Lives
St Louis, MO, USA
Handicap
10-14
Age
45-54
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.8
3.8
Total 30 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

30 Reviews
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Recommended Courses
26
Not Recommended Courses
4
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
10/22/2012
Last Review
08/03/2020

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Oak Valley Golf Course & Resort

Played On 08/03/2020
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

6-Somes on the Course

Have played this course a lot over the years and it’s always just ok. However, if you have 5 groups of six playing the course and you still let others on there without telling them, THAT IS NOT OK.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/07/2020

Hello and tanks for the review. We see you rated the course 1-star. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. We always appreciate the feedback. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop. Thank you for playing Oak Valley Golf Course & Resort.

Par 3 at Riverside Golf Club

Played On 07/22/2020
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

For What It’s Worth

Cart path only mean just that. Three groups drove through a soggy course
Fairways are patchy
Greens have growth of weeds in them
Tee Boxes are mud or overgrown
I know this course is a muni but there are just too many good options around.

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

Chester Country Club

Played On 05/24/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun 9-Hole Course

Not much traffic on the course. Fairways were a little thin for this time of year but not in bad shape. The course layout is fun....long par 5s and some long par 4s. Greens are challenging with very fun straight ahead putts. If you are looking for something a little different in a 9-Hole, this is a great place to play.

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

Teravista Golf Club

Played On 12/29/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Perfect in December

The course was in great shape. The staff was extremely friendly. The course has numerous challenging holes.

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

North at Onion Creek Club

Played On 12/28/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Classic Course That is Truly Special

Everyone from the groundskeepers, waitstaff, and clubhouse personnel were gracious and professional. The history of the course is truly special. The course is fun with 27 holes to choose from. Having the opportunity to play this course was a real treat

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

Sunset Hills Golf Course

Played On 07/11/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun Course

The course has a nice layout and some fun holes. Fairways are a little tight but the greens are in great shape.

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

DeSoto Country Club

Played On 05/12/2014
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Tough Sledding on the Rehab

I would first like to state that I hope the new owners make a go of it. The course is in really bad shape. The greens were so high that putting was not an option. The fairways' grass was so high that I lost 3 balls hitting right down the middle. The rough was....really rough!
This is a nine hole course that does have potential but under the current conditions, other courses are a much better value. If the new owners shape it up, I would be happy to go back and give it another try.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Quail Creek Golf Course

Played On 11/14/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course

Quail Creek has some really interesting holes and you will use all the clubs in your bag. The greens were extremely fast which made putting a real challenge, nothing on the greens to hold the ball.
Many of the fairways are narrow so placement is important. Course had maintenance people working in mid-November which is something good to see.

The GolfNow Hot Deal made this course a great value. I may play here again as a result.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Missouri Bluffs Golf Club

Played On 11/1/2013
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Fall Day and Great Course

This is the first time that I played Bluffs but the facilities are top notch, the staff was friendly, and the course has a great layout. Some would say that the par 3s are all the same elevated and long, but I didn't find that a bad thing. The course starts and ends with a Par 5 and both holes were challenging and fun.

Course is in great shape but the recent aeration of greens was a slight impediment but expected for this time of year.

We played for free. The Golfnow rewards program is outstanding and to save 130.00 by using their site is proof!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

The Links At Dardenne

Played On 9/25/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Links Style

My friend and I decided to try a new course and chose The Link at Dardennes. Fun course that was in decent shape.

PROS
Open format...not many trees
Challenging holes but still a chance to shoot well.

CONS
Greens were chewed up. In fact, before our round, we were asked to tend the ball marks on the green. I found that odd but when I went to the greens, I saw what he meant. Poor golf etiquette

I may go back but there are much better courses with lower green fees that I would consider.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Once a Great Jewel on the Decline

It is difficult to write a review on this course. Deer Creek used to be a really great place but it is operating on a shoestring now. The pool and tennis courts are not in operation and the golf course is really in rough shape. The clubhouse restroom reaked of raw sewage was just part of the poor quality.

There are missing signs on some of the holes. Arrows and numbers are spray painted on the cart paths to guide you in the right direction. Greens are half gone on some of the holes. Sandtraps have overgrowth or standing water. Fairways are decent but considering the great weather and the condition of other courses they are subpar.

I really like the layout of the course. Many of the holes are challenges and some of the pin placements make it tough. Many narrow fairways as well. It only cost 7.00 to play so that makes it hard to complain based on the price and I am not.

Deer Creek used to be a great place and could be again in the future but the lack of funds makes it a subpar course. Sugar Creek is up the road and is having the same difficulty. I want them to succeed but the only way I would return is with the great Hot Deal price.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Raintree Country Club

Played On 7/26/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short but Narrow

Raintree is in a development that includes lakes, pools, gated community, etc. The golf course is part of that package. I went during the week so it was not very crowded. Here is what I found:
Pros: Accuracy is a must. Very narrow fairways and water that will come into play.
Course requires many different clubs based on the layout.
Cons: Greens were on the minus side and for this time of year and the great weather, that was disappointing, very sandy.
The course is short with some quirky holes and there isn't a course layout to go by.
Slow players who don't seem to understand the concept of playing through but that is not the course's fault.

