I've been coming to Lake Lawn Golf Course since I was 14. My mom is a member, and it's been a place…read morewe've enjoyed together for years. She often insists on using her family discount when I check in, though I've never expected it. Today, I mentioned it at the counter and the staff applied it without issue--until a man in the back of the shop, who turned out to be the head golf pro, made a snide comment along the lines of, "That's not going to happen again." When I asked what he meant, instead of explaining respectfully, he pulled out a rule book and made a point to tell me I'm technically not on the membership and wouldn't be getting the discount anymore. It wasn't just what he said--it was how he said it: dismissive, patronizing, and unnecessarily public. I've never been rude here, and I've spent plenty of money at this course over the years. The whole interaction left a bad taste in my mouth. Even stranger, after that exchange, my cart's GPS was suddenly disabled--something I couldn't help but notice. Add in the fact that there was trash on multiple holes and it's clear the experience, and the course itself, just isn't what it used to be. Lake lawn used to be a place I loved, I won't be going back anytime soon.

Not sure what's up with the horrible ratings.. I guess not enough regular people play here? This…read moreis a good course! It's on a family resort so of course the caliber of player isn't going to be the same as at Geneva National, but that's also kind of the point. My buddies and I played 36 here this past weekend. It's a fairly easy course- but it's in excellent condition this year considering the COVID crisis and the # of people playing daily. We found the facilites great, the staff were exceptional, and the golf was really fun. The course is in outstanding condition- it's really well maintained. Yeah, the course can occasionally get backed up, but the girls driving the beer cart come around constantly. For like $55 for 18 with a cart, it's a good price. It's not Geneva National, but it's not supposed to be. I'll definitely play here again- and a huge hat tip to everyone working here- just the nicest, most hospitable group I've seen on a golf course in forever.

We used to vacation here multiple times a year in the 80's and 90's - this was our "go-to" spot for…read morelong weekends, family gatherings, etc. We decided to reunite our family, which is now spread out all over the country, at Abbey Springs for a nostalgic summer long-weekend getaway. FYI, we're not golfers either. Never swung a club on the course, but the family-friendly amenities and "life at the lake" environment attracted us back every time. What we liked/loved during our latest visit: The beautiful setting. The well-manicured grounds. The dining options (clubhouse food was great). The indoor and outdoor swimming options for the kids. The proximity to downtown Lake Geneva. Our rental condos were very nice. Nice pro-shop. Ice cream for kiddos at the Clubhouse. Beautiful wildlife - deer, turkeys, etc. What we didn't like: There's a strong sense of exclusivity and entitlement amongst the members and staff, and our group also felt an overall feeling of disdain towards us being renters. This was apparent in our interactions with several staff members and owners. Specifically - the older gentleman at the beach guardhouse who firmly enforced the parking regulations for renters ("go park by the clubhouse") and even suggested I drop off my toddler children (by themselves) at the beach and then go park. Other family members had unfortunate run-ins with him as well. Our children weren't allowed into the petting zoo at the beach. There was a large group of elderly women who had us removed from the snack shop because they "had the space reserved to play bridge." No signs on the tables. But our kids and family were forced into the restaurant to finish their lunches. Then... some of these women tried to come and take chairs (that we were using) from our table because there wasn't enough seating for them to play bridge, hurling some snarky comments at us along the way. We received a lot more cold glares pushing us out rather than warm smiles welcoming us in. Finally, and unfortunately, several members in our group commented on the extreme lack of diversity within this resort - primarily among the members. Also - look out for raccoons in the trash dumpsters at night! We enjoyed ourselves nonetheless. Will we return? We'd consider it, but some of the aforementioned items may give us pause.

Scenic course, Terribly maintained. I can't believe the condition of the course for the price. Bad…read morevalue fix your greens! I felt like i was taken to the cleaners. It is challenging with the greens were full of footprints and mud. The sand bunkers were not raked and some of the teeing grounds were very muddy. The course was recommended by a friend and there are two or three photo worthy holes. The fairways are tight and tree lined. It requires precise shots. The most positive was seeing a few deer and the carts had blue tooth. I'd recommend Geneva national or hawks view over abbey springs. Better value. Did I fail to mention the food service is mediocre.

Great place to play golf! Course is kept up and nice to play on! Great people working there always…read moreso nice and helpful! Only recommendation is to clean the bathrooms more often.

Well maintained course. The front desk is super helpful and courteous. Really enjoyed our timeread more

Great golf course with nice views and many holes to give it variety and keep it fresh…read more My family and I come here all the time for their Friday all-you-can-eat fish fry. They have either fried or baked cod, but the fried cod obviously takes much better. The baked is ok, but can be a little spongy or chewy. It's also cooked in butter, so it's really not the healthy option, if you're going for that. Their Canadian Lake perch is incredible. It's my favorite fish they have, so order that if you're a fried fish fan (it's just not all-you-can-eat, FYI). The sides are also great--the hush puppies (corn fritters) are the best, and they also serve French fries, potato pancakes, applesauce, coleslaw, and bread. It's a great value for the price. The drink menu is good, you can basically find any normal drink you can think of here plus a few seasonal specials. They also have some good beer offerings. A classic family spot for us, we look forward to coming back!

