Lives
raleigh nc
Handicap
20-24
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once every three months

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.6
4.6
Total 18 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

18 Reviews
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
18
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
1
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1
First Review
09/23/2012
Last Review
10/12/2023

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Heart of the Valley Golf Club

Played On 09/28/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice 9 hole course just outside the town of Ada.

Heart of the Valley GC is a nice 9 hole course with nice layout. Not a lot of sand traps but you do have a large creek that winds around the course crossing it several time..

The greens, which are not that large think Donald Ross, are what look to be bent grass but they were not cut short as normal which results in a slow roll..

This was my first time playing the course being in the area for sugar beet harvest workamping job.

I usually play 18 so on the 1st go round i will play the up tees and 2nd the back tees.. make it seem like a somewhat different course.

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

Inverness Golf & Country Club

Played On 01/26/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

2nd time playing this trac

Nice course with some fricken fast greens.. MAN,, they are true and somewhat hard and did i say fast..

the fairways are a bit short but the grass in somewhat dormant in winter even in FL.

the gas golf carts run good bu both time the park brake did not release when pressing the gas pedal.. just needs adjusting..

the course has 6 set of tee with the blue coming in at 6194 and the silver, in front of red, at 4372 so all levels of play can have fun.

got this on hotdeal one time and another time was full price but still like 35 with cart..

when I come back to this area will play again.

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

Green Valley Country Club

Played On 12/23/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

nice course, challenging layout, fast greens

Golf Now hot deal.. !!

my first time playing this course. The course was in good shape overall. Greens fast and somewhat hard but needed to be rolled but it had been raining earlier in the week and cooler temps for the florida area did not help.

the biggest issue to me was lack of yardage markers on the course. There were some bricks in the fairway but hard to tell if white or concrete color.

Repaint them to proper color.. also some sprinkler head had markers many did not.. that would help as well..

Hotdogs in club house EXCELLENT.

The carts were newer gas model that were fast and quiet.

Some of the tee boxes were grassless and rough.. but not all were bad.. Course layout is fun and believe it or not HILLS..

Fun and good value that need some TLC.

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

Continental Country Club

Played On 12/07/2022
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great track near the TT Three Flags RV Resort.

Booked the afternoon tee time for like 12:30 but they do a 1 pm shotgun start which is interesting.. We started on hole 5. I played with three other guys ( The Villages) that were locals so good advise on here to shoot to was on hand.

The HOA around the course owns the course and they keep it up nice..

The big story was baseball great Mickey Mantle had a place here as the property ambassador and the stories talked of major party time when he was in town.. :) It was told to me by my golf partner.. When we approached the 8th tee box he was saying the house with the pool was MM houses.. but in talking to one of the older rangers he said it was one of the houses up by the club house on the street past the entrance gate. Fun fact of history.. !!

The course which we played from the white tee was a good challenge for sure.. its a forgiving course but has the right amount of teeth to make it fun..

When we go back to Three Flags I will be playing this course again.

Merry christmas, Happy new year and happy holidays to all..

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

Hedingham Golf Club

Played On 08/22/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

had not play this place in years!!

Have a fiend that has a membership to Fred Smith courses and this was one of them..

Had not played here in some 15 yrs so its a bit different than what i remember. More trees to shield houses that are too close in areas.

Greens great for the most part. some had water wash out issues as did the fairways on this hilly course.

WARNING: Was told there were some kids on the tee box on hole 13 that appeared to be trying to steal stuff so be aware of your carts and stuff.. Since this was during the week and school back there was no kids, but something to be aware of on weekends play..

Overall a good time in good condition and challenging for me.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/26/2022

Thank you for your review, chimney. We will pass along your positive experience and feedback to our team at Hedingham Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Deer Valley Golf Course

Played On 07/13/2022
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

third time back.

