Lives
crofton md
Handicap
10-14
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.1
4.1
Total 55 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

55 Reviews
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
46
Not Recommended Courses
9
Helpful Votes Count
11
Not Helpful Votes Count
5
First Review
06/30/2014
Last Review
08/05/2023

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Oak Creek Golf Club

Played On 08/05/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Oh so close

Historically the biggest complaint about this course is lack of people repairing ball marks and slow play, surprising to see only one green was marked up. Played on a Saturday morning and checked in to find out out the range was closed due to lack of staff, got to the turn with out seeing the beverage cart ( 95 degrees) , stopped in shop and no hot dogs we’re ready. Box of uncooked dogs sitting on counter , they took away the candy also. Had to wait in lines to pay for drinks. Played the front in 2 hrs 5 and back in 2 hrs 35. Ugg .

When you pay over $100 your expectations go up and they failed miserably at the service part of the experience , the course was in good shape and I will be back but sometimes it’s the little things

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

Lake Presidential Golf Club

Played On 06/29/2022
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fool me once...

Have not played here in over 2 years as I swore off this course due to a six hour round and poor conditions. Decided to try 9 holes on a weekday afternoon. How bad can it be...worse than I could have ever imagined. I will say the course conditions are WAY better now but the Pace of play is UNBELIEVABLE slow. 2 hrs and 45 for 9 holes. Our tee time was 5:45. What they failed to tell me was league play had times until 5:30. Got to the first tee and they had an A group and B group on one for the league. Guess they thought 15 minutes is enough time to both groups off. Waited on every hole. No marshall in site. Beverage cart saw us on one and said she would not be back as no one from the league every buys anything.
After reading the many reviews prior to writing this I am not the only one complaining. What gets me is the management is not doing anything about it. I guess why should they as the course is still packed and people are paying high dollars to play. Might be another couple years before I go back.

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

Las Vegas National Golf Course

Played On 03/20/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

18 years later

Woke up to 30 mile an hour winds but decided to play anyway because I traveled all the way from Maryland. I made a tee time as a single and the other threesome no showed. I played the first nine holes by myself and then join Ed two members for the back nine. We finished in three hours and five minutes. Course is in much better shape in terms of grass , especially around the greens than Desert Pines. The members explain to me the problem with the trash it seems disappointing that no one can figure out how to stop that trash for accumulating in the rivers. Was also surprised to notice that most of the housing has deteriorated in the 18 years since I was there. The members told me they just learn to have to ignore it. I would recommend this course especially with the outrageous prices of most of the popular courses in Las Vegas

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

Desert Pines Golf Club

Played On 03/17/2022
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Cabbie was right!!

I realize it was St. Patrick’s Day but having tee times every eight minutes is too much. We had to wait on every single hole except one. The sign in the cart says pace of play should be four hours. Took us four hours and 40 minutes. The Ranger came by three times but could not get the pace of play to where it should be. When you spend over $100 for a tee time your expectations go up. Range balls were extra. Half the bunkers were solid sand. Its not that hard to rake them. There is no GPS. On the ride over in the cab he told me it was a very tight course which is true. Breakfast in the restaurant was awesome , Debby was a wonderful server. They do give you 2 bottle of water on the cart I also found pre paying in full a bit weird. I will never play again. Beverage server was pleasant and over worked , my fellow golfers had to call in to shop to get one on the back nine .

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

Glen Mills Golf Course

Played On 09/26/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Quirky

I played her one time many years ago and drove 2 hours to play today with a bunch a friends from college. I find the conditions were good, greens ran true, fairways in good shape. Now the not so good.. when you pay over $100 for a round I think the range balls should be included. When I get to the range the balls are beat and you cannot hit more than 170 yards. The extra fee we paid to get a tee time earlier than the 2 weeks is genius money maker for the club. Several blind shots and very narrow fairways made in annoying when they take driver out of your hand. very difficult for someone who does not play the course regularly.

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

Oak Creek Golf Club

Played On 05/02/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Frustration.

I will start by saying I am a Capital Card holder for this club and play here frequently. The last 2 times in Primetime on Sunday. When you pay top fee , you should get a great experience. first time we finished in 4 hrs 10 min with 3 holes CPO. Beautiful. Second 4:45...with one hole CPO. ughh I hate slow play. We waited on a threesome with horrible cart/golf etiquette all day. They even took the cart on a par 3 when all 3 tee balls missed the green. WHAT.. who does that, they should not have to be told by the staff that par 3's are always CPO. Funny part is the same thing happened the week before. Think the staff needs to put out ropes to prevent this and keep the apron safe.
We did not see a marshall until hole 12 and had to flag him down. When asked why the delay he looked at his sheet and realized .. oh yea maybe their is one. He did go and ask the 2 groups in front of us to pick it up but never checked to see if they did. Weekend mornings Marshalls should be out and about at all times. In this case they need to help people with etiquette.
As far as conditions, fairways and tees are great, greens good. Please people fix ball marks. Again.. not something staff should have to tell you. Most Bunkers where not raked .This I feel the grounds crew could do especially before weekend play. They are filled with tiny pebbles too and could use new sand. That being said I know I will be back but it feels good getting the frustration out.

