ak1200

I play this course all the time, and it's the perfect place to return to. You can score well if you get to know your way around, but don't get mad at a bogey on 5. The card says it's the fifth hardest but it is definitely the most difficult hole on the course. The greens are fast but a little too bumpy at the moment even without the people who don't repair their ball marks. I do love this course though!

I've seen this course in good shape and seen it in bad shape. Some of the holes are tight and you have to be careful of rogue shots into your fairway on a few key holes. Number 10 off the tee box would be so much nicer if they did a bit of trimming to the Palm trees, I understand the need to have them there to make your first shot difficult, however, overgrown or dead palm fronds on a signature hole so close to the club house, makes for a sloppy look rather than a challenging shot, especially since you are wedged between the 1st hole and 18th and already have to be aware of other players shots the entire hole. Also, the way the staff "keep tabs" on golfers is a bit over the top. We were tied up after 18 holes, and because a single was behind us, we chose to play number 1 for a quick playoff hole. This was not received well as the gentleman from the pro shop came running out to see what we were doing (conveniently in my backswing, no less), it was the end of the day, it wasn't like we were trying to steal some free golf. Also, when I played a week earlier, we had to wait 20 minutes for our 3rd player, and wanted to play the first two holes quickly while we waited. Most any course would have no problem at all with us doing that, considering there was nobody behind us. Not the case here. you get just what you pay for, and not a shot more. Not really surprised to see unkept bunkers or excessive divots left unfixed on the greens. Also, am not sure I have ever seen a cart person on the course, so stock up before you tee off or when you make the turn. I know with all the negative remarks one would assume I loathe this course, but that's not the case at all. I love this course, and think it has great potential, I just think the people running the show are bit too uptight for the course. I would expect that sort of "monitoring" on a 5 star course, especially if full, but not at Deer Run. Just lighten up a little, and am sure your guests would feel a bit more welcome. And maybe inform your groundskeepers to be mindful of golfers and not take the time to weed eat heavily while a group is trying to putt. If you gave the golfers a bit of consideration, I imagine the golfers would return the favor and the course would be in much better shape. Am sure I will play again in the next week or two, so would love to see a change in the usual routine I thoroughly described above...