We travel in RV and while staying at Hershey RV park found this on gold now.. a guy staying in the park was a golfer and we played the course twice in june 2020 (covid).. when we returned to area this june 2022 played again .. and when we return back through later in aug I will play again..

great course great condition and great bent grass greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/15/2022

That's pretty neat, Chimney, and thank you for the 5 star review. Happy RV travels!

The Neuse Golf Club

Played On 10/27/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

never disappoints

having play this course many time over the year it still stands the test of time.

tee boxes good, fairways great, greens had been sanded so they were hard and fast which makes putting a challenge.. :)

look forward to getting back on it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/01/2021

Wonderful! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at The Neuse Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Diamond Caverns Resort & Golf Club

Played On 09/24/2021
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played the course three times.

Playing three times in the 3 weeks we were here I can say it a nice course but lacks a lot..

the tee boxes are bare or very little grass.

The greens,, bent grass and areas right around greens are in good condition.

The fairways for the most part are CRAP.. there is no fairway and rough. it's all rough..They are cut the, what ever will grow, to the same level which can be long enough you can lose a ball.. (three time to me)

While it is a short course measuring 5346 from the Blue tees there is a lot of elevation on the course and dog legs that make it much harder than it appears and with the crappy fairways a good drive is not rewarded lots times.

Being a Thousand Trails member we got a special rate which considering the overall condition was about right.

The carts are gas and some are better than others.

there it is,, a nice course but not great. :)

I will upload photos later..

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

The Golf Club at Rancho California

Played On 04/05/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

What a cool track, really liked the layout

first time playing this amazing track. The different hole layout was very cool..

The green were rolling around 11 and very true.. man they were nice.. a couple had some spots but for the most part 99.9% in good shape.

As first time players we were giving a course book which was nice,, it helped as this was a new course to me. The yearage lines on the cart paths could use a refresh but the nice big 150 yrs markers helped a LOT..

being from NC playing in the nice dry day was wonderful.. thanks for a good time.. :)

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

Hemet Golf Club

Played On 03/29/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

excellent track in hemet.

"Hoss Cartwright" would be proud. What was originally called Landmark at Hemet Golf course was built on ranch land once owned by Dan Blocker, the actor that play the lovable gentle giant on the TV show Bonanza.

One sand trap on the back is shaped like the hat blocker wore on the show as a tribute to him. (this was told to me by a guy I was playing with from the area. I am from NC)

Now to the course.. Tee box, fairways and green were all fairshape. the place is under new ownership and they improvements are happening.

there are lots of bare areas on the sides of fairways and on some greens. The greens are a mixture of bentgrass and it appears poana. Some were smooth many a bit "bumpy".

The sandtraps were not sand but a hard bottom that looked like the "sand" had been removed.. hope they get they back to sand.

overall a good cost to value course which is on the upswing.. It's a good track with lots of unique features.

the hot dogs were epic.. combo was $7.50 with chips and drink a bit steep for sure.

I enjoyed the round especially with guys some locals that know the course which was VERY helpful.

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

Desert Dunes Golf Course

Played On 03/02/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

played the resort course again.. great track

this is second time on the resort course.. green, fairways, etc all green and lush.

greens were rolling fast and true..

good overall track with some interesting holes. can be a "bear" from the back but with 5 sets of tees that is not a problem. Would expect no less from a Arnold Palmer course.

thanks for a great day.

side note.. got me an eagle on hole 6 the par 5.. was hitting a 9 iron in and with pin in center, hit on front edge and rolled in the hole.. had 2 witnesses as well..

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

Desert Hills Golf Course

Played On 01/19/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

windy day in the desert area.. but FUN..

first time playing this course.. Was not a ball buster but a good challenge nonetheless.

the gas carts are a bit old but other than a few clanks and clunks they started up and ran fine.

the green are ficken fast, flat, slick, and true.. :) and not so much on the flat side with a lot of little dip swells etc.

the course is wide and not a lot of tough rough at all. even around the greens it was better to putt is no more than 5 ft vs chipping.. Not a lot of water that come in to play for the most part.

sure it gets more play during winter but due to covid the crowds in area are smaller good or bad.

the area is close to Los ALgodones Mexico good for dentist, eye doctor, and pharmania for cheap Rx drugs..

good cheap food and lots of stuff to buy if you want.. and you will get ask PLENTY.. lol..

