Lives
Illinois
Handicap
10-14
Age
45-54
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.4
3.4
Total 5 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

5 Reviews
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
2
Not Recommended Courses
3
Helpful Votes Count
2
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
08/02/2015
Last Review
08/14/2021

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Tanna Farms Golf Club

Played On 08/14/2021
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Still only 3 stars

First time playing course in over 7 years. Cashier/pro shop worker very nice and welcoming. Cart lady pleasant and visible. Course itself though, at best, 3 out of 5 stars. Ownership needs to invest money into a complete re-bunkering. Granted, they ARE hazards, but even the scratch player will have difficulty hitting a ball off of concrete with a lip in front. Still trying to figure out the intent of 13 (taking driver out of the player's hands on a 580-yd par 5) and 16 (one should always be able to see the flag on a par 3) without labeling them as tricked-up holes. Tee boxes are eaten up a little and greens more pock-marked than not, but you can tell grounds crew are making attempts to improve. Divot mix in the carts would go a long way. Overall, a fun course with conditions more suitable to a $45-$50 price point. Make the improvements and it would be worth the $57 current asking price.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Same course, different value

Used to play St Andrew's a lot. It's a great course for the mid-to-high handicapper. Unfortunately, the days of Joe Jemsek (good golf at a fair price) are long gone. Took my daughter, who is just learning how to play the game, for 9 holes - at a cost of close to $80. That's a fair price for 18 holes. Just obscene for 9.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/13/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting St. Andrews Golf & Country Club - Saint Andrews Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Klein Creek Golf Club

Played On 07/31/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice changes

Had not played course in close to 5 years as it had been going downhill FAST. New ownership has made some nice changes for players of all levels. Played late afternoon and finished 18 in less than 3 hours.

Best change is that course has been made much more playable for the mid to high handicapper while still being a challenge for the better player.

Biggest drawback remains the lack of a practice range. Layout of first 3 holes presents a lot of issues. Not having the benefit of a warm-up magnifies them.

Nice changes at a fair price point.

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

Lost Marsh Golf Course

Played On 08/05/2017
3.0
Previously Played

Pace of play ruins experience

Played course three weeks ago. 5 hour, 42 minute round. As it was a 90+ degree day, chalked it up to the warm day and an anamoly.

Gave course another chance yesterday. 5 hour, 36 minute round in high 70s, low 80s temps.

Despite reading management's responses that they are addressing pace of play concerns, it would appear that nothing is being done to correct the situation. If the course wants to keep the two rangers on payroll, then it may be better served having them do something else to earn their keep because they are certainly not doing what they are supposed to be doing, which is to keep groups on track in accordance with the course's suggested pace of play. On the two days that I played, the rangers seemed more interested in keeping their carts moving in pursuit of AVOIDING any groups than to approach groups needing a little nudge.

Lost Marsh is a fun course with its fair share of challenges. Unfortunately, until it TRULY cleans up its act on pace of play, there is very little value in what they ask the public to pay and is a recommended stay-away.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/15/2017:
Hello, Jon. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We apologize that the pace of play during both of your visits was less than ideal. We are working hard to make these changes. Teaching our loyal league of golfers, who consistently visit during the good weather, to move faster is easier said than done. You noticed that we now have two Rangers, which we have increased from the single one we used before. This change, along with others, helps us better the pace. We appreciate you giving us a second chance and can assure you that we will correct this issue. Thanks for playing Lost Marsh Golf Course, we hope to see you again.

Erin Hills Golf Course

Played On 07/13/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

If you love golf, you must experience

Played 2 consecutive days with group of friends and stayed on-site. Fairly pricey, but it's a destination course that you need to play if you are in the Great Lakes.

Give yourself plenty of time and experience the entire day - from the driving range where you meet your caddy to the 19th hole that serves up some pretty good food and drink. Oh yeah, the golf course is pretty darn good, too.

Course properly rewards good shots and penalizes not-so-good ones. Nothing tricked up to the course. It's all right there in front of you.

LISTEN to your caddy. He will not steer you wrong.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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