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

Beaver Dam Country Club in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin has a friendly atmosphere. Accessible course and…read morereasonable rates.

I really enjoy golfing here, I just don't get that far north very often. However, Beaver Dam is…read morethe perfect spot to meet an old friend of mine "half way" for a round of golf. So, it's our annual meet-up spot - and we're not changing it. Is it overly fancy? No. Is it a hacker's course - definitely not. It's a really nice golf course that is properly taken care of. I enjoy the layout. Holes #3 and #8 are short par 4s where you can wrench up and go for the green with your driver. Of course, there are plenty of trees throughout the course, so don't get TOO wild! The tee shot on #10 makes you shoot straight, making you clear a crossing creek as well as keep it between water on either side. #18 comes back along #10, so again - water is in play, so choose wisely. Some of the greens are fairly challenging - I can safely say they're not all flat! A few are crested, making various pin placements challenging. Note, fall golf here gets interesting - with all the leaves, you have the issue of finding your ball, even if it's just off the fairway. They did have some workers with the blowers clearing some of the fairways. Just hit straight and you won't have any issues. :)

The food was terrible ( fish)and we both got sick. The clam chowder was worse than canned.read more

The course is decent and a fun layout, but they overbook it with the tee times spaced 9 minutes…read moreapart. That might work for the pros, but for the weekend hackers like me that come to public courses, it just leads to unbearable backups on tee boxes. If they could learn to manage their tee sheet better, this would be one of the better courses in Madison, but a 5.5 hour round makes it lose its appeal.

Had the pleasure of DJing a wedding there recently. The owner GOES ABOVE and beyond for the guests…read moreon site. An absolute gem of a venue. Worth a moment to check out this place. Takes the time to check in and make sure things run smooth. VERY HANDS ON and personable. Take a moment and check them out for your next event.

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.

The mats needed to be replaced 5 years ago. There are better places to hit, but if you don't mind…read morepoor mats this is your place.

This driving range absolutely has grass teeing areas open 7 days a week (in season)…read moreIn addition, they are the only driving range in the area that chooses to offer us REAL golf balls to hit verses the iron damaging rock hard range balls everywhere else. If you're a beginner or scratch and everything in between once you hit these you won't hit anything else..

Me and my boyfriend we're here last Friday for the first time from the Appleton area and it was a…read morevery cute place with lots of bright artwork and good for winter when it's cold outside. However the holes were very short.

super cool but it was really short. went through in like 15 minutes with 4 people. it was fun once…read morebut probably won't go again due to it being so short. the paintings on the walls and the different holes are certainly unique.

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.

It's a beautiful place to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. No racing golf carts, great…read morestaff, friendly service, and fun amenities for the whole family. The free par 3 golf course, is something fun to swing the sticks, the free mini golf is quiet enjoyable, their adding some pickle ball courts this season. The pools are great for cooling off, along with the ponds for swimming or some small time fishing fun. Overall, GLC is an excellent place to recharge your batteries, anyone who doesn't enjoy it, doesn't enjoy life to its fullest.

The whole family went camping here over Memorial Day weekend. First time at this campground (I…read moredon't camp much) but it was great. It is more like a little resort with pools, camp store, fishing pond and planned activities such as ceramics($), horseshoe tourney($) and music at the pool each day. Very family oriented. They had a movie Sunday night on a big screen by the playground and also a cute little mini golf course...for free. The facilities and camp store/office were very clean and well maintained. It fits the definition of "glamping" with all the amenities. Of course they really cram in the campsites so you are very close to everyone around you...which is ok but can hear EVERYthing the others do. The part that stood out the most was the great customer service of the staff. Always a smile and a hello. The kids all went to buy candy in the store and when realizing they were $ .11 short the wonderful lady behind the counter gave them a little wink and covered each of them...not a huge amount at $ .33 but it was a very nice gesture and the kids thought it was so great!

Took 20 guys to Wild Rock last week (June 24). The staff treated us great! It's a wonderful layout…read moreand was in great condition. We were worried about the greens based on last years reviews, but the steps they took to bring them back must have worked cause they were near perfect . . . We'll be back!

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.

Ended up making our way up to Whispering Springs for a round and the course was in great condition…read more The staff was super friendly. On the 9th hole you are able to call ahead to have your food prepared when you finished the hole. I ended up getting a pulled pork sandwich and it was pretty good. However, I would probably try the club sandwich next time. Overall the course has a unique layout, some challenging holes, and is a great course for the value (around $70 during prime time). Look forward to coming back!

Beautiful course and great layout. For a public course, it is unreasonable to strictly enforce pace…read moreof play. Our group of four had a group of three behind us and a group of two were following them. We were considering quitting and getting our money back after hole 3 when their rules guy came out to tell us to play faster. That made us all upset and affected our golf games as well. It is common courtesy to allow an oncoming group to pass, which we were doing, yet the course rule enforcement guys were dictating our pace. We decided on playing four player scramble in order to keep up. This course should consider becoming private if they are pushing this on everyone. I will not be coming back unless they ease off.