Okay, so last week I had this free Saturday morning and thought, “Hey, I should really check out Burns Park Golf – what’s it like?” I mean, I’d heard some buzz around town about it, and I’m always up for a good game when the weather’s nice. So here’s how I went from zero to done, step by step.
First up, I had to see the prices
Woke up early that day, around 8 AM, feeling a bit restless. Figured I’d start by looking up what it costs to play a round. I grabbed my phone and just typed “Burns Park Golf fees” into a search thingy. Scrolled down the screen real quick and saw that the basic green fee for 18 holes was like 35 bucks during weekdays, but weekends jumped to 45. Ugh, weekends always pinch the wallet, right? Then I spotted a twilight deal – after 3 PM, it drops to just 20 bucks. Perfect for saving cash if you’re okay with finishing in the dark.
Decided to call the place directly too, ’cause you know, sometimes online info can be all over the place. Dialed the number and this guy picked up real fast. He mumbled something about cart rentals costing an extra 15 bucks per person. So all in, for a weekend round with a cart, it would hit 60 bucks per head. That felt a bit steep for me, to be honest – made me think twice about bringing friends along.
Then came the reviews part
After pricing stuff, I sat down with my coffee and got on some review websites. Just searched “Burns Park Golf opinions” and oh man, the comments were mixed as heck. Found one that said the course was “super well-kept, greens like velvet.” But another one blasted it for slow play on weekends, calling it a “total traffic jam of carts.” That sort of made me laugh, ’cause it sounds about right for a public spot.
- Good stuff: Nice staff, course not too hard for beginners like me, and clean bathrooms.
- Bad stuff: Long waits if you go prime time, some patches of grass looking rough around the edges.
Mostly though, it sounded decent enough to give it a shot, especially since a buddy of mine texted me about his visit last month. He said it was “nothing fancy, but fun if you don’t mind a few crowds.” So yeah, that sealed it – reviews were helpful but made me plan to go early.
Next, figuring out the location
Okay, now I needed to actually get there. Popped open a map on my phone and searched for Burns Park Golf. Saw it was tucked away off some main road, maybe a 15-minute drive from my place. Directions looked easy: head north on Oak Street, then take a left by that big gas station. Parking lot seemed big from the pics, with over 100 spots, so no stress about finding space.
Hopped in my car around 9:30 AM to beat the rush and punched it into my GPS. Drove down, and sure enough, it was a breeze – spotted the sign from a mile away with all those flags waving. Ended up in a packed lot, though. Squeezed into a spot and thought, “Okay, let’s do this thing.” Easy-peasy for anyone in the area, but traffic could snarl up if you’re coming from downtown.
Time to play and wrap it all up
Walked up to the clubhouse and paid for my round. Guy at the counter was chill, gave me a scorecard and said, “First tee’s open now – go for it.” Grabbed my clubs, jumped in a cart, and off I went. Course was actually pretty fun: greens rolled smooth, a couple water holes that made me sweat a bit. But oh boy, around hole 6, a group ahead was taking forever. Took a break to snack on a hot dog from the cart girl – standard price, like 5 bucks. Finished the whole 18 holes in about 4 hours, which felt slower than I wanted.
In the end, I’d say it’s not too bad overall. Price is okay for what you get, reviews were mostly right about the pros and cons, and location’s dead simple. If you’re just looking for a casual game without high-end vibes, Burns Park Golf works fine. Maybe skip weekends if you hate crowds, and go twilight to save cash.
