stephenharter

We got off to a bumpy start planning to play Brentwood and then rudely getting bumped since they already had our money (we were using vouchers). I commented to my playing partner that it's amazing how rude staff can be at golf courses. Not so at Pheasant Run. Both times we played here this summer the staff has been very friendly.

The course is a good value. While conditions weren't perfect, for $20 (GolfNow) on the cusp of November, they met my expectations. We had a really good time.

It was pretty wet from recent rains, which I can't hold against the course. What was a bit disappointing was the poor leaf control. That said, it was a fun round. I thought the course was fairly challenging, and look forward to playing it again sometime under better conditions. I was more or less in and out, but in my limited interactions with the staff, they were very friendly.

Full price might be more than I can justify paying here, but anytime I can get a deal, I make the time to head out to Shale Creek. It's a great time. The staff is friendly, the restaurant is great, the course is fun, and the facilities are fantastic.

Paired up with some excellent golfers, but still had a great time. The course was in good shape, and is pretty forgiving to a spray driver like me. Sand traps were in better shape than most courses I have played this summer, and the greens played pretty fast and fair.

Nobody makes these folks work with Golfnow.com. On the way in, we were warned by a twosome who also booked online that the guy inside was miserable about it. He lived up to the reputation. I handed him my confirmation, he huffed and puffed about the FIVESOME waiting to play in the clubhouse (of which only two or three had arrived at that point). After relenting and giving us a key to the cart, we got out there, but felt totally rushed on the first two holes even before there was anybody behind us.

After we settled in, things were fine. The course was in good enough condition given that it was early to mid-November and had been fairly wet over the preceding days. Seeing as I book most of my rounds online, it's unlikely I'll make may back over there, as they didn't really seem to want us there.

Played in early November 2013. The course was in fantastic shape given the amount of rain and the fallen leaves. Many of the holes are straightforward, but there are a number of fun challenges on the course. It's about 2 hours from home, but I'll definitely be back!

Outside of the dude screeching Zeppelin karaoke from the clubhouse when we were teeing off on 10, and our cart losing juice starting around 16 and dying by 18, it was a good time. The course was in good condition, and the staff was friendly enough.