Lives
Decatur
Handicap
0-4
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.9
3.9
Total 18 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

18 Reviews
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
17
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
2
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
11/25/2012
Last Review
04/20/2017

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Arboretum Golf Club

Played On 04/15/2017
3.0
First Time Playing

Not bad if you like a sloppy slow 5+ hour round

Yes I know it is early spring and there could still be snow on the ground but this course is a mess. Cart paths only because it is a swamp in the fairways. Worst greens i have seen or played in the Chicago area. But even that was okay and I could have looked past it if not for the pace of play.

It took us 5 1/2 hours to play. There was a tiresome in front of us drinking heavily and taking forever. We mentioned it to the starter at 9 that they were 2 holes behind and terrible, losing multiple balls each hole and marking and lining up every putt. He did say something once and gave us a bla bla bla excuse that they would speed up, heavens they got slower and we generally had 3 groups waiting on each tee on the back 9 waiting.

I am not from the area but do know there are a lot more options that this place next time I am in the area.

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

Cross Creek Country Club

Played On 12/20/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

NiceSurprise

Most executive courses down here have terrible greens and are poorly maintained. This one was a nice surprise. Loved the challenge of the layout and condition of the course. People were very friendly. Will be back. Best executive course I have played in the area.

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

Kingsway Country Club

Played On 11/23/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Wow!!! What a hidden gem.

While play Riverwood a year ago one of my playing partners asked if I had played Kingsway to which I answered no.. He said next time I was in the area I should check it out and man was he right. This is a fantastic layout. Greens were a bit slow that today but putted very smooth, but I just liked the layout of the course it is not hard but offers a great challenge and is visually challenging. I am sure after playing it a few times that would change but there were a lot of shots you hit where figuring out the lines or carry were difficult.. I will be back more to play this.. Oh and the people were very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/02/2015

Hi JTHom,

Thank you for playing at Kingsway Country Club! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your first round at the course! We hope to see you again for a second round.

River Hall Country Club

Played On 11/17/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Value no rangers to keep slow groups moving

I really like the layout and how this course plays. Only problem is they don't really monitor groups like they should. We had a threesome that waited for ever for the 4 guys in front of us. One player with our group a member quit after 14 holes in disgust over the slow play. One guy in the 4 in front was tearing up the greens with his spikes and another was not racking traps and throwing clubs. No one to control them.

I will always go back but they do need more people watching slower groups.

Course was in great shape even with the greens just recently being sanded.

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

El Rio Golf Club

Played On 02/27/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Nice Little Course

I was pleasantly surprised.

Played here with my wife and daughter. As is par for the course at most Exec Courses there were 2 groups on every tee but moved along in under 4 hours. Best part were the greens that were unexpected, most of the other courses of this type have really bad greens but these had grass on them and weren't to bumpy just a little slow.

We had a great time as the other groups in front and behind were quite friendly so it made it more enjoyable.

We will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Water Water Everywhere but not a drop to drink

This is a very nice place to play. I like the layout of the course, greens speed was great, fairways were a little dry.

Bad thing was the lack of any drinking water on the course and no cart person. Coolers did not have cups and the main stations with bathrooms and ice machines did not work at all ice or water. Pretty parched by the end of the round.

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

Colonial Country Club

Played On 11/18/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Always in great shape

I have played here several times and really like the layout of the course and condition.. Wet; cold and sloppy day as it rained on and off the entire round. Course was wet as expected but in very good condition. Staff is always extremely polite and helpful.

Hope they continue to allow the public to play here year round. This time of year this is one of the best for the money. I will be back one more time before I leave.

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

Myerlee Country Club

Played On 11/17/2014
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

With a little work could be really nice

My wife and I like to play here. Not overly challenging but lets you use all of your clubs during the round not just a pitch and putt.

Greens though continue to need some attention. slope and lay of the greens could make these a lot more fun if they weren't slow and long.. It is Florida and I would think with a little time and investment better grass could be found.