Bunker is open after a looong time and we have been there twice already. Best fishfry around here.read more

The food never disappoints, well there's one disappointment there's not more of it! I used to…read morefrequent this place for Friday fish fry, it was all you could eat. That is no longer the case. Other than that this is my favorite fish place in the lake Geneva area. I don't golf but I do eat and I love this place. Here once a month for fish. 9/10

I called to book a tee time that was offering 1-4 players online. Upon calling I was told that she…read morecould not book a single because they were "too busy". But she could "book me at 2:05 with a two-some. Her tone was rude and uninviting. Considering they had 2 back to back tee times open with 4 available players she could have booked me. I understand this business model in the middle of summer, but in the fall after kids are back in school and day of it shouldn't be an issue. While it looks like a nice course, I probably will not visit it due to the customer service. Additionally if they do not want singles they should only advertise 2-4 players on those tee times.

+We recently rented Bull Valley Golf Club for my daughter's wedding. We had it inside as it was in…read moreDecember. The staff was awesome, as were our wedding coordinators, Eileen and Vickie. They were very attentive to detail and the main dining area was decorated beautifully. We felt very comfortable with everything they suggested. They were very professional and patient with the entire selection process.

From start to finish, everything about Bull Valley was a 5-Star experience Our caddy Mason was…read moregreat. Course was in awesome condition. Can't wait to get out there!

Geneva National no longer cares about the residents or their families. Before we bought, we called…read morethe HOA and specifically asked about the amenities (pool) and what are the rules for our parents, kids, spouses, and grand babies. We were told it is a family environment, and they are welcome with no strings attached. On top she noted we could have 5 additional guests with no additional fee. The lady at the office reassured us that they are so much about family that most residents do not even leave Geneva National as there is so much for us and our families to do. We pay over 1100.00 a month in assessments! Plus, all the additional assessments and now the HOA states you can put 5 people on your list and the rest must pay if they want to come! So, they are asking us to choose between our parents, kids, spouses, and grand babies, who will make the list and who must pay!! And why? Their answer: "there are so many new/more residents and the pool would be out of capacity." I have called the HOA office twice now to escalate it to top management. The two women we spoke to said they would have Rick (Director) call us back. It has been two weeks, and no one has called us back. Why because they don't care! Our voice means nothing. Geneva National (the women we did talk to) has taken the position of making decisions on their own. They said we can go to the July 20th meeting if we want to discuss anything further. News flash, half the season is over by then! And we had no say. Geneva National is making all the decisions. Why not penalize the families and the elderly by telling them they must pay! There are many other beautiful places in the Lake Geneva area that welcome families without a price tag. Geneva National is: Buy here then we will change the rules as we go. Geneva National wants to nickel and dime you. This is extremely disappointing to say the least!

We booked a stay here along with the Winter Realms event that was being hosted by the resort. In…read moreall of the promotional marketing, staying at the resort was heavily advertised. I made the booking back in December and was well aware that the event was weather dependent. Our reservations were from Feb 7-9. On Feb 5 I got a message that the winter realms was cancelled due to warm weather. No big deal, they mentioned right away that we would receive a refund. When I went to separately cancel the hotel stay, I was told that 'due to their strict cancellation policy' I would not receive my $200 deposit back. I replied that we were canceling due to the event, and if I'd known earlier I obviously would've cancelled earlier. They offered to move our reservation date, which didn't help or fit the circumstances since it was clear that there was no reopening date, so rescheduling was not a practical or helpful option. The response was unfriendly and they just stated "no refund" about 6 times. I did end up canceling the reservation and forfeiting the deposit because I was genuinely turned off by the resort. Overall, very disappointed with the customer service. They were unhelpful and apathetic. You would think that a resort that presents itself in the way that it does, and considering the amount of revenue they generate, they would be more professional. I understand the refund and cancellation policy (which is also ridiculous that they partnered themselves with an event that could be cancelled within a 2 day notice). I'm more so upset about the way it was handled by their 'guest services'. If you decide to stay here, I genuinely hope you don't need any help from guest services prior to your stay. You would get better value from a chain hotel.

I've come here multiple times, and there is ample parking and plenty of bays so they're usually…read morespace to hit...unless is very busy. There are also benches to sit and watch if you're tagging along with a golfer loved one. The baskets of balls are self-serve and very reasonably priced. The bays are also heated when it's cold out which is nice! There's also a decently large putting space for practice.

The staff and facility are amazing. New ball's rotated weekly. The lights stay on until 11pm and…read morethe machines never shut off so i can hit as soon as the sun comes up. The bays are heated, they have 2 outdoor simulators, serve drinks, snacks and pizza and will NEVER close because weather - YEAR ROUND!