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Conditions
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Value
3.2
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
2.8
Amenities
3.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6455 yards
Slope 132
Rating 71.6

Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Blue
Greens Bent
Golf Season year round
Architect Robert Elder

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Caddies No
Golf School Academy No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area No
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops, sleveless shirts, cut - off shorts or swimsuits are allowed on the premises.

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2016 #16)

Reviews

3.2
104 Reviews (104)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Brunch 7
Dinner 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 13
Water Hazards 13
Thick Rough 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 19
Beginners 14
Seniors 11
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 11
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 138
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Maryland Advisor
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Been A White...

I last played Geneva Farm in 2020 right after the restrictions were lifted on golf course closures for the Pandemic. (Seems like a life-time ago.) I met friends there this week. I've never been a big fan of this course, however I was pleasantly surprised this trip. The fairways were green and lush, and the greens were filled in nicely and rolling true, although very slow. The rough was also thick and, as a result, fairly penal. The fairways, greens and rough were all a little long--they needed cutting--but we just assumed they hadn't been cut yet for the week, and adjusted our strategy of play. This course has a lot of elevation changes, blind shots and a mix of wide and narrow fairways, so course management is important. The bunkers were a little inconsistent in terms of depth and feel of the sand, but I was able to play out of the few I was in. It was a good pace of play and we had a wonderful lunch after our round. The food is always good and the staff is very attentive and friendly. For a local course, it's quite the challenge and looks like management is trying to keep up with the demands of course maintenance.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

How Does this happen

I am a member of The Baltimore Country Club and for some odd reason, I always end up coming back to this place. HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN? BCC is the 1st ranked course in the state yet I keep coming back to this place. The bunkers are rock hard, there is dirt all over the tee box and the greens are hit or miss. They say they have bent grass greens, that's debatable. But there is something about this place that has me coming back for more mainly because its the only place I can book a tee time when BCC is packed. I love this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens decent, staff friendly, the rest is poor.

Played 9/17/22. Greens are in decent shape. Staff is welcoming and friendly. That's the good. The tees are in terrible shape. The fairways are in poor shape. In many places you have to roll the ball to find some green vegetation to hit from. The fairways and tees are so hard, I doubt they have been aerated in years. The sand traps are virtually unplayable. There is very little sand covering a hard clay base. You think you will blast out sliding your club under the ball, only to have it bounce off the base and blade the ball across the green. The only course I've played in the last couple of years that has been in worse shape was Walden in AA County.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

double dipping

Treated my son to a round of golf on a hot humid day. Showed up without a tee time and had to wait...no problem. However, when I paid the lady gave me one cart key so i asked her for another for my son. She said it would be an extra fee! I said that i got a cart for my greens fee and if my son had showed up by himself, paid the same greens fee that he would get a cart included so why did we have to share one. She said to pay for the gas for the 2nd cart! Seriously??? Seems to me that if you advertise greens fees are a certain amount and includes a cart, you should get a cart evrytime you pay the greens fee. Am I right? Or should you have to pay an additional fee for the convenience of having something which should have been provided to begin with?

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/19/2022

All golf courses are like this. There's no reason a twosome needs two separate carts. It's a waste of gas. I understand why they'd charge a separate fee.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Really nice course

This is a really nice course. I hadn’t played this course in about 20 years and it was still challenging. I would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

This Place Has Become a Dump

This used to be a fairly nice course. An old school layout that is friendly to the weekend golfer. Unfortunately the course conditions have gone seriously downhill the last 5 years or so. I have tried giving them the benefit of the doubt the last three times I have played here, but after my last round I can say that I will never be returning. The fairways here nothing but crab grass and spots of dirt. We have had a fairly wet summer in the Northeast, and there are not very many courses that are struggling to keep their grass this year. They are not even trying at Geneva Farms anymore. I can totally understand having brown GRASS in August, I’m all about water conservation; but there is absolutely no grass on this course anymore with the exception of the greens which have huge burn spots on most of them. It is not worth any money they are charging. They need to either put some money into this course or just close it down. Do yourself a favor if your thinking about playing here and just stay away.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/10/2021

