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Inniscrone Golf Club
Played On 08/09/2018Nice course for the right price
Played using a $20 online voucher, so that certainly made me a bit less critical of the course. Nonetheless, it was a nice course, but I don't know that it was worth the 1.5+ hour drive to get to it. It was generally in good shape, but two or three of the tee boxes left a lot to be desired. It's a pretty fair balance of open/tight holes throughout. If you get on this course for $30 or less, you'll be content. Paying anything over that might leave you a little disappointed.
Par Line Golf Course
Played On 05/28/2018Very Bad Conditions
This was the worst I've seen Par Line. In my eyes, it's typically a "value" course (i.e. lower rates = iffy conditions), but this most recent round was rough. The tee boxes were consistently uneven, and they were either dirt patches or grass that was longer than the rough. The fairways and greens were not in horrible shape, but they also were not good. It's a good layout that can be had for cheap, but given it's current condition, paying more than $20 for 18 holes will likely leave you feeling ripped off.
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - Grizzly/Kodiak Course
Played On 07/05/2017Excellent Amenities for an Average Course
First off, my overall 3/5 rating and my lack of recommendation of this course is relative to what it is (or purports to be). If this course were being compared to your local muni, it would certainly score higher. But given the competition within a 45-minute drive, it's difficult to recommend Bear Trap Dunes.
The amenities are outstanding, though. Everything from the clubhouse to the restaurant to the snack shack is top-of-the-line. The atmosphere surrounding the course gives one the feeling that it will be worth the $125 prime time rate.
The course, however, did not live up to that feeling. The greens and tee boxes were average at best, and at times, below average (compared to almost any course). The layout was not terribly interesting, and there were no memorable, picturesque holes as one may hope to find on a resort/vacation/destination course. Luckily, I received a $30 discount on my tee time, but even with the savings, it'd be tough to recommend this course to anyone visiting the OCMD area. I have only played three other courses in the area, but I would certainly recommend two of them before BTD (Lighthouse Sound and Baywood Greens), and given the choice, I'd play the other one (Man O' War) before returning to BTD as well.
If you can get on this course of $40 or less, it's probably worth it. If you are looking to drop $100+ on a round though, go play Lighthouse Sound (or any of the other course options in the area). I may have caught the course at a bad time, but when it comes to vacation courses, they usually only get one shot to impress the out-of-town visitors.
Twisted Dune Golf Club
Played On 06/25/2017Interesting (for the right price)
Played TD for a $60 deal time through an online outlet. For that rate, it was reasonable. The going rate at the time (Sunday morning) was $99, though. Had I paid that, I probably would have felt differently. I went in with high expectations of this being a very unique course. Generally speaking, the "Dunes" aspect of the course isn't as prominent as one may think. Don't get me wrong, there are certainly large man-made dunes throughout the course, but much of the course also looks like any other course in southern NJ. It's worth playing if you can get on for under $60, but don't be surprised if the course itself doesn't quite give the same feel as the images on its website.
Atlantic City Country Club
Played On 06/24/2017A Course with History
Was drawn to ACCC by the history behind the course, even though the price tag was a little salty ($99 after 3; much more in prime time). I'd say it was worth it to play the course once. It was in excellent condition, and the layout was much more open than I expected it to be. The last few holes near the marsh got a little tight, but much of the front felt pretty wide open. The bunkers were intimidating at times, but fair. There were many fantastic views of the AC skyline to compliment the round as well. Overall, it was a great experience. (Checking out some of the names on the lockers before the round was an added bonus.) Definitely worth playing.
Broad Run Golfer's Club
Played On 06/15/2017Tough the first time
Finally got to play Broad Run after years of wanting to make the 1.5 hour trip. Overall, it was a very good experience. It very much plays like the mountain courses of NEPA. Expect LOTS of elevation changes and quite a few blind shots. This made it a tough go the first time on it, but the yardage guide helped. You will need every club in your bag.
I had a pass to play for $45 on a weekday morning. I feel like it was worth the cost. Had I paid $60+ to play, it may have been a different story, but I guess that's the going rate for a very nice course not far from Philly. Overall, it's worth getting on it at least once.
