Lives
Orlando
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.5
3.5
Total 11 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

11 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Recommended Courses
9
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
11/18/2014
Last Review
03/02/2017

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Fairways Country Club

Played On 02/17/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course

Been here along time but never played it for whatever reason. This was a very nice surprise only because of where it's located. I have played it several times since and have brought several friends they all think it's a great course for the price. Course is very good shape we love the layout, tight but not very manageable. Only non liked thing I could say is the members/residents we encountered were pretty rude,it's that entitlement thinking. They didn't think they had to let 2somes go by a 4some or 5some which they don't have to but etiquette is a good thing and they just come from wherever on their fancy carts and start playing had them jump out in front a couple of times.. This will not stop us from playing there really like the course. Keep up the good work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Choice

A friend told me about it, not sure why I hadn't played it before but definitely My loss, I really like this course, everyone was super friendly, really like the layout has some holes that'll fool you because of the terrain which was great change, really have to think about clubs and direction. Thought it unfortunate when Pro Shop said they were closing in May for a rehab. While playing I was constantly thinking why, it's in better shape than alot of courses I play and steady golfers. Understand gotta do it sometimes but wouldn't think beginning of Summer would be the right time. So we're playing as often as we can before they close.If you get a chance don't overlook this course. Good Job team

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/28/2017:
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a great review! Hearing that you enjoyed your round and felt challenged is fantastic! We hope you'll be able to golf here a few more times before May!

Rio Pinar Golf

Played On 02/07/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Probably favorite course

Play here alot, close to home and I love the course.its in excellent condition, front 9 is tight and a good challenge trees both sides but not a jungle so not to bad getting out with some thoughtful shots, back 9 opens up but challenge is definitely still there. Rewards good play and punishes bad. Golfer's are always friendly and can't say enough good about the staff, from pro shop to outside staff everyone goes above to ensure you enjoy your round. Would like to see a Ranger more to assist in pace of play very seldom see them out on course. Only other thing I can say is watch out for the Fox Squirrels, VERY NOT shy or scared, leave snacks on cart their getting them. I play here once or twice a week or so and it's the whole package that brings me back.

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

Stoneybrook East Golf Course

Played On 02/06/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course

We play here quite often as it's close to the house, some days are slow others we blow through, That's golf, golfers are always friendly and considerate, course conditions come and go but you can tell their trying to keep it in good condition. I love the layout good challenge, rewards good play and punishes bad. Staff is always doing whatever they can for you to enjoy your day. Last couple of times there have been shortage of cart issues, I guess that happens. Could use a Ranger that went around and monitor pace of play, not something you see and sometimes it's an issue, I have actually quit before done because it was WAY to slow to finish. More rare than anything.

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

The Country Club at Deer Run

Played On 02/03/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course

Have played several times, course is always in good shape, players are always friendly and accommodating to faster players, pace of play is always good. Pro Shop team are really friendly and always ready to help, you ask the Pro questions and he's always willing to help. It's actually a good course for people getting in to the sport and parents with kids playing. One of our favorite couses

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

Green Valley Country Club

Played On 06/04/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really nice course

First time playing here, this has now become 1 of my top 3 courses, I play alot of different courses in Central Florida, have only found a couple that I like more. Several nice risk/reward holes, some good challenges if willing to go for it. Course condition is way above alot of more expensive ones. I didn't see one green that wasn't in great shape, VERY FAST even early morning but that was good once I figured it out, small putts can lead to 2 or 3 putts very Easily. Only thing I didn't care for was the fivesomes 3 of those, not to receptive to a single playing through I did end up skipping one, the others after a couple holes let me go. This definitely a course I'll play again and bring my friends. Excellent job keep it up

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

Swiss Fairways Golf Course

Played On 05/29/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible greens

Like the layout, water hazards have their own built in mental issues, but throw a ski boat and skier into the mix whole other situation, number 2 I had no idea it was an active ski course till ball was in air and there they were, good thing I hit it right to green. Not complaining thought it was cool just wish there was a sign at tee box Instead of right in front of water. Now the greens are a WHOLE other story, they are probably the worst greens I've seen in a long time, at by the 2 putt rule, as you putt you shouldn't be able to actually hear the ball bounce all over, no way to make decent putts, just hope to get close and call it good. This late in the year these are the worse I've seen, had heard there was issues so I called in advance and was told they were in good shape and getting better, Good shape must be a relative term. At 1:00 when I finish I was the only person there, should have been packed at the price. I will definitely play it again but it'll be awhile hopefully greens can be fixed but it'll take awhile and a bunch of work. Several sand traps had started to grow grass, hadn't been maintained in quite awhile. For the price it wasn't a total bad deal, nice till you get to greens. But when asked they should have said how they really are, may not have played but would have known and would of been good with that. Like I said i really like the course and will recommend to people to play. Good luck with the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/27/2016

Hi GREGJ6969,

Thanks for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our course layout. We are sorry to hear that some of our course conditions weren't up to par. We are constantly improving our course. Thanks for playing Swiss Fairways!

