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mn
Handicap
10-14
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.9
3.9
Total 35 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

35 Reviews
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
32
Not Recommended Courses
3
Helpful Votes Count
2
Not Helpful Votes Count
2
First Review
03/24/2014
Last Review
08/17/2017

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Improving conditions

Very rolling & hilly course. Tough walk. Lots of uneven lies. Fairways reasonably wide but very penal if you miss them. If you spray ball around, probably other courses would be more fun. Blind shots, especially on back. Helps a lot to have played this course b4. Sand traps have little sand in them, putt out if you can, otherwise chip it out. Greens have gotten better over last 2 yrs. Roll more consistently and at good speed. Good range. Tue is men's league so be done by 5:00. Otherwise unless there is a scheduled event, easy to get on, but call ahead. Often no cart service (ask), so stock up at clubhouse. Fun course to play. Not real long but does require some accuracy.

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

A different kind of course

GH as its' name implies is very rolling. You will seldom have a level lie here, even many of the fairways have considerable slope and undulation to them. Fairways are reasonably wide but the rough is the thickest & tallest of any area courses & very challenging to hit out of. Bunkers are hard w/little sand -putt out of if you can or use a chipping technique. Greens are reasonably fast and a highlight of the course. Also some excellent views of the surrounding farm country. Fair number of doglegs & blind shots, esp back 9, helps a lot if you have played it before. GH is inexpensive to play and worth playing a few times a year. Probably not a good course if you spray the ball around as you will spend a lot of time looking for your ball. Also recommend taking a cart as walking would be very challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/06/2017:
Hi Ken, thank you for taking the time to review your experience and rating our course. We appreciate your business and opinions here as it allows us to pinpoint issues that our golfers are noticing. We regret to hear the rough and bunker conditions were not enjoyable during your round. We will pass along the information mentioned to the team in order to make improvements moving forward. We are happy to hear you appreciated the views and greens conditions! Thank you for stopping by Gopher Hills Golf Course and we hope to have you back soon to exceed expectations!

StoneRidge Golf Club

Played On 09/11/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

challenging higher end golf course

Stoneridge is unlike other courses in area in only a couple trees in play on the whole course. Wide fairways off T but quite a few holes have fairway sand bunkers and/or high prairie grass if you miss fairway. Assuming your not too wild off T, this course is all about your green approach shot and ability to putt fast & sloping greens. The greens are well protected with deep bunkers (often well below the green surface), high grass waste areas, false fronts that run off, etc. The day i played was very windy which made hitting greens more difficult. If you miss the green here. you are probably looking at double bogey or worse. Once on the green your challenge will be not to triple putt. I normally score in mid to upper 80s but shot a 101 on this windy day. Play from the proper T's. Ahead of us was 4 guys in late 20s/early 30s who were playing from blues and they slowed everyone else up because they were clearing playing from too far back relative to their skill level. I walked this course. It is not an easy walk but doable if you are in decent shape. Course is in great condition, practice area is good and they have a top notch (somewhat pricy) restaurant here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
3.0
Previously Played

Practice your uneven lie in deep rough game here

G.H. is hilly with very few spots you can find a somewhat level lie. And off the fairway, depending on when you play relative to their mowing schedule, you may not find your ball - 4 inch or higher rough (no exaggeration). Greens in good shape with fair amount of contour to them. Hole locations on a couple of greens were impossible. Sand traps are a disaster. G.H. is cheap to play so the overall value is O.K. Has some good scenic views of surrounding countryside.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/17/2016

I played G.H. again in mid September. Looks like they got their mowing under control. Rough length was similar to other area courses. When I played it in August, your only option was to try and hack it out to the fairway, assuming you could find it.

I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Overpriced. Good 4 people who don't play much.

Convenient location if your staying at BP Resort. Course is fairly wide open so you can often get away with spraying shots (good for the infrequent golfer). Overall course condition was fair. I payed std rates which was not a good value for what you got. Would only play it again for sub $50 rate incl cart. Got on just after a large group outing had teed off and round was super slow. Hopefully this is not the std pace of play. They do have a very nice range and practice area.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/04/2016

my comments are for White Birch.

