Lives
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Handicap
20-24
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.3
3.2
Total 4 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

4 Reviews
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
3
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
10/10/2013
Last Review
11/28/2019

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Indian Run Golf Club

Played On 11/26/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sweet and fun course to play

Had not played here in years. The carts are dated but the GPS accurate to a yard. You use every club in the bag. The holes present a nice lay-out over rolling Western Pa topography - except for four and five there was little redundancy. Greens were true and held approach shots and held their line on putts. An accomplished golf savant might not like the course but for everyday folks looking for a fun round with a little test of ability this place is a hidden gem.

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

Bacon Park Golf Course

Played On 02/20/2017
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Room for improvement

This course is a Donald Ross renovation. As a municipal it is impressive that they spent the money on redesign but there is much room for improvement as the fairways were packed down with little fluff. Perhaps owing to the time of year but at times it felt that you were hitting off paved surfaces. Maybe more aeration and a little water? Greens were true but several had damage in spots that made the normal true and consistent roll impossible. Fringe area allowed you to putt rather than risk chips from the hard surfaces ala Kaymer at Pinehurst. Pace of play was very slow. We saw a marshall twice but our round on this not long at all course was over four and a half hours considering the wide fairways and matted down rough made for long waits. The par fives were really par 4.5's which also slowed play. The clubhouse is in need of renovation as its age is showing. Given Savannah is close to Hilton Head and this is a Ross an investment in to better conditioning it would make it a nice off island get away to an old style course - if not for the greens alone if they are pristine. Bunkers needed more work and sand for consistency. A little more investment in time and money could make this a destination and focal point. A positive was seeing pros instructing youth on the game and it would serve them better to play on a course that would make their experience addictive to the game.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/06/2017

Wholeheartedly agree with reviewer's assessment of Bacon Park. Don't understand how the course could win award for redesign. This layout can't compare to the near-pristine course conditions of the southside's La Vida.

RiverTowne Country Club

Played On 03/05/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Normally a gem

Unfortunately playing in early March after a horrible Winter left all the fairway grass dormant and missing the fluff allowing better shot control. Greens were good - straight and true. Unfortunately a pre-booked GolfNow time (prepaid) and no course closure left me playing in rain gear in a steady cold wind and drizzle. Aesthetically a pleasing course with much in the way of sand and water. The back 9 plays longer than the front and reflected in my scores. I played this course several years ago in the heat of early fall and it did play much nicer ... though the heat wilted us by the last few holes. Though it was cart path only the cold and wet air actually made the forays across the fairway a welcome respite.

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

The Club at Pine Forest

Played On 10/09/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the price on Golf Now

Challenging but fun course which played with some hidden hazards to a newcomer. Course and greens were in good shape and the course played for every club in the bag.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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