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Stumpy Lake Golf Course
Played On 03/24/2017Fun course
The staff at the front desk have always been friendly to me. Stumpy Lake GC is situated within a natural preserve, so the scenery you get while playing the course is fantastic. Unfortunately, the geese in the preserve tend to leave their mark all over the course as well. The course layout allows for a variety of strategies for every hole; off the par 4/5s you can play the long ball or play for position. Bunkers and water hazards are employed in just the right (or wrong, depending how you look at it) places to create a challenging course layout. The greens are challenging, as their speed varies from hole to hole.
Hell's Point Golf Club
Played On 03/16/2017Beautiful course creates a fun round!
I was drawn to play this course by the incredible value of the greens fee. When I actually arrived at the course, I was not disappointed. In the pro shop, the staff were friendly and helpful. Five dollars got me more than enough balls to warm-up on their range. Unusual, though, was the fact that they were "mats only" for the driving range with no obvious work being done to the range. Oh well.
The tee boxes are well-kept, as are the fairways. The greens are well kept, although the speed varies a bit from one to another. Fairways are mostly wide throughout the course, although there is slight variety in that as well. Don't get me started on the par threes--they're tough. They seem short, but beware the wind and bunker placements.
Overall, a great experience at the course!
Ayden Golf & Country Club
Played On 01/18/2017Excellent Course!
My wife and I enjoyed our experience at this course! We were a bit late to our tee time, but the staff at the pro shop was understanding. Thank you for being accommodating!
The course was thoroughly beautiful, from first tee to 18th green. All of the tee boxes were level and well-manicured. The fairways were in great shape, despite the fact that we played during the winter season. Natural barriers were expertly used to distinguish one fairway from another; there was no confusion as to which fairway you were on. Dogleg fairways to the left and right, along with lakes and bunkers created variety and challenge for my wife and me. But how about those greens?! They are ridiculously challenging! For the most part they are small, with unique shapes and curvatures to boot. We had a blast trying to figure them out (although badly).
Besides the wonderful course, the general experience was great. Pace of play was relatively quick; my wife and I played 18 in 3.5 hours. Other players on the course were aware when slowdowns began to happen. The pro shop was well-stocked with goodies and essentials. The electric carts are in good shape, with no problems.
This course is well worth the price, and we will definitely play again when we return!!
Tanglewood Golf and Country Club
Played On 04/02/2016Don't Expect Much
My friend and I did not have an enjoyable experience at this course. When we walked into the pro shop to check in, the staff member walked away from the desk. We were left there unattended for a while before she came back to check us in. Stepping out onto the driving range, we were disappointed with how small and unkept it was. The range literally sits between two fairways of the course without barriers to separate. One of those particular fairways has a dogleg which results in a Bermuda Triangle of 200-yd balls from the range and the 215 yard balls hit from its tee box. At large, the fairways on this course are disappointing and frustrating. The grass resembles that which one might find in the average Floridian's back yard. For many of the holes, the fairway direction was difficult to understand due to the lack of natural or man-made barriers. The greens at this course are also disappointing and frustrating. I consider "well-kept" greens to be ones where there is one type of grass that stretches the entire green, creating predictable "with-the-grain" or "against-the grain" conditions. Not so at Tanglewood: most of the greens have multiple types of grass which intermingle to create a ball roll that is difficult to predict.
Stonebrook Golf Course
Played On 03/31/2016YOU HAVE TO PLAY HERE
The pro shop presents itself as the Taj Mahal of pro shops. It is well-stocked with goodies and very comfortable. The staff are welcoming to regulars and newcomers alike: they let my friend and me tee off in front of a tournament group to alleviate slow play for us. But I can't say enough about the course itself. The fairways are absolutely lovely because they are well-kept and well-seeded. The greens, although slow, were consistently slow from hole to hole, offering one the chance to adjust accurately to their condition. Overall, the course is brilliantly laid-out and offers beautiful views and challenges to the newbie and veteran alike. I will definitely return to this course, even if I have to pay full price!