Lives
Scotland, UK
Handicap
10-14
Age
45-54
Skill
Advanced
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.7
3.7
Total 19 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

19 Reviews
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
14
Not Recommended Courses
5
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
11/29/2012
Last Review
11/30/2022

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Sweetwater Country Club

Played On 11/22/2022
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor

The Biltmore Golf Course

Played On 01/31/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Quick round

Played as a single which I am more than happy to do and flew round in well under 3 hours
Course is a reasonable layout in less than perfect condition with the stunning backdrop of the Biltmore Hotel
I enjoyed the pleasant change of a quick round but would struggle to justify the $120 green fee which was a “hot deal” from Golf now.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Falcon's Fire Golf Club

Played On 01/29/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens fixed

I played here last in Nov 2016 and the greens were appalling. It was great to find them much better this time.
After the rain previous evening the policy was for cart path only which I feel detracts so much from enjoyment. So, I asked if it was possible to walk course and was pleasantly surprised to be told that was ok and had a very enjoyable time even though it got a bit clogged up at 15th tee. Too much four balls as usual.

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good

The Legends at Orange Lake Resort

Played On 01/28/2018
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

5+ hours

Only one thing to say about this experience....it took more than 5 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/31/2018:
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review! We're sorry to hear the pace of play wasn't up to par during your round. We hope this doesn't deter you from returning for another round soon. Thanks for playing Orange Lake Golf.
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Very enjoyable round on a great course in very good condition. I liked the very defined fairways with the light brown rough and green short stuff.
Big heads up for lady starter who brought my attention to the fact I could walk if I liked and facilitated it for me to play as a single.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tournament starting hole 4

Only played 9 holes due to very slow play due to there being a pro tournament started on hole 4.
Would have struggled to finish in daylight.
Nobody at OCN mentioned this when taking green fees.
Disappointed as I was looking forward to this course.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/01/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review and recommendation! We hope to see you again for a better pace of play and a 5-star experience. See you soon!

West at Jacaranda Golf Club

Played On 01/22/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great lay out and decent condition.
Would have liked to play as a single and there appeared to be plenty space but was paired with another single and eventually took long time due to playing partner on phone all time but that’s not the clubs fault.
Overall enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/26/2018

We are glad to hear you enjoyed your round at Jacaranda! We do try to pair singles up whenever possible to keep the pace of play on target. Thank you for your understanding of that policy. We hope you will be back again soon!

Miami Springs Golf & Country Club

Played On 01/22/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good layout and good greens.
Some of the rest of the course not so good.
Excellent value for money though.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/25/2018:
On behalf of Miami Springs Golf & Country Club, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us and for the 4-stars. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the layout, and we value your feedback regarding the course conditions so we may pass it along to our staff. We hope you had a great round, and please come back soon!

Dubsdread Golf Course

Played On 01/03/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Top notch

Was very satsfied with experience at this course.
Great layout good greens and decent pace of play.
Some of the course is a bit shabby round the edges but you just have to keep the ball down the middle.
Both the pro shop staff and the starter couldn’t have been more helpful or friendly

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent

Madison Green Country Club

Played On 11/30/2016
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 12/02/2016:
We'd be happy to discuss your 3-Star review if you could please leave us more specific details about your golfing experience at Madison Green. Come give us another shot soon!
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very slow

Great course with lots of water and in excellent condition.
Experience completely ruined when we arrived at tenth tee to discover two fourballs on hole and one threeball
on tee. Round eventually took close to five hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent

Atlantis Country Club

Played On 11/27/2016
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too expensive.

Decent course but I felt it was a bit expensive.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 11/30/2016:
Hi algib2003, Thank you for taking time to provide feedback. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the course, but disappointed it did not provide a good value for your round. We hope you come back and give us another try. Best, Atlantis Country Club

Old Corkscrew Golf Club

Played On 11/26/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Stunning

Beautiful course in perfect condition.
I am a golfer of very limited ability but I imagine this would be a challenge for most people.
A bit out of the way but that is part of the attraction as there are no buildings on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/28/2016:
Thank you algib2003 for your 5-star review and feedback. We are so happy you found the course to be challenging and the seclusion of the course location. We hope you will continue to come back and play at Old Corkscrew Golf Club here in Estero, Florida again.

Falcon's Fire Golf Club

Played On 11/25/2016
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Whats happened to greens ?

I have been playing Falcons Fire, while on holiday, for more than 10 years and was dismayed to see the state of some of the greens, this year. Apparently they had been overseeded which was not an issue for me but the patches that had been re-turfed were the problem. I am no turf expert but it looks like it will be a long time until they recover.
The groups previous to mine were 2 balls and mine consisted of 4 singles, which was mistifying to say the least.
Cart path only is always irritating and players should be asked if they would prefer to walk the course in these situations.
I love this course as it is wide open and forgiving in places, has a great layout and has some very challenging holes but it needs a lot of work.
That said, I will go back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Southern Hills Plantation

Played On 11/24/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Stunning

I played here as a single on Thanksgving and next to Steamsong courses it was the most enjoyable round I have had in Florida for years.
Beautiful condition, excellent layout and minimal intrusion from houses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

ChampionsGate Country Club

Played On 11/21/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course of two halves

Great new course in excellent condition.
Stunning front nine....back nine is spoilt a bit by being bordered by houses.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Rained off but not bothered.

I played 9 holes on Lakes and 3 holes on River before the weather deteriorated and the course became unplayable after 30 mins of torrential rain.
The River course was looking decent but the Lakes tees and fairways were in very poor shape. That said, it was strange to find the greens in excellent condition.
I felt that the $50+ I paid was too much, considering the state of the Lakes Course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST

Played On 06/04/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Don't listen to bad reviews

We played this after we had received a negative response when asking our playing partners while playing Pebble Beach.
We were very glad we didn't listen because we thoroughly enjoyed a round on a course in very good condition.
The course has some stunning holes and location guarantees decent weather which some might find too hot.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Grand Cypress - North/South

Played On 11/22/2012
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course. Good Condition.I

I always enjoy playing here but this time was better than most because of a couple of factors. One, the course was in great condition and two, my partner and I were able to play as a two ball, never being held up or holding anybody up. Playing as a two is always more relaxed and enjoyable, in my opinion, than being hurried due to the time a four ball takes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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