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Therese Shady
Altamont
2008-07-02
(cart not included), played on Wednesday, July 2008 at 4pm
Orchard Creek is among the best public courses in the area. 18 holes set amid an working apple orchard with beautiful blooms in the springtime and apples to munch on in the Fall as well as a spectular view of the Helderberg escarpment. Greens are among the fastest and truest of any public course in the area. I've played in a nine hole league here since the course opened in July 1999. It is ranked 4.5 stars by Golf Digest and for good reason--it gets better each year with more flowers and landscaping adding to the natural beauty of the course. Friendly staff in the pro shop and a nice driving range.
Unfortunately, the Cider House Restaurant, which used to make the best Bar-B-Q ribs in the area, changed ownership this year and the food now leaves much to be desired although the service is still good. Dining room is very noisy when the place is crowded.
Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: Best course in the area
Condition of Course, Layout, Price, Ambiance, No Houses on Course
(cart not included), played on Wednesday, July 2008 at 4pm
Orchard Creek is among the best public courses in the area. 18 holes set amid an working apple orchard with beautiful blooms in the springtime and apples to munch on in the Fall as well as a spectular view of the Helderberg escarpment. Greens are among the fastest and truest of any public course in the area. I've played in a nine hole league here since the course opened in July 1999. It is ranked 4.5 stars by Golf Digest and for good reason--it gets better each year with more flowers and landscaping adding to the natural beauty of the course. Friendly staff in the pro shop and a nice driving range. Unfortunately, the Cider House Restaurant, which used to make the best Bar-B-Q ribs in the area, changed ownership this year and the food now leaves much to be desired although the service is still good. Dining room is very noisy when the place is crowded.