Geneva Farm Golf Club

$36 (cart included), played on Saturday, August 2015 at 11:13 AM

Played here at 1130 on a Saturday in August for $43, which included a breakfast sandwich, and lunch sandwich for later. A fair price, I thought, for a weekend round.

Course is showing signs of wear: I last played here about six years ago, and conditions have gone downhill. Lots of broadleaf grasses everywhere, including on some greens, weedy tee boxes, and a couple of burnt-out greens (#12 and #17). In addition, cart paths are in need of work, as they are falling apart. There is not much local competition in this price range, so perhaps it's a motivation issue.

Layout is good: a fair amount of verticality, a few water hazards, and the bunkers are moderately sized and reasonably placed. As a senior, I don't think it's walkable, but the young 'uns might give it a try. Some greens have quite steep slopes (#14!!), so pin position is more critical than usual. When in doubt, stay below the hole!

Overall, it's a decent "neighborhood" course that'll never be confused with its upscale cousin, Greystone, which is a few miles and several dollars away.

A word about the staff: I encountered seven: everyone was outstanding! Exactly the kind of customer-oriented people I'd hire for my own shop.

$46 (cart included), played on Sunday, April 2010 at 8am

There are other couses I would choose over this one that are closer to my house, and better. The pin placements on several of the holes were on steep slopes. When you putt up to the hole and it rolls back that is too steep. The restaurant and food is excellent.