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Golfer Bob
Mount Airy
2008-09-22
$21 (cart included), played on Thursday, September 2008 at noon
I play Rattlewood four or five times a year, most recently 9-17-08.
Layout is good: no two holes look alike, and there is good separation between most fairways. Fairways are generous, and in pretty good shape for this time of year. Greens are medium large, half are gently contoured, and the others have quite a bit of slope: all putt medium fast. Bunkers are plentiful, and are pretty thin: probably the worst feature of the course, at least at the moment. Only three holes have any water in play.
Pro shop is being remodeled, but historically, is smallish, decently stocked, and staff is usually friendly and helpful. Snack bar is adequate for a muni, but staff quality and helpfulness varies greatly.
Pricing is about right for the course, and it is worth a play: it is only about five munites off I-70 in Mt. Airy, so it is easy to find. Call ahead, as they do have a lot of outings and MSGA senior events.
Would travel: 20-30 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
$21 (cart included), played on Thursday, September 2008 at noon
I play Rattlewood four or five times a year, most recently 9-17-08.
Layout is good: no two holes look alike, and there is good separation between most fairways. Fairways are generous, and in pretty good shape for this time of year. Greens are medium large, half are gently contoured, and the others have quite a bit of slope: all putt medium fast. Bunkers are plentiful, and are pretty thin: probably the worst feature of the course, at least at the moment. Only three holes have any water in play.
Pro shop is being remodeled, but historically, is smallish, decently stocked, and staff is usually friendly and helpful. Snack bar is adequate for a muni, but staff quality and helpfulness varies greatly.
Pricing is about right for the course, and it is worth a play: it is only about five munites off I-70 in Mt. Airy, so it is easy to find. Call ahead, as they do have a lot of outings and MSGA senior events.