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

Arrowhead Golf Course

Played On 01/22/2021
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

One and Done

I chose this course because it was rated the best public course in Naples in 2020. First time playing it. The fairways are cut to tight, the ball would not sit up. Lots of brown spots. The greens were decent and rolled true. Number 3 and 7 are just lay up target golf ,The range is Aqua and had to use mats. ( I think members can use grass). When you pay over $100 green fees I expect the range balls to be included. The starter was very friendly. There are way too many courses to try in the area before I would go back.

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

Lake Presidential Golf Club

Played On 08/23/2020
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

What happened

It's never good when you check in and the guy behind the counter apologies for the course conditions but still takes your money. The tee boxes are awful, greens have brown spots everywhere. This course is a roller coaster of conditions, one summer great, next awful. I realize COVID has an effect but most other courses in Maryland look great. Hard to believe this was once ranked #2 public course in Maryland. I will wait to see some positive reviews before heading back. What a shame.

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

The Links At Lighthouse Sound

Played On 08/14/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always good to give it a second chance

I love this course. My favorite in OC. Had a terrible experience last year , not so this year. Have played it 5 times and all where great. Pace, conditions, amenities all great

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

Maryland National Golf Club

Played On 08/09/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

worth the trip

I travelled one hour 15 minutes to get to course. well worth it. beautiful layout, ,amazing scenery. great conditions. wish i lived closer.

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

Oak Creek Golf Club

Played On 05/07/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

So good to be back..

I will give them credit for being ready to go as soon as Governor lifted the order. Most other courses were delayed a day. They did a great job following Covid rules. 15 minute tee times and we finished in 4 hours and never had a wait. a few greens were still recovering from aeration. Rough is a thick as I have seen it.

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

Tierra del Sol Resort & Golf

Played On 02/09/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Had to try.. on vacation

Wow this course has some of the most awesome views you will ever see on a golf. Even goats walking the course.
realizing it is 85 and sunny every day, and no rain, it is difficult to keep the course hydrated, The greens vary in speed and are very flat. the layout is wonderful. We finished in under 4 hours and had to wait to tee off on the last 4 holes. If I spent a $165 on a course here in the states and it was in this condition I would have been asking for a refund.

That said I would recommend it while on vacation.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better in the past

I drove 1 hr 20 min to play.. I had a free coupon to play and glad I did. The walk up rate of $129 is way too high for the quality of course. The Tee boxes are in awful shape, 3 or 4 fairways also in rough shape. The greens were very nice. Still amazed at how many ball marks I saw that were not repaired. As a twosome we played the first 15 holes in under 3 hours. Then ran into a 4 some that would not let us through. ( 2 couples). This is what you get at a resort course. Next time I will drive to Bulle Rock and for $99 is way better shape.

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

Lake Presidential Golf Club

Played On 09/07/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Longest round of my life

group of 12 of us. Tee time was 11 am . we finished at 5PM.. there is no excuse. They put a tournament out on a Saturday morning. and did not leave enough time afterwards for the public play. We waited on every tee except one. sometimes all 12 of us where on the tee. No marshall. The pro did come by and apologize once. The group in front of us played the blue tee and had no business doing so. They should warn people before they tee off over 6600 yards from blue. Will never play on weekend again unless I tee off first. I did mention it to pro shop when we finished. They did nothing to incentivize us to come back.

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

The Links At Lighthouse Sound

Played On 08/10/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course. Terrible Experience

My favorite course in OC, always a great experience until yesterday.
I was a single, hooked up with 2 other singles. 7:48 tee time, got off about 10 minutes late. This was the only hole we did not have to wait on the tee box for the entire round. After we teed off I noticed the GPS was not working. I figured I would let a marshall know as we go to the second tee and had to wait for 2 groups . Surely they would be out to address this backup .,as the gps tells the shop where every cart is. No Marshall till the 12th, I told them not to worry about bringing us a new cart. they did bring one while on 14.

Tried to get a Tito's in the restaurant after the 7th.. because we had not seen the beverage cart yet. They were out, bartender stated they will not get anymore more till Tuesday. Really.. how about someone go buy some from a liquour store.

When you pay $125 for a round of golf your expectations go up and they clearly blew it this time. Very disappointed as they did not live up to past experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Went downhill

Thursday am round, second groups off played in 3.5 hours, was CPO , explained to us that they water extra due to recent heat wave , greens were awful compared to past times I played, Sandy , each one had a different speed , some held shots some didn’t, target golf , will not hurry back

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent

Baywood Greens

Played On 07/20/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Beautiful course

In a group of 12 guys , drove out from OCM, first time I ever heard of CPO , due to heat , over 95 , made for a long round , greens were awesome and played true , fairways same , would love a crack at this course in normal temperatures

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average

Bandon Trails

Played On 06/02/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Awesome

My favorite of the 4 courses. Did 36. take a caddie.

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

Bandon Dunes

Played On 06/01/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Blown Away..

First round of the 4 days. awesome layout very windy , caddies are great and new the strength of the wind. Sometimes it is a 3 club wind sometimes 4.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Hardest Course I Played. When can I go back?

Played here 10 years ago. Still ranks as hardest I have ever played. We took caddies. they were very helpful. It was 90 degrees and 90 % humidity. Made for a long day 5 hr 15min. Paid for a locker and shower afterwards and there were no towels. Not often you get your butt kicked and want to go back.

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