10/10 venue for a wedding! staff was a amazing! Bar staff (Heather and James specifically) were…read moreincredible! life of the party for sure!!

So my daughter got married at Running Deer last December. As my wife and I live in California, I…read morewas concerned about the weather and the location of the venue which frankly is a bit out of the way. But we arrived with our minds open and our expectations high. Upon entering the venue, I was immediately concerned at the stark furnishings and frankly cheap looking chairs and tables that covered the floor. The wedding, of course, went off without a hitch. The reception began with an open bar and some hors d'oeuvres. There was a raw bar. The clams oysters and shrimp were frankly lukewarm, and certainly not fresh. My wife became ill upon eating one of the oysters. Needless to say I was quite disappointed, but then it got worse. My wife is a vegetarian and as such I ordered a special vegetarian meal for her which they did not have, and knew nothing about. I was very specific about this and when we questioned the event manager, she was frankly quite rude. I forgot to add that before this happened, during the seating just before the wedding, my ex-wife, who is as hostile as can be, made a bit of a scene about sitting next to us. My wife and I, who live in Southern California are quite happy and laid back and could not have cared less where anybody sat. So after my ex-wife threw her little hissy fit out of our presence, the manager charged up to us as if to chastise a couple of school children. She snarled: "Now I don't want any trouble from anybody. Here's how it's going to go". Dumbfounded, my wife and I looked at each other and pretty much just laughed. We found her cartoonish approach to be hideous and her bad manners, not one bit amusing. For what we paid for this wedding the least she could've done was maintain some level of decorum and respect. It was if we were the troublesome junior high school couple and just got caught roaming the halls during study hall. But we laughed it off. However, things got really annoying and frankly made me very angry once dinner began. The plates were rushed to the table as if by an Indianapolis 500 Pit Crew. I mean there's a way to serve a plate. Reaching in, placing it down carefully with a smile, asking to be sure if this was what was ordered and wishing you a pleasant dining experience is always standard at a wedding; but no, the plates were flung on the table and I'm surprised that the food didn't land on the floor. We were rushed through dinner, and the server tried to remove my wife's plate no less than three (3!) times before she'd finished her meal. I had the fillet mignon, which was served less than hot, and overcooked. It resembled a hockey puck. It too, fell victim to the over ambitious servers who stopped by twice and tried to remove my plate before I finished. The desserts were of poor quality and not varied at all. Lastly, after a wedding, it usually serves a venue well to follow-up with the parents of the bride to not only express thanks for their business, but to inquire as to whether their expectations were met or not. Perhaps a comped dinner visit as a "thank you" (My wife and I received all of the above after our own wedding at Scotland Run, five years ago). We've received no follow-up, no "thank-you", or any post-event contact of any sort. Completely tacky. I would advise any couple in search of a wedding reception venue to simply save their time and bypass a visit to Running Deer. Poor quality food, rude staff and dreary atmosphere do not make for an enjoyable time. The quality of the event left us feeling ripped-off.

Decent links course, but didn't put up a good score:( Wait…read morestaff took good care of our group after though.

Nice course. Well maintained . Only criticism is the holes are very close to each other and balls…read moreare flying all over the place.

There was 1.5 hr frost delay today, frost is not the course fault, but it was mismanaged, we could…read morehave gone out sooner OR at the very least communicated with all the golfers standing around waiting. The course itself is tight, the scorecard will show you the holes are on the shorter side, but DO NOT be fooled, you must keep it straight or it's a long day of chip outs from trees. I'm confused as to why the holes are crammed together, one tee box is literally in the parking lot. Not kidding. This is a review in December so I'm not going to chirp about conditions of greens or fairways, but the other reviews are accurate, there is no reason to have traps completely filled with leaves and water. Any shot into a bunker is a lost ball. I don't know the area well, but there has got to be better choices out there.

Just an average group playing at white oaks Friday the 13…read more Absolutely unplayable. 2:45 minutes to tee of on the 10 hole. As we approached # 10 there were 4 groups on that hole. Ranger was of no help . They moved one twosome but not much help. after quitting after the 11 hole. The front desk was more interesting in eating their lunch then addressing our concerns. The ranger will take care of it was their answer. I don't think so. Very disappointed I the front desk staff

