great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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