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| - I was convinced to play Pleasant Valley Country Club by a few friends who said it is a must play. I will no longer listen to those friends. It is okay, but I would not rush to play it again. It is called Pleasant Valley Country Club, but it is public and there is not a club to join.
Condition:
It is in average shape. Some of the tee boxes, especially on the front side were dried out and the greens were a bit bumpy. We had not experienced any stressful weather lately so it should be better. The fairways are cut higher than a better course should be and the rough has a good bit of clover and weeds.
Pace of Play:
We played on a brilliant Sunday, just past noon and hardly a soul on the course. We got off well ahead of our tee time and didn't run into another group until hole 7. Luckily we jumped past them on 10 and never saw another group again.
Amenities:
None to speak of really. Pro Shop is bare and there is a bar inside, but the same person worked both and no there was food in sight. We purchased a drink from the vending machine inside and made our way to the course. No driving range, but there is a large putting green for short game warm up.
Value:
Normally $44 to ride 18 holes on the weekend. We had a special from an online site and played for $31. It was decent value for that price, but not the $44.
Course design:
Other than 14, 16, 17 and 18 the course design is mostly forgettable. Several slight doglegs. The back is definitely better then the front and a couple of the holes on the back are tight, so it does require a bit of shotmaking. The greens are relatively flat, with little undulation and break even less than they look. I couldn't figure them out until late in the round when I decided to play no break and putts started falling.
It didn't meet my expectations, but I was told it was in great shape and was lots of fun to play. We have many decent courses in the area so I may or may not be back, but would suggest you form your own opinion. I would say it is average in comparison to nearby competition.
Cheers!
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