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I've played here a few times now, and each time the conditions have improved drastically. Management is doing a great job taking better care of the course, and it's great to see!

This course's greatest strengths are the layout and the price. The property is definitely very hilly, but the design is excellent in spite of that. All the par 3's especially are in great spots. Also, the price to play here is very affordable compared to some other courses north in Pennsylvania.

Greens have improved as well! The first time I played, they were slow and inconsistent, but the last time I played, they were faster and much more consistent.

Every staff member I have encountered has been friendly and helpful as well. I can tell they are trying to maintain a positive culture about the place.

The only bigger update this course could use is some amenity changes. While the carts are awesome, the clubhouse is small and the parking lot and cart paths could use some upkeep. But those problems are not deal-breakers to me, since the most important part of a course are the actual playing conditions, which are much better than before.

I look forward to playing here again more often!

Thousand Acres is one of my all-time favorite courses I've played. Every aspect truly deserves 5 stars - layout, conditions, pace, value, etc.

The back nine opened to the public recently so I got to play all 18 holes this summer. The course offers beautiful Maryland mountain scenery, as well as a variety of challenging but still enjoyable holes. Conditions of tee boxes and greens were immaculate, and everything else was excellent as well.

I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants a high-end golf experience. This place has lots to offer!

I played this course about once a year over the last 5 years or so. The first few times I played (2019-2021ish) I was not pleased with the course conditions. This summer, I was very happy to see noticeable improvements throughout the course. Greens are back to good speed and conditions, fairways were very lush and nice, and some sand traps have been refilled in with new sand. I love the design of the course, and it's great to see ownership taking it seriously again. I highly recommend playing here so the course can continue making improvements.

Cloverleaf is an affordable public course with three 9-hole tracks to play. It's a short course with lots of hills and trees, but no sand traps and little water, which makes it plenty scoreable.

Each nine has variety among the holes, especially for elevation changes. Lots of up and down or left and right holes are on the course, especially on the first nine holes, which was my favorite set. The fairways and tee boxes were pretty fair, and the greens were surprisingly consistent. The clubhouse was small but offered food and items for great prices. Rates for play were also some of the lowest in the area.

Overall, this course is great for general public play, as it's fun and not difficult. My group player various golf games across all three 9-hole tracks and had plenty of fun. I would definitely return again.

My first thought upon arriving was "This is a public municipal course?!?" It looks like a well-kept private country club. The course is clearly well managed in every aspect, and the aesthetic of every hole was immaculate.

Tee boxes, fairways, and greens were superb. If you like par-3s, this course has a great variety of them. The front nine in particular has a great array of holes, especially #2 and #3. Everything about the course was spectacular, especially considering it is run by the township!

Staff was friendly and amenities were nice. A few directory signs on and off the course would be helpful. There are few twists and turns between holes on the back nine that are a bit confusing the first time you play. Aside from that very minor detail, this course was fantastic.

I reviewed this course last year and gave it 3 stars, due to apparent lack of care. At a friend's request, I tried again this spring and was more impressed this time around. The course was much more green, and less brown. Fairways and tees boxes were lush and nice, and greens were surprisingly fast and true.

Prices are still very fair for a public course, and the buildings are nothing special, but nice nonetheless. I still don't like the layout of the back nine, which includes several dumb homes that could maybe be redesigned in the future, but the front nine has some good holes. My last review stated that I wouldn't come back unless improvements were made, and I must admit that I can see improvement enough that I woukd like to play it again later this summer.

Norvelt is a mountain course that can only be described as a hidden gem in western Pennsylvania. Each nine travels through mountains and hills and offers great views of the surrounded Laurel Highlands mountains.

The course itself was in great condition, especially for spring time. Tees and fairways were green and well taken care of, and sand was soft and aesthetic. The best part of the course, however, were the greens. Small and lush, the greens here at Norvelt were some of the fastest I've ever played, and every putt read and played true.

Players beware of the deceitful short scorecard, as several shorter holes required very strategic play, including limited fairway, dodging bunkers, or carrying water. A few holes on the front nine especially require thought and precision.

Overall, this was one of the best public courses I've played in the area, and I highly recommend it to anyone. Price is low, conditions were great, and staff was friendly.

Carmichaels is a small town with a nice "hometown" golf course. The front nine is longer with a normal par, while the back nine is shorter and only includes par 3's and 4's. This doesn't take away from the excellent quality of the course though, as everything was lush and green and well maintained.

The course has an appropriate amount of water and trees without being too much, and has enough up and down to add variety without being overwhelming, especially the back nine. One thing missing from the course is sand traps, but I'm not sure the course needs many to begin with.

The buildings and amenities are nice, and the price was definitely worth it. Pace of play was excellent when I played on a weekday afternoon. I recommend this course to anyone in the Greene or Fayette County area.

