Lives
Atlanta GA
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.0
4.0
Total 26 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

26 Reviews
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
21
Not Recommended Courses
5
Helpful Votes Count
8
Not Helpful Votes Count
19
First Review
05/30/2016
Last Review
07/02/2021

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Brasstown Valley Resort

Played On 06/30/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A Real Beauty

Lovely setting and well configured golf course. In a valley surrounded by mountains.
Course was beautifully conditioned and you’ll need every club in your bag.
Greens ran very true but running only at 9-10 on Stimp.
18th hole is only weakness. It’s one of the longest holes but has the narrowest fairway.

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

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club

Played On 05/02/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Got 5 hrs?

Played here a half dozen times over 20 yrs.
Very disappointed this year with pace of play.
Played on Fri afternoon and Sun morning.
Never saw a ranger. Five hour round on Fri and 4:45 on Sunday. Don’t think I will ever return.

Love the layout. Well-conditioned. Greens running 9-10 Stimp. Strantz’s masterpiece but not managed to expectations.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Got time ??

Two and one-half hours for nine holes.
Never saw a ranger.
Nice course. Good condition. Nice layout.
They have a pace of play problem.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On 01/08/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great fun

This Audubon preserve is a natural marvel. No houses. Water galore. Dozens of bird species.
(there was a huge turtle on one tee).
Layout is fine. Greens a little slow but with the contours, you would not want it too fast.
Very well-managed. Mgmt keeps you on time.
Pace of play was excellent though I did not see a Ranger.
Look, at this time of year, most golf courses reserve their tee times for members. Not here.
This is now my favorite public course this time of year in Naples. Wife was a little disappointed at the pro shop merchandise. (no biggie).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/25/2021

Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round, u000007152317! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Little Traverse Bay Golf Club

Played On 09/10/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Little Gem

This course has major elevation changes which make it a little quirky. And you need to lay-up off 15 tee to avoid rough. But it has dramatic views of the bay and Crooked Lake plus dynamite green designs that will challenge even skilled putters. Conditioning is A- Greens rolling 10.5 on Stimp. Pro shop, bar and restaurant are very friendly and offer very inviting spot for dinner.
Of the six courses I’ve played in Harbor Springs, including those at three times the price, this is my favorite.

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

Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course

Played On 06/16/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

tough track first time

First time player and there had been a good bit of rain several days before so no roll and slow greens.
It’s a nice course and well-conditioned. Never saw a marshal which is bad though pace was acceptable. Several design flaws on a handful of holes. First hole is long par 4 and fairway bunker in middle is where you normally would want your drive to be. Number 15 is long par 4 with bunker and deep grass right next to green. Too penal. Tee markers were poorly placed for our mixed foursome with ladies penalized. Very difficult for first timer to know where to hit the ball. Fun course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good

Little Traverse Bay Golf Club

Played On 09/12/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best of the lot

We played this course, Wequinasong (sp?), True North and Boyne Heather. Hands down, this was my favorite. And super cheap. Public course, now listed for sale for $2.5 mm but with deed restrictions that make it hard to sell.
Loved the layout which minimized blind tee shots. What you see is what you get including spectacular views of the Bay. Conditioning was good but not up to True North (private). Greens nice at 9.5 with lots of slope (typical for the area).
Just loved looking at these holes from the tee and take a minute to look back from the green. Good bar and restaurant next to pro shop.

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

True North Golf Club

Played On 09/11/2018
3.0
First Time Playing

$$$$$$$$$

At $225, I would not have played this Fazio course but my host included it in our itinerary. It is private and we had our pro call. There were very few people on the golf course.
First, I am a Fazio fan and am surprised that he was chosen for this job given the topography. It is a very hilly course and lacks the wide open bigness that marks so many of his courses. This ended up having numerous blind tee shots which I do not care for. Also, the routing got weird as holes were scrunched into the top or bottom of the elevation.
Immaculate conditioning. Way too expensive compared to better (my opinion) area courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/15/2019

It’s not a Fazio design, it’s a Jim Engh design,. The only Fazio course in Michigan is at Treetops.

3.0
First Time Playing

unmemorable

This course was fine. In good condition. Friendly staff. Greens a little slopey. I just found the layout uninspiring. Some of the holes a little tight as almost every hole was a dogleg. Need to be able to work the ball. It’s a very ok course, just did not get my juices flowing.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average

Wequetonsing Golf Club

Played On 09/09/2018
3.0
First Time Playing

A little stange

This is a private club with friendly staff. We were not members but had our club pro call. Course was in good condition and greens were about 9.
The problem is with the layout of some of the holes. There are several large elevation changes and some holes have odd routing. The greens were too slopey for me, though I admit the other area courses had the same issue. The holes were not marked and we got lost a couple of times.
It’s a nice place, just not my cup of tee.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair

Porter's Neck Country Club

Played On 05/30/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Too private

This is a very nice golf course. However I have punished them in the rating due to their unwelcoming attitude toward non-members. As of now, non-members are not allowed til August. Also, seems like whenever it rains they close the range with no adjustment in fee. And fees are the highest in the area.
Look, most people that belong to a club don’t want it to be daily fee. I get it. But we non-members need to know.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average

