Lives
Sturgis, MI
Handicap
10-14
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

About

My golf game is one of twists and turns! Some days are better than others and every day could use a little help. I love to golf but it gets a little frustrating at times trying to hit that stupid little white ball. I keep coming back to the game though and always will. I love to try new course's when the all mighty dollar permits. Always an adventure!

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Average Rating

4.3
4.3
Total 11 Reviews

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11 Reviews
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
11
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
05/11/2013
Last Review
06/24/2022

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The Timbers Golf Course

Played On 06/24/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First time playing The Timbers

This was my first time playing at The Timbers and I have to say...I was not disappointed. I bought this round through Group Golfer at $19 for 18 with cart. The clubhouse was a little sparse as far as stock. The staff that I encountered were all very friendly from the gentleman behind the counter to the young lady raking the bunkers. This course is in good overall condition. The fairways were well taken care of. The greens were in very good condition. There were a couple of "burnt" spots here and there but nothing that directly affected play. The bunkers all had actual sand in them and not the gravel mix you come across now and then. I did notice some of the tee boxes were in need of some TLC. The course layout was fantastic. I loved the fact that I had to plan some of my shots according to the dog legs or positioning of bunkers. The cart paths are all paved and in great condition. Lots of paths winding in and out of the woods and going over wooden bridges. I would definitely go back and play again! Thanks for a great experience!

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

Stonewolf Golf Club

Played On 06/16/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Timer

First time playing at Stonewolf Golf Course and loved it! Early morning tee time and the club house was open and the young man working the counter was great. Asked him if there was any tips to playing the course and his reply was "Don't be afraid!" LOL The club house is nicely laid out and stocked. Beautiful building with a nice bar and dining area. The course was incredible and in great condition. Did not expect the elevation changes. Felt like I was playing in Northern Michigan again. Narrow fairways lots of trees & pines lining them. The fairways were in great condition as well as the greens. Nothing real flat about the greens. Had a few blind shots off the tee but that just made me think more about placing my shots. The only negative things I can think of would be some of the bunkers were not in the best of conditions and the golf cart was a little on the sluggish side. Specially when it came to climbing some of the hills I had to go up. Overall gorgeous course, great staff and would definitely go back again! This time would play two rounds in a day instead of just one. Thanks for a great time!

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

Palm Cove Golf and Yacht Club

Played On 03/16/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First timer!

First time getting to experience Palm Cove! My friends told me about it and all the lost balls but I must admit it was one of my favorites out of all the courses we played. Staff was very friendly and informative. Price was $58 and the replay was $25. Beautiful course in great condition. Another course where you have to hit decent shots or your gonna lose a ball. Not much rough beyond the fairway and you don't want to go wandering around in the wilderness. Plenty of wildlife and water to go along with your round of golf. I would have to rate this as a challenging course. Would definitely play there on my return trip next year.

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

Boca Greens Country Club

Played On 03/14/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First timer at Boca Greens

First time playing this course. Paid $52 for the first round and $25 for the replay. Staff were great. Very friendly and took car of us. We had to give up our cart after the first round so they could clean it and get it going for another group. They took our clubs and stored them for us then when our second tee time was near they loaded them back on a fresh cart. First impression of this course was a good one. Beautiful layout and challenging but not to the extreme that it would make you run away in fear. Plenty of houses and water to be aware of. Good shots are definitely needed on this course. It was somewhat hard at times to tell the fairway from the rough. Course condition was good and the greens were in good condition too. We made the decision to not play out of some of the bunkers as they were muddy or hard. I did not take many pictures of this course for some reason. Plenty of iguana and wildlife. Definitely would play this course again.

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

Lake Worth Beach Golf Club

Played On 03/13/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First timer at Lake Worth Beach Club

This was the first course we played when we got into Florida. Only played one round here and paid $35. This was my first time at this course and was a great place to start my Florida golf vacation.
Loved driving up to this course. Very beautiful club house with all the palms and the parking was easy. The layout of this course was very nice. Right along the water and the weather was great. Not many elevation changes which was a plus for me. Fairways were in good condition and the greens were nice as well. Staff members were friendly and answered any questions we had. It is a fairly open course. Still demands some good golf shots but does not penalize you for being off the fairway on most holes. There is some water so you still gave to be aware of that, Loved this course and would consider it an intermediate course. Great course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/30/2021

Thank you for your review and your kind words! We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Lake Worth Beach Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Noble Hawk Golf Links

Played On 06/24/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unlimited Mondays

I have been golfing here for the past few years doing the unlimited golf on Mondays for $35.00. I love this course and the layout. Links style on the front 9 and classic layout on the back 9. Course is challenging but not overly difficult to where it makes you not want to come back. Always in excellent condition and the staff members are always friendly and helpful. Club house has everything you need. Very well stocked as well as drinks and food. I look forward to this course every year! It is a must play.

