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Course details
NearGolf score rates overall quality (0–10). USGA rating & slope measure difficulty — how hard the course plays, not how good it is.
What golfers say
Golfers really like the challenging layout and the classic Donald Ross design here. Some found the course condition to be a bit lacking, though.
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How we score
The NearGolf quality score (0–10) is a weighted blend of reviews, difficulty, price and course pedigree — the same score shown in the app. We label courses we do not have enough signal on as "Not yet rated" rather than guessing.
What the score reflects here: Historic Donald Ross design, highly praised and challenging.
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