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

Coyote Trails Golf Course

Played On 11/17/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice little 9 hole you play twice for 18.. :)

the course is a short TIGHT little monster of a deal.. the greens are lighting fast with some the most subtle but dastardly breaks i have seen in a while..

Just image a pool table with undulations.

The tee areas are nice and for the most part the course, for a desert course, is wet. the fairways have very little roll out and the greens when you hit a good shot and land one will show a 1/4 ball divot to repair.

I was not in "best" form so that did not help.. you need to bring you A or high B game as this course will spit you out like a bad louie. I played form the white tees which on most course is a 6K length,, this was 4400 and a BEAST.

the layout is nice and the course runs in a canyon with homes some 50 ft above you in places and some view over the area that are stunning.

Play this course while staying at the Thousand Trail Campground down the road. Will have to give it another go when i have a chance to swing my clubs a bit more..

seriously a cool course in the canyons of cottonwood AZ.

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

Deer Valley Golf Course

Played On 06/03/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

staying at local Thousand Trails Campground..

While staying at the Hershey Thousand Trails decided to check out a local golf course. and came upon Deer Valley.. What a nice track.. very lush green well manicured course. THe green of bent grass were in good condition..(where I come from NC most courses are not Mini Verda Championship bermuda grass) so being able to put of them was a delight.

Playing during COVID was intresting as there was foam in the cup to keep ball up near top for easy remove with out taking the flag out.

The manager was on course as well doing stuff to keep it in top notch condition.

Going to be heading back later this week to play again we liked it that much.

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

Eagle Ridge Golf Club

Played On 04/02/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Golf during the COVID-19 Pandemic..!!!

Yes we were golfing during the great COVID-19 Pandemic.. The course was in great shape as usual. they put some foam pool noodles around the bottom of flag stick so as not to need to pull flag out to get ball.. (genius idea!!)

they had hand sanitizers in the building, put non family members in separate carts. When returned carts were washed and steering wheel, seats etc sanitized.

food was available for take out only.

all the water jugs and ball washing stations were removed.

We had a great time and appreciate the effort they went to to make sure everyone was safe and happy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/08/2020

Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Dobson Ranch Golf Course

Played On 12/23/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Above average public course.

first time playing this track and it good.. not a ball buster but with enough challange to make it intreting to play for the first time. (traveling RVers in the area like a lot of others.)

coming from the east coast I was more used to fairwways and greens being a bit "drier".. seem many of the courses I have played here and in CA are very WET.. kinda strange for a desert area with water shortages.. maybe a bit less water??

Other than that it was a blast.. cant wait to come back AFTER covid and see the real deal.. :)

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

Raleigh Golf Association

Played On 09/09/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

good course,, greens bad for the most part.

RGA has been in raleigh since 1929 as a golf course. Over the years it has been updated and thing added and changed.

the one thing that has not changed in the past 10 or more years is the bent grass green. RGA is one of the and most likely the only courses in the Raleigh with Bent grass greens in use today.. Other has gone to the heat resistant mini verde grass greens.

RGA greens are showing the black mold that is not a good sign for the health of the greens and some have large bare spots on them. . Between the hot humid days and sometimes buckets of rain the bent grass green is not able to hold up to the riggers of heavy play like they get.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course that uses the area.. lot of hills and elevation changes

The course plays fairly and some what of a good test.. will not pound you too bad on bad shots. Greens were nice, smooth and in great condition in late aug 2012.

course was fun over all, not too many forced carries but super nice condition of course.

highly recommend and will get back soon

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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