Deer Valley Golf Course
Played On 05/21/2017Short course in good shape
Deer Valley is a good course that can be played for low rates. There is nothing about the course that is extremely memorable, but it is consistently kept in very good shape. It plays as a 72 on the scorecard, but it realistically should be a 69 or 70. Most of the Par 5s are under 450. The GPS even displays one of them as 400. That's not a complaint by any means, but just pointing it out that the course plays very short at times. Generally speaking, it's worth playing if you're in the area and don't want to spend a ton.
Range End Country Club
Played On 04/29/2017Good course; good conditions
Played Range End for the first time after having heard good things. I would say that the word "good" sums up this course pretty accurately. There wasn't much that was terribly memorable about it, but everything was in good condition (including tee boxes, fairways, rough, and greens). The course is a bit short from the white tees (about 5700 yds I think), but the elevation changes on the back certainly made it feel longer at times. Overall, I'd say it's worth playing as long as you can get on for $30 or less (which is usually doable through GolfNow). My only constructive criticism involves the course logo. I collect logo balls from courses that I play, and this ball is one of the more forgettable ones. It looks like someone designed it using MS Paint sometime in the late 90s. I suppose if that is my biggest "complaint," then all in all, I had a good day at Range End.
Royal Oaks Golf Club
Played On 06/18/2014This course has gotten better
I've heard many locals talk about how poor the course conditions have become, only to find that they haven't played the course in 3+ years. Trust me that the course conditions have gotten better. It certainly is worth the $20-$25 it can be had for quite frequently on Golf Now. Every hole is different at this course, and it's not overly intimidating to any level of player. Definitely worth playing, especially at a steep discount on GN.
Manada Golf Club
Played On 06/01/2014A good, inexpensive course
I have played Manada many times, and it's always a good time if you can get on for the right price. We managed to get a deal for $18 this time around, so there's little to complain about there.
The course was in good shape as usual. The bunkers were in good condition and the greens were pretty quick. There wasn't much about the course with regard to the "Wow" factor, but again, we only paid $18.
I would hesitate to drop more than $30 to play a round here, but rounds can usually be had through GolfNow for less than that.
Dauphin Highlands Golf Course
Played On 8/23/2013Great course for all golfers
Dauphin Highlands is a great course for all skill levels. Off the tee, the course is not intimidating at all. You will not lose many balls on your first shot. From there, a handful of greens are a bit "tucked in," but overall it's open. In fact, the only thing that kept me from labeling this course as "Easy" is the fact that I'm a hacker, so no course is easy to me. Anyone lower than a 12 handicap will most likely tear this course up.
The course is in really good shape. It is definitely worth playing, especially if you can get a deal on here. The standard rates might get a bit steep for what you're getting, but if you are reading this review on GolfNow, chances are you've already learned never to pay the full rate. I'd say this course is worth $45 to play, but can be had for less.
Royal Oaks Golf Club
Played On 08/08/2013Nice course with some tricky holes
This course probably should have been a 3.5 / 5, but I'll round up since there are no half-star ratings.
Overall, the course was in good shape, minus the sand traps. That said, there had been some rain the night before, so the traps being washed out is somewhat understandable.
This is a friendly course for golfers of all levels. There are quite a few holes that do not require drivers off the tee. I wouldn't say that there are any "stand-out" holes, but it is nonetheless worth playing for $25 or so.
Links at Gettysburg
Played On 7/31/2013This course is worth $75+ a round
Played the Links at Gettysburg on July 31, 2013. The course is surrounded by beautiful homes and the clubhouse matches that feeling. Just driving into the course really set the tone for the day.
The course was beautifully scenic. The red sandstone that is visible throughout most of the course adds a unique aesthetic. Several rock walls add the extra "Wow" factor to the views from the tee boxes.
The greens were in good shape with some tough pin placements. There is a lot of target golf to be played on this course. Certain holes call for a driver, but others are so tight that a 3 wood is a better choice (even a Par 5 on the back). In fact, much of the Back 9 will challenge your accuracy off the tee.
