Lives
Monson, MA
Handicap
20-24
Age
35-44
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.1
3.1
Total 17 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

17 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
11
Not Recommended Courses
6
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
10/18/2013
Last Review
12/04/2022

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Reviews

3.1
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Ok for a quick round.

This course has definitely seen better days and is in noticeably worse condition than it was in the spring. Pace of play was ok but I think having white tees with par 4s that are 400 plus yards at a public course like this one that has a lot of hackers playing it just isn't a good idea. Move the white tee boxes up on the long par 4s so that these golfers can reach the green in 3 shots as opposed to 4 or 5 that a lot of them are taking.

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

East at Orangebrook Country Club

Played On 03/09/2022
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Fix the Carts

Played a twilight round as a single. Fortunately I was paired up with another single who could push my cart around. Mine had no juice and his had no brakes. Pace of play was a little slow. I don't get how you can play slow on a course that the only place to lose a ball is in the water. Anyway. Conditions were decent a little thin in spots. The greens were slow but plush. A great course to sneak in a quick round.

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

Pembroke Lakes Golf & Racquet Club

Played On 03/06/2022
3.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the Price

Course wasn't in very good shape. Lots of weeds and thin spots. Greens were ok with a lot of ballparks. Typical for a Muni. Pace was pretty slow even with an empty block of slots ahead of us we still waited on every shot after about the 5th hole. The bunkers were in good shape the sand was a little different than anything Ive seen before.For the Price Orangebrook is a much better value not quite as good condition though.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Slow play

I booked an afternoon hot deal. The course was in good almost great shape. I was really impressed with the conditions of the greens for a mini. They held well yet weren't all marked up. The guys in the pro shop were friendly and helpful, as wee the cart guys. The starters weren't as helpful almost a little gruff. Not a big deal. The real problem was pace of place. My group just barely finished before dark. The round was pushing 5 hours. Any slower and we wouldn't have finished. I expect this if I book a twilight time with the course but come on golf now if you're going to sell a time make sure it's not so late that finishing is in question. The course could really use ranger. I'm not sure ejre the hold up was.

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

The Ranch Golf Club

Played On 10/15/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Above average course

Dramatic views and lots of elevation changes.Course was in decent shape, it looks like it gets a lot of play and people don't fix their ball marks and divots. It had rained a few days ago and the bunkers were like playing out of hard mud. Wide open fairways and not a lot of forced carries greens were fast with some tough pin placementsPace of play really bogged down the last few holes especially when trying to finish the round before dark. I'd play here again on a hot deal but I was expecting pristine conditions and it was just above average.

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

Eco Golf Club

Played On 09/30/2020
2.0
Previously Played

Still in terrible shape.

I hadn't played here in years but needed a place to get in a quick round while in town for business as a tune up for some nicer course. Its a nice layout for an executive course but its in terrible shape. Weeds and bare spots on the greens muddy holes in the fairway. I'm not sure I'll try to play it again.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

I'll be back

Great course in very good shape. Only 4 stars for condition because there were a few thin sanded areas around the greens that kept it from being perfect. Fairways seemed a little soft to me for late summer/early fall compared to other south Florida course not a knock just an observation. Wide open with undulating greens. Bunkers were perfect even with no rakes due to covid. No cart girl so make sure you bring water as its all been removed again due to covid. But a great course might be my new sourh Florida favorite. GREAT pace of play and friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/30/2020

Hi, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Championship at Hollybrook Golf & Tennis Club.

West at Orangebrook Country Club

Played On 12/06/2019
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
3.0
Previously Played

Course needs some work.

West course is in better shape than the east course which seems to be about normal here. Some greens are bumpy and have a lot of crabgrass. A couple of tee boxes were sandy. Love this course and will deal with that for the great pace of play and value, but the water jugs were all empty and there were no rakes in the carts or by the bunkers. It wa late in the day too so the bunkers were pretty rough. I'll be back on my next trip.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/12/2019

Hello patriots68. Thank you for taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass along your feedback to the staff so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting us!