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

Bella Vista Golf Course

Played On 09/07/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course!

Bella Vista is a gorgeous course! I have had the pleasure of playing here quite a few times and have loved it. At times very challenging and always a great time. there is a nice mix of ups and downs, plenty of hills and winding fairways. Some of the fairways get a little narrow off the tee so a straight tee shot would be best. Water comes into play a few times and lots of woods to contend with. Always see lots of geese, cranes and deer every time I have played here. The staff have always been very friendly and helpful. The pro shop is not one of the biggest I have seen but nicely stocked and there is the tavern right next to the pro shop for that "making the turn" beverage or snack. The fairways and greens have always been in very nice condition. It is a rather long, spread out course so riding is usually the best way to go. I prefer to walk whenever I can but at this course I have always gotten a cart. I would definitely recommend this course.

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

Fruitport Country Club

Played On 09/27/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

First time at Fruitport!

My first time playing at Fruitport Golf Club was definitely a good experience. First off let me say that I had read a review that did not have the best things to say about the course so I was a little unsure of wether or not to take the chance. Upon arriving at the course I found it to be in very good condition. The club house is large, attractive and very well taken care of. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed talking with them and getting any information on their course for a first timer. The tee boxes were relatively flat and in average condition. The front nine was pretty much flat and open. Trees scattered here and there just enough to make it interesting. The one piece of advice I received was hit the fairways! LOL I now see why as the fairways are mostly narrow. There are also a couple of water hazards on the course as well. The greens were in good condition. They seemed to have been aerated a week or so prior to my golfing there but the ball seemed to roll well anyways. The back nine was a little more difficult as there are far more trees to contend with. The fairways were in very good condition and the rough was what I would call lite to average. Overall, the course is not the most challenging I have golfed at but I would definitely golf at Fruitport again! I had a great time and the staff were awesome!If you are looking for a good, relaxing round of golf this is one I would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Thornapple Creek Golf Club

Played On 09/20/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

First Time at Thornapple Creek

First time playing Thornapple Creek and I have to admit I would play it again. I did not do very well at all but loved the course. Very beautiful scenic wise and condition wise. Nothing very flat about this course at all. Rolling hills and undulating greens. Quite a few hidden greens on this course. We were not sure where to drive the ball on a few of the holes do to hills or trees. The only thing I have to say about the condition of the greens is they had just been aerated due to the fall season. Other than that I would have to believe that during the summer months the greens would be in great condition. We played 18 holes with cart and it took us just over 4 hours. We did get behind a foursome that were going a little slow. The course staff were very friendly and enjoyed talking with them. Checking in was smooth and we were headed out to our cart within minutes of walking in the front door. The club house is a beautiful log cabin type facility. Over all I loved the course and I do look forward to going back and making up for the first round.

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

Lake James Golf Club

Played On 05/24/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course! Good value!

This was my first time playing this course and I had a great time. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The clubhouse/pro shop was small but well kept and well stocked. The clubhouse itself appeared to be somewhat older but taken care of. The parking lot is a little small but there seems to be two different parking areas if need be. The course was in very good condition and the greens were nice and well taken care of. The greens were on the fast side when I was playing so keeping it "on" the green was the challenge. I loved the rolling hills and the elevation changes. The fairway's were in good shape and well trimmed. The front 9 is flatter than the back 9 but still a lot of rolling hills to contend with. The back 9 is more challenging than the front with all of the trees, water and elevation changes. There are several elevated greens and some that are well below the tee box as well. Overall this course is definitely one I will play again and this time I will have friend's with me so they can enjoy it as well. I guess the only negative I can think of is some of the cart paths are somewhat rough.

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

Island Hills Golf Club

Played On 5/11/2013
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Excellent Course! Well maintained and friendly staff!

First time playing at Island Hills and I loved it! Very challenging for me as an average golfer. Rollings fairways and greens adds to the excitement of play. The rolling greens almost force you to get the ball close for your par or birdie. The flag locations were kind of challenging as well. Sometimes nestled up behind a hill or tucked way in the back of the green. Several holes with water and lined with tall grass. Hole 17 has the tee box elevated above the green surrounded by marsh, water and bunkers. Hole 18 is beautiful with you having to hit over the lake to reach the fairway. Beautiful scenery throughout the entire course and the staff were great and super friendly! When I pulled into the parking lot one of the staff members brought a cart out to me at the car. Very impressive. Decent driving range next to the 1st and 10th tee boxes along with a nice practice putting green. There is some distance between holes and some of the cart paths are a bit rough and they could use a few more direction markers but overall very nice. I really enjoyed playing all 18 holes and am looking forward to going back with friends.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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