Lives
Pasadena, MD
Handicap
10-14
Age
25-34
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

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Average Rating

4.1
4.1
Total 10 Reviews

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10 Reviews
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Recommended Courses
9
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
1
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1
First Review
04/26/2016
Last Review
07/17/2017

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Lake Presidential Golf Club

Played On 07/16/2017
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Improving a once premiere course

My buddies and I decided to play a round at Lake Presidential on Sunday, July 16th. We showed up and were greeted by staff members and paid our green fees. We were told that it was cart path only and I was ok with that knowing that they are trying to bring the course back to its pristine condition that it once was. We paid $63 for our fees on a Sunday, which is not bad at all. The course is not back to where it needs to be, but it isn't far from it. There are a few dead spots here and there, but nothing like it was last summer. I was the one in our group that was hesitant about playing here, as there are a lot of options around us in the Annapolis/Baltimore area. I am happy that I played here. The only concern is the pace of play. It took us almost 6 hours to play. There were marshals all over the course and I told them that the group in from of us (twosome) wouldn't let us play through. They were hitting multiple shots from the tee box and not playing ready golf. We had a threesome and were right on their heels all of the way. Other than that, no gripes. Glad to see the investment and commitment to the course. Lake Presidential needs to live up the the hype it once had.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/18/2017

Thank you for the response. Like I said, pace of play was my only gripe about the round. There was nobody behind us. We started at 1025 and finished right around 4pm. It would take us nearly 15 minutes on the tee box on the back nine to tee off due to the group in front of us. Be sure to know that I was tracking this due to the fact that I had to leave after the round to go get my daughter. 12 minute intervals or not, there was no way the group in front of us was playing the way they should've. Multiple tee shots, spending too long to search for their multiple tee shots and just not playing ready golf.

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Commented on 07/18/2017

Thanks for the nice comments about the course. We appreciate that you recognize how hard we are working to correct the conditions here.
Not sure about the Pace of Play though. We have never had a 6-hour round. I will investigate for sure. We do calculate about a 5 hour round based on the difficulty of the course. This is why we space our Tee Times at 12 minutes to ensure proper distance between groups. If someone plays faster/slower than that, it can clog the course. We are aiming for a relaxed and unstressed round. Thank you again for coming out. We do appreciate it and hope to see you here again soon.
SJ

The Timbers at Troy

Played On 10/10/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

An Indian Summer in October

This was my first time playing Timbers at Troy. It has been on my list to play as I live not too far away near Annapolis. It is a good course with a few blind shots and well kept fairways. The course is in pretty good shape for it being almost mid-October. The staff was very nice and even said that they were going to be making many repairs in the winter to the course. These repairs included the awful fairways that come in to play on most holes. My only gripe about this course was that it was $52 to play on a Monday, and the guy at the pro-shop said that they would be switching to their
"fall rates" pretty soon. Is October no longer a fall month? For as much as we play golf and this guy still holding on to the summer rates, Ill think twice about Timbers at Troy.

The starter was a phenomenal person to talk to by the way. One of the best starters i have ever talked to. Very funny yet informative on the course. Wish I would've gotten his name.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 10/12/2016

Thank you for your kind comment and recommendation! Just to clarify, the day you played was a holiday but we remained at weekday rates (a 25% discount) as a courtesy to our patrons.

Most courses adjust their rates seasonally but will change earlier or later depending on conditions and weather. In our case the upcoming renovations were initially believed to be occurring the first week of October but were pushed back at the last minute. They could start as soon as next week so we plan to change our rates when the contractors let us know which holes will be open.

Thank you again and see you soon!

Whiskey Creek Golf Club

Played On 07/25/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hottest day of the year

It was the hottest day of the year so far, but it did not deter our group from having a great time as usual at Whiskey Creek. This golf course offers it all when it comes to a course. Long carries, challenging par 3's, elevated shots. The course was in great shape and the greens were gorgeous. This course is worth the drive out on I-70 West from Baltimore, MD. If you have the opportunity to play this course, please do so.

