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Mat Digata
East Amherst
2013-12-26
$46 (cart included), played on Wednesday, July 2013 at 6am
I lived in the Ransom Oaks Neighborhood for several years, Glen Oak was my "home" course.
I will start out by saying, this course is a gem to play in the summertime (spring rains normally make this course a muddy track). The course maintenance above par compared to other WNY courses.
Now the reason I won't play there anymore; you are not allowed to drive alone in a golf cart. You are forced to pair up with another single. I realize many will not find this to be an issue, but for me, having to share a cart with someone I've never met before is uncomfortable. And being uncomfortable while trying to figure out my swing is not what I paid $50 for. Having to make small talk with someone you may not have anything in common with for four + hours! No. Not for me. So, the course would not let me play without sharing the cart. I collected my refund and will not return. Shame really, I did like this course alot. I guess the on duty manager didn't think he needed my business anymore? Must be nice to have so many customers that you can turn some away!
$46 (cart included), played on Wednesday, July 2013 at 6am
I lived in the Ransom Oaks Neighborhood for several years, Glen Oak was my "home" course.
I will start out by saying, this course is a gem to play in the summertime (spring rains normally make this course a muddy track). The course maintenance above par compared to other WNY courses.
Now the reason I won't play there anymore; you are not allowed to drive alone in a golf cart. You are forced to pair up with another single. I realize many will not find this to be an issue, but for me, having to share a cart with someone I've never met before is uncomfortable. And being uncomfortable while trying to figure out my swing is not what I paid $50 for. Having to make small talk with someone you may not have anything in common with for four + hours! No. Not for me. So, the course would not let me play without sharing the cart. I collected my refund and will not return. Shame really, I did like this course alot. I guess the on duty manager didn't think he needed my business anymore? Must be nice to have so many customers that you can turn some away!