Ah, how I wish I was wealthy and could retire early. This would be heaven. F'real…read more A good friend won a foursome in a silent auction and treated us to a round at Hawk's Landing. It was an interesting process for him to get a tee time - members rule the roost at Hawk's, so you take what you can get. Thankfully, they found us a great tee time on a Friday morning - perfect. The course is fantastic. Granted, there are challenges to playing a course for the first time. You don't know where those hidden "gotchas" are. Like - hole #1. It looks like a nice, wide fairway. My drive rode down the left side of the fairway and looked to be in great shape. When you drive up, you realize at the edge of the fairway, it drops off and feeds into some wild grass. I went from "yay" to "boo" in seconds. While I was able to find my ball and hit onto the green from there, I think I could have done better off the tee knowing what was up ahead. But I digress... The entire course has character. Many courses have a few signature holes that everyone remembers while we forget the 14 other drab "straight and boring" holes. But not this course. There is character galore here! I'm not a big fan of courses that have houses along the fairways, but it's not a big problem here. They're only in range if have a terrible hook or slice. While I can slice with the best of them (and did a couple times), I only ended up in one yard (and barely). Some of the houses are pretty impressive and add to the experience. If you insist on a woodsy, all-nature golfing experience, this isn't your course. We didn't have any problems with friendliness - not from other golfers (members) or the staff. Everyone was quite nice and the smiles were out everywhere. I can't afford to golf here often, but if I could, I'd love to.

Outstanding course, in great shape with great staff. One of the best clubs around Madison.read more

The four stars is a combination of location, price and quality. Is this a "four star golf course"?…read more No, that's a high bar. Is this a four-star bargain? You betcha! The rack rate here is $15 for 9 holes, and $25 for 18 (it's 9 holes, so you'd just do two laps). But watch for deals - you can often find the 10am rate for $10. What disappointed me there was the $10 "convenience fee" booking online with them. I did an end-around and booked via Teeoff.com and saved that fee. Whatever you do, it's a pretty decent deal to walk 9 holes "in town". Course quality is okay. The layout is cool - for an executive course (3 par 4s, 6 par 3s), it's got a lot of character. Mature trees, some elevation change, a little water, and some well-placed bunkers give you more to think about than just the pin position. The condition is the "okay" part - some of the more-used parts of the fairway (like, around 220 yards out where many drives land) was full of crabgrass. While not ideal, you're still golfing in town, so you deal with it. This isn't U-Ridge! People - I was greeted by a friendly fellow in the clubhouse. He saw me in the system let me know me and my friends could get out a little early if we wanted to. Very nice and helpful. In short - this isn't a bad little course if you don't want to leave town to scratch that golf itch. If you're looking for the class 18-hole adventure with cart and a well-stocked clubhouse bar, you'll want to go somewhere else and pay up. But this is a nice little slice of nature right in town, and it gets the job done.

A perfect executive golf course. I've read some poor reviews here ,if they have complaints then go…read moreto another course. It is very affordable and well run It's a gem in the middle of the city.

Tucked away in Waunakee on Mr. Sil Maly's land…read more(https://wcblind.org/2021/04/waunakee-golf-course-gives-back/), this 9 hole, $3 suggested donation course is great for beginners (i.e. people like me) who are looking to establish consistency with their irons. The course layout can be a bit confusing so take a picture of the map when you arrive, drop your donation, and get to work. With a range of yardage from 130 to 200, you get a good variety of different distances with plenty of hazards in the form of pine trees and one pond (no bunkers) The greens are a bit rough so not a place to really practice your putting, but again, it's maintained by one guy, Mr. Maly, so keep your expectations in check.

10 out of 10. NOBODY can complain about a "donations accepted" place to practice your swing…read more Owners are nice and down to earth, mats and tees are in good condition. Wonderful for teaching children!

