Let’s be honest — people in the community might say this place sucks. Some might say it’s run down, outdated, or barely holding itself together. Others might even say it looks like it’s falling apart… and from the street? Yeah, it kind of does. Especially the old tennis courts — please, for the love of everything, do something about those 😂
BUT… despite all of that, I recently golfed here and actually had a great time.
The course itself was fun, the vibes were relaxed, and the people were awesome. Everyone I interacted with was super nice — from the pro shop staff to, dare I say it, Keith (yes, even Keith was cool). It felt welcoming, laid-back, and exactly what you want for a casual round of golf without any pressure.
This isn’t Augusta National. The PGA is not showing up tomorrow. But if you’re looking for a chill evening out, some laughs, and a solid round of golf without pretension, this place absolutely delivers.
Highly recommend it for what it is — just don’t come expecting perfection… and maybe don’t stare too long at the tennis courts 😅⛳️
2 months ago
Great track! Northdale is extremely challenging. The course was in good shape. Plenty of grass if you play the ball up. It’s best to play were you can move the ball one scorecard length through the green. On average about 80% of each green rolls great. You may have to move the ball left or right not to putt through some dead grass. Well worth the money and I’ll definitely play Northdale again. Staff and Marshalls were all really nice.
3 months ago
They are bringing this course back to life! Come play this course!
I used to play this course a few years ago, after we bought our house in the area, & stopped because of the downfall of the course over the years from neglect. But the new owners are making the course much much better! The greens still have some different types of grass patches here & there but overall I didn’t have any issues with any greens, fairways or tee boxes. The course was manicured well & I only lost two balls all round but that because I found the water with both (not lost in the fairway or first cut of rough 🙄).
I’m so excited to see this course coming back to life because the course layout is a great challenge & is a lot of fun! The only way they can really bring this course back to the great standards of the past is to have golfers come back and play it again! That’s why I’m making this review. They will need funds to make that happen & we should help them do that because it’s a great local course!
2 years ago
This place is an absolute dumpster fire. Perhaps at one point it used to be A well groomed, golf course. However, now it has Definitely been beat up over the years. this place is not worth $70 even on its best day. There are many $40 courses that are 10 times better than this place. There are two rangers one for the front nine and one for the back nine. Constantly pushing people to move faster through because they have overbooked the day. We waited approximately 25 minutes, even though we were on time at our first hole. We might have been running a little bit slow and admittedly. However, it’s only because there’s somebody trying to sell something to you. I’m pretty much every hole. At one hole some kid was selling golf balls. And another hole there was a veterans Bertie competition.
Greens
Cutting greens are absolutely terrible. Large patches of area with no grass, growing multiple weeds and marks to obstruct your ball from the hole.
Fairways
Fairways are playable if you can hit around all of the under repair areas. Many of them not marked appropriately. Very little drainage, causing your ball to plunge deep into the soil.
Bunkers
Bunkers are hard as concrete. It has not rained for days and yet they seem incredibly moist. None of them have been fluffed for weeks if not ever at all. If you get your ball in a bunker would not suggest to try up underneath it unless you’re attempting to break your wrist.
Tee Boxes
On level covered in divots. Does not look like they move the tee off area very often. Leaving large patches rough area making a challenging to find a good spot to have your feet level on the ground. Several times either my heel or toe was in a divot, causing my stance to be off.
3 months ago
$20 for a round, burger, fries and a beer. Honestly well worth it. You can tell it’s been raining like crazy lately but as long as you keep the ball in the fairway or don’t mind rolling it around occasionally for a good lie, this course was great. Especially for the price.
The greens have been lightly sanded but rolled surprisingly well at about an 8 speed. Staff was friendly. Course wasn’t super crowded so I was able to play 18 in 2.5hrs after work on a Tuesday. Food was good, beer was cold and course was forgiving for the most part. I’ll be back.
Tip: grab you beer before you start and call in your dinner at the 8th to pick it up at the turn.
6 years ago
