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Was fortunate to get a Golf Now Hot Deal for £27. The normal Saturday rate of £45 is way too much for this course. The Greens and most fairways look tired and are patchy and all the bunkers were poor with low quality sane and stones, but 3-4 holes were from tee to green in good condition.
The staff and bar area was really nice and the driving range was sufficient, but for $45 to be justifiable value, with other options in the area, the course needs an injection of quality.
Would play again but only at a ‘deal’ of a price.

For the price via GolfNow this is a great deal. The course is nice and for an average golfer like me it provides plenty of challenges in a way that you also get opportunities for reward.
The tee boxes and fairways are really well kept and the greens also, but are a little slow due to needing to be cut rolled but the potential is there for the greens to be really special.
The bunkers are the let down....wasps in each one that we saw or encountered on our round and the lack of sand is bothersome.
The pro shop is not much to look at but the staff are so friendly.
The bar in the hotel is really nice, staff are very attentive and in a nice sunny day, sitting outside looking at the 18th green with a post round drink is lovely.

As the new club house is under construction some short comings can be forgiven....the conditions of the tee boxes was awful, fairways were average at best and the greens were deplorable.
The staff in the temporary pro shop were very nice indeed and Mike the starter was very helpful.
But the course conditions for over $45 for a round were poor to say the least!
It is irrelevant how nice or new a club house looks if the course is such bad condition.
Needless to say neither my playing partner nor I will return to Lulu CC.

The course condition was very good, except that the bunker sand was missing throughout the course and that is such a disappointment. Greens and fairways were in great condition.

However, the course aside, most everything else was a disappointment.

A very courteous two-some in front let myself and my playing partner play through on the 3rd hole only for us to be stuck behind a 3 some who were amazingly slow. For the remaining 15 holes we have to endure their ridiculously slow pace and multiple chances for them to do the right thing and wave us through......NOT ONCE did we see a Ranger or ANYONE from the clubhouse who could have easily rectified this situation and that is a huge disappointment.

On a very hot day, not to have a drinks van out or some kind of refreshment location at the turn is beyond me! Other than the obvious revenue plus for the course, the customer service message it sends by NOT having one out there is very clear.....this combined with the lack of a Ranger and a price over $40 each, it shows what Shannondell feel about their clients.

My playing will not be returning to play there again......I will certainly looking at other locations first.

Very disappointed indeed.

The GolfNow deal made this the perfect choice for a Sunday afternoon and our foursome had a great time.

Kyle in the proshop was a terrific help in scheduling and providing insight.

I cannot wait to go back and find the time to play all 27 holes next time.

Cheers

My golf partner and I are trying as many public courses in the Philadelphia area as possible so Mainland was next on the list.

From arrival to leaving the experience was definitely a good one. Frank in the proshop was a tremendous help and provided some very good tips to first time players such as us on the course.

As shooting an average of 90 golfers my partner and i were both looking forward to this course as the reviews showed it was challenging but forgiving in some areas.

The fairways were in good condition, greens were in great shape and the pace of play was good enough.

Thoroughly enjoyable round and will be going back.

Thanks again to Frank in the pro shop.

Cheers

Having played there on 4/28 my golf partner who was visiting from the UK decided that of all the courses we had played the last week that we simply had to return to Galen Hall.

The only slight concern we both had was could the course, the staff and the overall experience of our first round on 4/28 be as good.....our concerns were wiped away as our round on 4/30 was again absolutely terrific!

The course was slightly busier this time out but we still made it round in well under 3 1/2 hours. The fairways are beautiful, the green in great condition and very challenging indeed. My golf partner and i discussed at length which was our favorite hole but we literally couldn't nail down just one....the course is unique filled with unique holes....

Mike was there again to greet us upon our arrival and just like our round on 4/28 he provided us with some very helpful insight.

I cannot say enough positive things about Galen Hall.....wonderful course that i will be playing again ASAP.

Galen Hall is truly a gem of a golf course. The tee boxes and fairways are stunning and the grounds staff have done an amazing job! The greens are in terrific condition and are extremely challenging indeed.

The deal that I was able to get for myself and a friend was terrific through Golf Now but it is very important to note that the quality of the course and the friendliness of the staff means i would happily have paid full rate.

The course is set in beautiful PA countryside and is nestled at the foot of a mountain. The topography of the area makes from some spectacular views and some absolutely stunning holes. Hole # 2 and 17 spring to mind as being challenging, unique and fun holes! "The Moat Hole" is truly fantastic!!

Mike Rudisill, Galen Hall Head Golf Professional, was very helpful in providing his insight into the course and my playing partner and i thoroughly enjoyed the chat with Mike before we set out to play. Mike and Bob in the pro shop are true golf lovers and gentleman.

I cannot say enough good things about the staff, the course and the value....

Enjoy