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Dirk Paschal
Gurnee
2012-09-23
$36 (cart included), played on Friday, August 2012 at 10am
Course has had numerous different owners and management companies in its relatively short existance. With rounds played being down everywhere, Bittersweet feels low price is the only way to compete. However, this brings out a lower quality golfer and more outings. Frequently no ranger on dutey, which may account for the large amount of unrepaired ball marks and unfilled divots (grass/sand not even provided on carts usually). This is a pet peave of mine. You WILL lose more than the usual amount of balls, so come prepared. All that being said, some of my favorite holes are on Bittersweet, such as #7, #8, #14, and #15. Give it a try.
Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
$36 (cart included), played on Friday, August 2012 at 10am
Course has had numerous different owners and management companies in its relatively short existance. With rounds played being down everywhere, Bittersweet feels low price is the only way to compete. However, this brings out a lower quality golfer and more outings. Frequently no ranger on dutey, which may account for the large amount of unrepaired ball marks and unfilled divots (grass/sand not even provided on carts usually). This is a pet peave of mine. You WILL lose more than the usual amount of balls, so come prepared. All that being said, some of my favorite holes are on Bittersweet, such as #7, #8, #14, and #15. Give it a try.