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Bob Norman
Arbor Vitae
2012-07-18
$46 (cart included), played on Thursday, July 2012 at 10am
The 1/4 mile gravel driveway leads to an old clubhouse with a screened-in wrap around porch. It says old in a good way. You know you are in the Wisconsin Northwoods
The first hole tee shot is across the Trout river to a generous fairway. Most of the holes have fairly wide fairways, but rolling terrain many times requires a shot from above or below the feet. The greens were surprisingly fast, but consistent. Beware, however, of the bunkers. They have some deep ones that makes one think of the British Open.
If big pine trees are what you like this is the course for you. Big trees are everywhere, including lining several fairways providing a picturesque setting. It is a scenic, quiet, and pleasant course to play.
Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Layout, Ambiance, No Houses on Course, Staff, Clubhouse
$46 (cart included), played on Thursday, July 2012 at 10am
The 1/4 mile gravel driveway leads to an old clubhouse with a screened-in wrap around porch. It says old in a good way. You know you are in the Wisconsin Northwoods The first hole tee shot is across the Trout river to a generous fairway. Most of the holes have fairly wide fairways, but rolling terrain many times requires a shot from above or below the feet. The greens were surprisingly fast, but consistent. Beware, however, of the bunkers. They have some deep ones that makes one think of the British Open. If big pine trees are what you like this is the course for you. Big trees are everywhere, including lining several fairways providing a picturesque setting. It is a scenic, quiet, and pleasant course to play.