Review of Twin Ponds Golf Course…read more We had a 12:04 tee time with my husband and two 16-year-olds who are just learning the game. Because the course was packed, we played best ball to keep things moving -- and still, we were waiting on walkers in front of us at every tee box. Mind you, we were playing from the reds. By the 4th hole, the group behind had caught up. I explained we were waiting on walkers, only to be told we should "take longer between groups" because my husband hits long. Ok, noted. On the 6th hole (a par 5), we had to wait at least ten minutes for two groups ahead of us to clear. When it was finally our turn, we played our best ball into the middle of the fairway -- just a short pitch to the green. As we were setting up to take our next shots (literally as the walkers in front of us stepped off the green), an older couple came flying up in a cart, shouting that we were "slowing the whole course down." When I tried to explain the obvious -- that we were waiting on the groups ahead -- the man cut me off with, "We are the owners." Instead of showing any courtesy or addressing the poor scheduling, they picked a fight with us -- in front of my kids. Here's the kicker: on the 8th tee, after being told we were holding everyone up, my husband teed off a little quicker than usual. He drove the ball onto the green in one -- nearly hitting the very group in front of us. Someone could have been hurt because we were now anxious and in a hurry. My take, Mr. and Mrs. Owner: Your course is one of the worst-kept around. You're cash-only, which feels more than a little questionable. In an area surrounded by golf courses, you'd think you'd treat paying customers better. If you don't want backups, manage your tee times instead of berating families who are actually following etiquette. And Mrs. Owner -- maybe check your lipstick before shouting at patrons, it was all over your teeth and cheeks. Bottom line: you ruined what should've been a fun round for my kids. We'll gladly play elsewhere.

Great course run by great people. Played today and it was in excellent shape especially with no…read morerain for over a month.

Course is in very good condition, greens not so much, a lot of this is due to lazy golfers not…read morefixing there ball marks. Course is challenging and is in need of senior tees. The distance from the whites is very difficult for individuals in their 70's and leads to some of the slow play this course experiences.

Great course challenging and very well kept. The staff is always very friendly and helpful…read moreespecially Gary in the club house who tries to accommodate our weekly tee times.

Out of all the reviews for Sweet Water, I think Amy K's from 2020 is the best and most accurate…read more The course is a short 9 with two holes that have some length to them (4 & 7 - the two sub. 500 yard par 5s). There are also two short par 3s and two very drivable par 4s among the other offerings. As Amy mentioned, lots of bald spots all around on fairways and tee boxes and a few places where the grass is super thin to the point of almost being non-existent. The greens for it being late-fall, to me, were actually in better shape than I expected. Due to the size of the course and the topography, I wouldn't dream of using a cart. Why would you? It's short & flat. It terms of pricing, meh, it's a push. I could walk the same 9 here twice or I could walk the 18 at Butter Valley or Sawmill for a few bucks less. With that aside, if I lived in the area and was looking for a place to regularly hack out a round, I had limited time only for 9 or I was taking someone to play who was just starting out, I would probably be out here more often than not. www.golfsweetwater.com/golf/course www.golfsweetwater.com/golf/rates

A nice practice course. People leaving bad reviews are delusional if they're expecting TPC course…read moreconditions for the price you pay. I think it's well worth it and the staff are very friendly.

This was my first play at BVGC, August 2025. I read the…read morereviews before the day of and so should you. I enjoyed 18 holes even though it was hot and humid. Markley Grille was a real treat: homemade meatball sliders and fries were outstanding. Why eat a hot dog.....aye carumba ! Reading the reviews about ranger harassment was NOT the case. 9-minute tee time separation reminded me to keep our play brisk. The rangers DID make sure we had cool water on three occasions - even on the 17th hole. We fixed our ball marks and a few extras; raked the bunkers as well. One bunker was in bad shape; not sure why. My understanding is that the carts are tracked electronically. Any reminder to players about pace of play is not biased. One practice swing on the tee box will serve you well. The greens at BVGC are not that hard to read. No need to do that [stuff] seen on TV. To those players who had a less than positive experience: remember to do your part and enjoy golf as it was intended. The option is to play at a country club for obscene money - if they would have you as a member. Respectfully, CH

Avoid this horribly managed course. Course if in really bad shape. Grass growing in bunkers, not…read moremaintaining greens, tee boxes are full of weeds. Not to mention the 100 year old rangers are useless in having players keep pace. Had a solo player in front of my foursome who was hitting 4 to 5 balls each stroke. This held up the entire course. Advised rangers of the issue and they did nothing about it. Complete incompetence. No water coolers on course. Avoid and go anywhere to golf other than this dump.

They had tee times every 8 minutes and we waited every shot. it took us 3 hours to finish 9 holes…read more it started raining on hole 4 and rained thru 9. we tried to get a rain check for the back nine and they wouldn't let us. we paid 65 bucks for 9 holes in the pouring rain. awful course !

I highly recommend the Wetlands Bar and Restaurant at Macoby Run Golf Course. We held our daughters…read moregrad school graduation party there and it was absolutely amazing! The food was out of this world and everyone commented how delicious it was. We had 37 people and the restaurant was the perfect size. Shelia and her staff were so kind and accommodating. You will not be disappointed if you have your private event here!

I left my rangefinder on a golf cart on a Sunday, two weeks later I realized I didn't have it…read more Thought it was good as gone, but still went to see if it was there. I spoke with Kristen and there it was in lost and found. So appreciative of the professional staff at Blue Shamrock!

The cart paths were beat to a pulp, seems like they took an excavator and dug into them. For a…read morecharge of $63 for a cart that lets off more fumes of gas than a gas station and greens that are rarely ever mowed, is extremely high for a mediocre course. The young lady we had at the pro shop was very nice and understanding, she is the reason I am giving a 2 star. Also the pace of play was horrible, I was going around the bend and there was a backup of 5 groups and there were no rangers or anything in sight.

All went well when you score well. The course was in very good shape. Friendly check in. Nice…read morelooking pro shop. I normally play here 3-4 times per year. I like the course. Greens were fast today. There is a nice restaurant to get a sandwich and a drink. It was $52.00 with cart to play which was the price for a senior. Plenty of parking. If you like a slightly more difficult course I suggest you golf Raven's Claw. The gold tees for seniors was par 71 at 5371 yards. Check out Raven's Claw online for tee times. Enjoy!

Awesome course layout. Very fun play through. You get range balls included with green fees. Also,…read morethe course seems to always be in pretty decent shape.

The wedding venue ran out of food halfway thru the appretizers; there were no napkins at the…read moreappretizer stations; they ran out of plates and never brought new ones; they served the wrong meal to about 1/2 the guess. The trash was taken out by the mother of the bride and bridesmaids. There was no wedding planner the day of the wedding everyone left.

Excellent food selection and the premise is picturesque. If given the chance to golf or eat here,…read moreit's a private club, take it.