Lives
Minnesota
Handicap
5-9
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.0
4.0
Total 75 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

75 Reviews
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
71
Not Recommended Courses
3
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
4
First Review
11/19/2012
Last Review
12/28/2020

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Golf Club At South Hampton

Played On 12/27/2020
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Playable but needs improved maintenance

It appears that the course is not being maintained to acceptable standards. The greens are okay but the fairways seem to be underwatered and need additional seeding,

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

Cimarrone Golf Club

Played On 07/13/2020
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Playable but needs improved maintenance

It's obvious that the course is skimping on routine maintenance. Thin fairway grass on many holes hampers enjoyable play.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
d68789d0-7396-53ed-8a29-a00bb4ef3437
Commented on 07/31/2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we will pass your note onto maintenance

Country Club of Orange Park

Played On 12/24/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Excellent layout

This course has excellent layout and meanders through the woods and waters truly well-designed manner. That's what makes it so disappointing, that the deferred maintenance makes a course barely playable. From what I understand, the course has been sold and is being sold again all within the space of a year or so. It's a shame because the course design is really outstanding for Florida meandering through beautiful wooded and watered grounds.

Drainage seems to be a real problem, with water and unplayable lies everywhere. I presume the underground drainage system is a problem, probably from the age of the course and lack of maintenance. It could be an outstanding course with the right maintenance and investment.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/26/2018

Hi, Steffeni. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game. Thank you for your business and hope to see you again soon.

Golf Club At South Hampton

Played On 12/22/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Excellent value, good conditions

I played this course and half a dozen or so times annually when I'm in the St. Augustine area. Generally, the staff is quite different, which was a case this time in the clubhouse. Unfortunately, after nine holes the starter engaged in the rather rancorous discourse. I don't know what prompted it, I have been playing a single and made the turn. I had played through a couple of foursomes without asking and is playing even par golf and more than keeping pace to a one hour and 10 minute nine. This outburst had a very negative impact on my feeling regarding the course and its personnel. I enjoy the course, I think the amenities are understaffed and will probably opt for other courses close by all things being equal. Perhaps, they don't like GolfNow players. Simply no reason for discourteous behavior.

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

Eagle Trace Golf Course

Played On 07/08/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the drive, excellent experience

The golf course seems to be in better shape under new management. It's about an hours drive from the Twin Cities, 40 minutes from the northwest suburbs and well worth the experience.
I played first thing in the morning and the staff member helping me was excellent and accommodating. It's a great start to the day when you have a friendly reception and helpful personnel. The course was in excellent condition, the greens were well-maintained and the course Essene improvements of the past couple years. Recommend it to anyone interested in a short trip to Clearwater, Minnesota.

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

Bulrush Golf Club

Played On 07/06/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course, worth the drive.

Bulrush is more than 1 Hour drive from my home, but worth the drive. It offers a number of interesting holes, especially on the backside. Excellent value and interesting challenge. I would recommend the course without hesitation.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/09/2018

Thank you Steffeni fort he four star rating and review from your mini day trip with us! We hope to see you again soon this season for another great round!

Kimball Golf Club

Played On 07/04/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Short drive for an excellent round of golf

Well it takes approximately an hour from the Twin Cities, the drive is well worth the experience. The courses well-maintained, excellent layout and personnel are friendly and helpful. Try to play once or twice a year and always find the course in good shape and very playable.

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

Timber Creek Golf Course

Played On 06/28/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent, as always

I play Timber Creek around 10 times a year because it presents an excellent value, friendly staff and a well-maintained and challenging layout. The staff is especially friendly and helpful. Always enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/02/2018:
Thank you as always for the kind feedback and 5-stars! We truly appreciate your dedication to playing at Timber Creek Golf Course and we can't wait to have you back for another round soon. #TimberCreekFamily

Timber Creek Golf Course

Played On 06/21/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always enjoyable, great value

I play this course a number of times each summer. I can always count on a pleasant staff, pleasant experience and an enjoyable round of golf. Well-maintained and constantly being improved.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/28/2018:
We truly appreciate your kind feedback and 5-stars! Thank you for your dedication to playing at Timber Creek Golf Course and we can't wait to have you back for another round soon. #TimberCreekFamily

CreeksBend Golf Course

Played On 06/20/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Excellent value, good facilities

I play CreeksBend once or twice a year. It's always a pleasant experience with friendly staff and a fair layout. Part of the course can be subject to issues with water because of the nature of the layout. That is to be expected and worked around, not a negative. Overall, the course is well-maintained and a pleasant experience for the average, beginning or advanced golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/25/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed an excellent value, our nice facilities, and friendly staff. Thank you for playing CreeksBend Golf Course! #CreeksBendGC

Monticello Country Club

Played On 06/18/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent value, great club pro

I played as a single the first nine played quickly. On the second nine, there were two foursomes and a five some that were extremely slow. I finally had to quit after four holes because there was no indication I completed through and these groups are taken 25 minutes per hole to play.
Unfortunately, there wasn't a Ranger on the course encouraging groups to play faster. However, the staff is extremely courteous and competent and this is the first time slow play has caused me to have to quit after 13 moles.

