Lives
Huntsville, AL
Handicap
15-19
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.1
4.1
Total 16 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

16 Reviews
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
14
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
5
Not Helpful Votes Count
3
First Review
02/03/2018
Last Review
08/20/2019

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Cherokee Ridge Country Club

Played On 07/13/2019
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Needs better maintenance

Cherokee Ridge has been my favorite course in the area since I moved here in 2013. The conditions were the worst I have seen in that time. It must be a money issue as prior to this I never had a question of the upkeep of the course. I hope you make it through this year and step up the maintenance to bring this beautiful course back to prominence. Do NOT switch the nines. You do NOT want to start with a difficult par 5. Number 1 is the perfect starting hole, fairly easy to get players off the tee box.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/24/2019

Thank you so much for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours as we always aim to exceed expectations. Your review will allow us to follow up in areas you voiced concern. If possible, please reach out to us directly so we discuss your review in more detail. We hope you will come back soon so we can WOW you on your next visit. Until then, take care!

I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Immaculate shape

The greens and fairways are in perfect shape. I play all around and this course is in as good shape as the RTJ courses, if not better. Some area courses have spotty greens and fairways, but not this one. I was pleasantly surprised at the condition of the course.

Only complaint was they need more water on the course in midsummer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Too hard for hackers

Too many valleys with high rough to hit over. Views were great, but no real ocean holes. Just not playable for bogey golfers. Play Kaanapali or Wailea instead.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Royal Ka'anapali

Played On 01/25/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Play here twice and skip Kapalua

Very playable resort course. Not as dramatic as I expected, missing ocean holes, but great views throughout the round. Much better value than Kapalua Plantation which I wouldn't play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/10/2018

Mahalo for playing with us and for the nice review! Hope to see you again soon!

Mauna Lani Resort - North Course

Played On 01/23/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Good course to play after playing the South Course

We played this as a second 18 holes after playing the South Course. This is easier, but not as pretty. All inland course. Very enjoyable, but would not have been the full price. Great value as a second 18 in a day.

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

Mauna Lani Resort - South Course

Played On 01/23/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Very pretty course, playable

Glad we played the South Course first. North Course was easier, but with no views. The staff was very good and helpful. Enjoyable day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/13/2018

Thank you for your review. We hope to see you at Mauna Lani Resort again soon.

Poipu Bay Golf Course

Played On 01/22/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great challenge

Staff was great. Although windy, the course was very playable, but challenging. Beautiful ocean holes. One of my favorite of 16 courses played in Hawaii

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

Mauna Kea Golf Course

Played On 01/22/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A bit overrated. Not what I expected

I wanted to love this course but I was just not blown away by the course. Not as visually stunning as I was expecting. A hard course for hackers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

The Ocean Course at Hokuala

Played On 01/20/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful but difficult

Tough course for hackers, but one you have to play for the beautiful views. Almost got rained out, but glad we kept going. Ending holes are breathtaking. Don't miss this one.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Tough but fair for a hacker

Beautiful course with breathtaking views. We got rained out after 16 holes but worth it anyway. I would play again in better weather. Hard course but keeps your interest.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
2.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Tale of Two nines

First off for the day and playing along at a 3 hour pace. Course was okay, but well below the other 5 courses we played on Oahu. Well kept but unspectacular. Staff was uninspired and clearly just working for a check. We made the turn only to find two foursomes were allowed to go off the back right in front of us (a twosome). We played the back 9 in two and a half hours. It was miserable. Had we not been sabotaged by the starter, the course would have picked up another star. Worst day of golf I had in Hawaii and we played 16 courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Played On 01/17/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

My favorite of 16 Hawaii courses played

With low expectations playing a Pete Dye course, I was blown away. Running inland through a rain forest, the course was fun, challenging and fair. Such words have never been said by me about any Pete Dye course ever. Even more thrilled to only pay $35 for a same day replay. Scored well despite the wind and blown away by the views of the jungle. Don't miss this.

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

Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course

Played On 01/16/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Gem of a military course

Back nine on the ocean are as dramatic as you can get. Beautiful finishing holes. As most military courses the price was right and it was certainly worthy of playing on a two week trip to Hawaii and four islands.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Only play with a discount

I wouldn't pay full price for the Fazio course but for $50 after same day play on the Palmer course well worth it. Strange design with numerous holes on the front nine having a large bunker fronting the green, limiting options. Also sand is really waste areas with rocks and no sand. Avoid the bunkers at all costs. I am glad Tom Fazio didn't learn too much from George. Tom's resort courses are the best. George, not so much.

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

Good not great course.

We enjoyed the course and the ocean views. Difficult course and well designed. Played a bonus 18 at the Fazio course for $50 which was a bonus.

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

Ko Olina Golf Club

Played On 01/14/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pristine

Very well managed and maintained. Visually stunning course, but without the ocean or mountain vistas. It was our first of 16 courses to play in Hawaii. So playable and well maintained, it remained in our top 6 courses despite not having the views.

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