Lives
New Hope, PA, USA
Handicap
20-24
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.6
4.6
Total 5 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

5 Reviews
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
4
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
07/27/2013
Last Review
02/11/2018

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Reviews

4.6
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5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting hilly historic layout

We enjoyed El Campeon....not what you would expect in Florida with old growth trees and significant elevation changes. Course condition was well maintained but bunkers were inconsistent. Twice I had bunker shots where I thought I had sand under the ball but didn’t. Greens were grainy. The whole course is extremely picturesque. Water comes into play but is fair. Accuracy matters. Slicers will struggle. Overall it was worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course too crowded-Overbooked

We gave up after 13 holes. With 4 groups on one hole (Blue 4) it became clear that over packing the course and not slow play was the problem.

When I went into the pro shop to let them know the young lad said that my 3 ½ hours for 12 holes was within their acceptable pace of play. Dissapointing. I've played here before and wanted to show my friend from Scotland what our courses were like here. Oh well. If you want to play here be careful of crowding. Royal St Cloud is great when moving along but waiting on every shot is not worth it even for the reasonable price.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

Everything was excellent. Really liked the practice area. Hitting quality range balls off turf at the practice area was included. Course was in great condition. Starter set a great pace.

Champions Gate is a reliable pleasant round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/07/2017:
Thanks so much for your feedback! We're thrilled that you had such a great experience with us. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Craigielaw Golf Club

Played On 07/30/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Craigielaw well worth it

I enjoyed playing Craiglielaw after having played: Gullane 2, North Berwick West Links, Glenn GC, Dunbar, Luffness, and Longniddry. This is such a special place for golf!

The pro shop staff couldn't have been any nicer and made sure that I would be comfortable and enjoy my round. He gave me specific directions so I wouldn't get lost as I crossed over areas on the course and marked my scorecard with a highlighter as to where the bathroom facilities were! LOL! That was very thoughtful. This is a newer clubhouse and course but blends in well with the area.

The course looks easy and straightforward but typical of a links course, it is not. I found it challenging, especially with some well-placed bunkers. The course was in excellent condition and the greens were a bit more challenging than some of the others in the area with lots more contours.

My only mistake was heading out without a full water bottle as I found no fountains on the course. Will definitely play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Holywood Golf Club

Played On 7/19/2013
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Charming golf experience, spectacular views of bay

This was a charming day of golf at Rory's home course. I felt like a member for a day. Very cool modern clubhouse with friendly members and staff. Everyone asks where you are from and how was your golf.

Course is parkland style with steep hills. A few breathtaking elevated tees. Almost all other fairways are steeply sloped sideways. Practice your sidehill lies!

Overall a charming and memorable day of golf! I also played Portmarnock Old Course, Royal Dornach, & North Berwick this week so Holywood was more of a local experience rather than a world class golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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