I can hit a ball 250 yards before it touches the ground and starts rolling, but I just can't seem…read moreto hit the nail on the head when dealing with some people no matter how hard I try. Maybe drives and people are the same...the harder you try, the worse the shot ends up. (Tee boxes and fairways are great here. Tee boxes were aerated recently, but plugs were all gone. Center cut of fairways is narrow in places, but that makes it fun!) Playing from the tips, I can score in the 80's here, but scoring a long term friendship with people I care about seems to evade me. (Low scores at this course are generated by playing smart. With lots of creeks and water your shot selection needs to include several layups and specific yardages to put you in a good position to hit the green.) I can usually read a green better than I can read a person. However, the greens here are tough. You first think it will go left, but then you walk it and maybe it will go right, so you don't give up the cup and run it 4 feet past the hole to the right. (Sometimes you just have to go for it, even if failure is imminent.) A lot of people don't understand golf. A lot of people don't like golf, or those that play. That's ok...I don't understand a lot of people. Love the bridges, scenic views, and an obviously well cared for track.

Scheduled our company outing/scramble here and the course was in great shape, the staff was…read moreawesome, and they handled the outing without any issues! I would highly recommend this course for your outing or just to go play a round. The food we had at the end was excellent and it was hot and fresh off the grill when the teams started to come in. Outstanding Service All The Way Around! Thanks So Much! Ray M.

Played there and found everything to be very good. Driving range, putting and chipping greens, the…read morecart all in very good condition. Beautiful location out in the country, quite and well maintained.

Very nice facility, the simulators worked well and the staff were friendly. Had a good time hitting…read moreon the range some and playing 18 holes at a course in hawaii

The course is really good. But Thomas the head of golf here is very unprofessional and rude. good…read morecondition course but service is bad.

My son and I played Stone Ridge a couple days ago, and found the experience very head scratching…read more Here's how I rated my experience. The fairways are very nice, and the greens roll the ball very well. The down side was the greens were very hard and because they were small, we had trouble on approach shots. The course has to many sand traps, and the sand was hard as a rock so you couldn't get out of them as you do with proper sand. I didn't like that nearly every hole had numerous sand traps on them, so if you didn't hit a perfect shot you were in a trap. The course needs a Ranger. Play was very slow, particularly the last 3 holes where a party of 7 drunk players were playing/partying together. That's right, a sevensome! So, I rate the Stone Ridge Golf Course a 3. The price to play gets a 5, the fairways get a 5, the greens get a 3, the traps get a 0, the lack of a Ranger nets a 0, and the experience gets a 0 because of the drunken sevensome. Will I play Stone Ridge again? No, there are to many nicer places to play.

Patriot Hills was bought and brought back to life by owners, Harry and Chris…read more The course is a living tribute to Military Veterans and Community First Responders, with discounts offered to them for play and plaques throughout the course commemorating local fallen or passed heroes. Chris greets you at the counter with a warm and friendly smile, making you feel at home. Harry cuts up with you while keeping the course in great condition on a tight budget. Amazing volunteers help keep the grass cut low and wonderfully playable. The pricing beats local competition and is a steal for the experience. I highly recommend you play a round at Patriot Hills!

A well maintained , challenging course on 86 acres for a very reasonable price. Single and family…read morememberships available at 2023 prices through January 2024

It's my 700th review! High fives to all! Confetti dropping! Ahem...For my 700th review, I wanted it…read moreto be special. I decided to save it for a review of my favorite restaurant since moving to the area from Miami, Florida: Willow Bend Country Club. I first came to Willow Bend for lunch in December when I first traveled to Van Wert. I ate lunch with people from the company during the interview/recruitment process and I was impressed by the service and the delicious food. The fact that I got a social membership as part of my joining the company was a perk and certainly a reason why I started working for the company I am in now. I easily could have seen myself coming here to eat... place is nice... classy, and again the food is delicious! I have come a few times since then, leaving it as a place for special occasions including for when I found out I got the house I am currently living at. The waitresses and bar tenders are always friendly. Just love this place. I have eaten various items on this menu, I will focus on my favorites that I've had: 1) Asian Boneless Wings. I love wings, it's one of my favorite things to eat... but I am not a fan of boneless wings. I am a traditionalist and a bit of a snob when it comes to this. These wings, though, I will make an exception for my dislike of boneless wings. These wings which are breaded and covered in a sweet and spicy hoisin oriental sauce... is perfect. It expertly blends spicy and sweet so much, I don't care if they are boneless. 2) Baked Potato Soup. I love this kind of soup, and this is one of the better versions I've had. Especially good during a cold day! 3) Peach-Apple Glazed Pork Chop Ribeye. Another exception to my normal rules of food. I like pork chops with bone... I had boneless. These chops are so juicy... it doesn't matter! It's a bit sweet... almost too sweet for my taste but it just straddles that line... I could eat this over and over 4) 12 oz. Texas Ribeye. This is a big steak! It's a delicious, hearty-cut ribeye with a dried pepper and coffee rub seasoning, char-grilled to perfection... i normally can't finish a 12 oz... I did when I came here! I just couldn't put down my fork! Honorable mention: bread... allegedly made out of veggies? Waiter and manager didn't know which... still that's pretty good... and the bread was warm and soft... and with some butter.... mmmmm! I also feel I should mention that yes there is a golf course attached to this... haven't played and don't know how so I can't opine on that. Moreover, they do have events. I haven't been to one but I may attend the next one since they are bringing a comic... surf and turf dinner included in price. Willow Bend therefore is a great place to both eat and have some fun! I am super happy I am a member of such a wonderful country club! Never saw myself ever becoming a country club guy... but life has a way of surprising you! If you are in the area, join!

Amazing food, great staff, and cozy atmosphere. My suggestions would be to promote outdoor seating…read moremore, have a less formal/stuffy atmosphere in the "lounge" area, and open it up to the public (at least partially)!!!

This course played true. Not too tricky. Played best ball with Chip and Dick and shot 5 under for a…read more67. Pretty sure we beat the other 4 some. Saw some black garter snakes out enjoying the course too. Next stop is going to be the 19th hole brewski from a local pub.

Fun nine- whole golf course staff is incredibly helpful -super laid-back 10/10 come back again…read more Great environment in pro shop.

We had a fantastic experience. Course is very tight with narrow fairways and not much room from…read moregreen to tee box but it is on an island so you get what you get. Greens were in great shape, fairways and rough were challenging but well taken care of. Clubhouse staff was friendly and we were able to get right on. Will definitely be back. 18 holes with a cart (9 holes played twice) $27 on a Sunday.

This course is absolutely stunning! I appreciated the challenge with some forgiving holes. Well…read moremaintained overall, beautifully landscaped, creative hazards and had a lot of variation in elevation. It wasn't too busy. My favorite part by far was the greens. The greens were perfect. You can tell they take care of this course for the Trine golf team!

I like playing this course very challenging. Recommend this place if you want to get some practice…read morein before a match.