Lives
Hernando, MS
Handicap
5-9
Age
35-44
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

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Average Rating

4.3
4.3
Total 7 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

7 Reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
7
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
2
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0
First Review
08/01/2016
Last Review
09/27/2018

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Antler Creek Golf Course

Played On 09/24/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, poor pin placement

We played on a weekday and the course was in good shape considering the harsh winter. One person remarked that there had been great improvement over the past month because they lost some of the course to winter kill.

We stopped by the 19th for lunch and the food is great. I'd have lunch here any day I play. Friendly staff in the clubhouse and at the 19th.

I thought the conditions were good and the course was well maintained and seems to be on the mend. The greens were rolling fairly consistent, true, and reasonably fast.

I only gave 3 stars - course is recovering but not 100% yet. If it were pristine, this would be a top pick for me - keep up the good work.

My complaint is the pin positions for the day - stupid. Really stupid. I can understand 1, maybe two pin placements on a slope, but there were at least 8 pins located in ridiculous positions on the side of a slope in the green. If I'm 4' above the hole and just get the ball moving, I shouldn't be faced with a 10' putt coming back up hill that rolls back to my feet when I miss it. This is a hinderance to pace of play and frustrating to good putters.

The USGA has guidelines for pin placement, I suggest the super review that with whoever is cutting holes:
An area two to three feet in radius around the hole should be as nearly level as possible and of uniform grade. In no case should holes be located in tricky places, or on sharp slopes where a ball can gather speed. A player above the hole should be able to stop the ball at the hole.

Your greens have great places for pins and you should use them.

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

Indian Hills Golf Course

Played On 08/31/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Good course. Fairly narrow. Avoid OB

The course was in good shape when I played. They had received a lot of rain recently so we were not off the cart path, but it wasn't a bad experience.

Unless you go with someone who knows the course, expect a higher score than normal. There are several holes that you need to know when to hold them, and when to fold them.. and only after you've played it a few times will you know when to layup and where you can miss safely.

My handicap is at a 7 right now, but you wouldn't know it watching today's round - so many mistakes and with OB close to the fairway on several holes, the penalty strokes racked up significantly.

It's a great course and I look forward to playing it again next time I'm in town.

A word on the greens, they appear to be in great shape, and they are rolling fast and true. A few had some remnants of sand probably from a top dressing and/or recent aerification, but it didn't affect play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/17/2018:
We're happy to hear you enjoyed a 5-star experience! Thank you for providing feedback on the greens. See you soon!
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great fairways, SLOOOWWW greens

It's unfortunate that I have to leave a review like this because I feel this could be one of - if not the - best public courses in the Sarasota area if not for the poor greens.

The good/great :
Practice facilities are TOP notch.
Water, ice, towels, all complementary and readily available
Course marshals have always been helpful with info on my first round here as well as bringing ice and towels on hot days.
So well maintained - great bunkers, great and generous fairways, great green complexes and design.
Well marked

The bad :
This is the big problem - 8.5 at best on the Stimp meter - probably closer to 8 or less. Mid and low handicappers who are decent putters can't stand slow greens. I couldn't sink anything further than 4' because I'd leave it short or have to hit it so hard that it'd get off line. Like putting through mud. I thought this may be due to some rain, but the group I was with plays here weekly for the past few years and said they are almost always this slow. I played another nearby course on my trip and the greens were much faster with presumably the same amount of rain.

Double Verticut, double roll, and give them a good trim guys.. it's really disappointing to have such a great course that rewards good shots and isn't overly punishing on misses to have such mediocre green speeds.

They are great greens aside from the speed, but that makes them even worse than the recently punched fast greens I played on at another course.

My only other complaint is, the marshal gently scolded us twice about being several holes behind the group in front of us. Here is my issue with that:
1.) Our group was 4 - the group in front of us was a 3 some and teed off early for their tee time. I presume they played fast and didn't have anyone directly in front of them when they started. The group behind us was also a 3.

2.) Your pin sheets conveniently show the times you should be on the green or finishing the hole - our group was ALWAYS on or ahead of that time. We finished our round with a suggested time of 4h - in 3h45m yet we were gently scolded twice about our pace of play. Don't do that crap. Instruct your marshals on how to read a groups tee time and how to do math to figure out where they should be on the course.

I really love your course. Speed your greens up at least 10.5+ and teach your marshals how to add hours and minutes and you'd easily .. easily take the best course in the area.

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

North Creek Golf Club

Played On 05/09/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

One of the best courses in the Memphis area

About me : 10.5 hdcp, 3 year player (2017), mid 30s, 240yd - 275yd driver "smart range" according to Arccos Golf tracked shots (255yd legitimate tracked average). I play at least once a week, sometimes more. I play when I travel if at all possible. I walk/push the course whenever I can.

I feel like North Creek is one of the best courses in the Memphis area.

The clubhouse employees - some of the best and friendliest I've come across. I always get a smile and feel like they value the guests that play at the course. I play NC often and even the maintenance guys / cart attendants are courteous and friendly.

The course difficulty - This is the primary course I started playing as a beginner. The white/forward tees are challenging for mid to upper handicap players, but not so difficult that they would have a bad round. The silver/middle tees are for the mid teen handicapper who can legitimately shoot in the mid 80s and lower 90s with a 220+ yd driver. The gold tees have allowed me as I progressed in my game to be challenged if I want to take it on. Gold tees change the course on number 1 - 250yd drive required to be inside 165yd - and especially on #14 - 210yd carry required just to make it over the valley and be 180+ out.
Advice to players : pick the right set of tees for your or your groups handicap and you will enjoy your round and not hinder pace of play. My normal set of tees is the Silver and I can shoot mid to lower 80s from that box. I will float between silver and gold to change the course and make things interesting.

