doctorho

Course was in great shape in the middle of this drought, appreciated the layout more than I remembered
I understand it may soon become a residential community, so play it while you can

Much like Turtle Run (I like it more) Deer run was in great shape compared to many of the courses I have played in the area - probably the best - hence it can be more expensive at peak times.
The layout is more impressive once you play it than it would suggest by looking at Google maps. Although it simply circles around the community, one hole linked to the next, each hole does have some interesting features,, elevated greens, tree placement, etc. that frame holes well.
I'd play it again for sure for this price!
I teed off at 4:06, played 5 holes in 35 minutes, then last 4 in 1 hour after I ran into a slow group, then completed the back 9 in one hour as the sun set!
2-1/2hrs total

As an architect (Buildings) playing the course was like walking through one of Frank Lloyd Wright's homes that was being used as a rooming house. :-(
I played the course hoping that as a Donald Ross beauty it may have been a real jewel. Credit due, the fairways and greens were in good to great shape, but the tee boxes, rough, sand traps and surrounding areas looked like they'd been ridden hard and put away wet!
I know its tough to keep Florida courses maintained, so please don't get me wrong, this is a great track, I was just a little disappointed in the upkeep.

I was a little disappointed after having read some articles about the course. The greens were not in the best shape, but the fairways and rest of course was great. Layout is also great.
Steve at the bar was fantastic host.
I got a great $19.99 tee time and blew around the course as a single in less than 3 hrs.

Went last minute with a buddy who was staying in The Falls, I drove down in the morning and the course was quiet, yet busy, pace was great, done in 3-1/2hrs, even with a stop at the turn.
Course condition was fabulous, the course is tough, and you need to make good shots, especially on your approach to the greens or you could bounce off and into hazards.
Definitely going back.
Only issue is they are constructing a community around the course with homes that are at best moderate.

When 6000 yds. warrants a slope rating of 129, you know you have a tough course, I can't even imagine playing this course from the tips at 7365 and a slope rating of 144.
The 9th and 10th holes are both gonna test your mettle, especially the 10th which I consider a par 6, although noted as a 5 on the scorecard :-) I did par the hole this trip, it was like a great birdie for me.
The course is a great layout, it will be nice when and if a clubhouse is eventually built, but then the price may become to high!

I was surprised at how good the greens were for this time of year, the rest of the course was dormant as would be expected. The routing is great, and some spectacular holes - well worth the play!

A great course that I always enjoy coming back to play. The weather this year has been extremely good and the course really shows it.
If you like the feel of an inland loinks style of course, fescue and open fairways, you'll like Sawmill. The greens were also in great shape, only a couple were a little rough!
And the price was great

Played the course while in Phoenix for a convention (Nov 2). It had just gone thru its overseeding so the golf was cart paths only, but the course was coming along great, the fairways great. The greens had some time to go, but by mid November I'm sure they will be fanitastic.
Loved the layout, and the "wicked six" finishing holes are a great uphill climb to the beers that await in the clubhouse!

Played for the first time in years, remember it being a nicer place, but I was not happy with staff, they seemed bitter about a lot of things on the course, although the girls in the clubhouse seemd much happier to be alive!

A great course, condition fantastic, and greens are a real challnge, but I was dissapointed with the pace of play however! Get out early!

Probably has one of the toughest par 4s I have ever played (the 9th) getting there is one thing over a massive valley, but then the challnge begins on the green, especially if it is a front pin location - be careful!!