Dread78

I've been playing this course several times a week on average since taking up golf 7 years ago. The layout and holes provide a good challenge to the intermediate golfer. With tee boxes well designed to change the look of many, if not all the holes, taking the course from easy to challenging.

For the amount of play the course is always in great condition. Greens had been running slow this year with all the rain, but are starting to speed up. There are several holes prone to cart path only when rains are heavy.

Speaking of cart paths... In need of major repairs across the course. Along with most all of the cart and walking bridges in need of replacement. Heard these items are being scheduled for repairs.

Some additional features on the course would be nice, like a fairway clear bell on #15 and steps to the #18 green. Upgraded sand in many bunkers would also be nice.

Along with upgraded carts to include GPS and windshields!!! These have almost become expected at every other similar quality course I've played.

Course conditions would rate 5 stars with those additions.

Club house has the basics with friendly staff and great service.

The Pierce Lake course is a really good track with a nice mix of holes to challenge all players. From the open front to the narrow back. But pay attention to your landing zones and angles on several holes that “appear” wide open. Holes like 1, 5, 10, 11, 15, and 16 need some strategic thought depending on your tee box.

Course has played wet a lot this year... drainage issues????

Why did you take away holes on the practice putting green? A move in the wrong direction IMHO.

Driving net and better chipping areas would move my rating to 5 stars. A couple other suggestions too:

Add a fairway clear bell to #15 and steps down to #18 would add some nice features to an already good course to help pace of play that can vary quite a bit.

This course has everything a golfer would like from a challenging layout to excellent staff. All at a fair price per round. The only thing lacking is a better chipping area to warm up and no driving range or net.