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Butler's Golf Course - Woodside Course
Played On 07/30/2017Poorly Managed
I decided to give Butler's another chance after a miserable first experience there. (I walked off the Lakeside course after 8 holes because we were on pace for a 3-hour front 9 my first trip). I played the Woodside course this time and had the exact same experience. I walked off after the 9th hole because I was at the 3-hour mark waiting to hit. I would have left after hole 4 but didn’t want to disrupt others driving back. At the opening tee box, there were 4 groups waiting just to start it was so backed up. If you're going to have tee times 6 minutes apart at least have a ranger on the course to speed up the pace of play. My guess is they know the pace is going to be poor and just avoid the chaos all together after they get your money. The course looked like it hasn’t been mowed in quite some time, almost like they have given up on it for the season. Bunkers were either a small lake or a rock pit, simply unplayable. None of the greens had the same feel at all. The tee boxes were the most concerning, it was like hitting in short rough if you wanted to use anything besides a driver. It was sad because the layout seemed like a course I would have enjoyed. I’m very disappointed I gave this course another chance and wish I paid $10 more to go anywhere else. Unless you’re playing with a 4 some who doesn’t mind a 6-hour round I would highly suggest avoiding this place. This is the first course I’ve ever been critical with, but it’s obvious they are just about the $ and could care less about your experience.
3 Lakes Golf Course
Played On 07/23/2017Great day on the course
Was paired up with 3 others from Golfnow. Had a great time and finished 18 holes in 3.5 hours. The course was pretty simple for the most past, most holes were straight away with sand around the green. The greens had great speed and rolled true all day. I enjoyed all the par 3s because they were not overly long. This is a great course to go have some fun with your friends. I would definitely go back for the $20 price, but couldn't justify paying the full $40.
Thank you so much for choosing 3 Lakes! We strive to make 3 Lakes Golf Course the best public golf course near downtown Pittsburgh. Hope to see you again very soon.
BogieGolf90 - We regret you endured this experience. Our guess is this review is based on an round on Sunday, 7/30. Unusual weather the previous two days with over 4 inches of recorded rainfall caused 2 courses near us to close for the day, one of which had 36 holes. Their closure led to a very high influx of customers. Although our intervals are 8 minutes apart, managing pace of play with such a high volume of players on a wet golf course is extremely difficult, particularly when you don't expect that much play. The heavy rains prevent some regular course maintenance and result in conditions that may not meet your expectations. We would like to speak more specifically about your experience if you're open to it. Feel free to call Joe, the GM, at 412-751-9121 and reference this review.