The course greens - other reviewers have mentioned it, but these are some of the most accurate, true, and nicest greens in this area. It is clear that the course superintendent and maintenance staff does their best to ensure that the best feature of the course *stays* the best feature of the course and beats all other courses handily. Look at the putt from both sides of the cup, get a line, and sink it. These greens will not disappoint you and will leave you wishing that your regular course had greens this good. Please bring your ball mark repair tool and make sure you know how to use it. :)

The fairways - well maintained, great grass, good drainage. I've never had a bad lie in the fairway (save hitting an un-repaired divot). Yardage markers are accurate and consistent on every hole. Sure, if you get 1" overnight, expect cart path only and appreciate that they do force cart path only - it keeps the course amazing.

The only thing that I could suggest for improvement is the bunkers. I know from playing out there frequently that the staff works their tail off to keep the bunkers as good as they possibly can for their condition. Sometimes after a good rain, the bunkers can be difficult to play out of and I believe the bunkers are due for a good overhaul. That said - hats off to the NC guys and gals for keeping those things as good as they possibly can - you don't have an easy job, thank you for your hard work. I hope the owners are listening to these comments.

Carts are almost brand new Yamaha carts. I play at different courses when I travel and I really really appreciate the features of the NC Yamaha carts. USB chargers, tough carts, plenty of storage, bag space for my giant cart bag, etc.. The only thing I'd ask for is that they add a sand bucket to encourage players to repair their divots. You can't repair a divot if you don't have sand on the cart.

Walking - this course is very well setup for walking. Green to Tee is very short on most holes - never more than 75-100yd.

Tournaments - I've played two tournaments out here and the course is setup so well for a tournament. If you're looking for a place to host yours, you won't be disappointed with the course or the staff.

Practice - driving range is a good size with plenty of rotation space so that in the spring and summer you are almost always hitting off of good lies. Plenty of marked targets. Practice green is mid-sized for this area, but it is always well cared for.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/13/2017:
Thank you very much for taking the time write this review. We appreciate you sharing your insight, feedback, and kind words about our course. We're thrilled that you consider North Creek to be one of the nicest courses in the Memphis area! Join us for another round soon.

Legacy Golf Club

Played On 03/02/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Use the golf board

I had time for 9 holes before dark and took advantage of it. I knew the course had golf boards available thanks to their website, so I opted to give it a go.

I only played the front 9. The layout of the course was enjoyable, the tee boxes, fairways, and greens were all well cared for. I had a few concerns from reading previous reviews about poor maintenance conditions, but that seems to have taken a positive turn as I didn't note anything that needed more than minor attention.

I like to walk, but I'm glad I did not as with most Florida courses, there can be significant distance between green -> tee box since most courses are jammed in residential developments. Even though this course is in a residential area, it's not a negative situation unless you're looking for untamed wilderness.

The golf board was a highlight. It was an insignificant uncharge and I didn't think twice about doing it. The instruction was quick and getting the hang of it only took about 2 holes before I was riding confidently. If you can balance fairly well, give it a try - just avoid the curbs at the tee boxes.

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

River Bend Links

Played On 07/30/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good course to play.

I enjoyed playing the course. Pick the right tee boxes for your skill level and you'll have a great round. There are plenty of tee boxes to select from. Some of the fairways are narrow but the rough is not long and helps keep pace of play going. Not a terrible penalty for missing the fairway.

It is a long drive from anywhere except Tunica, but a good rate makes it worth the drive.

There were a few things anyone playing soon needs to know.

The good : Fairways, tee boxes, rough - all in great shape. This part of the course is very well cared for and it shows. The cart guy greeted us at our vehicles with a cart and a smile, the clubhouse staff was friendly and helpful. The carts are in great shape, new, have USB plugs, and are gas powered.

Course maintenance : The greens. My guess is they were aerated early to mid-July 2016. The front 9 was mildly bumpy and slower than I prefer, but not unplayable at all. The back 9 has grown in more and had less sand/bumps. Still slower than I like, but not bad. I like fast true greens, but I still enjoyed playing the course. I intend to return in a few weeks once the greens have finished their recovery and have been rolled. I knew this before I booked because I called the clubhouse so I can't dock points because of it. I would say they should update golf now with a 'maintenance' warning, but GN should also improve a courses ability to communicate the actual conditions of maintenance.

Needs improvement :
Bunkers. This seems to be a trend in North MS to have poorly maintained bunkers. Some are ok, some are GUR (and marked) and some are just not playable with weeds growing and packed sand. I know bunker updates are one of the more costly parts of running a course, but on this course, they are needed in some areas to keep the course challenging.

It's not a bad course at all - fun to play for me. I'll be back.

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

Wedgewood Golf Course

Played On 07/28/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course!

Wedgewood and North Creek are sister courses in Desoto County MS. They are known for their well maintained fairways and fast undulating greens.

Wedgewood is more difficult (comparing white tees - white tees) than North Creek for bogey golfers as you have more narrow fairways and some trouble that requires good shot placement and some thought into club selection - driver is not always the right tee club here.

I love to play both courses as the staff is friendly and the pace of play during the week and after noon on Saturdays is usually very good.

Wedgewood is a challenging course especially from the blues or the tips but not so difficult that a casual player can't have a good time.

The greens were recently aerated and sanded when I played on July 28 2016. They are starting to smooth out, but are still somewhat sandy and slow - not unplayable, but not their usual fast and true. Wedgewood is good about posting maintenance alerts on GolfNow. The greens at Wedgewood are known for their speed and with the rains we had over the weekend, they should be back to crazy fast in the next week.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/10/2016

Hi MrEgor,

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoy playing at both Wedgewood and North Creek and have had great experiences! We look forward to having you back!

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