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Todd Lafferty
Clio
2008-07-17
$46 (cart included), played on Saturday, June 2008 at 8am
This course has been renamed "Nakoma Golf Course" now and has been softened since it first opened. (There are plans for further renovations in the next couple of years). It's not nearly as tough as it was a few years back -- trees have been removed, the greens are much softer and receive the ball much better. You will still, however, find a tremendous golf challenge, one that will punish your mistakes. What you won't find are a lot of crowds -- it's rare to see another foursome in front of or behind you except on the busiest days. Whitehawk is twice as much to play, but Nakoma is every bit the golf course. The only real negative is the clubhouse -- tacky and ugly.
Would travel: 60-120 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Ranks with the best in this price level, Best course in the area, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Layout, Price, Pace of Play, Staff
$46 (cart included), played on Saturday, June 2008 at 8am
This course has been renamed "Nakoma Golf Course" now and has been softened since it first opened. (There are plans for further renovations in the next couple of years). It's not nearly as tough as it was a few years back -- trees have been removed, the greens are much softer and receive the ball much better. You will still, however, find a tremendous golf challenge, one that will punish your mistakes. What you won't find are a lot of crowds -- it's rare to see another foursome in front of or behind you except on the busiest days. Whitehawk is twice as much to play, but Nakoma is every bit the golf course. The only real negative is the clubhouse -- tacky and ugly.