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Value
3.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.3
79.5%
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6912 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.4

There are two 18-hole courses at the Silver Spring Golf & Banquet Center, the Island Course and the Falls Course. Opened in 1986 as the West Course, the Island is the original layout at the facility. At nearly 7,000 yards from the back tees, it is considerably longer than the other course but both offer a fair amount of challenges. Mature trees line the fairways and several ponds provide water hazards on several holes. The Island Course's new name comes from its trademark feature that appears on the signature eighth hole. This hole is widely known for having the only naturally occurring island green in the state of Wisconsin. It is an impressive hole though there are plenty of dramatic elevation changes and strategically placed bunkers to contend with throughout the golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Ronald Kuhlman (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Reviews

3.8
93 Reviews (93)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Price, Slow play

This is my go to course because they have great prices. Go with 3 or 4 people or don't go at all, the course gets extremely backed up and you won't be able to play through. That being said, the Island is always in great condition. A relatively easy start makes way for some longer challenging holes. Play your irons at the 150 marker on the shorter par 4's (or your go to distance) and you will have great looks in. The par 5's are no joke, long long holes. For the price this course is a steal, and if you go in expecting a slower round it will be enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Course

Course was in good shape but was over priced. would play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

I love this course!

I live in Georgia and come up here to visit family and get some GREAT golf in! This course is my favorite in the area. We played the Falls last time and I wanted to spend a bit more try the wetter side. It certainly did not disappoint. Will definitely be back to play it again! Awesome.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

way over priced

The course is not worth the money. The fairways are in terrible condition. Patches where there isn't even grass at all. The course would get a positive review if the price was 20 or 25 bucks for a round instead of 50. Broadlands is the same price as silver spring and is a far superior course. This is probably the 4th time or so that I've golfed silver spring and they are just letting the course go. I will not be returning to silver spring.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great shape right now.

They've recovered very nicely from last years heat and lack of rain. I wouldn't say the course is pristine but it is nicer than just maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

Hidden Gem in Greater Milwaukee Area

The Island course at Silver Spring Country Club is by far one of the most underrated courses in the Greater Milwaukee area. I was a bit turned off due to some road construction that was going on however after my round I would gladly take the detour again.

From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed. The staff were very friendly and accommodating as we had one player running a little late...they made adjustments for us that allowed us to tee off as a group and we never felt rushed. The course itself was in great condition. Fairways were nice and tight, greens were quick and rolled true, and even the rough wasn't a "bad" place to be.

We had an issue with a group in front of us and the ranger on the course was able to fix the issue almost immediately.

Overall, it was a great experience and well worth the money spent. There is a new company managing the property now and it appears they are making some major improvements. I really look forward to seeing this first hand once the 2014 season kicks off.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course at great price thru golfnow. com

Very challenging course but well worth what I paid thru golfnow will definitely come back again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful night for golf and no one behind us so we could play without being rushed.

Course was in pretty good shape given the tough Summer we had here last year.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In desperate need on some sprinklers.

burnt fairways and greens .i know everyone likes putting on yellow grass. Not worth the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Enjoyable Fall Round

Silver Spring has been doing a lot to upgrade the course, and it shows. Greens were aerated last week, so they were a bit slow this time, but they rolled true. This quick Fall round was enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Long Course

awesome course, great for long hitters. Definitely challenging 8th signature hole and the 2 par 5's that are both over 600 yards from the black tees.

Made this the home town course even though its 20 minutes away

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course

Challenging, but scorable. In good condition provided the drought of 2012.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the money.

Played the tips which is a good challenge for the 0-10 handicap. A good amount of blind tee shots though, made a few holes frustrating to find the ball. Overall though greens were in great shape and for $30 w/cart, can't beat it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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