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3.7
263 Reviews (263)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
119
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
71.9%
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217 out of 263 reviews
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5.0
1 Reviews (1)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
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Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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3.3
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
57.1%
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12 out of 21 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Woodland
Par 72
Length 6540 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.7
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Lake Doster Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Charles Scott (1966)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Shirts must be worn at all times. No cut-off shorts or tank tops.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.7
263 Reviews (263)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 16
Bunkers 15
Undulating Greens 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
Seniors 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun course and a good challenge

Great staff and a fun course to play. A few of the tee boxes need some love and the cart path as well but overall a decent place to play for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good track, not the best shape

Wasn't the best shape I have seen it, but it was OK. Nothing spectacular about the place and very playable.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0

Run away

Waited 1 hour after our tee time no carts to play. but saw two groups of six playing. The guy in the shop was talking to them so he knew.
Greens were horrible , played there before , not normal.
Stay away

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

pushy members

I've played Doster years ago and remembered it as a nice layout with a good clubhouse feel, friendly and helpful to non-members. Those two things are still true.

Unfortunately, we had trouble with member players showing up as singles or doubles behind our foursome, including immediately after we teed off at our appointed time, and then acting impatient as our foursome played at a 4-hour pace. NOT COOL. Eventually, they would give up and drive around, but it was not a good look or feel. I was entertaining guests, so I felt particularly responsible to provide my fellow golfers w a good experience.

The other local guy golfing with us said he had the exact same experience the two prior times he played Doster this season. Management needs to educate its members and/or have a starter and ranger on the course to control its rude members.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Poor Condition

This place was in terrible condition, now I know why they only charged $22 for 9 holes. Never play this place on the weekends, they just put as many golfers on the course as they can. VERY slow play...

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Doster Golf Course

Greens are in very bad shape. Tee boxes are not much better. Rough was fine, and we played clean and place from the fairways.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A good day for golf

Had fun playing golf with family.
Tee boxes were in very poor condition, mostly hard packed dirt that Meade it difficult to stick a tee in the dirt.
Carts were very slow, probably governed because cart paths were very rough.
Fairways were in pretty good shape but were quite hard.
Not likely to return this season.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Secluded Course

I enjoy playing here because of the long holes, good elevation changes, fast greens. The cart paths could be much better, but the actual playing surface was good. A few rough spots but it has been a rough summer of hot dry spells.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun in the sun

Good choices from multiple tees.
Challenging layout that rewards shots that stay in fairway.
Tee boxes were in fair condition, greens were in great shape.
Cart paths are quite poor and should be replaced.
All in all it was an enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poore management

Booked 4:00 tee time. Made the turn as they were letting leagues off both sides they were already clogged up to 16. Didnt appreciate no heads up as I checked in

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf

Great place greens in excellent shape tough but fair. Would absolutely play there again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Recommended

The course has difficult elevation changes, well-places bunkers and trees, and the greens are challenging to play. The staff has always been very friendly, and the course is well-kept.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Had a great time

course is layed out well with some trouble to be found playing it the first time. Managing the course for the traps, water, and woods you can get on the greens. But the greens are tricky with the breaks that are hard to visualize however the greens rolled nicely and speed was consistent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First time this year.

This was my first round of the year at Lake Doster. I was impressed with the condition of the golf course for the money. I will definitely go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the cost!!!!

Course was great! Well maintained and a fantastic layout. One hole was a pretty overgrown at the tee box. They had a hitting mat down to makeup for it. Same hole around the green was pretty flooded from the recent rain But the green itself was fantastic. Other than that the course was awesome! Will definitely come back here soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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