I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

1 of my fav No. MN courses

D.L. is an Arnold Palmer design and would be considered a high end course. I paid $100 + tax to play. The overall facilities are excellent incl the practice area. The course itself is challenging but not impossibly difficult. The fairways are generously wide but there is a good chance you won't find your ball if you miss them. It gets more difficult as you approach the greens with deep bunkers, marsh and other hazards surrounding the greens. There are some fantastic views and the course condition is excellent. Greens are fast with a fair amount of slope. Worth the experience if your budget allows.

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

Clifton Hollow Golf Club

Played On 06/10/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun to plaY & not difficult

Fun course to play. Generous fairways and misses still playable on most holes. Good course for intermediate to higher handicap or beginning player. Course well maintained & greens decent rolling at moderate speed. Course can be buggy from mid summer on, so bring bug spray.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/21/2016

Thank you for the great review and tips, Scrapiron! We hope to see you again soon!

I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very good value

G.H.is out in the country half way between Hastings and Red Wing. Features 2 very different 9'styles. Both are extremely hilly which make walking difficult. Front is links style & tends to be very windy while back is parkland style, some blind shots if you haven't played it before but also less exposed to the wind. You will face some uneven lie shots, especially on the back, even if in the fairway. Front has a lot of unmown areas if you miss the fairway that you generally can't play from if you were lucky enough to find your ball. The uneven lies and unplayable rough are the challenging part of this course even though total yardage is short. Greens have gotten better over the last few years but tend to run slower than average. Sand traps have very little sand in them so you need to chip the ball out of them. This is a fun course to play after you have played it once or twice, especially since it is probably the most inexpensive course in the area. Avoid on windy days.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/02/2016

Greens continue to get better as to speed & roll. Sand traps are a disaster with only the illusion of sand in them. Still for the money, one of the best values around.

Clifton Highlands Golf Course

Played On 05/15/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging course

This course is very challenging because of the greens. Lots of slope and very fast. Stay below the hole is a must. How this course only gets a 124 slope rating is a mystery. It is more difficult than 135 slope rated courses that I have played. Fairways in good shape and overall course condition is excellent. Practice area and clubhouse are marginal. Must be able to control your approach irons as to distance and line & have good speed control with your putts if you want to have any chance to score here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/14/2016

hole 14 (on backside of clubhouse) is a short but very quirky par 4. Green built into hillside at sharp right angle relative to fairway. Locals play this by trying to bounce approach shot onto green by hitting right rough to right of green and have gravity take over.

Hastings Golf Club & Events

Played On 05/07/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Walkable, straightforward, challenging but not impossible

Course name changed to Dakota Pines & is open to public play. If you like to walk & play golf, this course is excellent. Old style course - tree lined, smaller greens that roll fast. Everything is pretty much in front of you, except for a few sharp dogleg holes. You are likely chipping back to fairway if you miss it off T. Approach shots need to be accurate and greens 5, 8 & 14 have a lot of slope to them front to back. Greens are quick so be sure to hit some putts on practice green before round. I like this course a lot - challenging but fair. Pricing ($45 walking) is high relative to nearby course options. Overall course conditions are good.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/04/2016

Played course again last weekend in July. Greens and some T boxes in poor shape. For what they charge, better value courses in the area.

Hibiscus Golf Club

Played On 03/24/2016
2.0
First Time Playing

Way overpriced for condition

Very disappointed with this course. I've played better condition courses for $35 than this course was for $75. Grass was spotty, weeds or nothing at all many places. Greens recently filled with sand. Poor overall course maintenance. No memorable holes in terms of interesting or design. Play this course only if you can pay $35 or less.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course but expensive

B.N. is a newer course centered around a massive new residential community being built. Like all FL residential/golf communities the course is designed for maximum home lots on the golf course. The course is flat but not walkable due to distance between some greens and the next tee. Fairways are reasonably wide but water and out of bounds awaits on both sides if you miss them. Greens run true and are nice for a newer course. Overall course condition is very good. There aren't any really memorable holes. Played in March - and this course is expensive. There are some better value courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/25/2016

Thank you for coming out to play and providing a 4 star review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you back again very soon so we can provide the best value!

