Lives
Connecticut
Handicap
10-14
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.4
4.4
Total 23 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

23 Reviews
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
22
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
2
First Review
05/03/2016
Last Review
10/05/2023

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Reviews

4.4
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

My brother and I played the course yesterday for first time in years and were both pleasantly surprised what great shape it was in considering the past 2 storms that saturated it over the last 2 weeks. Starter friendly and got us off early as there was a lull in tee times. Greens were smooth and about a 10 on speed scale. Fairways were a little moist but drying out quickly with the abundant sunshine. Routing was excellent and not too tricky. There are a couple of blind shots, but a quick walk or ride ahead gives you proper landing area. Weather was sunny and 80 degrees. Had lunch after in on-site tavern and burgers were very good and homemade french fries were also great. All in all a great day.

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

Exeter Country Club

Played On 07/12/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Plush!!

I hadn't played this course in over 8 years ( over a dozen times) but was hoping it was in great shape as it always had been. It was the best shape I have ever seen it in. Tee area all green grass, fairways plush and greens in perfect shape running about a 10. I was very impressed. Attendant in pro shop very cordial and helpful. Pace of play was great ( 3 3/4 hour round). We were a 2 some following a 2 some and a 4 some. I wholeheartedly recommend Exeter CC for a great round of golf.

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

Fenner Hill

Played On 08/11/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

very good course, great shape

I have played Fenner Hill several time and always find conditions nice. Today was no exception. Fairways and tees green despite drought conditions in our area. Had planned to play different course nearby but upon arrival at that course it was brown. So, I called my friend and told him to go to Fenner Hill. Staff very friendly and we got right off. Carts in ok shape, wish they had USB port, but they are older carts. Greens were all same speed and lush. Stopped in Pub after round for ice cold beer and lunch. Again, friendly bartender and food was very good. All in all a good day on the links.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Cranston Country Club

Played On 07/19/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Very pleasant day at Cranston CC.

Found course very playable, got off first tee right on time. Little breezy here but it was welcome with the temperatures. Fairways in good shape with small brown out areas on sides (hot weather probably) and greens were in great shape. Bring water as with most courses there's none out there. Pro shop only stocked with golf balls and hats. Only ordered couple beers at turn from bar but it overlooks 10th tee and 18th green so probably nice to hang around when you're done. Overall, we'd be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice course

Checking in easy, all staff were friendly and helpful. We were paired with 2 other players and went around in 4 1/2 hours. Greens were in great shape and rolled as true as the practice green, which other courses could learn from. Fairways were nice green grass and easy to hit off of. Tees a little beat up but not hard to tee it up. Overall a very nice experience and will return. It was last round of our trip.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/01/2021

Great! Thank you for visiting us at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Hilton Head National Golf Club

Played On 05/21/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of Hilton Head's best to play.

If you are planning a golf trip to Hilton Head make sure this course is on your list. Its a must play. Conditions were great and everybody working there was friendly and helpful. Greens were probably best we played all week. Not much more to say but play this course.

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

Dolphin Head Golf Course

Played On 05/20/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Used to be private, nice to play now.

Dolphin Head used to be a private course until a couple years ago and now that its open to the public give it a try. Course in nice shape with little areas of burn out but has to be expected with hardly any rain. Tees fine, fairways very hittable and greens in good shape. Staff very nice and layout is a little challenging but most should be able to handle.

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

The Club at Savannah Quarters

Played On 05/19/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice private course.

We got a treat on our trip and got to play Savannah Quarters, a private course. I would have given it full 5 stars but greens had been aerated and some fairway drainage work on a couple of holes left sand on small parts of fairway. I believe this is a full 5 star track, we just caught it at a bad time. Otherwise we fully enjoyed this course and everyone was friendly towards us. Would love another opportunity to play here someday.

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

Old South Golf Links

Played On 05/18/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Old South great as usual.