I was fortunate to get an early-season round in at Norsk. It was my first time there. Being March…read more1, it was WAY too early to be judging "course conditions". At this point, you're just happy to have a tee box, fairways, and a functional green. That being said, the course was in decent shape - it was cleaned up (no leaves from fall, branches and other tinder were picked up, etc). The course was very playable. Based on the "preseason" conditions, I imagine they take good care of it year round. The course itself appears very basic, especially if you're looking at a satellite view on Google Maps. It's just a rectangular parcel in Mount Horeb. So the layout is a lot of back-and-forth straight holes with one hole having a slight left turn in it. However, when you get to the course, you see it's not a flat parcel of land - there are plenty of elevation changes, adding some character to the otherwise basic layout. One interesting fact is that the course is 3 par 3s, 3 par 4s, and 3 par 5s. I like that as you get to work on your long clubs a little more with the extra par 5. And it gives you one more chance at that elusive hole-in-one! There is no water on this course, so your odds of losing a ball drop considerably. Out of bounds is hard to find, as there's a good amount of buffer between the fairways and the property's borders. While there's a good amount of trees on the course, there's no woods. If you hate losing a golf ball, this is a great course for you. Rates are reasonable, but $16 extra for a cart (for 18) is a bit higher than other courses. Maybe they are trying to encourage more walking. I opted to walk my 18 holes, but probably would have carted it if a better deal were to be had. Inside the clubhouse, the folks working there were plenty friendly. I got the "local vibe" feeling. If I lived in town, I'd certainly consider a membership (very affordable compared to other courses in the area). Overall, Norsk is a playable golf environment. It's more appealing to those closer to the course. I wouldn't drive 45 minutes, for example, to play here. But living closer to the course gives me another option to add variety to my adventures.

They have updated the bar and have a good selection of beers on tap for an excellent price. The…read moregolf course is reasonably well maintained, it is a simple little 9-hole course, up and down and back again, a standard for a small course in the middle of town. The food is very good, I recommend the pizza if you like a cracker style crust; they are made to order with toppings you can choose and also at a reasonable price. It is a nice place to sit on the patio on a warm summer day with a beer and pizza and watch golf going on, even if you don't want to golf yourself. They are in the middle of updating the bowling alley to newer technology, it is a small set of lanes, but I imagine fun for families. I haven't bowled here in a few years, and it was showing age back then, but it appears it will improve.

Awesome space to golf and enjoy time with family and friends, great for all types of golfers, and…read morethe staff were very friendly and helpful. The multisport bay offers so many games and sports that are also a fun experience if you're not a golfer. Come and check out the space!

Took my 3 year old here and he LOVED it! I personally preferred the course outside on the right…read moreside and didn't really care for the indoor one, but still all fun. Restaurant was good. My kiddo ate most of his burger and chips! Bathrooms clean. Ice cream place was yummy!

Babe's at Vitense has excellent food and drinks right where there's lots of fun to be had! Their…read morecovered open air patio even has cooling fans and sports TV. Such a lovely space. We tried out Babe's at Vitense for a weekday lunch. The restaurant has lots of natural light and beautiful golf-related photo enlargements covering the walls. We both were impressed by the food: Fried cod sandwich with side salad and a cheeseburger with house-made potato chips. The breading on the cod was stellar with the perfect crunch and peppery flavor. Memorable dishes that make us want to return!

Sorry for the three stars, guys... this is a combination of the course itself and how I golf…read morethere. The course is relatively flat, which makes it great for walking - except for the distance between some holes. Even while carting it can feel like a long haul from one green to the next tee box. I'm not sure if that could be rearranged or if they're just stuck with that layout. Either way, I tend to cart there. There is plenty of water on this course, and always where my ball wants to go! This is a very challenging course if you're not the straightest hitter. Most of the holes require some sort of control, so if your driver is erratic, you might want to put it in time-out and tee off with an iron. I've always found the greens and fairways in very good shape - the greens can run fast, so be prepared - try to stay below the hole if you have that kind of control. For some reason, it always seems to be windy when I'm golfing here. Perhaps that is because the course is so flat and in an open part of the county. Of course, the wind *always* wants to blow my shots into the water! LOL I've scored okay here, but generally feel like I'm struggling through the round. A lot of thought goes into which club you will hit. If the yardage says "7-iron", the wind might require you to hit a 6-iron so you don't fall short into water. This course really makes you think. The Meadows is a good test - if you feel like you're hitting well, come here to see if you really are. You won't find a lot of woods getting in your way, but the water makes up for that... I love the location in Waunakee - very convenient for many parts of the Madison area. I'd like to see them run some more deals. For the money, I'd rather play elsewhere, but I ccould be lured in with a nice weekday deal.

Solid community course and challenging. They are great with kids here as well. I recommend itread more

Incredibly pricey and unaffordable, but the only pool in Fitchburg city limits. Very disappointing…read moreand elitist. Boo.

What can I say? It's less than a mile from my home and it is the perfect spot for a warm summer…read moreday. At the surface, membership may look pricey but when you consider the free swimming lessons and other benefits, I think it's a great value. Warm and friendly staff. Well maintained pool and lounge area.