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Little Bennett Golf Course
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11 reviews for Little Bennett Golf Course
11 reviews in English
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Review from Jeffrey M.
Washington, DC
7/14/2011
A really nice municipal course. I'm a 30+ handicap and I had a great time playing this course. Fairways and greens were in good shape. The staff was very nice and friendly. Great scenery as you're in the hills - a cart is definitely required because of all the hilly holes.
We got a great rate on http://golfnow.com, but staff at the pro shop also informed me that you can play 36 with breakfast and lunch on weekdays for about $45. -
Review from Shane C.
Chevy Chase, MD
9/17/2011
Course was in terrible condition and the staff were very rude. It's really a shame that they make you feel like they are doing you a favor by letting you play there.
Very cheap for a round, but I would never play here again. -
Review from Robert K.
Silver Spring, MD
Updated - 9/6/2011
Let's start with the positive. The setting is beautiful. The layout is fantastic, with a wonderful variety of holes. And weekday "member for a day" specials including breakfast and lunch make this a good value if you just want to get out and play.
But things are different this year at Little Bennett. First, nearly half the greens are in awful shape; a combination of dirt and shaggy grass. When I complained about the conditions of the greens, they tried to tell me that all the courses in the area had suffered from a hot summer, but it's just not true. I've played 8-10 other local courses and only one other had problems with its greens, and not nearly this bad.
Second issue is that they've swapped the front and back nines. In the past, the first few holes were great warmup holes, while the 18th was a classic risk/reward hole. Now the first hole starts you off with an intimidating shot over a ravine, into an uphill slope on a long par 5. And the new 18th has such a short tee shot, it takes driver out of your hands.
Finally, while they've posted signs asking golfers to play the course in 4.5 hours, there's no enforcement. On a Monday morning, we sat behind other groups in a 5 hour round.
I hope that Little Bennett can fix its problems and come back strong year. It could be a great course. But for this year, stay away.
Finally, if I haven't convinced you, consider that as leaves starts to fall, finding your ball at Little Bennett is an annual problem every autumn.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/8/2011
Over the years, Little Bennett has been one of my favorite courses. Compared to the high priced,… Read more »
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Review from jenn h.
Washington, DC
9/8/2006
This is where I got my hole in one, so it's automatically my favorite course!
It's not terribly hard, and it's not one of the nicest courses around, but it's definitely decent. Without my HIO? I'd probably give it 3.5 stars instead. I'm biased. I'll admit it.
*Tip: Get a deal by clicking on http://www.gogogolf.ne... before playing.Listed in: GOLF
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Review from Nicole L.
8/1/2009
I am so happy to write my 300th review! Yayy!!
Golf courses are so hard to find!! This one took a great length of winding roads as well before I could see a sign for it. There was a stretch of evil discolored slow-you-down bumps before the golf course. I was running late and didn't notice the first one. It hit my undercarriage pretty hard so I wasn't happy about that. This is a very scenic, beautiful golf course. $35 for 18 holes and cart - it's a good price for friday afternoons. There was a beer lady running the course if you were thirsty. I like this course it's varied from 150 to 550 yards holes. I especially love the long courses because I enjoy driving long distance! There are some challenging holes across a lake, high hill drop down and plateau type scenarios. I had a great time there and funny enough corrected my drive while I was being challenged. -
Review from John K.
Rockville, MD
10/30/2009
I like this course. Well maintained and very hilly. It may seem a little daunting at first, but once you start playing it, it's not bad at all.
It's a good change of pace from the normal municipal county courses. In the fall when the leaves are changing, I'm sure this place looks magnificent. Although the greens fees may be a little high, you can always find deals online (http://golfnow.com, etc). -
Review from Renato S.
Germantown, MD
8/31/2009
Price can be a little outrageous during peak times, not a 69 dolar course by far. Catching the good deals online is the best way to go. It's a great course with fast greens and a lot of trees.
A great looking course too, hills, sugarloaf mounting in the skyline off number 3, a ton of deer running around too.
The driving range here is really nice, all grass but my only problem would be it's hard to judge distance hitting downhill onto the range.
The course plays tough from the tips I'd say, it's been used for US Open qualifiers before. -
Review from Ross R.
Arlington, VA
6/4/2010
This is an old school layout, better short than long. The maintenance is a little rough around the edges, just because its an older course, but by no means does this course not hold its own against other local tracks like PB Dye or Worthington Manor and its much less expensive.
The course is very hilly and totally unwalkable. The par 3s a little wonky with some big downhill drops. The 18th is a stunning hole, if you can go for it in two, good luck. -
Review from Scott H.
Washington, DC
5/13/2009
Montgomery county has got their sh!t together. For $40 this is a great course, and while not that long from the tips it was definitely challenging. The rough was punishing(which it should be) the fairways were tight and I thought the greens rolled really well. My only beef here is the par 3's, huge elevation changes from tee to green are the only thing that makes them tough and I thought it was kind of gimmicky. I would def play here again, great bang for your buck.
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Review from D L.
Washington, DC
4/24/2010
I know a lot of people like this course. But seriously once you've played Worthington Manor, PB Dye, or Whiskey Creek, you'll understand this isn't that great of a track. The best things Little Bennett has going for it are it's a little cheaper than those other places and the practice facilities are amazing. There's a HUGE range, a chipping green, and two putting greens.
The course itself is fun and undulates a lot. The only problem I have is the front and back nine are almost essentially the same. They both have an awkward downhill par 3 (too hokey to me; there's a reason why Avenel had to revamp their course because it had a similar hole) and a finishing hole where your second shot is over the same ravine. I just feel like whenever I come here I'm hitting the same shots over and over.
If you want to play here make sure you check Montgomery County's golf website, it usually has deals. Oh and by the way, if you play it for the first time, get a cart. -
Review from aj k.
Ellicott City, MD
2/5/2009
little bennett has great potential. it's another course in the area that is built on a mountain. from the clubhouse, the scenic view is a stress reliever in itself as you gaze the sky, mountain, hills, trees, and a few holes. but thats where the relaxation ends because the course challenges your talent and intelligence, (maybe thats why i dont do so well here).
from the back tees, it stretches over 6706 yards of undulation. the rating/slope is 73.2/137.
i have fun here when i can shape my shots successfully, (both fade and draw), pick the right club for distance, and stay disciplined to a strategy, (as oppose to going for it all the time). its a fun tough course where you just cant get away with anything.
but all that manuvering and strategy goes to waste when you get to the green and the greens vary in speed, break, bumps, and crowns. its hard to give a 2 feet gimmie putt because the ball aint rollin straight. a lot of unnecessary strokes are left on those putting surfaces. fix it please!
little ben could easily be the favorite of any http://montgomerycount... courses. fix the greens and it could rival worthington, pb dye, and whiskey creek. they would also be the best deal.
the staff i would rate ok, but there was this one old fart that rubbed me the wrong way. he was kinda power trippin. in my younger days i would have spent my energy on him.
the food servers impress me here. i think they cooperate with the t time sched and plan ahead. very smart and very convenient for the players who are trying to hit the replay special.
im gonna give the place a 4 star, even considering the greens.
