(Caveat Emptor on this one. Golf in PA in early January is only going to be so good and is never a…read morereliable bellwether for what a course should/shouldn't look like and play like.) Super easy to make a tee-time. Go to the website and chose the date/time/number of players and after creating an account, you're done. Sort of surprising that they don't make you put a card in to hold the time like several other courses do on their reservation portals, but because of what comes next, I understand why. buttervalley.teesnap.net/ A few observations: Make sure you read the fine print that the rates listed are cash only rates. If you're paying with a card, you will eat their processing charges. The course for being in January was in about as good of shape as you could expect. Good amount of mud along the pathways between holes, most of the greens were like concrete, most of the cups were filled with ice, etc. Supposedly, we had the second tee time of the day, yet magically, there were already four groups of four out playing. Hmmmm? The first few holes were log jammed but eventually the spacing thankfully improved on it's own and things got better. Here are my two pet peeves. None of the markers were out. Orange tee is where? White tee is where? The yellows were there but anything else required a bit of guess work. Here's the biggie. The yardage for the holes. The score card says X. The stone marker at the hole says Y. A few of the holes (a few par 3's from what I remember) have a marker in the ground at the tee which says Z. Why is it this confusing to just list what the yardage actually is versus having a 20-40 yard swing? Conceptually, Butter Valley is basically the cousin to Sawmill in Easton. Is this course really 4 stars? Probably not, but, I'll give it to them because they stay open year round which is a plus and you cannot beat their winter pricing to walk 18. We'll be back.

Course is stunning, but the pace of play is slow me and a buddy had a tee time for 5:48 took til…read more8:15 to get through 9, we were scheduled for 18, got back to the clubhouse which closed at 7, called the next day seeing if maybe we could get a voucher for 9 since we paid for 18 and only made it through 9, and the lady was rude on the phone saying we shouldn't have done 18 at 5:48 and that it was our fault Even though they put us in for 18. Needless to say very unhelpful staff and definitely changes my mind on going back anytime soon, next time if this happens we'll just play through the dark and see how they like it.

I have played Fox Hollow Golf Course for over 4 decades on and off. I would not call it a luxury…read morecourse. The owners have put a lot of money into Fox Hollow to make it more attractive. Weekday rates for seniors military is $35. This is not in golf terms a "dog track". Many challenging holes. Greens are quirky but in good shape. It is a place to play with fellow golfers to enjoy friendship and a round of golf. I have had no issues with any management negative personalities which was not true long ago. Go out and enjoy a round of golf without breaking the bank. Parking is adequate. The restaurant is adequate, not fancy. Cash or credit cards.

Terrible driving range, course was packed, and course was in awful condition…read more If you're looking to get your moneys worth of your round of golf, don't go here. I started my day by going to the range and found that half my range balls were cracked or chipped. On top of that, I felt like I was golfing in the Sahara Desert because there was no grass to hit off. When my tee time actually rolled around, you would've thought people were golfing for free because I had to wait about 25 minutes just to tee off. Unfortunately it did not get any better- every single shot I had to stand and wait, and the groups in front of me were waiting as well. I spent more time talking to my group and playing side games between shots than actually golfing. I'd highly recommend looking for a different course instead of going to this place. I will never be coming back, and I hope you take my advice and go elsewhere.

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

If you want to have a nice, enjoyable, and pressure-free round of golf--avoid this course. They…read moreare so concerned about their 'pace of play' that we were not just pushed once, but twice by their 'ranger' who said we were behind pace despite the fact that the second time he came out there NO other golfers within a hole of us that we might have been holding up! That is NOT a golfer friendly policy and not the way pace-of-play should be managed. When we told the ranger that 2 of the golfers in our group were having a bit of a hard time that round, his suggestion was to-----split up the group!!! Again---NOT the way a round of golf is supposed to be managed! And when I say 'hard time' I only mean that they hit a few shots off the fairway into the rough or the trees and---as specified in the "Rules of Golf" are fully entitled to take 3 minutes to look for their ball!!! Apparently not at this course!

