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Douglas Potts
Minocqua
2014-09-05
$21 (cart included), played on Sunday, August 2014 at noon
I've played this course through GolfNow four times this year, each time for less than $25 with cart. Exceptional value. I like that they have Green tees (4500 yards) so that my wife can reach the par-3's and 4's in regulation.
As one reviewer wrote, they didn't like the par-5's because of their dogleg design...and they are partially correct. Two of them are like that, and you need to know where to place your tee-shot or second shot if you want to reach the green in 2 or 3 strokes. But I like that they are not just hit two long shots and you're on. You have to place them, rather the hit them long.
Fairways and greens are in great shape. I really enjoy this course.
And, it wouldn't be right not to mention the restaurant there. Chef Rene's has great food. He just took over this spring, and I've enjoyed several meals there since then.
Would travel: 10-20 Miles, 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, Difficulty, Layout, Price, Ambiance, Pace of Play, Staff, Clubhouse
$21 (cart included), played on Sunday, August 2014 at noon
I've played this course through GolfNow four times this year, each time for less than $25 with cart. Exceptional value. I like that they have Green tees (4500 yards) so that my wife can reach the par-3's and 4's in regulation. As one reviewer wrote, they didn't like the par-5's because of their dogleg design...and they are partially correct. Two of them are like that, and you need to know where to place your tee-shot or second shot if you want to reach the green in 2 or 3 strokes. But I like that they are not just hit two long shots and you're on. You have to place them, rather the hit them long. Fairways and greens are in great shape. I really enjoy this course. And, it wouldn't be right not to mention the restaurant there. Chef Rene's has great food. He just took over this spring, and I've enjoyed several meals there since then.