Wildwood golf and country club is a really nice option to play a classically designed course while…read morevisiting the shore. This little Donald Ross Design has a really nice practice facility including a full length range, short game area to practice your 120 yard wedge game and in and also a chipping green complete with bunkers. Upon walking through the clubhouse and out to the first tee you're greeted by a very helpful staff and a nicely stocked pro shop. The first tee really sets you up with what you'll see while out there for your round. A well maintained tee with tree lined and well defined fairways and the requirement tom move the ball off the tee one way or another. Slightly errant shots easily get you into tree trouble and very errant shots will find lots of trouble. One of the things I don't like here is the use of out of bounds within the property. I understand from a safety point of view why this is done but a hole like the par 5 12th having OB in the left trees (which plays adjacent to the 11th hole) and OB in the right trees makes this hole just dumb. It's already the narrowest driving hole on the course and that OB just makes it even more ridiculous. On top of this issue, getting home in 2 is not really an option because of a strategically placed tree that prevents a quality look into the green. Realistically you need to play this hole 200-225 off the tee, 190-210 for your second and 100 in to have any real chance to score. Leave the driver in the bag. The greens here at Wildwood are superb. Rolling fast and true they are a real treat to play and putt especially if you have any experience with Donald Ross greens, you'll really like them ALOT! Unfortunately for me my day did not include dining at the club so I can't speak for the food or service of the restaurant stuff but the outdoor patio overlooking the practice putting green in the short game area with a nice little view of the first tee does seem like a very nice place to get lunch after your round or come out for a relaxing bite to eat. Wildwood is a really nice golfing experience with fantastic greens and some quirky tee shots. A little course knowledge is a must to score and patience on the greens is a virtue, but that 12th hole is a drag and some of the hidden hazards that can gobble up a seemingly quality tee shot can upset an otherwise good day of golf and beware of the windy days!

The perfect beach town country club. Laid back and casual with a small dinning area. Food is great…read morewith amazing service from the nicest people. Did I mention they also have free popcorn!

Just an amazing golf course for its price point.. very well maintained. Clean restrooms polite…read morestaff. It's a wonderful walking course to help you stay fit and healthy,Great value.

Amazing par 3 golf course! Greens are usually well kept. Only a few dollars if your 10 or older and…read moreanything under 10 is free! I think it's a amazing par 3 golf course. One of the best around!

Absolutely overbooked on July 4th, no ranger, 3 hours to play the front nine and a manager who was…read morearrogant. Will not be back.

After playing Buena Vista recently, I would recommend it to any golfers looking for a challenging…read morecourse in very good condition. some of the positive points of the course are... The grass range, A very friendly staff, good food, and a very fair price. The course has a number of dog legs, many well placed traps and greens and if you don't put the ball in the right position you may be looking at a three putt. I can see why this course was once a private course. The design in the clubhouse are reminiscent of the early days of Buena Vista.

Stopped in for a tour. Very good tour. Jessica was so good! So much information…read more Wines were really good. Next time we will taste more and stay for a meal. This would be on our regular stop list if we were locals. Such a great experience and vibe here.

We had a vey nice lunch. It has been built up since we here over ten years ago…read more Friendly staff, lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Cute igloo seating for Cold weather. Food was pretty good. The Caesar salad had optional added chicken for $6 but there was about 5 small bite size pieces of chicken added. Hardly worth it. Smash burger and fries were excellent. The wines were pretty good but pricey to buy a bottle.

I came here for a wedding on the first floor they have a bar and lockers room and bathroom the…read morelocker room also has a bathroom and a shower. They had a bunch of table set up outside that looked really pretty and a tent just in case there was bad weather. They walked around was hors d'oeuvres and a napkin and you take one at a time there was a bunch of different hors d'oeuvres and they were all absolutely delicious. They had huge jumbo shrimp on the table with little plates to take. The bartenders were all very nice the waiters were very nice and they made really good drinks. After we went upstairs and enjoyed the buffet we had fish pork and filet with a bunch of other side dishes that were absolutely delicious. There was a little drink station and another bar upstairs. Before you even were finished with your meal the waiters were ready to take it away making sure you weren't left with anything dirty on table at all at any point.

This place is top notch. Gorgeous views, the holes are unique and fun. The caddies are fantastic…read more The food is excellent. It's the full package. Honestly only two minor complaints. (1) There were bugs (strawberry flies? Never heard of them before) on the first 5-6 holes and the last two. Really annoying. And (2) the clubhouse was a little modern for my liking - but that's just an opinion deal so it's not like I'm gonna rate the place lower for that. We had a wonderful round there and I think any golfer would love this place. If you're able... GO THERE! It will become one of your favorite courses.

I've had the fortune of playing Pebble Beach, Shinnecock, Merion, Winged Foot, Sand Hills, Augusta…read moreand many other world class golf courses. Pine Valley is absolutely the most unbelievable collection of golf holes ever created anywhere. I'm still in awe having played it yesterday and had an 80 from the blue tees. I cannot say enough good things about this heavenly place and those who truly appreciate the game should have a chance to play sometime in their lifetime. The entire experience exceeded my expectations in every way and I hope to have an opportunity to return someday.

Yep, absofuckinglutely as good as the hype. There is no comparison. I would tell you more, and…read morethe details and stories are fabulous, but I'd have to kill you. One has to keep up the mystique of the #1 rated golf course in the world.