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I've been golfing Deer Valley for many years, and I love it there - it's my "go to" course,…read moreespecially when I can't find a great deal on something else. First, Deer Valley is an affordable course. I love to golf, but can't afford to shell out top-shelf prices for a round. HOWEVER, Deer Valley isn't exactly a cheap "hacker's course". There's a wide variety of hole styles to keep your attention, highlighted by their signature par-3 #5 that takes you 120 yards out, but straight down to a soft green. The view is intimidating, but it's a hole you could shoot at for hours. Immediately after #5, you're challenged to drive over the rocky, steep face that you just came down. There are holes with blind tee shots over hills, hard dog-leg turns, and plenty of terrain to navigate. I haven't even mentioned hole #1 - a long par 5 up a big hill (and almost always into the wind). Once you get past that hole, the rest doesn't feel too bad. Deer Valley is extremely scenic with tee boxes overlooking vast valleys. In the fall, the colors are breathtaking. Being removed from the big city, it's one of the most peaceful courses I've been on. Keep an eye on your ball, but don't forget to take in the scenic views and watch for wildlife! It's beautiful there! The new "Valley" nine is nice, but I still like the Ridge and Prairie best. Valley is a little tighter and most of the holes run in, you guessed it, the valley... Definitely a course worth hitting. If you're a prude and want to be addressed as "Mister", have your clubs cleaned by some high school boy working for tips, go somewhere else. If you're looking for a course that is great bang for the buck, to hang out with some friends and have a great time - hit Deer Valley.

The staff here is very helpful, especially for someone from out of town who has not played this…read morecourse before, it was actually refreshing. I was a bit concerned about playing on Labor Day getting behind holiday golfers, but that doesn't seem to be the case at this course. Our foursome played in four hours and 15 minutes. The quality of golfer there seems to be at the very least above average players. I think the layout of the course is fantastic, challenging and the course condition is very well kept. There are plenty of tee boxes and I would suggest you play from the yardage that is within your abilities. Get your sand game in order because even the better golfers may find a couple of traps. It was good to see Rangers patrolling the course and making sure their presence was known when they drove by They always said hello. If I lived in the area, this course would be near or at the top of my list.

We had a great time. It's a very challenging course. The course and clubhouse was immaculate. Staff…read moreand service was outstanding. I can't wait to play the course again.

The course is in great shape and is reasonably priced! The restaurant is delicious too and the…read morefamily who owns it are just the nicest and most service oriented people. We love it so much that we became members!

Food was very good. sandwiches were awesome Chicken drumies…read morecooked perfect. Waitress very attentive.

Well maintained course. Front nine is old course, back nine is the new course. Front nine is pretty…read morebasic as most holes are straight on with a bunker hugging the green, while the back nine does require well placed drives and once again a well placed pitch shot. Overall a great course with excellent landscaping throughout, worth playing a couple of times.

What a gem! Came here today because Eagle Ridge was $50 whether you played 9 or 18. Here we payed…read more$18 with a cart for 9. This course is beautiful and well maintained, even in November. It has a very comfortable "down home" feel. The bartender mixed great drinks and we had a great time. Thank you for a great experience. We will be back.

Finally got around to hitting this hidden gem. I've golfed just about every other course in the…read morearea - and it was time we checked out Fairfield Hills. Dealing with the staff was easy (via phone or in person) - super friendly folks with all the answers to our questions. They have a nice little practice green, and a great driving range. The whole facility is well kept. The course is in really good shape. Probably the fastest greens I've played all season. We didn't notice many (any?) weeds. The greens were clean, and the immediate rough around greens and fairway were pretty decent. The layout is fairly basic - just par 3s and 4s (for the primary 9 at least - we didn't hit holes 10, 11 or 12). The most "character" you'll find is a picturesque tee shot over a mid-fairway fountain. No dog-legs are bends on this course - all straight shots. Along with straight shots - accuracy is required as most holes are pretty tight. There's not a lot of forgiveness if you're not in the fairway. You'll be in the woods, prairie grass or, on the more "open" holes, punching out from under a tree. I'd consider playing here again. Would I pay rack rate? Probably not when I could find a round at a full par-72 course for a couple more bucks. But getting a deal helps (see various golf deal websites) If I lived close, I'd consider a membership as it's fairly affordable for what you get.