Hi there! 2018-2019 were rebuilding years for us. Our superintendent that was there since the place opened quit and it took some time for us to replace him and get the place back into shape. Unlike popular opinion grass doesn’t just grow. It takes time, patience, tender loving care and of course lots of $$$. At this time our course is in the best condition it has ever been in. I would love for you to try us again, please shoot me an email at golfpro@genevafarmgolf.com.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Pace of Play

Went out as a single. Joined another single on hole 7 . There were several groups in front of us. They let us go ahead of them on the turn . We were told that there was one group of 5 or 6 that wouldn't let us play thru so we had to skip a hole in order to get in front of them . Not sure why they allow a groups of more than 4 to play together. I guess golf educate is becoming a thing of the past. Once we got passed that group the course was wide open.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 01/12/2018:
Thank you for taking the time leave us a helpful review! We’re sorry to hear about the slow pace. We understand that can be frustrating and we appreciate your patience. Please come and see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Almost Ready for Winter

Fairways well cut. Tees in decent shape. Only real compliant is that the leaves need to be blown off the roughs and greens. It can really slow down play having to search through a pile of leaves for your golf ball. Fresh ground hog hole on 15th green was a surprise that the greenskeeper was aware of.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/12/2018:
Thank you for the helpful feedback! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and we look forward to seeing you out on the course again in the future!
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Commented on 09/10/2021

Hi there! 2018-2019 were rebuilding years for us. Our superintendent that was there since the place opened quit and it took some time for us to replace him and get the place back into shape. Unlike popular opinion grass doesn’t just grow. It takes time, patience, tender loving care and of course lots of $$$. At this time our course is in the best condition it has ever been in. I would love for you to try us again, please shoot me an email at golfpro@genevafarmgolf.com.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Response from on 12/01/2017:
We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the conditions. We are working hard to maintain conditions as we edge into winter. We hope you'll be back in the future for a far better experience.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Just Too Windy

When the wind is blowing too hard for the pins to stay in the cups, it's time to quit. Fairways were well maintained. Sand traps need sand. Rough was difficult (high). Greens were running true. The wind was relentless and when you have to play 3 clubs more than normal in an attempt to compensate, the fun goes out of the game. Can't blame the course for the weather.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/01/2017:
Thank you for the terrific feedback and four stars! We're sorry to hear that it was a bit too windy. We hope you'll be back again for another round with less wind!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Gevena Farms Course Status

The weather has been good to this course this year. With all of the rain we had, the fairways and rough are in great shape. The greens, which suffered from a fungus problem earlier, are slowly recovering. Some are still requiring TLC. Only other negative comment regards the sand traps. Many are in critical need of sand and are, currently, mud traps.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/24/2017:
Thank you for the terrific feedback! We're glad to hear that the weather cooperated for your round and that the conditions were good. We'll pass along your suggestions for the sand traps. Please come and see us again by the end of the season.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GreatnCourse

Staff excellent
Greens poor
Staff awesome
Good great
Layout awesome

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/03/2017:
Thank you for the four-star review! We are aerating our greens this week so we expect the greens to be much improved once they've healed. We hope you'll be back again soon to see the terrific results.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great country course

Incredibly fun, beautiful setting, fairways rugged, greens slow, layout excellent, and neat special touches, such as bluebird boxes for 150-yard markers, plis markers at 200, 100, 50. Owner Mr. Bush told us some golf jokes, and all the help, including the guys on the mowers, was markedly more friendly than just about any place for golf. If you have to have perfectg fairways and greens, go elsewhere, because to complain about anything at Geneva would be to complain about what a great life we all have. This is a fun place from the time you get there until the time you leave.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 09/26/2017:
Thank you for the terrific five-star review!! It's so wonderful to hear from golfers such as yourself and we're very much looking forward to your next round with us.
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

