Grand Rapids (Kentwood), MI

Old Farm Park

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2 4
Synyster817
Experience: 13.2 years 10 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good but could be better 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 28, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Signage - tee signs on every hole most pretty accurate

Variety - not just RBHB biased

Cons:

No Porta Potties, Holes not very long in distance

Other Thoughts:

Good beginner course but if you're looking for a challenge i'd recommend Fallasburg Park
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libertine5010
Experience: 19.9 years 21 played 6 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Well Rounded Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 4, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

A good mix of technical and long shots. Competition can go back and forth depending on your skill sets. The first few holes are quite tricky through wooded areas. A few of the middle holes have some wide open 400+ ft fairways.

Cons:

Can be quite wet if it rains within a few days. Some of the technical holes are just sloppy with overgrown foliage, making the hole quite frustrating.

Other Thoughts:

One of the better courses in the Grand Rapids region. Less crowded than Brewer, longer than JC, less water than Riverside and baskets (unlike Johnson)
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chad groen
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 24.2 years 42 played 41 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A Decent Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 12, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course has some decent layouts. About half the holes are in the woods while the other half are outside the woods. The trees make for some tough obstacles throughout this course, especially for the holes in the woods. Those holes encourage you to focus more on accuracy, and the trees set you up for some tricky drives and approach shots. There are a few holes that encourage forehand drives, and there are a couple holes that encourage backhand drives. The open holes are a little longer and have nice grassy fairways. There's a pond that comes into play on the 15th hole and kind of also the 17th hole. There are a couple holes with sharp doglegs, a few holes with mandos, and some holes in which the elevation comes into play. The 1st and 10th baskets are each located on top of a small mound, and there's also a nice, scenic design for the area around the 10th and 18th baskets.

Cons:

First of all, I'm really surprised there's no bridge for crossing over that swampy area between holes 4 and 5. A bridge there would be really helpful. It would look a lot nicer and feel a lot safer and sturdier than the boards and pallets that are currently there. As for the holes themselves, a few of them are too short, and a few of the holes in the woods have too many trees in the way. Holes 2 and 3 are real close to each other, so be on the lookout for flying discs when playing there. Also, the ground on the wooded holes is mostly dirt with big roots sticking out. Most of the holes outside the woods are too wide open and lack obstacles. The 7th basket is a little too close to a fenced-in pickleball court, the 17th fairway is a little too close to the bathroom, and the 18th fairway is a little too close to a picnic shelter. The tee pad for hole 5 is normally covered in dirt or mud. Also, some of the tee pads are shorter than others, which is kind of awkward.

Other Thoughts:

Overall, this course is far from perfect, but it's still a decent course to play. It has a decent variety of layouts, and some of the holes are kind of challenging. However, there are also some holes that are a little too easy, especially for more experienced players.
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setebos
Experience: 14.9 years 21 played 6 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good times 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 21, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great use of land, really fun little course. Lots of short holes made more difficult by trees, water, and mandos.

Cons:

No tee pads, somewhat cramped; some fairways are pretty close together.

Other Thoughts:

Overall a great, quick little course.
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