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Only reason i gave the overall rating 4 stars instead of 5 is because this course always has been overpriced, and by a good percentage. Luckily we gained a GolfNow hot deal for roughly $40 each, which is what it should be regularly. That said, for late November (or any other time of year, really) the course was in GREAT shape. The greens were fast and rolled quite true. Fairways were wide and smooth, there were few leaves to deal with, and the sand in the traps was good depth and maintained. On top of all that, the "rest area" at the 14th tee came in quite handy for my buddy.

Love playing GCofD. Fairways are wide and were in good shape for mid-March. Greens rolled great. Pro shop staff always cordial, and it's great having a starter. Only complaint is the perpetual one, usually $10 to $20 more than should be for some reason, and usually a lot higher than its adopted sister courses.

First of all, the greens were in great shape, not overly fast but very smooth and approachable. The condition of the greens always skews my reviews, which is why I liked my day, playing with my son who was really rolling em in. As for me, the firm fairways meant I was getting fantastic roll on my drives. Too bad my second shot skill was on hiatus.

Hadn't played this course since 1991. It was better than I remembered,, and I remembered it as nice. Puts a premium on drive placement, but rewards smart shots, especially on the stairstep No.5. Greens weren't superfast but they rolled quite true. As one person in my party pointed out, rough was mown at just the right height where you could still see top of your ball, which hastens play (take heed other courses seeking faster play). Overall great time, though we were hustling to beat oncoming storm.

This course seemed to be teetering in recent years but has bounced back in a big way this year. It is great shape, especially the greens. And don't play so fast as to not pause at the top of the ridge after putting out on 17 to take in the view.

Thoroughly enjoyable round, except when my driver went haywire for a while. First time at this place, and it was in great condition. Reason I marked it just short of excellent was because the bunkers had not been raked (were hard pan in places, at least places I landed in). But going up, across, down and around "Chapel Hill" was a test. I found the five holes on the other side of Johnstown Rd. to be the most intriguing. The par 5 No.14 and the par 4 No.15 were beautiful (except for the house across the river on 15). Played with son and his friend, and the pace was as we made it. Favorite part -- the greens. They rolled quick and true.

Played with a buddy in early morning of a cool summer day. Place was in fantastic shape (wish they would mow more of the goarse though). This course really winds you up from one hole to the next in prep for four long finishing tests. And the greens are fast and true.

It was cold, windy and overcast the day we played. There weren' t many other golfers out there. But the condition of the course was great. The greens, aerated about six weeks earlier, rolled great. The fairways had few divots. Except for being colder than expected, the experience was great. The obviously talented grounds crew was working as if it was mid-summer, and the course reflected their care.