Donegal Highlands used to be a great course about 10 years ago, but each year it has gotten worse. The course has just been neglected in many aspects, especially near the greens. Sand traps have been eroded entirely and are basically unusable, and greens themselves are choppy, slow, and unpredictable.

I think management knows that the course is nearing the end of its life, because a small group of us only had to pay $20 a person for 18 holes + cart on a weekend. Staff in the pro shop was very friendly, but more work needs to be done around the course itself for this place to survive.

I am hoping that someone can save this course like what has happened with Pleasant Valley nearby - someone with money turns the course around and shows proper care. Donegal's layout is great, including long and short holes, doglegs, water and trees. It just needs much more care to be able to live past this summer.

Since new owners took over, the course has been steadily improving in all areas. Situated in the middle of a town, the UCC is a quaint, walkable course that has an old-school, small green, country club style.

I have played here each of the last 3 summers, and course conditions are noticeably better than in the past. Everything was green and lush, and tee boxes and greens were well taken care of. The course layout is a little strange though, including a weird jump between holes on each nine. Most holes offer character and variety, and several have changes in elevation that vary from hole to hole. The only issue I had was that hole 13 is uncharacteristically hard compared to the rest - a 450-yard par 4 with the steepest green on the course. Aside from that, each hole is a reasonable balance of fun and challenge.

Staff was helpful and friendly, and the amenities were nice. A few more directory signs would help, but overall the buildings look nice. Prices are fair, and I look forward to more improvements over the next few summers.

The past few reviews I've read of this course gave negative thoughts, but I had a great time here. Staff was friendly and helpful as we paid and went to the first tee, and price was very fair. Course conditions were good, especially for late in the year. Tee boxes and greens were steady and lush, fairways were cut well, and there were a few employees out maintaining the course.

While Chestnut Ridge plays shorter and easier than its counterpart Tom's Run, it still offers a variety of challenges to make the round interesting. There are several par-3s of various lengths, a par-5 on the back with several strategy options, and a few water hazards scattered across the course.

As for some other elements, I also have nothing but positives to say. The trees and views on this course are beautiful. The amenities and restaurants are nice, and it's a shame they can't use more of them at the moment. I highly recommend this course, especially more so than Tom's Run.

This was my home course in high school as I grew up, and it continues to be a fun round with improvements being made each year. The new owners are great and staff is friendly. The two nines are different in character, giving variety to the course. The front is shorter with more up-and-down holes, while the back is longer with more side-to-side holes. If you're a fan of par-3s, you'll love this course because all 6 of them require a different club off the tee. While the course isn't too long even from the back tees, there is enough trouble across the property that you can't always expect an easy round. Greens and tees are always in great condition. I highly recommend this course for anyone that lives near or passes through Somerset County.

Duck Hollow is a hilly course settled back in the woods near Uniontown. While it has a few nicely designed holes on the front nine, the back nine is just plain strange. A 575+ yard par-5, a par 4 across a small canyon, and several very tight holes line the back nine, making it rather difficult to score well and feel good about your round. The staff was helpful and the cost was cheap, but the course was rock hard and I couldn't keep a drive on the fairway because a lot of the holes are tilted. If the course was wet and better maintained, it would be more enjoyable. I won't come back here unless improvements are made.

Totteridge is a great course in the middle of a higher-end development. Even from the shorter tees, it looks easy but plays tricky. The open links layout provides character to a lot of holes, but some holes still include trees and water to add variety. The course was in great shape this summer, and I am looking forward to returning again.

The Gold Course at Cedarbrook is built closer to the highway, and holes 3-7 are across the highway and accessible by a tunnel built underneath for carts to drive through. The front nine is short and has several doglegs and trees, but offers several good holes, including a drivable par-4 with a green surrounded by water. The back nine is significantly longer and more difficult, but is more open and forgiving. The closing hole is like hitting up a volcano. I enjoy the Red Course more, but this one is still worth playing.

The Red Course at Cedarbrook is shorter than the Gold Course, but still offers plenty of challenge without taking away the enjoyment of the round. The front nine is comprised of mostly short but pretty holes with small ponds and trees scattered between them. Each hole is unique in length, slope, and direction. The back nine opens up more and offers longer holes, including a par-5 with two routes to the green. All four par-3s on the course are excellent, despite the first one being under 100 yards. Conditions were great, especially the greens. For only $30 to play 18 holes with a cart, the experience is well worth it.

I've played Northwinds at least once a summer each year and it never disappoints. Even though it's a shorter course, it offers plenty of challenge with tight holes, sand traps in just the right places, and a few small severe greens. The views from higher locations on the course are great. Beware of the long back to back par-3s on the back nine, as they can hike up your score quite fast! If you're looking for an enjoyable round for a good price, this is the course for you.