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4.3
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4.3
399 Reviews (399)
5 Stars
209
4 Stars
166
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
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95.4%
Recommend this course
386 out of 399 reviews
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4.7
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
5.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.2
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 22 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional/Links
Par 72
Length 6701 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.3
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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6701 yards 72.3 125
Blue 72 6256 yards 70.2 121
White 72 5839 yards 68.0 115
Yellow 72 5497 yards 66.8 110
Red (W) 72 4623 yards 67.0 105
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Scorecard for Acorns Golf Links
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 72.7/135 403 350 347 374 576 195 503 363 160 3271 392 355 185 559 425 201 412 528 399 3456 6727
Blue M: 70.8/130 385 343 320 335 560 130 466 344 149 3032 360 336 170 520 399 180 380 525 375 3245 6277
White M: 68.7/120 358 300 303 325 558 120 435 310 125 2834 342 331 150 465 380 160 350 510 350 3038 5872
Yellow M: 66.1/110 W: 71.1/118 331 311 261 285 535 105 430 290 120 2668 330 326 128 460 365 136 300 484 300 2829 5497
Red W: 66.9/108 300 230 230 225 443 78 394 260 87 2247 300 288 86 400 310 94 246 426 226 2376 4623
Handicap 5 7 17 13 9 11 1 3 15 6 12 18 16 4 8 14 10 2
Par 4 4 4 4 5 3 5 4 3 36 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 5 4 36 72

Course Details

Year Built 1997
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William Ebeler (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire, shirts must be worn at all times, no tank tops.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
399 Reviews (399)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 8
Drinks 8
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 18
Forced Carries 14
Bunkers 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
Advanced Golfers 9
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 13
In the 'Burbs 9
Convenient to the City 6

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Mygizmo
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

This is a really nice course. The greens are super fast. I am used to putting on carpet so this was a change of pace making it challenging. Overall, this is one of the nicest courses I have been on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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pet379
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u4219666
Played On
Reviews 62
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Generalshermanshotdo
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great course a good challenge greens riolled very well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000007025007
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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JBrent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love This Course

Course was in great shape. They have done a lot of work to course and it was in good shape before.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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JH722
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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m235068
Played On
Reviews 65
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000007025007
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

This is the most beautiful course. I just love playing here!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000006153063
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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thomas5857
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u000006153063
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u000007025007
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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tniederkorn
Played On
Reviews 151
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Cerberusson
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Fix the Fairways!

Its all in the title, just fix them and stop buying sand from some dude off 67 with a broke down dump truck!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u314164339734
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super friendly staff

The course was in really good shape and I enjoyed the round. The staff was exceptionally friendly. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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sangajala
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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m235068
Played On
Reviews 65
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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yogi60
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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yogi60
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

course condition

I was very disappointed in the condition of the course. D+ at best

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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