Masonboro Golf Club

Played On 05/30/2018
1.0
Previously Played

Times Change

A couple of years ago, this was an acceptable course. Decent routing (though tight...not for 20+ handicaps) ok conditioning, very few houses, lots of scenic wetlands, etc.
Not anymore.
The owner decided to stop supporting the course and the conditioning is horrible. Large bare spots on fairways, greens and rough. Everywhere. This course needs a $2mm investment to make it playable. I heard that the owner just hired a new superintendent. Who would want that job? No way the owner will get this right. Stay away unless the $28 afternoon weekday rate is all you can afford.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/01/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Masonboro Golf Club, in the New Hanover County area. We are sorry to see that you may have had a poor customer experience with us and that the course may not have been in the best shape when you played. Any additional feedback is greatly appreciated so that we can improve your experience with us in the future. Thank you for choosing to golf with us and we hope to see you again soon.
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Easy desert golf

Sure there are better golf courses in Scottsdale but very few daily fee courses in Scottsdale area can top the quality, fun and consistency of these two courses. (I am rating both courses here as I could not detect a big difference between them). The layouts, conditioning and greens are excellent. Greens were rolling around 10 and you would not want them any faster with the slope and firmness of them.
It’s all so easy with the resort right there, very good food at the course and hotel. Reasonable greens fee and no houses anywhere! Just a few coyotes, roadrunners and quail all over the place. I always come back here because it’s so easy and fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On 01/18/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Love the wildlife

You will see all kinds of wildlife/waterfowl on this course and there are no houses. So it is a fun experience. But, I am a sticker for greens that roll and Raptors do not. Seemed likel old Bermuda rolling at 8-9. Also, the fairways had not come in as well as some other courses down here. Too tight lies. Well designed with the elevated greens and coquina waste bunkers which I putted from when I was green side. Nice people especially Jordan at halfway house.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/22/2018:
Thank you for sharing your experience from your first visit to Raptor Bay. We're glad you enjoyed you round and appreciate your feedback on the conditions and layout on the day you visited. We hope you will come back to play us again soon!

Calusa Pines Golf Club

Played On 01/16/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best on East Coast of FL but very private

Excellent golf course. Huge fairways, beautiful green complexs and perfect bunkers, some of which are extremely penal. But most of your strokes will be spent on the greens which were running about 12 and had a good bit of slope. I had two approach shots land 12 ft from pin with spin that rolled off green into rough. I had two birdie putts roll off the green into the rough. Some of the most challenging greens I have ever seen on a Championship course.
Best golf course in FL not named Seminole.

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

Calusa Pines Golf Club

Played On 01/16/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

#2 in State but domed greens

Next to Siminole, best course in state. Greens were 12-13. Faireays wide.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Private Club so have your pro call

Three nines here, all of which a very good. The Club nine is my favorite followed by Pelican then Bay.

Outstanding greens running at 11 on Stimp, large, well-designed without too much slope though the Member has at least a two stroke advantage due to knowledge of slope.

Layout is playable but with a fair number of ponds/lakes and bunkers. If your game is a little off it will cost plenty.

Brand new 40,000 ft clubhouse is a showpiece. At this time, new pro shop is still under construction but temporary is fine. I believe these nines are among top five courses in Naples.

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

Boot Ranch Golf Club

Played On 11/02/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Exclusive Gem in Hill Country

This is an exclusive private club so I hope you can find a way of playing there. The new Bermuda greens are perfect, rolling like 11. Putts go exactly where you hit them. Brilliant layout. I’m a 6.1 but my host plays the Executive tees. Tell you what, it was still a big challenge. Hard to reach par 5’s in two due to deep waste areas that need to be carried. Fairways generous, greens plenty big and fair. Also, new sand in bunkers are pure and consistent.
This is an exceptional golfing experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Not your Daddy’s Keswick

What a treat! I played here 46 years ago. What a dog track then. Now it is a glorious golf experience. Beautiful open layout with generous fairways, large greens that were rolling about 10-11 but fair in contour. Not greatly fond of the real short par 4’s because it was too risky to hit driver. Oh, free water and $2 for a Gatorade! Not bad for a ritzy joint.
This course beats the other Charlottesville tracks, Birdwood (under renovation), Farmington and Old Trail. Need to stay there or be Member I think.

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

River Valley Ranch Golf Club

Played On 06/21/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

4-star,especially for women

Nice layout and conditioning. Not much elevation change. Not many forced carries, good for women.
Big gripe with amenities. Waited for rental clubs which needed to be arranged and cleaned. Then discovered that not all clubs were cleaned, had two p-wedges and hybrid was broken. Lousy putter. Driver had scratches on top. Had to wait ten minutes for hot dog at turn and it was cold. Did not lose place on course because of slow play behind us. When I made tee time, was not told that I was in middle of Men's team play. We were twosome and could have played at another time. Again, nice course, sub-par management.

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