andrewcipolla

Arrived before 8 for an 8:30. Walking to the pro shop, noticed man with IPad who seemed to be entertaining the regulars that were milling around.
Inside pro shop, asked and was granted a solo cart, with a $17 fee. Went outside, didn’t see anyone with the IPad, so I started to mount my bag to one of the carts. As soon as I got in the cart and hit the gas pedal, I got yelled at. “HEY?!?!?! WHERE TOU GOING?!?!?” The starter was within 5 feet of me and I know he watched me put my own bag on the cart. Too busy schmoozing the regular players to even be pleasant or professional to a new face you have never seen before.
So, after my scolding, it completely took my mind off golf. After a few putts on the practice green, I go back to my cart, directly in front of the starter and see it’s 8:24. A player walking said to the starter he was heading to the tee. I’m just sitting in my cart. The walking golfer asks me what my tee time was. I told him and he invited me to the first tee.
My group was 2 other players, the walking player and me. About 2-3 holes in, I realized I would have had my own cart if I didn’t do or say anything. At the turn, I went in to pro shop to plead my case for a $17 refund. After a little explaining, I was given the refund. Thank you for doing the right thing, but the damage to my mental game from the terrible first encounter was done.
The course was ok. A little more elevation changes then most NJ course. Greens were slow. I can see some work being done . That’s all I remember.
Will probably steer away from returning. The cost on GolfNow was ok for a Sunday morning. Payed an extra $3 and got a good turkey bacon wrap for lunch, but the starter really soured the entire experience. A little customer service training could help.

Definitely one of the best places to play in my area. And when you get a hot deal, it’s a no brainer!

Frog hollow has been a go to place for a while now. They continue to keep rates reasonable and continue to do improvements on the course. Bunker reshaping with new sod in place. Fairways were aerated recently. Noticed a lot of tall grass/weeds, overgrowth taken down. Should help the course grow better and dry from rain quickly. Cary path only on Easter , but finished in just over 4 hours. Should be another solid summer at Frog Hollow. Be back soon!!

Ever since I found Deer Island a couple years ago on vacation, I now always play when in the area. With prices thru the roof in town, the regular rate is a steal for a course this good.
Water on every hole and in play on 16 holes. There were a few greens that were a little bit under par, but didn’t deter from an absolute 5 star day. 1000% worth the drive!!EVERYTIME!!

With prices in Orlando thru the roof , trying to play golf on vacation could be expensive. While trying to play on a budget, Rio Pinar was well above expectations.
The starter told us of the FEW bad spots on the course and some of the history as well. Very tight track. Trees on the front and less trees on the back, but both 9s are very target golf. The history of this course makes it a little oooler .

A lot of holes were familiar to me. Like I’ve seen them before. Greens were best part of the course. Tee boxes and fairways ok at best. Go off play area, good luck.
Some elevation changes were nice for central Florida. A handful of blind tee shots. With everything in the area sooo expensive, just realize you get what you pay for. I got my logo ball. Thanks!!

The consistency of Johnathons Landing keeps us driving an hour to play a couple times a year. The fact we have been doing it 5-6 years now and the course is in the shape we have come to expect. 5 stars !!
We let a father and son go thru our group on 11 or 12. The had been behind us for a bit. After going thru is, dad decides to jet junior start to play. As a result, by the par 5 16th hole, the group in front of them were completely off the hole as the father and son just pulled away from the tee box . Turned us into 5 hours to play.
See you next year!!!!

It’s better than 4 stars, but just not 5. Solid layout, conditions and staff. Played Panther years ago.

After the round, the only memorable thing was the poor first impression I got from the very first person I encountered.
I was playing as a single. My tee time was 8:36. I arrived about 8:05. As I walked up, a gentleman asked if I was Cipolla. I said I was. He then said your with these guys. I then asked if I could get my own cart. His reply was “ We have over 100 people today can’t do it” I asked if I could go inside and ask. He seemed even more frustrated with me and told me 3 guys were waiting for me.
When I asked the young lady inside, she was more then willing to accommodate me, and acknowledged how unpleasant the man outside was. She acted like it’s an every day thing.
After playing a couple holes, I found out the group I was playing with was the 8:12 tee time. I was pushed out on the course with no time to prepare AND 20 minutes early. Took 3-4 holes to feel good.
Again, I don’t remember the course, and I played it yesterday. Nothing memorable. Houses everywhere. Greens fulll but slow. I’m on vacation and I got my logo ball. Good luck to HR.

