What is the course like?:
The course opened in 1999. This course is nestled in the rolling Pennsylvania hillside. The layout boasts scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the rolling terrain gives way to wide open fairways. The generous, very undulating greens are receptive and play very true. Several of the greens are cut directly from the surrounding red-rock cliffs, including #3, a 187-yard, par 3. This hole features a dramatic change in elevation from the tee to green, and a 35-foot cliff serves as a dramatic backdrop. Lindsay Ervin & Steve Klein designed the course. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 61-70 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass
Fees are around $90 - $120.
Dresscode: No Denim, Collared Shirt and Bermuda Shorts Required.
Rating:
This course gets 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for The Links at Gettysburg:
601 Mason Dixon Rd
17325 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Adams county.
Phone: 717-359-8000
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1967. This course, carved out of the natural terrain, is moderately sloped, so expect many uneven lies. Several of the tee boxes and greens are elevated. The greens can be difficult to read because they have a tendency to slope in varying directions. There is an additional set of men's tees that can be used when playing an eighteen hole round. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Contact information for Council Mountain Golf Course:
1918 Hwy 95 S
83612 Council, Idaho
Adams county.
Phone: 208-253-6908
Course description:
The course was built in 1992. This links-style course has a street bisecting the front nine from the back nine. Water hazards (lakes) come into play on three holes. The signature hole is #18, a 474-yard, par 4, because it has a water hazard coming into play on one side of its fairway. B. Spann, K. Dye & J. Finger designed the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Our rating:
We rate this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Thorncreek Golf Club:
13555 N Washington St
80241 Thornton, Iowa
Adams county.
Phone: 303-450-7055
What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1999. This course, located on a bluff, features rolling terrain and scenic canyon vistas. The wide, undulating fairways and large, receptive greens have garnered rave reviews from local golfers. Winding its way through the layout, a creek comes into play on several holes, including #15, a 350-yard, par 4. The dogleg right fairway is accented by an elevated tee and a prominent bunker that was strategically placed in the landing area. Mike Young designed the course. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Tifeagle
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are in the range $60 - $90.
Our rating:
We give this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Beau Pre Country Club:
40 Club Dr
39120 Natchez, Mississippi
Adams county.
Phone: 601-442-5493
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1964. This course is a links-style design. The tree-lined fairways are rolling, and the large greens are fast and easy to three putt. Water hazards come into play on five holes, including the finishing hole #18 (a favorite among locals). Sand bunkers have been incorporated into the designs of seventeen holes, so shot accuracy is at a premium. Guests are only allowed to walk the course if they are accompanied by a club member. David Gill designed the course. The course includes waterhazards. And has 51-60 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Winter Rye
Fees are around $90 - $120.
Rating:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Lochland Country Club:
601 Lochland Rd
68901 Hastings, Minnesota
Adams county.
Phone: 402-462-8783
What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1965. This club's pros consider this course to have a "big league" design. The large greens are fast, and the back nine is more hilly than the front nine. Several well-placed trees can hinder your shotmaking, but the fairways are typically wide open. Clark designed the course. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 71-80 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Rating:
We give this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Carroll Valley Golf Resort:
Sanders Rd
17320 Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania
Adams county.
Phone: 717-642-8211
What is the course like?:
This course was built on rolling terrain. The greens are extremely small and vary in undulation. Two of the par 4's require blind approach shots to the greens. There are additional tees that can be used when playing an eighteen hole round. There are no slope or course ratings for either of the tees shown. Adams County Country Club has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Not Available
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Our rating:
We rate this course 2 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Adams County Country Club:
State Route 125
45693 West Union, Ohio
Adams county.
Phone: 937-544-8021
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1940. This course has narrow, tree-lined fairways and small greens. There are no water hazards, but there are plenty of sand bunkers throughout the course. The flat terrain makes this a great course to walk. Ritzville Municipal Golf has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Contact information for Ritzville Municipal Golf:
104 E 10th Ave
99169 Ritzville, Washington
Adams county.
Phone: 509-659-9868
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1973. This course features extremely narrow fairways and small greens that are undulating and severely sloped. Every hole is lined by out-of-bounds stakes, and water hazards come into play on six holes. Therefore, shot accuracy is essential. The most difficult hole is #7, a 506-yard, par 5, featuring sand bunkers, out-of-bounds stakes lining the fairway, and lakes in play on the way to the green. In 1989, this club hosted the Denver Open. This club allows for reciprocal play for holders of the American Golf Card and guests of the Aurora DoubleTree Hotel. Dick Phelps designed the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass
Fees are in the range $60 - $90.
Our rating:
We rate this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Heather Ridge Country Club:
13521E Ilif Ave
80014 Aurora, Illinois
Adams county.
Phone: 303-755-3550
What is the course like?:
The course opened in 1965. This flat course is demanding, but easy to walk. The fairways are tree lined, and there are several sand bunkers in play. In addition, a pond comes into play on hole #9, a 352-yard, par 4. There are additional sets of tees that can be used when playing an eighteen hole round. John Reimer designed the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are in the range $30 - $60.
Contact information for Othello Golf Club:
2269 W Bench Rd
99344 Othello, Washington
Adams county.
Phone: 509-488-2376