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 07/31/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

It's back

If you are local you know this course had difficultly with the cold winter and lost some fairways. They have been up front about it and keeping you up to date. I played it for the first time this year and it was in great shape. Going back in 3 days.

Please people fix your divots. I think I fixed 2 on every green that were not mine.

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

Ocean City Golf Club - Newport Bay

Played On 07/23/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Buyer beware

I was asked to play with some friends who got a reciprocal rate, we played on a Monday morning, walk up rate of $85 seems very high for this course. No gps , range balls not included, every bunker needed to be raked. They had lots of workers out mowing , greens were good , the wind was brutal.
We were only ones eating afterwards and I ordered a turkey Rueben and they had no thousand island dressing.

Cart attendant was very friendly, I would play again but use golf now for a much better rate

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

Birdwood Golf Course

Played On 07/04/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Hot day, wonderful staff

I called on 7/4 trying to get out as a single. They said come out on but no guarantees. I arrived and checked in, the staff took me out and introduced me to starter and gave me a free token for range will I waited. I realize it was going to be busy and was not getting my hopes up. But I was out in less than 40 minutes. Front nine is way easier than the hilly back 9. I was paired with 2 members who could not have been nicer. I understand Davis Love group is coming in to totally remodel the course in the fall. I will definitely try it if I end up back in Charlottesville .

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

Lake Presidential Golf Club

Played On 05/29/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Wow.. its back

Having heard the fairways were lost last year, This is first time in 2 years I have played it. The greens were in great shape. Fairways also.. except #7 which was aerated. The rough is tough. The grass around the bunkers does not allow balls to roll to bottom which gives the course some teeth. Will be back again. We made a friend on 18 fairway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/31/2018

Thanks for the nice review. You are correct about the rough. We had a major breakdown with two rough mowers. We feel behind while getting them repaired. We are almost caught up except for the faces of the bunkers. We are also about to invest several thousand dollars in possibly two new rough mowers to continue to propel this course forward with our conditions. We look forward to having you back.

I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Pete Dye work

I was staying at Omni Hotel. I wanted to try Long Point but found out it was Ladies club tournament. I must say I was impressed with the course conditions as it poured rain most of the night and we were off the cart path. I played saturday also. both rounds were finished in 3.5 hours. The last three holes are spectacular. What a way to finish.

I was able to store my clubs between rounds. Enjoyed lunch at the grill. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/31/2018:
Thank you for playing Oak Marsh Golf Course! We're glad you enjoyed two rounds out here and we appreciate you recommending our golf course to others as well. Come back again soon!

Northwoods Golf Course

Played On 04/13/2018
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

you get what you pay for

I drove from Maryland to SC to visit my son. We played as a twosome on a Friday afternoon tee time 2:20. there was a five some in front of us and it was not the only 5some on the course. On the 16th tee they let us play through... really. We did finish in 4 hours. The greens were the worst greens I have ever played on in 25 years of golf. they had no grass on them. It was like a spongey surface painted green. There is no rough , all the cart paths have roots growing under them. Overheard at check in.. How are the greens. Attendant says.. "Honestly I have no idea." Not a good response.

I did enjoy time with my son but I would never go back willingly.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 04/20/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Northwoods Golf Course, in the Columbia area. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the greens so may work on any necessary improvements. We hope you will notice some of these improvements during your next round with us. Thank you for choosing our course, and we hope to see you again soon.

Valencia Golf & Country Club

Played On 03/21/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Expectations can be confusing

After reading several reviews I was expecting a long round. Almost everyone complained of the pace of play.To my surprise we played in three hours and 40 minutes. I was also expecting treacherous greens which was the case. When you play any course that that charges $100 a round you also expect not to have to pay extra for range balls, there is no GPS there were no towels in the cart, the cart was torn and taped . They do have a beverage cart. Starter was very friendly and knowledgable, the check in guy was snarky after we asked if Florida residents or seniors get a discount. My biggest complaint was everytime I had a putt with in 5 -10 feet of the hole you could see every old hole location. See photo

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Surprising good shape

My parents moved into this community. My first time on the course. this course gets 400 rounds a day in prime season. Fairways are wide and fast, greens are true and you would never know a hurricane came through recently.

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

The Wetlands Golf Course

Played On 09/30/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Layout, old school course

Played in a charity scramble, first time on course. Surprising nice layout. Almost got beaned twice on the holes that run parallel. No one yelled 4.
Carts are old.. no windshield, no bag cover if it rains. No GPS.
Range was grass. Balls have seen better days. Fairways are generous but 3 times I hit them and ball rolled into rough. Gotta know which side to play too. Would love to play my own ball around this track.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/04/2017:
We are glad you decided to try out The Wetlands Golf Course for the first time! We hope you give us another shot soon.
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Wonderful layout, sometimes it's the little things

Was set to go out as a single at 7:10 am on a Sunday, missed the sign to turn into clubhouse as it was still dark, got there to find out range was a shuttle ride away , now I did not have time to use complimentary bucket, got sent out to first tee ( got paired with another single)only to have to wait in fairway as they were still cutting green and spraying it , staff was very helpful and always offering water and ice. Loved the ruins , all greens were true and fast even with the dew. Played in 3.5 hours, has GPS and upon conclusion of roundness they' offered complimentary shoe shine but no one was in locker room to do it . Frustrated with my play I asked if I could still go hit my bucket and they did arrange for it, grass range but balls were in awful condition. To make it a truly wonderful experience I wish I knew range was not on course,and they should have held us till 7:20 and they need new range balls , I will be back to try other 3 courses

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

Pine Ridge Golf Course

Played On 09/16/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

great Deal

Love this course. On the reservoir, no houses, peaceful
they got good control of the geese now. greens came in great after aeration. roll true, bit slower than average. you can walk on weekend mornings. get off by 9 otherwise 4.5 -5 hours on weekend.

