I suppose I’m biased…because I’m travel-lazy…ok, and a cheapskate.
This spot is 20 minutes from my house, an annual car pass only costs about $30 and a walking round of 18 holes (golf) is only $19 (senior rate)! But, the incredible part is how meticulously...
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I suppose I’m biased…because I’m travel-lazy…ok, and a cheapskate.
This spot is 20 minutes from my house, an annual car pass only costs about $30 and a walking round of 18 holes (golf) is only $19 (senior rate)! But, the incredible part is how meticulously maintained this (and Kensington - the only two Metroparks at which I’ve golfed because of how I described myself above) golf course is. The fairways are like other’s greens. Granted, I’ve not played any uber-bourgeois venues (more of that lazy and cheap guy again) so my adulation may be due to my lack of experience..or, I’m easily impressed. One or the other.
If you’re wild left or right (careful when ball hunting - poison ivy everywhere!), bring a dozen or more balls.
The staff is great; I’ve yet to meet a jerk working there. Heck, the grounds manager has a dog and drives around the course with it in the cart. The clubhouse is clean and has food available. A driving range is there, too; very affordable.
If I could change anything, it would be this:
1) increase tee time spacing to 12 minutes (currently 8). There’s always a wait on every tee.
2) build hitting cages like Kensington so people can warm up without having to buy a bucket and hit the range (that’s the cheapskate talking; Kensington hasn’t got a range. Hence, the warmup cages).
Suggestions aside, for the price, this place cannot be beat. It’s an unqualified gem, albeit the man-made variety.
I make reservations and pre-pay online, using the Metroparks website. Very convenient! I’m also a senior (55+) so I get a fantastic perk: play 5, get one free. So, I buy 5 round here and play the sixth at one of the more expensive Metroparks courses (they are not all the same greens fees).
I tip my hat to the administrators of these incredible courses (and parks systems as a whole; there’s A LOT more to do here and at the other parks than just curse at a little, white ball for four+ hours.
Exposition complete! Go out and enjoy this great course!!