Archive for the 'Alachua' Category

Ironwood Golf Course

What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1964. This scenic course was built on gently rolling terrain. People often spot deer roaming through the wide, tree-lined fairways. Water hazards come into play on five holes. The slightly-sloped greens are large, and medium to fast in speed, depending on the weather conditions. David Wallace designed the course. Ironwood Golf Course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass

Fees are in the range $30 - $60.

Our rating:
We give this course 3 stars out of 5.

Contact information for Ironwood Golf Course:
2100 NE 39th Ave
32609 Gainesville, Georgia
Alachua county.
Phone: 352-334-3120

Meadowbrook Golf Club

How is the course?:
The course was built in 1987. This course has tight fairways and is very challenging. Some of the fairways are narrow, and the small greens are undulating. Water hazards (ponds) come into play on five holes. Steve Smyers designed the course. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass

Fees are around $30 - $60.

Rating:
This course gets 4 stars out of 5.

Contact information for Meadowbrook Golf Club:
Ball Rd
13166 Weedsport, New York
Alachua county.
Phone: 315-834-9358

Gainesville Country Club

How is the course?:
The course opened in 1963. This course features one hole that requires a 200 yard tee shot in order to carry a lake. Guests must be accompanied by a member in order to play here. George Cobb designed the course. The course includes waterhazards. And has 41-50 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass

Fees are in the range $30 - $60.

Rating:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.

Contact information for Gainesville Country Club:
7300 SW 35th Way
32608 Gainesville, Georgia
Alachua county.
Phone: 352-372-0961

Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club

How is the course?:
The course opened in 1993. This course is very challenging to play with six par 3's, six par 4's and six par 5's. The small greens loaded with subtle undulations, and the narrow fairways are somewhat rolling. Water hazards come into play on five holes. Gary Player designed the course. Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 61-70 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass

Fees are around $60 - $90.

Our rating:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.

Contact information for Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club:
9905 SW 44th Ave
32608 Gainesville, Georgia
Alachua county.
Phone: 352-335-0055

University of Florida Golf Course

How is the course?:
The course was built in 1921. This wide-open and hilly course features water hazards coming into play on several holes, and numerous sand bunkers incorporated into its design. The small greens are undulating and average speed, and many pine and oak trees line the fairways. Ron Garl redesigned the course during the 1980's, and Bobby Weed renovted the course again in 2001. Donald Ross designed the course. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 51-60 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass

Fees are in the range $60 - $90.

Our rating:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.

Contact information for University of Florida Golf Course:
2800 SW 2nd Ave
32607 Gainesville, Georgia
Alachua county.
Phone: 352-375-4866

Meadowbrook Golf Club

Course description:
The course opened in 1987. This course has tight fairways and is very challenging. Some of the fairways are narrow, and the small greens are undulating. Water hazards (ponds) come into play on five holes. Steve Smyers designed the course. Meadowbrook Golf Club has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass

Fees are in the range $30 - $60.

Rating:
We give this course 2 stars out of 5.

Contact information for Meadowbrook Golf Club:
10401 NW 37th Pl
32606 Gainesville, Georgia
Alachua county.
Phone: 352-332-0577

West End Golf Course

What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1968. This night-lighted course stays open until midnight. The tree-lined fairways are gently rolling, so walking the course isn't very difficult. The greens are elevated and slightly undulating. The thick tree lines and narrow approaches to the small greens make the course difficult. John E. O'Connor designed the course. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass

Fees are around $30 - $60.

Our rating:
We rate this course 3 stars out of 5.

Contact information for West End Golf Course:
12830 W Newberry
32606 Gainesville, Georgia
Alachua county.
Phone: 352-332-2721