Overall, this course is a beauty. The fact that you can find it on here during the week for as low as $24 is completely absurd. we paid $38 for our 11am round and felt that we were getting away with something illegal. It's a beautiful course worth paying full price to play.
Baywood Greens
Played On 7/18/2013Very nice, but (maybe) overrated
We were very excited to play Baywood Greens due to its list of accolades as well as all of the positive reviews on here.
First off, I would certainly recommend the course to anyone looking to play in the Rehoboth Beach area.
That said, we got on for $75 (discounted from regular $109). I think we would have been a bit disappointed if we paid $100+ for this course.
The Front 9 (Woodside) was under-whelming. In the course's defense, all of the flowers and whatnot were NOT in full bloom; if they had been, it would have been quite scenic. None of the holes on the Front 9 were terribly interesting, either. Some of them had quite a bit of dead spots, and the tee box on the Par 3 6th was in worse condition than some $20 courses I've played.
Now, the Back 9 (Waterside) was a different story. There were some of the coolest holes I've seen, including the Par 3 11th and the Par 4 14th with an island fairway.
The signature 18th was certainly one of the most beautiful holes I've played. The approach up toward the clubhouse with the "beach" surrounding the backside of the green was definitely one to remember.
I can't compare this course to other DE courses since I've never played any others. This course is worth paying $75 to play, but like I said, I'd be hesitant to drop $100+ here.
The Links At Lighthouse Sound
Played On 7/17/2013Must play if in the OCMD area
Chose to play this course while in OCMD because of the many reviews I read on Golf Now. Unfortunately, we could not get a deal on the rates and ended up paying the full rate of $99 for an 11:30 tee time. After playing the course, we both agreed that it was worth $100+.
Simply put, this course has some of the best views you can ask for. The Par 3 5th was simply stunning with views of the OC skyline and the bay behind the green.
All of the tee boxes and greens were in fantastic shape. The greens were actually some of the SLOWEST I have played in a long time, but I wasn't complaining too much. That just gave a hacker like me a little more room for error.
As a high-handicapper, I was nervous going in that the course was going to nail me, but I ended up shooting about an average score for myself, so don't be weary of people warning of how challenging of a track it is.
I've only ever played one course in the OCMD area, so I can't compare Lighthouse Sound to others all that well, but like I said, I feel that it was certainly worth $100+ to play.
Monroe Valley Golf Course
Played On 7/11/2013Not bad (for the right cost)
This course is in pretty rough shape, but it can be played for VERY cheap, especially through GolfNow. I wouldn't want to pay more than $25 to play this course, and it can certainly be found for less than that.
This course is not terribly challenging, even for a 20-handicap. There are maybe one or two interesting holes, and it also has back to back Par 5s that are reachable in two.
If you can play for one of the Hot Deal prices through GolfNow, it's worth it. Other than that, try to avoid paying full price playing here.
Hershey Links Golf Club
Played On 7/9/2013Play it while you still can
This is one of the nicest public courses in the Hershey/Harrisburg area. It's a shame that this summer (2013) will be its last.
The course is very links-y on the front 9, but the back isn't nearly as open. There are very scenic holes throughout the course. Be ready for A LOT of ravines to carry. Holes 15 and 16 have proven to be my downfall every time I have played here.
Get onto this course before it closes for good in the fall of 2013.
Lykens Valley Golf Course
Played On 6/14/2013Great for the price
Played this course in mid-June 2013. Found a noon tee time on GolfNow for $12 -- less than $15 after fees. For that price, this course is a steal. Not the most challenging layout, but well-maintained. Would gladly have paid about $25 to play. Definitely some tough pin placements.
Golf Club at Felicita
Played On 6/9/2013Could be very nice
Played this course June 9, 2013. It was in HORRIBLE condition, which is a shame because it really could be one of the nicest courses in town. It has a very nice layout. It is very scenic and can prove to be challenging at times. The problem is that the care for the course just isn't there. The fairways had weeds all over them, and the bunkers were in horrible shape. If this course ever cleans up, make a trip then. Until then, avoid it.