Lives
Western Massachusetts
Handicap
Don't know
Gender
Female
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.5
4.5
Total 2 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

2 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
2
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
06/14/2019
Last Review
10/24/2021

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Cold Spring Country Club

Played On 10/20/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great value, conditions, and views

Cold Spring was in fabulous condition when I played. The fairways are tight, and there are a lot of up-, down-, and sidehill lies. The greens, which are smooth and fast ( but not ridiculously so) are at different elevations, So, while not super long ( from the red tees), calculating distances and placement of your shots on sloped fairways offer a challenge. The holes ( I only played the front nine) are well- designed and vary nuceky, since they are incorporated well into the landscape.

If you like to walk, you'd better be in good shape is not a good shape ( tgere were a few hearty, young souls walking the day I played), because of the distance between some greens and tees and because of elevation changes. But the trade off is terrific views and beautiful rides through the woods.

The staff was friendly, but I couldn't rate the bar/ restaurant because it was closed, perhaps because of staff shortages. At the height of the season, though, the patio should be a great place to hang out with friends, and celebrate your round--- or lick your wounds, as the case may be.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good

Raymond C. Firestone Golf Course

Played On 06/12/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great conditions and a lot of fun

From the red tees, at least, this is a pretty easy course. That said, after the first two holes, the changes in elevation, blind shots, and some sloping fairways still "allow" you to get into some trouble with errant shots.

Although this is a public course, I think it is maintained by Firestone CC. The conditions are excellent, with tight fairways (for a public course) and fast but true greens, a real joy to putt on.

There were a lot of golfers out on this lovely day, but we moved along, with some short waits on the tees. Since I was a single I played with two other Golf Now patrons (the course won't reserve a tee time for a single), who were friendly, easy going, and good golfers, so that was a plus.

Since I don't live in Akron, I'm happy to have found an enjoyable course where I can play nine holes when I visit.

I should add that having played here a few times, I have encountered both helpful and brusque staff. So it depends on who's on for the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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