Had the pleasure of DJing a wedding there recently. The owner GOES ABOVE and beyond for the guests…read moreon site. An absolute gem of a venue. Worth a moment to check out this place. Takes the time to check in and make sure things run smooth. VERY HANDS ON and personable. Take a moment and check them out for your next event.

Do you live west of Madison? Want to work on your game without a formal golf experience? Check…read moreout Spring Green's municipal golf course. It's right there in town. It's a full par 36, but probably doesn't play as long as other courses you may frequent (but don't tell the 215 yard par 3!). At the start, you fill out an envelope, put in your money and deposit it in the locked box. No clubhouse, no attendants. Keep your receipt in case you're checked during your round. The first four holes are basic straight back-and-forth layout. Nothing fancy. If you can hit straight, you're gold here. The fifth hole is the long par 3 - give it a good poke! No sand, but one tree that may get in your way short/left. The last four holes have more character, containing two good par 5's, a par 3 with water making you think. It ends with a straight par 4 with a road to your right. If you slice, his something straighter - it's not that long. Today, the fairways and greens were a little fuzzy, so you weren't getting a lot of roll on either. I can't say if that's normal, or if a good mowing was due. Overall, you won't be blown away by this course, but for $10 to walk 9 (or $20 for "all day"), you can't go wrong - and you'll probably like your score better than a fancy Dells course. Carts are not available, but if you have your own you can use it for $5.

If only I could take this golf course back to California with me, life would be awesome. This is…read moreone of the most beautiful golf courses I have had the pleasure to play. In my opinion this course is better than Trump National in Palos Verdes, California and Pelican Hills. There is not one negative comment from me. Greens were a little difficult, but I like the challenge, fairways are in excellent condition. Not a yellow spot or wet spot on the course. This course is a must play and needs to be on your bucket list to play. Staff is friendly and very accommodating. Members; there should be no complaints. I hope you all know you have one of the best golf courses in the country.

Cool course, usually in pretty good shape and greens are true. The rough can be very difficult at…read moretimes as it's so thick.

I used to hit Tumbledown Trails often. It was close, and relatively affordable golf. Fast forward…read moreto 2021 - it's gone, but here's Pioneer Pointe in its place. Pioneer Point is an upscale executive course comprised of 13 holes - all par 3s except for a par 4. The course was mostly reconstructed compared to the previous layout, but if you remember Tumbledown, you'll recognize a few things. A couple holes are essentially the same (though higher quality with a few tweaks). Overall, the course is quite pleasant. The quality of the fairways, rough and greens is really good. The bunkers are well-kept, too. Skilled golfers will appreciate the consistency of the playing surface throughout the course. A lot of care has been put into this course. The hole layouts were well thought out. While a "par 3" course, golfers can be challenged by well-placed bunkers and strategic carries over prairie grass fields. What makes things really interesting are the tee boxes. There are no color-coded tee markers. Tee off wherever you like! There are yardage markers around the tee box areas, so you can pick your distance. Working on your longer irons? Tee off farther back. Want to carry a bunker? Slide over and change your angle. The idea is that you make the holes what you want them to be. Honestly, I like this approach. If you're competing with your buddies, simply agree on where you're all teeing off... But why only four stars, Tom? For me, I like the more traditional course layouts. Give me 9 (walking) or 18 (carting), with par 3, 4 and 5 holes. I can see others being drawn to the 13-hole layout, and maybe over time I'd warm up to that concept. Also - we walked the course. Especially in the beginning and end, there is quite a lot of walking between holes. While I don't mind getting my steps in, if you're being tailed by 2 people in a cart, they will probably catch you. The course is pretty new, so I don't know if there are plans to do more out on the course itself. But more yardage markers would be appreciated. There are a few around the tee boxes, but on the longer holes, when you're in the fairway, the only way you'll know your distance to the green is with a laser range finder. The course is not in my golf apps, so I can't use that for scoring or yardage. At one point, i had no idea how far out I was, and I had to guess (it didn't work out well). I may be back. For the money, I can find a round of 18 with a cart not too far away. If I need to get in a quicker round closer to home, this would suffice. I would certainly recommend it to anyone who hasn't played there yet - then everyone can decide for themselves if they would want to go back.

Hamburgers were delicious. The selections were more sandwiches. Ambiance is that of a recreation…read morecenter. It is not expensive. Service was not good.

Five stars all the way for this golf course--it's very nice and such a great value. The range is…read morealways open, and you get to hit off natural turf, which is a huge plus. The customer service in the pro shop and at the restaurant has always been friendly, and I'm always greeted with a smile.