Overall, if you are looking for a course that is short but still can be challenging I would give Raintree a try. I paid 19.00 on a hot deal so that is about what it is worth.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Par 3 at Riverside Golf Club

Played On 7/19/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Short...Lots of Trees

Riverside is only 5500 yeards longs which means numerous walkers, cut off jeans, and two ply golf balls.
However, do not be fooled, there are challenges. Lots of trees, some narrow fairways, and smallish greens. If you can hit it dead in the fairway, this course will play well but there is trouble on both sides most of the time. Water does come into play with one short hole, 260 yards, that has a lake right in front of it so you have to carry straight since there are trees on both sides.
This would not be my everyday course but for a change it is fun but only on a 15.00 GolfNow Hot Deal.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate

Fairfield Golf Club

Played On 6/10/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Short Course but Nice Layout

I always preface my reviews by saying that the course is a great deal because of GOLFNOW, 11.00 with a cart. Please note that because it is a short course, under 6000 yards from the tips, you will have many walkers on the course. If that bothers you, do not go here to play.
The course has some challenging holes, especially on the back nine so be aware of some unforeseen water and high grass. The back nine's cart path is gravel but it isn't an issue for the most part.
This is not the course you go to impress your friends but it is a course I would play with friends because there is some great scoring holes. The first hole is a par 5 at 390 yards and the fifth hole is a par 5 at 470 yards.
Check out GolfNOw for a Hot Deal and go have some fun with this course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy

Oak Valley Golf Course & Resort

Played On 5/20/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Frequent Player here

Union Hills is definitely a shotmakers course. It doesn't play long but the fairways, especially on the back nine are pretty narrow. I play there often and you can see the course shaping up now that Walters Golf is managing it. The course still needs work but it is really coming together.

The front nine has two really fun par 5s that are great birdie opportunities and the 9th hole par 3 is really a fun hole. I will continue to play this as my primary course because it has a 130 slope which is challenging and the Golfnow deals of under 20.00 makes it a great value

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

The Woodlands Golf Club

Played On 5/17/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun Course

As always, the course always is better when GOLFNOW offers a deal for 16.00! The holes vary throughout the course so they do give you the opportunity to play different clubs out of your bag. The greens weren't in great shape but were good. I always like to see the staff working on the course when I am playing. I feel that they are working to keep the course in good condition.
Hole 8 had sewer porblems in the past so it has about 20 yards of dirt in the landing area which is not the best but they have created a drop zone there. I guess you could work on your hardpan shots there if you want though.
My favorite part was that they give you a course guide detailing the holes and what clubs you may want to hit. As a result, I did not use of GPS all day!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Acorns Golf Links

Played On 5/15/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Quirky But Interesting

This is one of those courses that you probably want to be familiar with before you play. While I could say that about any of them, it is especially true of the Acorns. it is not the easist place to find but that is part of the charm.
The clubhouse has a nice bar area that definitely is inviting at the end. It sports a driving area with $3.00 buckets which is a plus.
I may be inclined not to give a good review but that wouldn't be because of the course. Moreso because I didn't play well off the tee box which makes any course a challenge.
It is not an upper tier golf course but it is a middle of the road one and with the 14.00 Hot Deal, it was worth the trip.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Fun Course to Play

Understand that this is a true Muni course run by the St Louis County Parks. That means that blue jeans and cargo pants will be in well supply and the level of golfer ranges from good to really bad. Marshalls will start and pair up people while calling out tee times but they will not enforce slow play on the course.

The condition of the course was decent. The greens were very fast considering all the rain and fairways had enough grass where you can hit off of them. It is not a gorgeous course with breathtaking holes but it is layed out nice. The course has some nice doglegs and the Par 3s have a little length to them. Overall it is a fun place to play and with the 16.00 GolfNow deal it is certainly worth a second look

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Lockhaven Golf Course

Played On 5/6/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Walters Golf Has a Lot of Work To Do

Golfnow offered a tee time for the ridiculously low price of 9.00 so please keep that in mind. For that price, anything above a cow pasture is a good deal.

The course has a fun layout and from the Blues it has a slope of 130 so it is challenging. Lots of woods and over half of the par 4's and 5's have a dogleg or bend. The green are a nice size, challenging but not too difficult.

The course does have issues though:
The yardage markers are missing on most of the holes so it is difficult to gauge distance.
Major drainage problems so numerous places with standing water.
The greens were recently airated so they were not in the best of shape but that is too be expected for this time of year.
Cart paths just disappear throughout the course so I felt bad driving on the grass with it being so wet but I had no choice.
The locker room has not been updated since was built in 1956. There is even Vitalis on the counter for you if you want to leave smelling fresh!
I enjoyed playing there but I was about the only one. Sure it was an overcast day but I played the entire course under three hours and didn't see anyone playing the entire time. If you like this coures I would suggest going out and playing it because I do not expect them to be in business much longer.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Stonewolf Golf Club

Played On 4/5/2013
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Walters Golf Management Hits a Hole in One!

Walters Golf has some of the best courses in the St Louis area and Stonewolf may very well be there flagship. Bogey Hills, Gateway National, Pevely Farms, and Bent Creek are beautiful courses that I really enjoy playing but Stonewolf does not take a backseat to any of them.
This course is difficult. Numerous bunkers and the greens are smallish or multi-tiered. There is water but it really doesn't come into play. The Bermuda grass fairways aren't still waiting for spring but there is still enough to hit on.
Staff was nice enough but the GPS didn't work on the carts but there are enough markings on the course sprinkler heads and yard markers on the cart paths to compensate.
Even for a golf now deal, the course was a bit pricey, $37.00 , but if I am going to pay a course like this is worth the money. Walters consistently offers the best prices for the quality of course which is why I look for their courses first on Golf Now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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