Oriole Golf Club

Played On 12/02/2019
2.0
Previously Played

Slow slow and more slow.

Showed up a half hour before my tee time as a single and was immediately pushed off the first tee. Course was in ok shape but someone a fewgroups in front of us was tearing up the greens. Played 16 holes in 4.5 hours and walked off the course never seeing a ranger. Only plus side of the day was being being paired with a friendly member.

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

East at Orangebrook Country Club

Played On 01/16/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout conditions could use a little improvement

We played the West course several years ago and we're less than impressed by the layout. The East course is more wide open but don't let that fool you. It has tricky greens most of which are tightly guarded by bunkers. The staff was very friendly. We only got through 16 holes, didn't tee off till 330 and it gets dark at 6 so even though it was crowded pace of play was excellent. The course was a little damp and there were quite a few bare spots on fairways and tee boxes, somehow I avoided the bunkers so I can't comment on them. The disappointing thing is that the driving range was closed, apparently as a result of the hurricane but there is no mention of this on the website. I was told they are hoping to have it open again by the end of the month.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 02/12/2018:
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're happy to announce that our driving range is now open! We hope you'll be back again soon to enjoy it and have another great round!

Oak Ridge Golf Club

Played On 11/14/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course

Very good weather and conditions for a mid November Day. Interesting layout with a few holes that really make you think. This course would be a monster from the back Tees, but was very playable but not too easy from the Whites. Some of the Tee boxes were really beat up. The greens were fast and had a lot of break that I thought was tough to read. Sand in the carts would be nice as there were quite a few unfilled divots on the fairways and as always people need to fix their ball marks. But I will absolutely be back. I didn't get a chance to eat or visit the 19th hole as this was a Monday in November and I'm pretty sure they were closed.

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

East Mountain Country Club

Played On 11/12/2016
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

OK for a quick round.

I didn't expect much and the course was in a little better shape than I expected. A lot of very thin spots in the fairway and not a inspiring layout.The greens were in good shape but the fairways were thinking and rather long. Playing in November leaves weren't a problem as its mostly evergreens. Very Friendly Staff, I didn't get to try the food as the kitchen was closed. I'd play here again on a hot deal if the price was right but the rack rates are too high for the conditions.

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

Quaboag Country Club

Played On 10/24/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great Little Course

This might be the hidden gem of golf in WMASS. 9 holes with lots of elevation changes. Greens are in great shape and the rest of the course has been greatly improved since the new pro came in. A surprisingly good burger. And never crowded. Always great for a quick 9

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

TPC Myrtle Beach

Played On 10/13/2016
2.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Walked

Slow slow slow

Almost 6 hours to get around and saw the cart girl once. Course was still recovering from Hurricane Matthew. They had done a good job of cleaning up but some of the bunkers were still in rough shape. They did have a large crew working on them. The course drained well and was very dry even after all the rain. The greebs were a 12. Lack of GPS in the carts at a premium course was a surprise. They did include a yardage book. Locker room was a little cramped. A nice driving range with unlimited balls included. Pro shop and Grill weren't anything special.

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

Westover Golf Club

Played On 09/21/2016
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Slow

Course was in decent shape given the drought. I managed to avoid the bunkers but the guy I was playing with said they were hard. It isn't much of a golf course except for its length my round took five and a half hours mid day mid week in late September. I think the length of the par 4s had a lot to do with it. Guys tee it forward if you need to. The group in front of me spent most of the day hitting their second shots 20 to 30 yards in front of the senior tees. M

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Extremely Slow

Beautiful executive course with great conditions lots of water. A real gem to play. The problem was terribly slow play. I played as a single and ended up paired up with 5 other guys due to how slow the groups in front were playing. I played the back nine, they were starting all groups on 10, with another guy who I met up with after 4 in about an hour. The front nine took forever with 9 of us on the tee box on what was our 13th hole. Took almost 5 hours to play. I'd play again but they need a ranger to speed this place up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great value

Course was in decent condition except for the greens which had bare patches and dead spots. Wide open course which wasn't crowded. Large challenging greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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