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

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club

Played On 09/16/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

High expectations .. almost lived up to it

When you pay the walk up rate of $149 your expectations tend to be high. on arrival from the airport to the course I found out that the range is at the true blue course for which you have to get back in the car and drive over too. They do offer a short game area however you have to bring your own balls and guys are hitting in every direction possible . We had the first afternoon tee time after a morning tournament and were warned by the staff that they were running behind . They put us off on 10 hoping The pace would be faster . The front nine plays much easier than the back ,course conditions were excellent, there is no GPS on the carts, they do offer a free app as a yardage book . You need to be careful where you place your Tee ball because sometimes you are blocked by overhanging trees to the green. I did enjoy the Caledonia salad afterwards and was able to shower in the locker room. I would play again however I will wait for a discounted rate

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

Queenstown Harbor - The River

Played On 08/27/2017
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Should have learned the first time

Had a 11:09 tee time. took 5 hours to play, not something you expect in prime time on a Sunday. Worst part was we never saw a Marshall the entire round. Afterwards I mentioned this to the staff and they said he called in sick. Found out their was a group of 20 or in front of us and one group had 3 holes open in front of them. We waited on every tee box on the back. Greens recently aerated but rolled nice. Fairways in great shape. I played River last year and said it was not worth the $125 and I will say the same about Lakes, not worth $75. Should have learned. Kicker was 1 hour to get back home over Bay Bridge. Not coming back. Would recommend at twilight rate or similar.

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

1757 Golf Club

Played On 08/05/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

short shot makers course.

When you pay $90 for a round your expectations go up. .The staff was great. Starter advised white tees for first timers. seemed short at 5800 but it was great advice. The wind was gusty 30 mph the whole round. The range balls where awful condition, the first green was all marked up thankfully the rest where not bad. Beverage cart on back 9 only, after the round the restaurant was closed but cafe open. The rough is tough the fairways were in good shape. Ending your round on a par 3 over water was a surprise. I am not a long hitter but several holes take driver out of your hand.Will not run back to replay.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Spectacular views and conditions

Most I ever paid for a round, forecaddie included. It was worth it and lived up to expectation. Truly enjoyed the views and layout. Not for beginners. Caddie helped read greens but also told you where to put your drive. One disappointment was hitting off mats to warm up. For full price we should have been able to use grass range.

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

Trump National Golf Club

Played On 05/17/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Spectacular views and conditions

I arrived as a single after 5 hour flight. Played in 3 hours and only played through 2 other groups. As expected wind is a factor off the ocean. Spectacular course conditions. Bunkers are huge. stay away if you can. I really enjoyed the trial walk down to the water after my round.

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

Waldorf Astoria Golf Club

Played On 03/14/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Spectacular, Tough resort course

Was expecting a forgiving resort course.. NOT, firstv2 holes fairly benign, then the teeth come out. Greens are fair and fast , take an extra club in as most are elevated. Spectacular conditions. Wind was brutal, service was up to par for Waldorf Astoria

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

Streamsong Resort - Red Course

Played On 03/13/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Gem of course , on couse service not so

From the breathtaking opening tee shot you know you are in for a treat. Being from the mid Atlantic the fairways are tight, greens are firm fast and undulated. 3 putts are very easy to obtain. Played as a twosome and rarely had to wait. Took a pullcart, caddies are available $90 a bag plus gratuity. makes for an expensive round. Would have been nice to have a pin placement sheet for those not using a caddie. After a one hour lightning delay we headed back out , however beverage cart and BBQ hut we no longer open. Water was difficult to find. Would definitely play again. Will wait for black to open.

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

Streamsong Resort - Blue Course

Played On 03/12/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Blue .. and brown

From the breathtaking opening tee shot up on the hill you know you are in for a treat. Being from the mid Atlantic the fairways are tight, greens are firm fast and undulated. 3 putts are very easy to obtain. Played as a twosome and rarely had to wait. Took a pullcart, caddies are available $90 a bag plus gratuity. This adds up to a hefty price per round. 3 of the fairways had brown patches everywhere which is only reason it did not get 5 stars. Would definitely play again. Will wait for black to open

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

Oak Creek Golf Club

Played On 09/03/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Pleasantly surprised.

I have been wanting to get to this course since it went public over one year ago. Went out as a single in the afternoon. While all the courses near me seem to be losing the fairways due to the heat, these were very nice. No dead grass or crab glass. Tees where in good shape. Greens were a touch slow as they just aerated 2 weeks ago. Staff is very friendly. I would recommend buying the course card as there is no GPS. Cannot walk or use driver on range. Only negatives. Will be bringing my foursome to play.

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