We always play this course one or twice on our trips because you don't get surprised, its always in great shape. Tees, fairways and greens in top condition. Great views on water holes. Small 19th hole but its got what you need and food is good. All course staff are great from bag drop too shop to 19th hole. 3 days in and weather has been great which makes golfing here even better. Don't pass this one by.

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

Bear Creek Golf Club

Played On 05/17/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good layout, greens a little off.

We had a good day here, fairways and greens mostly good, layout was fine and we had good match going. Staff very friendly and 19th hole was good. Nice range. Fees very reasonable. Would return. As most other courses down here, they could use some rain.

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

Oyster Reef Golf Course

Played On 05/16/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Hilton Head favorite of ours

We started our week at Oyster Reef course. What a great start. We had planned on later in the week but they were going to aerate the greens. This course is a must play on your trip. Always in good shape and the 19th hole is one of the best on any course. Good staff, food and cold beer. Overall course staff are very friendly. You won't be sorry you played here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course in great shape as always

Haven't played this course in years and it had always been fun to play. This time was no exception. Check-in easy, starter very personable and got us off on time. Course, fairways and greens in great shape. Greens just a touch slow but I think after the weekend they just needed a cut. Not a problem at all. Pace excellent 3 3/4 hour round, no backups or holdups. After round we had lunch on patio overlooking 9th green and service was great and food perfect. All in all a great day.

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

Fox Hopyard Golf Club

Played On 08/08/2020
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Disappointed

I have been playing this course since it opened. I believe this is the best public course in Connecticut. That said I was very disappointed at the conditions when I played yesterday. Tees were mostly bare or had crab grass growing on them. Had to step on tee to get it into ground on several holes. Fairways ok but numerous brown out areas. Greens were very slow by Hopyard standards and had browned out areas in numerous spots. Pace was ok, 4 1/2 hour round. Beers expensive, $6 for a 16oz Miller Lite. Staff as always was very good. Its too bad that this course is taking this abuse. No rain shouldn't be excuse. Talk was this track was closing and maybe that's why its in the shape its in. Maybe fall weather will bring it back. Still my favorite layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/18/2020

Hi, shakeyjakesgolf. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. We have projects ongoing to recover the fairways and greens. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Fox Hopyard Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Beaver River Golf Club

Played On 07/10/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great shape

I played Beaver River for first time since it first opened. I was pleasantly surprised by the conditions. The fairways are plush and the greens, although a little slow , were in great shape. I played from the white tees and its not a long course but has a lot of doglegs and driver is not needed on some holes. Pace the day we played was great, 3 1/2 hours for the 18 holes. Only small problem was the carts must have been left out all night as they were quite dusty and we had to wipe ours down, not a big problem. We teed of at 8am. Would definitely play again. Inside restaurant closed due to covid 19, but tables on patio open for food and beverage.

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

Fox Hopyard Golf Club

Played On 08/03/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best public course in state

Year after year this is the best public course in state of Ct. Great price but worth it no matter what you pay compared to others who charge more and don't stand up to the Fox.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What can I say!!!

Been waiting to play this course for years. Watched tourney on tv so many times that this time in Hilton Head we said we definitely we'd play and so we made our tee time. Our fore caddy Paul (every group has one) was great. No lost balls and he helped us read all putts. Greens have subtle breaks so if you play use their knowledge. Course was in great shape. Souls definitely play this again. Much better views then you see on tv.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Much improved course

Played Shipyard yesterday for first time in several years. Whow!! What a great job they are doing. Course was in great shape. Greens were perfect. Staff very friendly and bartender was great. Pro shop well stocked. It was a pleasure, going back today. Back on rotation.

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

Barony at Port Royal Golf Club

Played On 05/22/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent

Oyster Reef Golf Course

Played On 05/21/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

has been better

course was not in great shape. probably just overseeded but its been better. course not fun when windy and it was 3 club windy down by water. water views make this course as other holes just average. marsh course prettier I think. good if you get golf now hot deal.

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