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

Red Tail Run Golf Club

Played On 07/25/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great course

I love playing at Red Tail, love the design of the course and the playability of it.. Really wish the greens were a bit nicer, just to many ball repair marks.

Would love to see some pot bunkers placed in areas around the course to give it more of Scottish links look..

All the test of golf one needs.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course but not as oggod as I expected it to be

This is a nice complex, I along with my playing partners expect a bit nicer conditions, the greens were pretty rough and severly bumpy and my oh my slow.. I am sure the rain the previous day might have caused them to not mow.. The course is very nice looking and difficult even on a day with out a lot of wind.. Would like to play it again under better conditions.

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

Riverwood Golf Club

Played On 02/19/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Nice and Challenging

This is a very beautiful and challenging golf course.. Equal to Twin Eagles, Corkscrew or Tiburon but at half the price.. I will play it every time I am down.
Just loved the layout. Greens needed some attention but still better that most a little on the dry side.

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

The Club At Westminster

Played On 01/03/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Pleasant Surprise

Been coming down to the area for 4 years now and playing here and there but had avoided playing this course. I really liked it, it is rough around the edges but is a nice and challenging layout from the blue tees. Par 3's are flat out hard. Greens rolled smooth and little on the slow side the days I played but for the money I will be back each time down. A lot nicer than FT Myers CC or Edgewood and the same price or lower.. Love all of the pines trees..

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

Piper Glen Golf Club

Played On 07/17/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could be something special

I have played this course multiple times since it opened.. I love the layout and challenge of the course. Slope of the greens borders on down right unfair on some holes.. If the greens are fast you better hold on..

Condition of the course has been better but this is still a very good value for the cost and great challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On 3/31/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Interesting track

This was a very interesting track to play.. It was not what I would have expected from course that uses John Daly's name. It is not a beast or long at all. Layout was pretty but short for what I expected. Course was pretty soggy after a good nights rain storm and sloshy and it was still short from the back tees.

It is very early spring and the grass has yet to green up.. looked very strange seeing all of that brown grass. Greens were nice for the time of very and faster than I would have expected..

I will definitely play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Bonita Bay East - Sabal Course

Played On 01/27/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very Nice Course

First time playing here... Course was in excellant shape.. Greens were great and really fast.. Generous fairways that lead to fast sloping greens and oh yes there is sand everywhere..

Fair test for all golfers and enough bite from the back tees to make it a good test for better golfers. I will definitely be back to play it again..

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Palmetto-Pine Country Club

Played On 1/21/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

It is what it is

Course was not in really good shape. Greens were sanded to make them look nice but the grasss was sparse..Fairways were pretty much the same, Grass was not very good for FL standards. Not worth the cost at $75 when you can play Whispering Oaks or Twins Eagles for $89..

I did love the layout of the course.. not overly tight and not your typical FL course, more of what you would expect in GA or SC.. Lost of pine trees and you have to work the ball right to left and left to right. Could be a hidden gem in the area with a little grass and TLC.. Gil the starter was great. Staff was friendly as well as some of the members that were there when I finished.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Tough Test

Always have to play this course when down in FL.. My 2nd favorite course. Good value right now and gives you a chance to compare your game against the Senior Pro's.. Course is generous off of the tee but requires good iron play and of course putting can be a challenge on these greens. Was a little miffed that the greens had just been verticut and sanded. Course was in its usual fine condition.. If you are 50 plus and think you have game try it from the II tees.. Be prepared to hit a lot of long irons and hybrids into the greens.. It was a blast..

Staff could use a course in being nice to their guests, they can be a little stuck up.. Starters were great..

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Old Corkscrew Golf Club

Played On 11/23/2012
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Toughest Course in SW Florida

This course is the best course in SW Florida... Layout is fantastic but the elevation of the greens, traps and contour of the greens is what seperates it from all others. It is not for the timid as it will test your patience putting.. Got to love it!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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