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

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.2
3.2
Total 53 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

53 Reviews
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
7
Recommended Courses
37
Not Recommended Courses
16
Helpful Votes Count
21
Not Helpful Votes Count
24
First Review
03/13/2013
Last Review
08/22/2023

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Reviews

3.2
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3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mediocre Course

We played in mid August when most courses are in excellent condition. Most greens are very hard and do not hold well. Bunkers around the green are excellent. Fairways again are somewhat hard and rarely is there any grass under the ball. Tee boxes are in good condition however some are not flat. We played the blue/white combo and it is very poorly laid out making for some very short par fours and then some very long par fours that are not reachable in two. Not sure why they have chosen this combo but it is ridiculous to say the least.
The service and food is very good and reasonably priced.

Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value

All tee boxes and fairways were in excellent condition. A few of the greens were stressed due to a few days of unseasonably high temperature. Pace of play went well and we finished under four hours. The course is fairly well open with some sand traps and water holes but is friendly to play and somewhat challenging.
We had booked at another course but cancelled so we could go back for a second round.

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

Bandon Dunes

Played On 10/21/2022
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Some great ocean views

There are some great ocean views on the last four holes but other than that I was not really impressed with the course. Fairways were mediocre at best. Greens were good but inconsistent for speed however they had recently been punched. We did have good weather which we were told we were very lucky. For a course this expensive I would have hoped the fairways would be much better and I certainly do not like a five hour round when you have to walk. This course is way overpriced.

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

Bandon Trails

Played On 10/20/2022
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Highly Overated

This course winds through a forested area and is somewhat challenging. Some sand bunkers were soft causing the ball to bury, while others had shrubbery growing in them making it difficult to find the ball. The fairways were mostly O.K. but some areas had no grass at all.

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

Sheep Ranch

Played On 10/18/2022
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Some Elevation Changes

This course has no bunkers, other than grass, however there are some significant elevation changes. It is fairly wide open but because of the elevation changes it makes in challenging. Like all the courses at Bandon the fairways are cut extremely tight if there is any grass at all leading to weird bounces. Definitely not a top 100 golf course in U.S..
A lot of nicer courses for less money.

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

Old Macdonald

Played On 10/17/2022
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Waste of Money

Not my type of course. Hard fairways. Rock hard greens and blind holes. Played it twice but could probably be played with just a putter and driver. You can putt from 60 yards off the green on most holes. Even the caddies had problems reading the greens as they were very hard, inconsistent and in generally poor condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Layout

Course is in good condition. Some of the fairways are a little short but the greens are in good condition. Pace of play on the front was slow and sometimes two groups were backed up. Weather was excellent with no wind. I will be back to play again.

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

Copper Rock Golf Course

Played On 10/14/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

This is a very friendly course where you can easily adjust the difficulty by tee selection. The front nine is fairly flat and like all the holes has strategically located sand bunkers for the drive. The front nine is links style while the back climbs up and down giving some great views. The fairways and greens were in excellent condition although some greens have been patched. I would highly recommend playing this course if passing through the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Views

The greens were in excellent condition and most fairways were very good. The front nine played slow however the foursome ahead allowed us to play through on 10 and we finished the back in 1-1/2 hours for a four hour round.
What is really appealing is probably the best views of the valley of any course in the valley as you go up and down, especially since conditions were calm.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Overpriced

We played on a Sunday after a rain storm as a walk on as it was close to where we were staying. Greens were rough and balls did not roll well.
Fairways were O.K but some of the tee boxes were in poor shape. Course is well laid out. I have not played in this area but thought we would be playing a much nicer course for the money we paid. It would be good value for $55-$65.
Would not play again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/06/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Northern Bear Golf Club

Played On 08/19/2021
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very poor Condition

Although I played the course earlier this year it has gone downhill and is extremely bad condition. Many fairways are very hard and the rough is rock hard. Some greens have been partially re-sodded giving unfair bounces.
They really would be best to shut the course down immediately and give it a rest in the hopes of it returning next year or completely shut it down for a year.

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

PGA WEST Pete Dye Mountain Course

Played On 08/04/2021
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Terrible Condition

We were in town for a three day golf trip and booked this the final day. The course is in absolute terrible condition all around. The greens are the worst I have seen in the valley. On top of this they are charging $75. We had played PGA Nicholas course and expected this would be in similar condition. It is not even close which explains why it was easy to get on.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/08/2021

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Summer Conditions

This course is in good condition for the summer. The greens were a little slower as they can not be cut low in the extreme heat. The pace was a little slow however the course ambassador's were around quite often and there is ice and water stations every 3 holes.
We persuaded them to give us towels which are necessary for cooling down, a great benefit.
Only complaint i had was the beer cart was promoting a local beer which i tried but could not finish it and had to pour it out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Very good condition

The course is in very good condition. The greens were a little slower but that’s because they can’t cut them to short for the summer. Pace of play was reasonable as it was very hot. It is very nice challenging course. The summer price is reasonable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/08/2021

Hello, Spyguy7. Thank you for visiting us at PGA West Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Eagle Ranch Golf Course

Played On 07/01/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

One of the best courses in the valley. The greens had been recently punched so the gave us a discount. I would have rated a 5 otherwise.
Challenging layout, scenic and very professional staff.

T boxes, fairways and bunkers were all in good condition.

Carts had GPS and played a little over 4 hours.

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

RedTail Landing Golf Club

Played On 05/06/2021
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fairways are terrible

Fairways are in extremely bad condition with many areas with no grass. Some bunkers have very little sand in them.. Fairways are extremely short and very hard so ball rolls, and rolls and rolls.
Greens have been punched and sanded so the will be awhile.
Certainly not recommended.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Desert Island Country Club

Played On 01/04/2021
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs some maintenance

We had a perfect day for golf. I had played here before however the fairways are now in poor condition and the greens need to be manicured and rolled. Traps were in good condition as were most of the tee boxes. They have nice new golf carts.

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

Eagle Falls Golf Course

Played On 01/03/2021
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A little overpriced

Prices have gone up and it was not in as good of condition as previously. Tee boxes, greens and bunkers were in good condition however fairways were cut to low making second shots more difficult.
I would play again depending on the price, but felt it was a little overpriced.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good Layout

It is located in N.E. Edmonton in the river valley and is a fairly wide open course, however if you get off the fairways the grass will likely mean you have a lost ball. It is a well designed course with well placed bunkers and risk reward holes. The fairways are quite hard and sometimes sparse. The grass was cut too short. The greens were in good condition.
Not really a good value course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Scenic Course

I have played this course several times and always look forward to going back. It has some wide open holes, some target holes, some huge elevation changes and great views with flat fairways.
This year unfortunately, the greens were not in the best condition but were O.K.

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