Orchards Golf Course

When I got to #3 fairway I was shocked, it was wet and muddy and continued up to hole #4.one member of the staff told me they over watered the fairways after aeration .The fairways were spotty throughout the course. 18 was really bad! The greens were good.

Several holes were nearly unplayable; the 18th was horrendous. As a matter of fact, the 18th had streams of water draining, and then the sprinklers came on...why?

Greens were excellent! Now if they can control the sprinklers properly which will allow the grass to grow in the mud-pit fairways, then I would recommend this course.

Greens were in good shape, which I would expect almost anywhere. The fairways were junk. There were so many bare spots and patches of grass missing, you were better off hitting into the rough. Cart paths were rough and there were no signs at each hole indicating the yardage from each tee. This info is on the scorecard but it was just odd to not have it right there when you pulled up.

Most likely due to the weather, but the the fairways were in terrible shape

Poor management of tee times...booked too many golfers and not enough carts. I did not play course do to a backup of tee times due 2 no carts available.

Overall the course was in pretty good shape, a few fairways had some bad spots but overall nothing to take away from your round. The pace of play was excellent as we were the first group out and never had anyone behind us the whole round. Getting out early helped as we wrapped the course was getting crowded.

Staff was great as usual, will be going back.

Fun layout, some scenic, some challenging holes. Delayed playing there because of GA poor reviews, but I found the course to be much better than they made it seem. Greens in very good shapes, fairways good - far better than Quarry @ Crystal Springs, Belk Park, Mystic Oaks or Gran Marais.
My recommendation - give it a go...

The orchards was by far one of the best courses I have been on this year.
Fairways had a few rough spots, but the putting greens were in real good shape.

Hadn;t played the course in a number of years so it was nice to return. Rough was a little high but a week of heavy rain may have prevented cutting it. Very enjoyable course to play,

I have been playing this course for several years and I have just about had it with the inconsistency of their fairways and tee boxes! The grass was not mowed so the rough was ridiculous to play from. I know they just had a league play and I would have expected the grass to have been manicured for the prices they charge! Most of the tee boxes either needed to be cut as or several were so sparse with grass it was difficult to even play from. I think there were only 2 ball washers out on the whole course yet lots of empty poles to put them and the greens are riddled with divots it makes me wonder what kind of golfers are coming out to play. Extremely disappointed and I hope they would show some pride in their club and bring it to the level their pricing dictates.

The fairways for the most part were horrible. If you are familiar, St Peters-esque. Just did not like the course. The setup is fairly easy, but you can't take advantage because your ball is lying in dirt on the middle of the fairway. Now I understand people who move their ball to a better place, but I would have had to move the ball 5 to 10 yards at times. That is ridiculous. I will not play there again without it either being very cheap, or someone telling me that they have repaired the fairways.

Fairways need inprovement tee boxes also need to be better Holes are fun and challenging greens are excellent

I say give it a few years to home came back. Very impressed with the greens

Poor Orchards. This course just keeps getting worse. They can't irrigate when it's dry, can't drain when it's wet. Not a single fairway was without damage. The weeds and crabgrass provide most of the green on the course, especially in the rough. Get a plan to fix the irrigation and drainage problems and find a greens keeper an staff that can work a course.

The layout of the course is really nice. There are challenging holes and go for it holes. The greens are in good shape and the speed is consistent. If players would repair their ball marks it would help keep them even nicer. The fairways are in the process of being completely filled in with Zocia grass. They had lost them a few years back and are coming in nicely. Treat those spots as ground under repair and take a drop on the good grass. I will definitely go back.

Love the course always in good playing conditions gas needed to be cut on outer part of the course

Course in great shape. Doing some work on 18th fairway but looking good. Greens were rolling well. Really enjoyed the changed that were made. Can't wait to go back. Staff very friendly. Only bad part was having to go back to clubhouse at turn. The snack shack on #10 was closed.

The Orchards is one of my favorite courses in the St Louis area. Enjoyed everything at the course. Check in was quick and easy and the course was in great shape. There were no surprises. I got a hot deal which made this trip even better! People were friendly and our group had a great time. Will come back again!

Good lay out. Good difficulty. cart paths are rough.

A lot of the fairways were burnt up the greens were in average condition. I was able to play 18 holes in less than 3 hours