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Lederach Golf Club
Played On 07/24/2014Are you kidding me?
I've played this course about 6 times and I've been pretty disappointed each time. After some years, you would think the rough and grasses would have matured, but they still have not settled yet. Plenty of small rocks and hardpan(bare) lies throughout the course.
The good: The layout is very interesting and the par 3s are very fun to play. The par 5 12th hole is a monster and is a very enjoyable hole. The clubhouse is well maintained and there is a decent range on course.
The bad: We teed off at 6:15 and were the third group out. Nevertheless, we took over 5 hours to play due to slow groups. We waited about 5 minutes before every shot! The staff did nothing about the groups in front that refused to let us play through. The greens are a joke, I understand trying to give golfers a challenge but the greens reminded me of a minigolf circus course. To add to that, the pin placements were too close to the edges of greens and on severe slopes.
The ugly: As if the slow play was not bad enough, they top it off with horrendous customer service. The girl at the register is extremely rude and disrespectful. They seem to forget that they are running a business in which reputation matters. For a course that charges like a top tier course, the bunkers look to be completely neglected and are in terrible condition. Also, expect to find plenty of fallen tree trunks and branches all over.
In conclusion, for the price, the course is definitely not worth your time and money. If you're looking for a great public golf course experience nearby, try Berkleigh, Macoby Run, or Bella Vista. They all treat you like valued customers and don't take 5+ hours to play. Plus, conditions are exponentially better than Lederach. I've given this course 6 tries and its failed each time. I definitely will not be returning anymore.
Ambassador at Hickory Valley Golf Club
Played On 07/11/2014Very tight course
Although the layout is interesting, the course is very tight and narrow. If you are a mid to long hitter, be prepared to hit less than driver on most holes (I only hit 3 drivers). The course is difficult to play without prior knowledge due to severe doglegs and trees blocking second shots. Most of the tee boxes and all of the fairways were in great condition. However, all of the greens had excessive number of ball marks and were extremely slow. Don't let the practice putting green fool you, the actual greens are probably 2-3 feet slower and extremely soft. The bunkers here are also extremely soft (my ball embedded completely and I could barely see it). Holes 1 and 16 were my favorite and their practice greens and driving range was nice (irons only). Staff was also friendly and helpful.
Macoby Run Golf Course
Played On 07/05/2014Great Value Course
The greens and fairways are always in great shape. Greens are not too slow and not too fast. The course is extremely fun to play due to the drastic changes in elevation. The only hole that is questionable is the very short par 3 15th hole; an awkward hole all around. Staff is friendly and prices are reasonable. I have never had an issue with pace of play here. Definitely worth checking out!
PineCrest Country Club
Played On 06/14/2014Overpriced but playable
I have played this course on and off for three years now. When I first started, the course was always in great shape. However, the course has declined over the years. During my last visit, the fairways were too tall and inconsistent, the greens had many blemishes and the bunkers looked unattended. The course layout is interesting with fun par 3s and a good mix of long and short par 4s. However, there is out of bounds on EVERY hole. Be ready to hit less than driver and hit alot of provisional balls. The head pro is friendly but some of the other employees are not. The practice green is OK but they do not have a driving range (come prepared). Slow play is a problem as there is no active ranger hovering around the course. An overall OK experience but you can find better experiences for the money nearby.