Casselberry Golf Club

Played On 04/16/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Players Assistant

Nice course, like the layout, only issue I had was to many single golfers, I finally hooked up 3 singles in front of me to try and eliminate some of wait time. Seen players Assist a few times but he didn't say anything to slower groups or the singles, people playing from Tips that had No business hitting from there, watched one group take like 8 strokes consistently on par 4's. Understand less experienced golfers, more strokes but play from where you should, asked a couple of groups if as as single I could play through, response was nobody's going anywhere so no, even though no golfers on next hole. That's when I joined the singles in front, player asst just rode right on by and never said a thing to them. I do like the course but if no attempt to control pace it's a long day.

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

EastWood Golf Course

Played On 01/16/2016
1.0
Previously Played

No Carts

Haven't played here in quite awhile, pretty bad shape last time, we figured we'd give it a try. I play alot of courses but I have never been to a course that didn't have enough carts to play busy and slight delays BUT. We got there about 30 mins early to find approx 5 Foursomes standing around bags everywhere. Asked what was going on was told they were all waiting on carts because they didn't have enough. Asked how far behind they were was told by golfers 1 1/2 hours to 2. Our time was 12:37. Went into clubhouse to ask what was up, they said only 30 mins behind, guess they should have asked the golfers that were 2 hours behind. Asked what options were was told if I didn't wait and play I would get charged course rate. How about not getting to finish because of time and DARK was told if didn't get to start back 9 they would give a raincheck for another day. Past #9 they wouldn't do anything . Even though it's their fault. Got on GolfNow and booked a round down the street. A couple of groups hanging out waiting said they were told the same answer from proshop so they were waiting. Not us, The course we went to just happens to be right down the street, manager said Eastwood has 17 carts down for service, ok things break, QUIT booking tee times.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair

Twin Rivers Golf Club

Played On 05/01/2015
1.0
Previously Played

Airation issue

They do have Airation alert on Golf Now, so I called to see how greens were, they said not bad Airated last week filling in good. Well their idea of good is WAY off, 12 of 18 greens were nothing but dirt, the rest weren't much better, Airation is neccassarry but have never seen it done where all grass was killed, that's not Airation that's starting over. You don't airate by killing what's there. Finished playing and felt I needed to voice opinion to proshop, I was informed that's how Airation is done with. Not sure why but no course I've been to. Very disappointed in conditions and their idea of not bad conditions, Spoke to 3 other people that felt the same, absolutely wouldn't have played if known it was that bad. Might be good to play in SEVERAL weeks but wouldnt recommend playing there for awhile.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average

Ventura Country Club

Played On 11/15/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather

BAD course management

Didn't get to play, or I chose not wait.
I showed up at 12:20 for a 12:52 tee time, found 7 foursomes in the staging area, asked a few about their times and found out they were running approx.1 1/2 hours behind. was told that's just how it is here anymore. WAY OVER BOOKED. As a single I asked the starter about going off back 9 because it was empty, nobody was on 13,14,17 or 18, was told no because people were about to make the turn. Problem was the starter wouldn't let anyone on #1 tee box till after group in front was on approach shot to green ," on a par 5" I play this course once or twice a week because it's close to house, and it's always relatively slow which is ok but I hadn't seen this starter before and there are newer people in Pro shop, so hopefully it's a break-in time but.
Course is in GREAT shape and I love to play there but I think maybe i'll give it a break and see how things straighten out.

Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/25/2014

Hello Greg,
We have implemented a new procedure for sending players to the first tee to insure that the pace of play continues to improve as the busy season is upon us. We would not "over-book" the course and we strive to insure that all players have a good experience here at Ventura Country Club. The first days when the new procedure was implemented the starters were a little over zealous in keeping the next group from the tee but we have since fine tuned the process and welcome you back. I appreciate you taking the time to post your review and your comments and I invite you to come and take advantage of great course conditions, improved pace of play and the appreciation of our dedicated staff for your continued support.
Thanks again Greg, hope to see soon!
Josh Bennett
Ventura Country Club
Director of Golf

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