The course itself is in decent shape with challenging greens. Generous fairways so no real trouble…read more The issue with this city course is pace of play. No rangers to monitor play which is badly needed for this course. Durning the week expect floppy hat seniors to crawl along at their own pace regardless of golf etiquette. Nothing kills the game more than the group that goes to each players ball and watches them hit. Then they all go to the next players ball and watches that player hit. Simply put...brutal.

I can't believe I golfed in December! Kudos for Odana Hills for opening up during some tropical…read morewinter weather. The course was super busy - groups on every hole, with lines at #1 and #10. We signed up for all 18, but after 9 holes we bailed out because it would have taken too long to get on the back 9. The course itself is decent. The location is nice, right in town and convenient to all the businesses around it. The design is okay. It's great for struggling hitters, as an errant slice or hook won't be lost in a woods (for the most part) - you just take your next shot from the neighboring hole's fairway. So, if you're struggling with your game, this is a nice course to work on your craft. You won't find the exotic, scenic holes of the Dells courses - this is a pretty basic course in a convenient location. This isn't the first course I'll choose to go to, but if there's a decent deal and it's convenient, I'll hit this with no problem.

I had never golfed here before it was transformed into its current design. At the insistence of a…read morefriend who lives near the course we gave it a try. I have now golfed here twice and really enjoyed the experience. I like the nine hole format without any par 5s. The course is super interesting with beautiful wildflower plantings (don't hit into them because you would never find your ball). The greens are rolling and devilish. Sections of thick grass bunkers are nearly impossible to hit out of even if you find your ball. It is hilly especially the ninth hole. The practice green is super entertaining. The only down side is that the price for nine is higher than the other Madison courses. Fun experience!

This course was a lot fun but also striked us a bit dangerous. There a ton of blind spots and the…read moreholes are close together. I heard fore called multiple times throughout our time in the course. We also found several golf balls on the course like more than I normally see when golfing. A neat thing about this course is that there are 4 different sets of tees at each hole so you play different courses. They are also spread out quite a bit. There are natural wildflowers all over the place which adds quite a bit of beauty. Staff in the clubhouse were friendly. We snagged the last two carts thanks to our friends who got here early. This course is definitely walkable but pretty hilly.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

great course! Top conditions in the area along with the best value around. A must play in the area.read more

Course always in great shape and fun layout. New clubhouse and I'd be a member Bathroom needs…read moreto be gutted