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

Timber Creek Golf Course

Played On 06/04/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Short drive for an excellent round of golf

I play Timber Creek approximately 10 times yearly. I maintain a club membership in Florida and use Golf Now for my rounds Minnesota. I find that Timber Creek is probably the best value available on Golf Now when you take into account all factors i.e., distance, quality of the course and personnel and the overall friendliness of the staff. Very professional and welcoming.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/19/2018:
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, as well as the 5-stars. We truly appreciate your dedication to playing at Timber Creek Golf Course over the years, and we look forward to having you back again soon! #TimberCreekFamily

Timber Creek Golf Course

Played On 05/26/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course, Excellent value

I have written reviews from Timber Creek previously and one of the follow-up with comments that reflect the excellence of value and friendliness of the staff. The course has undergone significant improvement in the past few years in maintenance and correcting some earlier defects. The ownership continues this excellent record of constant improvement and making the golfer feel welcome. Outstanding management and staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/29/2018:
On behalf of our staff at Timber Creek Golf Course, your review and comments are truly appreciated. We're glad to hear you have enjoyed our improvements over the years, as well as had a positive experience with our staff. We value your dedication to playing our course and hope we can continue to provide you with a great golf experience!

Rum River Hills Golf Club

Played On 05/25/2018
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Value, unfriendly staff

I Have played course several times a year. It's a pleasant course, not particular difficult and within a reasonable distance of the Northwest suburbs.

I will not play again because of the attitude of the staff against GolfNow members. The staff member was quite explicit in saying that they do not welcome golf now members. Especially, the hot deal. I tried to explain to him that this is a marketing/advertising'expense to the course and if they don't want golf now members to reserve tee times they shouldn't participate. Although the course is convenient and the prices are generally quite fair, I will not book a tee time there again. With the state of golf and the declining demographics I think their attitude is quite shortsighted.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Kimball Golf Club

Played On 05/20/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Short drive for an excellent round of golf

I usually play Kimball once or twice a year. It's a very scenic and rolling venue with an excellent layout. It's well worth the trip from the Minneapolis suburbs, about one hour for an excellent round of golf. I found the staff friendly and courteous. Well worth the trip.

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

Timber Creek Golf Course

Played On 05/17/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent experience, outstanding staff

I play Timber Creek half a dozen or so times a year. The ownership has done an outstanding job of bringing the course up to the best standards of play and condition. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. They treat every customer with respect and courtesy. It's a real pleasure to play the course and each time you feel that the staff is gone out of their way to make you feel comfortable

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/21/2018:
Thank you for the kind review and 5-stars! On behalf of our staff at Timber Creek Golf Course, we truly appreciate your comments as we are committed to providing our golfers with a valuable golf experience. We value your dedication to playing our course and hope you had a great day with us recently. We look forward to having you back for another great round soon!

Monticello Country Club

Played On 05/16/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent value, great club pro

I play Monticello several times a year and the course was in good shape considering the difficult winter and spring. The staff was friendly and the head pro exceptionally friendly and helpful. Excellent value and a short commute from the western suburbs.

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

Monticello Country Club

Played On 05/03/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent value

The most important change I have noted since last year is the friendliness of the staff. The head pro has always been friendly and helpful. This seems to be rubbing off on the clubhouse staff as well. Makes for an enjoyable experience.

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

Cimarrone Golf Club

Played On 03/24/2018
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Severe maintenance issues.

The course lacks the maintenance necessary to enjoy it's potential. The fairways lack proper watering and the greens are in poor condition. Could be a challenging course if properly maintained.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
d68789d0-7396-53ed-8a29-a00bb4ef3437
Commented on 03/27/2018

Steffeni, thank you for taking the time to respond. We are very sorry you feel this way and hope you return and see improvements.

Tanners Brook Golf Club

Played On 09/21/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent value

Enjoyable course, well laid out and excellent value. The staff is very friendly and the course is well maintained with an excellent pace of play.

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