Jamie O'Grady

Review of Lonnie Poole Golf Course

It was probably only a matter of time, but I canno...

It was probably only a matter of time, but I cannot express how disappointed I am in how quickly this course has fallen off. When it first opened, the conditions were amazing, just a notch below country club which is saying something for a public course. Now, the greens are in dreadful shape slow as molasses, ball marks not repaired. The tee boxes are overgrown and/or not level. There are several areas of the course, particularly around certain greens, that have replacement sod that isn't taking well.

Making matters worse, the service is questionable, at best. When I played there last week, upon checking in I asked warmly, "How are the conditions?" I was met with a snide response of, "Have you ever played here, conditions are amazing." That's all well and good, but the guy didn't bother to tell me THEN, when I was paying, that it was cart parts only. So basically, you misrepresent the conditions and don't inform guests that they will be walking in 98 degree heat until the starter makes that information known? Come on, guys.

Finally, at NO TIME during the entire round did we see a cart person with refreshments.

Ultimately, Lonnie Poole has a great layout and terrific views, but if it continues to be run in this manner, it will be a place to avoid. :-(