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4.0
259 Reviews (259)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
113
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.5
91.1%
Recommend this course
233 out of 259 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.6%
Recommend this course
25 out of 27 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6271 yards
Slope 127
Rating 69.1
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Galen Hall Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1910
Fairways Bentgrass
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect A. W. Tillinghast (1917) Alex Findlay (1910)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge

Accolades

Reviews

4.0
259 Reviews (259)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Dinner 9
Amazing Food 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 26
Undulating Greens 17
Water Hazards 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
Advanced Golfers 15
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 18
Worth the Drive 18

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Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cold windy day

Cold, windy. mid-march day course was very well. kept, bunker's well-groomed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

tough course

this is a challenging course. most holes not too long, but there's almost no level lies in fairways on this course. course was in ok shape for winter play.
I did not like finding out at the 1st tee i was partnered with 2 other guys. I signed up as a single golfer, i play as a single golfer. turns out these guys must have been a 50 handicap, not a good match, and glad i wasnt polaying with them. The guy should have said something when i checked in though.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Stay away.

Sand mounds in the traps. Fake green on number 4. Some of the tee boxes are in awful condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always worth the trip

Course was in great condition, grounds crew have been doing a lot of work on keeping dropped leaves picked up and making property improvements, looks great!

Staff is very helpful, going above and beyond when I realized I had dropped my wallet in the parking lot. Brian went back to the course to look. Thank you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Condition

The course was in great shape but we would have liked to see yardage markers. The pace of play was terrible theyt had a fivesome that were also playing slow had the who;e back nine so backed up we laeft after the 14 th hole

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 214
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Jarred the first hole from 20 yards

CLANK!!! Right in the bottom of the hole for birdie!! Great way to start. Having arrived early and aloud to head out, with zero practice after a 90 minute ride, I didn’t find out how fast the greens were till the 2nd hole that I promptly 3 putted.
Going from the criteria I used last week to rate another area course recently, 5 stars for service, pace, overall good conditions and deal. 75-80% tee to green. Just over 3 hours to play after a group let my 2 some thru on the 3rd hole. THANK YOU for doing the right thing . Few areas around were rough, but it’s been hot. Greens were fast and in above average condition. Got into 1 bunker and it didn’t seem to be sand, but what I can describe it as broken up sea shells. Very small pieces allowed my wedge to glide easily thru.
Galen Hall being a road trip to get to will not be in my rotation. Have made the trip 3 times in 5 years and will not count out returning. The deal, situation and opportunity would have to all come together for me to return. I would recommend playing. And would play more if I were closer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Super Shape

Course in best shape I. Yes..They finally improved the cartpath on #2...GREAT JOB.....Fairways, teeboxes all very nice, but the greens putted so true like a dream.
Course is NOT easy
..1st time players should play the front tees to get a better feel, even if you are a long ball hitter.. Par 3's are especially hard from tips....#15 is one of the most unique par 3"s anywhere! I actually think #4 and #17 are tougher than this island hole. Anyway, take a cart as it is a long, tough walking course....

Good luck!!...I need to go back soon and get revenge as I shot 90 and played well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

tilly golf course

Played this course on the 4th weekend. It was in great shape ! Pace of play was great for a holiday weekend. The staff were great both in the pro shop and bar. Thank you !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Classic

Hiden gem
Theres a reason this course is still open after more than 100 years, it's a classic. Findlay and Tillinghast put together a beauty. Start to finish a challenge. This course makes you think about every shot. I loved it. Peter in the Pro Shop was helpful, friendly and courteous. Overall a great experience. Thanks Galen Hall keep up the good work!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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