Lives
Grand Haven, MI
Handicap
5-9
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.7
3.7
Total 18 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

18 Reviews
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
12
Not Recommended Courses
6
Helpful Votes Count
2
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
06/06/2020
Last Review
09/17/2023

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Stony Creek Golf Course

Played On 09/16/2023
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Terra Verde Golf Course

Played On 07/01/2023
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Quick 9 holes

We had an early tee time at 7 am and the lady in the pro shop was very very nice and courteous - greeting us as we walked up, asking if we were the 7:07 duo and we said yes. She pointed to the cart that was already prepped for us and, after paying we were off.

As the second group off, we played quickly, although there were a incredible number of single players with their own tee times so we had to get moving. I am shocked that there were not more of these singles paired up into foursomes or at least twosomes to keep the pace of play more constant and relaxed.

Course itself was in decent shape, although the greens were a bit long, and with the morning dew, very slow.

For $35 with cart, it was a reasonable price for a Saturday morning. I would expect to pay less during the week. And I am sure that the pace of play was significantly more slow as the day wore on.

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

Stonegate Golf Club

Played On 05/28/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course but bring your own snacks.

I’ve played Stonegate a number of times and the course itself is usually in tremendous shape and is a great value. I’ve played here the last two days - the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. Again the course was in great shape. There was not a starter or a ranger to be found but with a full tee sheet they really should watch this. Play was a it slow but not awful. A number of singles were let out and they would catch us and then turn around and jump holes. Not a big deal and we were playing good golf - mid to low 70’s by my partner and I was low 80’s.

My only real complaint is that there is minimal beverage and bar service. As a business owner myself, I can’t imagine leaving all that profit on the table by not having drinks and snacks readily available with a beverage cart and a active bar and grill on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.

It still is a very nice course that is well taken care of and a great value. Just bring your own drinks and snacks is my only recommendation.

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

The Meadows

Played On 07/03/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value

The Meadows offers a fair but challenging links layout at a very affordable rate. The course was in very good condition, with the greens and fairways in top shape. The tee boxes were pretty good as well, although a couple were off level. We played on a early Sunday morning which may be the cause for no beverage cart on the course - not great on a warm July day.

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

The Ravines Golf Club

Played On 09/05/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hurting for Help

Ravines is always a great course to play with a tough layout and well kept conditions. The course today was a bit wet from rains on the previous day and maybe overnight. The staff needed help thought - no starter on a Sunday??? Only one girl in the pro shop and no help in the bar. While it is still a great value in West Michigan, they have fallen a little short of my expectations - which given previous experience were very high. Like many golf clubs - both high end and low - courses everywhere are being hurt by a lack of workers.

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

Blackheath Golf Club

Played On 06/27/2021
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate

American Dunes Golf Club

Played On 05/23/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellence in Golf

I have had the pleasure of experiencing one of the most memorable rounds of golf here at American Dunes. The design by Mr. Nicklaus is beautiful. The challenge is available for most skill levels. The staff is as professional as any other high end course. And the cause is the ultimate reason behind this great golf experience. This is a must play venue. Well done.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
1.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

SLOWEST ROUND OF GOLF IN 30 YEARS

Signed up for a 6 pm tee time. All nines were packed with leagues and golfers. I tee'd up at 6 pm. I left the course before finishing the 7th hole at 8:40 pm. That's right - 2 hours and 40 minutes for not even 7 holes of golf. Never saw one marshall to speed things along. The groups in front of me were not horrible golfers but were definitely screw offs, drinking heavily and using drugs.

Sycamore Hills is a nice public course but it can't be enjoyed because of these conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

The Ravines Golf Club

Played On 08/22/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another Great Round at The Ravines

Took my son out for 18 before he headed back to college and had a great day. Course was in great condition, weather was about perfect and the pace of play was reasonable for a Saturday afternoon.

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

Greystone Golf Club

Played On 08/08/2020
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A little Tricky

Very very tight fairways with trees on front nine provided no margin for error off the tee. Back nine was a little more friendly. The last 3 holes play around a large water quarry - they call it the "Finest 3 Finishing Holes in Michigan." Not the Finest but certainly the most tricky.

Number 17 - a dogleg par 4 around the water is as unreasonable a tee shot as I think I've ever seen. I hit it long and straight down the left side and the ball caromed all the way down to within 10 yards of the water - perfect position but I couldn't do that again with 12 tries.

Number 18 is a longish par 4 to an Island like green. I hit a nice long drive down the left side - perfect! No - in the left rough as the fairway is only 13 yards wide. Not really a fair play.

It is a challenge and if you and the group want to have some fun and not worry about scoring, then this course is for you. Good value for the price.

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

The Meadows

Played On 07/19/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Felt like Scotland....

Early morning tee time (6:30) brought ominous clouds and wind gusts to 30 MPH. Lots of fun on this fine links course. Starter was a tad late showing up to send me off but he's always very friendly. As the fist one off, I had a single behind me that kept me moving. Finished the front 9 in an hour!

Back nine was challenging as the wind and rain really started to set it. Got to the 16th green (in two hours mind you!) before the lightening put an end to the round.

This is a nice course to play and the staff is always friendly. They never do seem to have any amenities avaiable though - beer cart, snacks, etc. Bring your own!

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

Terra Verde Golf Course

Played On 07/11/2020
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Terre Verde

Great course for those that play infrequently and just want to go out and have some fun. Not a course for the serious golfer. Greens are browned out from the hot summer and the parking lot is softer than the rough. If you just want to go out and have fun (in a courteous way of course) on the golf course, then this will work for you. If you are looking to work on your game or play a competitive round - not so much.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Macatawa Golf Club

Played On 06/21/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Another Good Round

Nice early Father's Day round. Pace of play was good. The course was a bit soggy from the overnight rain. At $72, was a bit higher than normal for a round booked here though Golf Now. Usually the fee is around $58.

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

Pilgrim's Run Golf Club

Played On 06/20/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course in the middle of nowhere

Beautiful course in a very gorgeous and wooded layout. Quite challenging from the blue tees.

Course could use a marshal to keep the pace of play up as it took 4.5 hours for a 7 am tee time. Definitely recommend it and also recommend that the starter or marshal suggest the appropriate tee boxes for the golfer based on skill and/or handicap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/14/2020

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Pilgrim's Run Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

The Meadows

Played On 06/06/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better than Average Value

It was a nice Sunday afternoon round. Some young famnilies slowed it down a bit. Course in very good condition except for the first par 3, which had too many goose droppings on the green to make it put worthy.

Overall, very good value for what I paid. Just be mindful that young families from the surrounding homes maybe out late on a weekend day that will cut your round short.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/13/2020

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Bluffs/Peaks Golf Course at Boulder Pointe Golf Club.

2.0
Previously Played

Good Value

Good value if all you want to do is swing the club. Course is good for beginners and infrequent golfers. Not much traffic on the course so it played fast. Rough is dried out so anything off the fairway will run forever and jeopardizes finding the golf ball. 27 holes makes it crowded and a bit dangerous. More than once I had to wait for others to play out of my fairway and line of play.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/03/2020

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give Bello Woods Golf Club another try in the near future.

Macatawa Golf Club

Played On 06/21/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Happy Father’s Day

Nice round early on Father’s Day. 7 am tee time with only two groups in front of us kept the round under 4 hours. Course in good condition.

Like this course because you have distance from the Blue tees at 6800 yards but also fair landing areas off the tees.

Would be nice if there was better service from the clubhouse regarding beverages on the course.

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