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.

It represents the Driftless Region well with all the hills. Very challenging and walking it is not…read morefor the faint of heart. My first time there, I asked to walk 18 holes and the pro shop guy said "110% of people take a cart." You will get a work out for sure. The golf is challenging, keeps you thinking, and is really well maintained. Worth the trip.

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.

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.

They just installed 2 new simulators so you can golf even if the weather doesn't allow it! The…read moresimulators are extremely spacious with many seating areas if you want to come with a larger group or family. The quality of the simulators is the best I have played on. The course itself is also nice because there are long par 3s to challenge more advanced golfers but also shorter holes for your beginners. Friendly staff as well. Great experience!!

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.

Very nice course very little Water very short rough hard to get into trouble very enjoyable to play…read morenine or 18 I highly recommend it. Restaurant is good for lunch or dinner

We had a Mother's Day brunch here. They had lox- but no bagels, no onions or capers! Eggs cold,…read moresalad dressings in strange bottle that dripped all over, desert- gas station pastries and Mimi muffins, dried out bread pudding and some apple liquid gush. Wish I would have gone to Eagle Ridge! Waste of money!!!

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.

The manager at this beautiful golf course goes above and beyond to make the golfers and the…read morefamilies impressed. Customer service is exceptional. Thank you!

Beautiful, old, well maintained golf course. Great views, challenging 18 holer but not obnoxiously…read moreso. Lots of mature trees define the holes and a fair number of sand traps, both in fairway and around the greens. Green fees are a little pricey but there are a number of discounts available. I'd go back in a flash when the chance comes around.

Greens have improved dramatically over the past year. They were rolling super smooth for the time…read moreof year. For the price, one of the best values for one the best public courses in the state.

Great experience for my group. Beautiful course. Great fairways. Except the greens are horrid. 7/18…read moregreens are 1. Under repair 2. Sand or 3. Gravel bumpy. Disappointing when booking outings and paying the price you pay for this course. Range is choppy with small area. Bar food and drinks were great.

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.

A lot of us have been golfing at Lacoma for years and we as a group had reserved 3 tee times and…read moresplit up. The one group is girls and we play a lot slower than the boys(we just started this year) so sometimes the boys will wait for us to help us. Well tonight at 6:45 we got approached by a ranger and said we had to split up... we we're already split up and this was only on hole two of the red and the 1st hole doesnt take much for anybody lets be real im new and can get it done quickly... so we split up even more and played best shot the whole time should have to do... id say around hole 4ish we were just teeing off and once again approached by a ranger saying i was pulled off hole 18 of the blue and yall still aren't split up... no we are but you are now assuming... i and everyone else felt very harassed. I will not be returning to this course for a very long time if this is going to happen like this... we had teams of two and planned on playing best shot the whole time but to be harassed saying there ppl behind you and there isnt and that it was all our time slots... poor business... do better