We are probably spoiled because we recently moved here from the Carolinas where the golf courses…read moreare pristine, but Hickory Valley is an A- in our book. Pros: -Quiet, not over-booked over packed with people on your heels - Extremely well kempt, the greens are spongey like a cloud - Gorgeous views, and some holes even back up to Quaker homes - Decent price if you go on the afternoon - Beautiful drive (about 55 mins from Germantown Philly Cons: - tough course; tight fairways - smelly ball-cleaning water, as if they haven't changed it in ages!

I came to this course back in the fall of 2024. I decided to try it again today on the August 17th,…read more2026, thinking there was new management or they actually tried to keep the course maintained. Instead I was meted with literally mud fairways with no grass and giant holes. The tee boxes on par 3s looked like Normandy beach on D-day. The par 4 and 5 tee boxes were no better hadn't looked like they done anything to maintain it all summer. A ton of mud patches of the greens. The greens were so slow I could taken a full swing driver on a 20ft putt and it still would've been short. I guess they think that trees right in front of the tee box r a nice touch to someone who hits a 40 draw or fade. You could hit a perfect tee shot and go right into a branch. I will never be back at this course unless they sell it to new owners which I highly advise they do. Waste of 45$, wouldn't even come back and play if they offered me money to. If there was a 0 star option that's what this course would be but since I can't it's a very generous 1 star.

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.

To be fair, I'm very new to the world of golf. This was my second time at a course and my first…read moretime participating in a scrimmage. With that being said, the course was what I had expected it to be, grassy with a starting and end point. There's some par threes and a couple of par fives. It was everything I expected it to be. It's location was good and the facility was clean. I look forward to playing here again in the near future.

Let me say the employees here were awesome, very courteous and friendly, but that was the best part…read moreof this review. I was very disappointed in the condition of this course, absolutely no maintenence being done here besides cutting the grass. The tee boxes are in horrible condition, the sand traps were like concrete and filled with grass. How hard is it to rake the traps at least on the weekend - didn't happen. Then there's no water on the course, not 1 water jug - anywhere? Now obviously you can buy water at the club house or from the cart girl. The greens weren't bad, but by no means good and the fairways were cut down to the dirt. This was my 1st time playing here and absolutely my last. Not really sure how anyone gave this course a good review.

My son is a beginner golfer and we have been playing this course over the last several weeks…read more Everyone that works here is very personable, friendly, and professional. The golf pro Lamar Saxon runs a tight course and his team goes above and beyond to make people feel welcome. The fairways and greens are well maintained and even when busy it doesn't feel rushed. Finally they have a beverage/snack cart that goes around, which is very convenient. Overall this is our favorite course and we always looks forward to playing! As an added bonus the restaurant is great, however that is another review for another time!

I book a online tee time at 9:54 am on Tuesday morning for Sunday the 17th for a twosome. called…read moreback on Wednesday to book a foursome for 11:15am for Sunday. Saturday my son and his buddy backout, called course and told them we only will be twosome, they said you have to pay for two rain checks. I arrived at course and ask starter any twosome going out he said yes at 11:33 I said we will move back so we don't have to pay for rainchecks the pro shop employee said no. I didn't understand I said bulls***. The employee said we don't want your business and refunded my money 2 players and two rainchecks. I said we play here 10 rounds a year and 5 a year at Bella Vista. I will never play Mainland or Bella Vista again! I also did a group text to 16 golf buddies to tell them and my son did a group text to his 20 golfing buddies! Frank Bertucci

pro shop attendant was the rudest person I've ever encountered…read more purchased a Groupon and was told it was good for any time. after a 45 minute drive to get there was told by the guy behind the counter that they wouldn't honor it.

The staff were all friendly and helpful. The course was in good shape and required shot-making…read moreaccuracy. The greens rolled nicely but were not overly quick. Worth playing, if you've never been.