I purchased a Groupon for this course to save 50%. It is a 9 hole, par 3 but more challenging than…read morethe typical par 3 course in my opinion. That's because of the hilly terrain and water on several holes. The course is in great condition. The problem we had was that the two-some in front of us ignored golf etiquette. They were hitting up to three balls each off of the tees and seemed to be putting at least 2 balls each. Did they at least replace divots and fix ball marks you wonder? Nope. Maybe the guy was teaching the lady but he wasn't that good himself so he was teaching bad habits. After they finished nine holes they went back to the first tee to torture who ever would be playing behind them.

Nice little par 3 course. It's cheap, and it's good for honing in your short game. Play from the…read moreblues if you play any amount of golf. Most holes are around 100 yards, but there are a few holes from 145-165. There are also plenty of water hazards, sand traps, and other hazards. The course is well maintained, and the greens are faster than you would think and challenging. It's one of the better par 3 courses I have played.

I play on Monday nights, great set up, 2 man scramble, you will get all levels of golf, but Jermey…read morehas set up a handicap system. He does a great job. As for the course it's challenging and not a typical public course. The only drawback are the greens, it seams only a few players repair their pivots. I would highly recommend this course and this set up, it fun and quick.

We came here as a foursome on a Sunday morning, 9:30am tee time for 9 holes. It was super hot, but…read morethankfully between the golf carts and the shade on the cart path, we survived. The group in front of us were a very rude, loud, slow group of 6 whom clearly did not know proper golf courtesy or etiquette, and no course Marshall or drink cart girls came through, so after falling very behind after 2 holes, we just skipped a hole to play ahead of them. Aside from that unfortunate situation, the course was fun to play and we enjoyed the air conditioned club house for lunch after. The spicy chicken sandwich special was good, but avoid the BLT. There was hardly any bacon on it so it didn't satisfy my BLT craving.

I've come here multiple times, and there is ample parking and plenty of bays so they're usually…read morespace to hit...unless is very busy. There are also benches to sit and watch if you're tagging along with a golfer loved one. The baskets of balls are self-serve and very reasonably priced. The bays are also heated when it's cold out which is nice! There's also a decently large putting space for practice.

The staff and facility are amazing. New ball's rotated weekly. The lights stay on until 11pm and…read morethe machines never shut off so i can hit as soon as the sun comes up. The bays are heated, they have 2 outdoor simulators, serve drinks, snacks and pizza and will NEVER close because weather - YEAR ROUND!

Great course!!!! Hidden gem! Great food and short game area as well. Stunning views and elevation…read morechanges, carts are new with gps and sound systems.

We used to vacation here multiple times a year in the 80's and 90's - this was our "go-to" spot for…read morelong weekends, family gatherings, etc. We decided to reunite our family, which is now spread out all over the country, at Abbey Springs for a nostalgic summer long-weekend getaway. FYI, we're not golfers either. Never swung a club on the course, but the family-friendly amenities and "life at the lake" environment attracted us back every time. What we liked/loved during our latest visit: The beautiful setting. The well-manicured grounds. The dining options (clubhouse food was great). The indoor and outdoor swimming options for the kids. The proximity to downtown Lake Geneva. Our rental condos were very nice. Nice pro-shop. Ice cream for kiddos at the Clubhouse. Beautiful wildlife - deer, turkeys, etc. What we didn't like: There's a strong sense of exclusivity and entitlement amongst the members and staff, and our group also felt an overall feeling of disdain towards us being renters. This was apparent in our interactions with several staff members and owners. Specifically - the older gentleman at the beach guardhouse who firmly enforced the parking regulations for renters ("go park by the clubhouse") and even suggested I drop off my toddler children (by themselves) at the beach and then go park. Other family members had unfortunate run-ins with him as well. Our children weren't allowed into the petting zoo at the beach. There was a large group of elderly women who had us removed from the snack shop because they "had the space reserved to play bridge." No signs on the tables. But our kids and family were forced into the restaurant to finish their lunches. Then... some of these women tried to come and take chairs (that we were using) from our table because there wasn't enough seating for them to play bridge, hurling some snarky comments at us along the way. We received a lot more cold glares pushing us out rather than warm smiles welcoming us in. Finally, and unfortunately, several members in our group commented on the extreme lack of diversity within this resort - primarily among the members. Also - look out for raccoons in the trash dumpsters at night! We enjoyed ourselves nonetheless. Will we return? We'd consider it, but some of the aforementioned items may give us pause.

I don't Golf, so this isn't a review of the Golf Course, but I am a Fantasy Football Freak and one…read moreof my league's hold our draft here every year, so this is a review of the clubhouse and bar. The Staff at Ives Groves always takes very good care of us. We use a nice sized meeting room that is attached to the bar and grill. This convenient because the previous year's loser has to buy breakfast for the whole league on draft day. Prices are reasonable and portions are large, which is another positive! The Clubhouse, including bathrooms is easily wheelchair accessible! They also have WiFi available.

Ives Grove offers a great value. The course boasts 27 links style holes and will play 7000 yards…read morefrom the back tees. Strong winds and massive bunkers will provide plenty of challenges and all for under $25 if you are a walker. If you need equipment they have a full pro shop on site. If it isn't in stock, or you need something custom, they will go out of their way to order it for you. Need golf instruction? They gave three full tie teaching professionals with flexible availability. The junior golf program is a really great way to introduce young players to the game.

Beautiful course, Excellent Staff. The course is well maintained and well kept.read more

Awesome course. Expensive but there's not much that can match the Brute in terms of an entire…read moregolfing experience. Gorgeous water and fountains, rolling hills, lush green grass, fast and very well-kept (sometimes frustratingly so) greens, challenging/creative hole designs, fancy electric golf carts (complete with GPS, screen, and even usb plugs so you can bring your charger for your phone), and friendly and helpful staff. Even though this course is humbling for an amateur like myself, I always enjoy my time here and can't wait till next time!

Course is well kept and the staff are fantastic. Excellent place to golf regardless of skill level.read more

I'm a big fan of this course. If the Brute is an intense (lives up to its name as being very…read morebrutal) world class course, this is like it's more raw and approachable cousin. I actually slightly prefer this course over the Brute. To me, this course is more forgiving and enjoyable, and still has incredible scenery. Not as many water features and fancy views, but it definitely has its own natural beauty with natural rolling hills, very well kept grasses, and some cool creeks and tree placements that still give you a challenge. The greens are well kept, and so is the rest of the course, although today for the first time ever we noticed the white tee boxes were looking a little rough. Evert other tee box was pristine, though. We love this course and make it a point to play it every year! It's also cheaper than the Brute, which to me makes it a better value and experience for your buck.

Don't know what happened to this place, it used to be a great little place to take the family as…read moremost of the holes are reachable for most golfers. We played yesterday and left quite disappointed. The course is in very rough shape and in dire need of some TLC. I understand the fact that some of the holes couldn't be mowed due to the recent rains but it doesn't appear that any of the course has seen the lawn mower or a weed wacker recently. Our group lost a bunch of balls that were hit near or on the fairway. Hopefully changes are coming as we sure did like coming here over the years.

The fact this is the only place in the area to golf (minus Gastrau's on Rawson) and has the typical…read moreclub house feel makes this a fantastic place to come. It has a driving range, putting green, and a full golf course (see the website for deets). I only come for the driving range, $4 for a small bucket and $6 for large, which is a bit expensive but what can ya do? There's no where else to go! Another plus? It doesn't give off the pretentious feeling some other places do, which makes for a comfortable experience.