melvi23

Overall good experience, we have had significant rain in the area so won’t punish the course for conditions. Was a little surprised at the many growths on the greens. I play another course in the area with Bermuda greens and they didn’t have those growths in theirs. Made putting unfair depending where you were on the green. Don’t know if that was a weather cause; but, it would have been the same at the other course as well. I love playing the course because of layout and greens.

Pace of play is really bad. Didn’t start on time because of backups. Ended up stopping and heading home; but noticed holes were open. So they need to ensure players are keeping pace with the group ahead. Still surprised by the shape of the collars around the greens given this is a high end course. I have played other courses and they are in much better condition on and around the greens. Love this layout but will never pay full freight given pace or play and conditions around greens. In the past I would praise this course when telling folks where they should consider playing; but, not now. I start my discussion with a warning before any recommendation.

I have not played Birkdale in years due to really bad course conditions and the high price I was charged. Time and proximity lead me to Birkdale reluctantly; but, man was I surprised!!! I joined a member and he was great and the course was awesome!!! I will play it again and will recommend it to others. Keep doing whatever you are doing because it shows and makes for a pleasant golf experience.

I have always loved this course; however, I was surprised at how awful the area around the greens were! This is supposed to be a high-end course but it looks like a poorly kept municipal course, specially around the greens. I sure hope they are putting in work to improve them. I am at the stage of finding a club for membership and was considering this one; but, now I will entertain others that have reached out to me. Not a good look right now.

Waited on every shot!!! Got to have a ranger entire course backed up and slow play will cause me not to play here in the future

Only issue was waiting for lunch. Made the call on 8 and still had to wait too long for a dog and fries. Staff was awesome and could have been some other things at play unbeknownst to me.

A group should not backup a high-end course like this one. When groups get behind they should be asked to move to the hole they should be on. Slow play will most definitely make me play somewhere! I was considering membership, but can’t stomach slow play. In my last 4 rounds here, pace of play has been painful and I could never get a rhythm. Had to wait on every hole!