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Shorecliff continues to work on getting the course in shape with several improvements including breaking s tough 1st hole par 5 into a par 3 and a drivable par 4. New water features and trimming along some of the valley sidings helps keep the ball in play.
Played today in just over three hours.

Played 18 holes today, second round here in July.
I'm not impressed by the tee boxes and fairways. Both are in need of some TLC and some weed killer.
Greens are in decent shape with a few that need attention with invasive grass or weeds.
The course in general is unremarkable with holes that are all very similar. Down and back with a few doglegs.

Booked this course with the understanding that I would be playing the back 9 twice for $38 according to the GolfNow booking site.
Instead the back was closed and only the front was available and only 7 holes of the front were open. The first hole was closed for construction and the 9th hole is on the closed back side.
This was a complete rip off by GolfNow and I'm trying to find a way to contact them to get my money back.
I don't hold the course responsible but they should not be charging full price for this mess.

Shorecliffs is a work in progress. They are working hard to improve the fairways and surrounding areas. The greens have always been excellent and the layout require s a straight tee shot until you become adept at ricochet info balls off the sides of the valley walls that line most hole. Big improvement is the splitting of hole #1 into a par three and drivable par 4. Now you don't start with a bogey or double Bogey.

Loved the expansive practice putting area. I've played a lot of courses and never seen a larger better maintained practice green.
Enjoyed the easy first two holes. Good course design as it lets you loosen up on a few holes before the tougher ones begin.
Enjoyed the layout but the " down the valley or drainage area and up the hillside style of many holed could get tiresome.
Loved the finishing par 3 as you get a chance to shot for beers.
Overall a good course in good shape, especially the greens.
I would play it again.

Nice course in good conditions. Some interesting holes but a couple of too long par 3's, close to 200 yards. I'm a firm believer that par 3 holes should be FUN and between 150-175 yards. Greens are on the slow side but are smooth. Cart paths are tough on the kidneys.
Good value and friendly staff and players.

Maplegate cc reminded me of courses in NC with tree lined fairways and the smell of pine trees. The course design is interesting with 18 different holes unlike the many back and forth courses you often find in public courses. The other great thing is that the par 3 holes are all less than 175 yards making then FUN as well as Challenging. The Par 4 and 5 holes were reachable with good tee shots and second shots. I've played at many courses both private and public and this layout is one of my favorite. Course conditions aren't perfect but the owners are working on getting it in top conditions