Nothing gets a day of golf off on the right foot like a friendly greeting from the club staff. An analysis of our community's course reviews in 2019 shows this can be achieved in an exceptional way whether you're arriving at a high-end resort or municipal course.
The following 25 public-access golf courses in the U.S. earned the highest marks throughout the year for Staff Friendliness. Several of them are former private clubs that have recently opened their gates to limited or general public access. Click on "read reviews" to learn more about the experience, according to fellow golfers like yourself.
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Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
Williamsburg, Va. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "When you get there you are treated like royalty from the bag guys,to the starter, the pro shop staff, the bartender, everyone makes great effort to treat you like a member." - hughd123Golden Horseshoe Stay & Play Golf Package
FROM $217 (USD)WILLIAMSBURG, VA | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodations at Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection and 2 rounds of golf at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club - Gold & Green Courses. -
Royal Hylands Golf Club
Knightstown, Ind. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "Fairways and greens are superb as well as the friendly staff. Come play it for yourself and visit the 19th hole after a round and relax on the front porch with your friends." - dale9377210 -
Yocha Dehe Golf Club at Cache Creek Casino Resort
Brooks, Calif. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "We were treated like members and family upon arrival to Yocha Dehe. Great Service starts with a smile and for us this made the difference. Paul Bunyan at the pro shop. Brian taking care of the Carts and Clubs and DAN “the man” on top of the Hill and Marshalling made our trip to this golf Mecca a put good time." - caberg -
TPC Deere Run
Silvis, Ill. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "Heard a lot about this course but must say it exceeded my expectations. Wonderful course, incredible value, great staff." - snyderj -
Eagle Eye Golf Club
Bath, Mich. | Read reviews
What they're saying: From the staff greeting us and getting our bags on carts, to the practice facilities being included before our round. Everything about our first time at this course exceeded expectation." - hedgerc -
The Sinatra Resort & Country Club
Rancho Mirage, Calif. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "The S is an excellent facility tip to tail. The staff are always friendly and helpful ... I hope they continue allowing non-members to play." - rgayton -
Mendota Golf Club
Mendota, Ill. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "Mendota is always in good condition. The greens are mostly small and they run true. The staff is great. I highly recommend Mendota. If I lived closer I would join the club." - Lizzzz, Local Golf Advisor -
Sunriver Resort
Sunriver, Ore. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "From the friendly and welcoming staff at the gated entrance to the polite and smiling bartenders, Crosswater at Sunriver Resort is a true Top 100 golf experience ... To top it all off the young lad scrubbing my hooks after the round told me to watch this 1999 made for TV, hosted by Crosswater (Daly vs. Couples) . " - gzimmerman2 -
Nashville National Golf Links
Joelton, Tenn. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "The staff at this little gem are wonderful and maybe the most friendly daily fee staff I've ever met. They want your business and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure you have a pleasant experience." - lobbyvol -
Kapalua Resort
Kapalua, Hawaii | Read reviews
What they're saying: "From the ethereal ocean views, to the beautifully manicured fairways and greens, to the impeccable service, I throughly enjoyed everything about the Plantation course." - Mac1lee3Best of Maui Golf Package
FROM $797 (USD)MAUI | Enjoy 4 nights' accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua and 3 rounds of golf at the newly refined Kapalua Resort Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort Bay Course, and King Kamehameha Golf Club. -
Hobbs Hole Golf Course
Tappahanock, Va. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "The people at Hobbs Hole and the restaurant go out of their way to assure that you enjoy the atmosphere." - Mike7416191 -
FarmLinks at Pursell Farms
Sylacauga, Ala. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "This is a beautiful immaculate course in Alabama. Rates with all the great courses around the country. The staff is very friendly, helpful and attentive." - mwindham -
Gaylord Golf Club
Gaylord, Mich. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "Service excellent....clubs taken from the car onto the cart, and then the guy followed us to the car with the cart, so we didn't have to walk back to the club ... This used to be an all private club, and it shows." - dick7034 -
General Burnside Island State Park Golf Course
Burnside Island, Ky. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "As always the course was in great condition. And the staff at the club house are amazing. Super nice people super nice course." - bjhudson4 -
Falcon Valley Golf Course
Lenexa, Kan. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "What a great 9-hole track. The owners and staff are very friendly and helpful. Leave time to hit the 19th hole." - Smitty7 -
The Brute at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "I can’t say enough about the course and the people working there.
The starters and rangers were all excellent, but Kyle Kunash the head pro was so helpful and had friendly." - ebartosik -
Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Grand Lakes
Orlando, Fla. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "Course experience turned out as advertised: great condition including fast well conditioned greens, wonderful layout, friendly staff, good pace, nice well stocked pro shop including some great deals. The bag tag provided looks very classy as well." - LW11g -
The Classic Club
Palm Desert, Calif. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "The customer service was excellent from everyone encountered. Drink cart out making the rounds. Nice GPS on the carts. Complementary water and range balls on a 1st class grass practice facility. Everything about this place is top notch. Definitely recommended." - nickesquire -
Koasati Pines at Coushatta
Kinder, La. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "Staff I dealt with were awesome. 3 groups of 4 had just teed off and he let us go off the back. Never waited for a single shot. Played in just under 3 hours." - Ken9411092 -
Turning Stone Resort
Verona, N.Y. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "I have yet to find anything that exceeds Turning Stone dedication to the customers. From the moment you pass through the gate at Atunyote to the moment you leave the Fazio gem you are surrounded by excellence." - Duane7133 -
Forest Hills Golf Course
Cornelius, Ore. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "I had a great round at this course. The course maintenance was excellent after all the Winter weather storms with rain/snow. The course was not wet at all, and the fairway was in great condition as well as the all the greens. Very friendly staff and was not crowed at all on Sunday." - Sang7039NE -
Sapelo Hammock Golf Course
Shellman Bluff, Ga. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "Wonderful course highly recommend this to any golfer that enjoys a great layout. I played early in the morning so it had not gotten very hot out. Staff excellent and helpful." - DRahn -
Cateechee
Hartwell, Ga. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "Tremendous layout always in fantastic condition. Clubhouse is beautiful and the staff are very friendly and professional. All the course you want off the back tees. - donoughforde -
Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf Course
Franklin, Ky. | Read reviews
What they're saying: "Staff is excellent. Had a couple hackers in front most of the day and the Marshall did stop and ask us about pace and immediately tried to instill etiquette in the players." - Greg1861214 -
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