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

Walden Golf Club

Played On 07/11/2016
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

You pay for what you get

My first time playing at Walden, and for a $28 round, I really can't complain about anything. The greens are actually in really good shape. The fairways are consistently decent and the layout and doglegs are challenging. The course is real tight as it is nestled into a community, so watch your slice! The way this course could be a lot better would be to keep up the maintenance on the bunkers and watch the pace of play. It took us nearly 6 hours to play as a threesome. The course was really backed up. The bunkers mostly overgrown and not even a rake for the players to rake after a shot out of the sand. Other than that, it is a good course for the money you pay.

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

Swan Point Yacht & Country Club

Played On 07/01/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A bit of Carolina in Southern MD.

Swan Point is a hike for me and my golf buddies, but we make it a point to play it once a year. The course reminds you of some courses in North Carolina with the tall pines and marshland. The course is always in excellent shape and the staff is second to none when it comes to customer service. My only gripe with Swan Point is that its so far, but so worth the drive. Keep up the great work.

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

Bulle Rock Golf Club

Played On 06/27/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Golf at its finest

Bulle Rock has been on my list to play for a very long time. The only problem now is I'm not so sure I can make it back as frequently as I would like. What a course. The fairways are deceiving due to the relatively "wide-open" looks you get. You better stay on the fairways because the rough is no joke. The greens are the closest you will get to professional speeds. Well manicured, very attention to detail oriented course like no other in the area. We will definitely be back soon to play Bulle Rock.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great year in and year out.

We hold our annual Steve Quick Memorial Tournament at Eisenhower every year in June. The staff (Damien) set the standard in the area on how to accommodate and host a golf tournament. This staff works very well with us every year to help us raise the most money possible as well as just have a good time. The course is always in decent shape and even after all the rain we had back in May, it still looked great. Keep up the great work. We love coming here to play. Thank you!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/05/2017

Always great to hear you enjoyed your time at Eisenhower. We take great pride in making sure all needs are met.

Ocean Pines Golf Club

Played On 05/10/2016
2.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Good value, horrible staff members

First time playing this course, and it just isn't that good for what we paid for. The course is a typical community course in pretty fair shape with some tough shots. I gave this course a rating of 2 due to the staff. The starters failed to mention to us that it was cart path only. We talked to the starter for over 20 minutes while we waited for our foursome to warm up and grab some drinks, and he never mentioned "cart path only" once. With that said, the marshall comes out and tells us that we need to stay on the path, no problem. I told him that we were never instructed on this and before I could finish what I was saying to him, he stated "now I told you" and sped off. I met up with him at the turn while he was talking to the manager, told him there was no reason to be rude and that the starter really didn't tell us this. The manager did nothing, not even an apology or anything. This just put a bad taste in my mouth. This guy did the same thing to a group next to us. You think if that many people are on the fairways that maybe your starters should inform the golfers? Makes sense to me.

We chose this course over others because of its location to where we were going that night. I understand the importance of cart path only, as I play 2-3 times a week and love the game. I also understand the importance of customer service. There are just too many options with other courses nearby to go when we are down the ocean for a few times a year and in the summer.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Baywood Greens

Played On 05/09/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

enjoyed every minute

Played here on 5-9-16 and truly believe that this course sets the standards in this area. There was not one person I talked to who does not like the course. The attention to detail on each hole does not go un-noticed. The staff was excellent, great pro-shop and super clean restrooms throughout the course. We will definitely make the trip back soon to play again. Hopefully the new course will be done by then.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good local course

I live 3 miles from Compass Pointe and play there quite frequently as it is a good, local home course with two courses available to play any given day. The staff is always friendly and welcoming as well. The course has undergone some upgrades in the past few years, and I can only hope that it trends to continue as such. My only gripe is the bunkers. A few of them tend to be almost clay like. The East course is the best in my opinion. Especially in the warmer months when the Bermuda grass is in fully. I play here once a week with friends and enjoy it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2016

Dear Golfer,

Thank you for your feedback. We love the new Bermuda tees and fairways on the East nine. Happy to let you know we plan to convert the South tees and fairways this June. Also, we will be working on many additional bunkers. Our team just finished the green side bunkers on 3 North. Hope to see you back on the links soon. Mike

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