No starter, no ranger, kept catching a foursome (I was playing with one other golfer) some greens were in bad shape, it's an ok course. Unfortunate to see this place decline over the years

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/18/2017:
We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your round with us. We are working very hard to provide the best possible experience and we hope your next round with us will be a huge improvement.
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Commented on 09/10/2021

Hi there! 2018-2019 were rebuilding years for us. Our superintendent that was there since the place opened quit and it took some time for us to replace him and get the place back into shape. Unlike popular opinion grass doesn’t just grow. It takes time, patience, tender loving care and of course lots of $$$. At this time our course is in the best condition it has ever been in. I would love for you to try us again, please shoot me an email at golfpro@genevafarmgolf.com.

Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, needs work

I've played here many times before, but this time things weren't as nice. First off, there wasn't a starter, so players had to chose who goes when and who plays with who. There were singles, twosomes, theresomes, someone should be in charge. The greens were in bad shape, not sure what happened, but they need work, too many bare spots. The golfnow price was nice, even with the conditions, but I hate seeing the course going down hill.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/17/2017:
We're sorry to hear about the lack of organization. We're also working hard to improve conditions and we hope your next visit out here is far better. Thank you for the very helpful feedback!
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Commented on 09/10/2021

Hi there! 2018-2019 were rebuilding years for us. Our superintendent that was there since the place opened quit and it took some time for us to replace him and get the place back into shape. Unlike popular opinion grass doesn’t just grow. It takes time, patience, tender loving care and of course lots of $$$. At this time our course is in the best condition it has ever been in. I would love for you to try us again, please shoot me an email at golfpro@genevafarmgolf.com.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

So Much Potential....

I've been playing this course since it opened in 1990. Mr Davis, who owned the farm on which it's built is rolling over in his grave. Poorly taken care of. Greens are in terrible shape. Rough is inconsistent, and sand traps are mud pits.

This course needs to close for a season, and go through an entire makeover. That sadly, will never happen. These independent clubs just don't have the working capital to make the necessary improvements.

My last visit.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/17/2017:
We're so sorry to hear that you were disappointed in the conditions. We're working hard to improve conditions and we hope that if you return again, you'll be much more impressed.
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Commented on 09/10/2021

Hi there! 2018-2019 were rebuilding years for us. Our superintendent that was there since the place opened quit and it took some time for us to replace him and get the place back into shape. Unlike popular opinion grass doesn’t just grow. It takes time, patience, tender loving care and of course lots of $$$. At this time our course is in the best condition it has ever been in. I would love for you to try us again, please shoot me an email at golfpro@genevafarmgolf.com.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/27/2017:
Thank you for the four stars!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course but....

I have played this course several times over the years. The staff is always friendly, pace of play is great, price is great but the conditions of the greens have not improved for a long time. Place would be awesome if they could find a way to fix the greens. Overall though good course for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/17/2017:
We appreciate the terrific and helpful feedback! We're continuously working hard to improve the condition of the greens and we hope you'll be able to see some great improvement upon your next visit.
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Commented on 09/10/2021

Hi there! 2018-2019 were rebuilding years for us. Our superintendent that was there since the place opened quit and it took some time for us to replace him and get the place back into shape. Unlike popular opinion grass doesn’t just grow. It takes time, patience, tender loving care and of course lots of $$$. At this time our course is in the best condition it has ever been in. I would love for you to try us again, please shoot me an email at golfpro@genevafarmgolf.com.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/31/2017:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great five-star review! Please come and play us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golf course looks great. Well maintained. Fairways and tee boxes are well cut. Roughs are just about the perfect length. Greens a little on the slow side, but I like slower greens. Keep up the good work.
J Grabowski

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/31/2017:
Thanks so much for the great review, J! We appreciate the great feedback and we look forward to seeing you out here again soon!
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