StoneRidge Golf Club

Played On 11/04/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging but fun

Links style course, almost no trees to contend with. Wide fairways that have strategically placed bunkers & waist high prairie grass in summer if you miss fairway (not so bad in spring or late fall). Greens big, undulating in levels & quick (good luck if you are on a level above the hole). Also greens guarded with plenty of deep and large bunkers. Key to playing this course is picking the right tee box for you to play from. If you have to hit approach shots with hybrids or long irons, you will struggle here. Very fair layout & fun to play. I only play it in the late fall when rates are affordable - pricey otherwise.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent

Old Works

Played On 09/30/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fair & fun course

This is the best Nicklaus course I've played out of 6. Generous fairways but trouble if you miss them. Greens have lots of slope yet they are not impossible. A mix of a few hard holes (10 & 11), some intermediate difficulty and a few easy holes. Lots of black slag bunkering but room to miss them. This is a must play course if you are anywhere in the area. The price is fair too .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
3.0
Previously Played

Not fun

This course is very difficult. Greens like putting on undulating sloped asphalt with back and front edges that are shaved where your ball rolls to the abyss. Fairways steeply sloped to make them narrower than they appear. Good shots usually not rewarded.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/05/2017

How much tax payer money/student fees fund this course?
We played Palouse Ridge last June and paid $52.00 (including cart) on a golf promo.
In July we assumed we could get the same rate however we did not have a promo. (our mistake) We were informed the non resident rate would be $100.00 and the young man in the pro shop would not extend a promo or resident rate of $57.00. We politely passed and headed to Idaho.
Our opinion is this rate is excessive for a course in the middle of nowhere that appears to get little play.
Very marginal layout overall-with the first two holes blind shots off the tee as well as two up hill par 3's that are hit and hope holes. The overall course was in good condition.
The club house and restaurant were new and very nice however zero patrons and only ten vehicles in the parking lot.

We played the University of Idaho Course 8 miles away and paid the full price of $41.00 including cart for 18 holes. 60 miles north is Circling Raven GC-Great layout, scenic, first class and well worth the $100.00 rate.

My review is Palouse Ridge is a $50.00 course yet trying to charge out of town golfers $100.00 - Locals should be thankful it is owned by the university or it probably would go broke.

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Commented on 09/30/2015

Should add got on right after a college tournament had ended. All pin locations were tucked and overall course setup was difficult. Hopefully this is not how they set the course up for everyday play?

University of Idaho Golf Course

Played On 09/28/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good value

Hilly course in the Palouse. Liked the layout with good views. Course could use some TLC in places but the greens were in good condition. Fair course & not super difficult but their are some OB & lost ball opportunites especially if you spray the ball. I walked all 18 but was tired at the end - would get a cart next time. Clubhouse, food & bev, practice facilities are below average.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average

Pinecrest Golf Course

Played On 09/24/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Well kept traditional style

This is one of the best conditioned muni's I've ever played. Fairways & greens in great condition. Excellent course to walk. Tree lined course with generous fairway width, Ave to smaller sized greens that all were sloped from back to front and we're reasonably fast. There are no real signature or very intetesting holes were only negative. Carry fluids with you as otherwise at the turn is it. Paid $25 to walk - fantastic value at that price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Southern Hills Golf Course

Played On 09/20/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great views

Course is very hilly, almost every hole the green is either well above or below you. Coupled with ball flies further at elevation, couldn't get my distance right. Fairways wide here, greens were hard (it's been very dry) with slope and speed. Played better once I started using 1 less club than I would normally. Need cart for back 9. Can walk front. Fantastic views. Would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

River Falls Golf Club

Played On 09/12/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old style golf course

Traditional course. Tree lined w/small greens. Wide fairways w/most holes dogleg left or right. A lot of blind shots, recommend taking cart & driving ahead to see where you should be aiming if you are not familiar w/course. You can easily play 3 wood or hybrid off most tees. Greens in good condition & run at moderate speed w/some having quite a bit of humps in them. Parts of course don't seem to drain well - felt like you were hitting in a bog. Want to go back as will score better playing it a 2nd time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent

Hawk's Landing Golf Club

Played On 01/06/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

well maintained, moderately difficult

Course was well kept from fairways to greens. Need to play a few times as a number of holes require you to land ball in certain area to have decent access to green. Course is tight in spots with water in play. Back 9 harder than front. Course best suited to no worse than a bogey golfer. Pace of play was slow in early Jan. Good value if you can play for $65 or less.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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