Play here 5-6 times a season. Know the course well. 85-90% tee to green. Greens are fast. I feel good about reaching both par 3 greens from the white tees. Both playing over 170. Couldn’t make a putt. 2 solid pars on hard holes.

CLANK!!! Right in the bottom of the hole for birdie!! Great way to start. Having arrived early and aloud to head out, with zero practice after a 90 minute ride, I didn’t find out how fast the greens were till the 2nd hole that I promptly 3 putted.
Going from the criteria I used last week to rate another area course recently, 5 stars for service, pace, overall good conditions and deal. 75-80% tee to green. Just over 3 hours to play after a group let my 2 some thru on the 3rd hole. THANK YOU for doing the right thing . Few areas around were rough, but it’s been hot. Greens were fast and in above average condition. Got into 1 bunker and it didn’t seem to be sand, but what I can describe it as broken up sea shells. Very small pieces allowed my wedge to glide easily thru.
Galen Hall being a road trip to get to will not be in my rotation. Have made the trip 3 times in 5 years and will not count out returning. The deal, situation and opportunity would have to all come together for me to return. I would recommend playing. And would play more if I were closer.

Playing 249 yards, the par 3 15th is a beast. I saved the best drive of the day for that hole and hit in on to the back of the green, about 12-15 feet from the hole. Standard 2 putt. Par of the day!! Shot 47-39 with no warmup range time.
I don’t give 5 stars often. But the combination of staff friendliness, course conditions, the basically empty parking lot, the sub 3 hour round I played by myself, and the deal I got makes it 5 stars today.
Course in good shape for as hot as it’s been. The couple bunkers I got into today were tragic, but was able to use the Texas wedge to get out of them. Tee boxes ok. Fairways, solid. Greens were spongy and a lot slower than expected. But we’re very full and lush.
6000 yards from the tips. A lot of peaks and valleys made it more interesting and challenging than most back and forth type tracks. Played on a day of over 100 degree heat index. A lot of trees to find shade and about a dozen gazebos on the course near tee boxes made finding shade and staying cool easy. I did see a couple water fountains, but did not use them as I brought plenty of Gatorade for myself.
Arrowhead is 90+ minutes from my house. That is the only reason I would not come back.

If you know Deerfield, you know how rarely that gets said. Having played here a couple dozen times, and being a bogey golfer, let’s just call it a good day. I birdied the last hole for my lowest score at Deerfield, 89!
From the white tees, plays 6000+ yards. The par 3 8th hole was playing 217 yards! ( little over 200 on the card). I caught a couple bunkers early and had no issues getting out of any of them. 85-90% tee to green. A few tee boxes could use a little love. Recent rain softened up things, but made everything visually appealing. Greens a bit slower than expected, cause of the rain, but are in very nice shape for summer.
The only time you will be swinging the club on a level footing is off the tee. All sorts of different evaluation changes makes it extremely challenging.
I recommend Deerfield to everyone and will definitely return.

Have been aware of Applecross for a while now. With its recent addition to Golfnow, finally got my opportunity to play. The hot deal was a bit more then I’m use to paying to play anywhere, but to play a new course for me and not have to drive a couple hours made it worth while.
Not sure what to say. When I do pay around $100 to play a course, I expect almost perfection. The handful of times I’ve done it, I’ve been disappointed. Applecross was as close as I’ve played. . I didn’t feel like I was overcharged, and I’ll probably be looking for another day to try to improve on my 91 from the gold/blue hybrid tees. Probably about 6100 yards.

10:20 Sunday tee time , in the car heading home at 1:35. Most players bailed because of forecast. Our gain!
90%+ tee to green. Greens Rolling fast and consistent. The one bunker I found today was on 17 right side. It did have water in it. I took a drop. Only a few needed work. Same with tee boxes. Few bad ones. Frog Hollow is In as good of shape I can remember in the last 5 years. ( We play 4-5 times a year here) I lipped out a 10 foot birdie put on 16 after one of my best 4 irons ever. Hit. Pin high left and 205 yards.pin was in the back. Wish I made that putt.

My group plays Johnathons once or twice a year. We make the hour drive because we know to expect above average everything. In 6-7 years, it never disappoints. It’s been dry for a while so the ground is hard, but the course stays green and playable.
Front and back 9s completely different. Front, more wide open, back a bit odd, but getable. Hole 3 after the back to back par 5s to start is always backed up, but we came in at just over 4 hours. Always fun to play. Always recommended.