Lives
Alton, IL
Handicap
10-14
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.7
4.7
Total 3 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

3 Reviews
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
3
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
08/24/2014
Last Review
05/23/2015

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Reviews

4.7
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5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Lots of elevated tees

Nice course; prototypical "Lake of the Ozarks" course, with lots of elevation changes, holes incorporating water, etc. Rewards straight drives. The fairways are receptive, zoysia grass, so plenty of roll. A few holes are particularly challenging, with uphill approaches to the green. Difficulty is in choosing courses at the Lake, with Robert Trent Jones, NIcklaus, Palmer and Weiskopf courses nearby. The Ridge is of virtually the same caliber; a 15% decrease in greens fees would make it a good value.

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

Spencer T. Olin Golf Course

Played On 04/26/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

New Management; Excellent Course

I love this course. Arnold Palmer design. It's part of Gordon Moore Park, at one time the dairy farm for the state hospital across the highway. Part of a huge park, so no houses anywhere; ideal for its park setting. Course is challenging; requires every club in the bag. Real values, too - including "all inclusive" deals for seniors, with breakfast, lunch, and 18 holes with cart. Zoysia fairways, so generally in good condition. New management has redesigned the clubhouse and pro shop, so now can accommodate larger crowds with banquet seating for 180 indoors, plus a large gazebo outdoors.

Very fair course, with few hidden tee shots. Most difficult holes are #7 and #15. Includes a par-30 walking course in addition to the championship course, plus good driving range.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Well maintained course

Played this course for the first time in 5 years. It's not ideal - don't care for the slope of fairway on a couple holes on the back 9, but it's under new ownership, and beautifully maintained. Course condition was much better than I remembered. Fits a good niche - better than the basic muni courses, not as upscale as better courses. Very enjoyable, and we were made to feel very welcome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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