The Country Club of Arkansas, Maumelle, AR

This course has the potential to be great. However, it's much too expensive for what you get. We paid $47/person. Absolutely no amenities...water only at two holes on day that was over 98 and no beverage cart. They let the grass grow too high before mowing therefore lots of clippings. We saw no yardage markers. Directions to some of the holes were not marked. Overall, very poorly maintained. Such a shame.

One of the most fun courses I have played in a while. I have played twice in 2011 and the greens were in immaculate shape. Very fast and challenging. I am used to a tight course, so this one seemed pretty open to me. As a reviewer stated below, the tee boxes are pretty spread out and you drive through neighborhoods, so walking is out. Surprisingly, there was a lot of wildlife around - Geese, Ducks, Rabbits, and Squirrels seem to be the norm. Each hole brings a little something different and it makes for a very fun course. CC of Arkansas is shaping up to be one of my favorites in the area, and for the price, nothing else has beat it yet.

It seems the past ratings are not current, but I have played this year (May 2010)and find the course, especially the greens, in fine shape. In the past they were poorly maintained but it's obvious more effort has been made to correct these problems. The clubhouse is okay, nothing fancy, but they have added "hot food", not just sandwiches. The pro is very friendly and quite a good teacher, I'm told. Nice range, nice carts, some have A/C). The course is tight. If you can hit straight, you'll score well. It is spread out so a cart is a must. Built in a low area, you'll see protected wetlands which is interesting, but a disadvantage after a heavy rain (but it seems to drain well). They have specials at times (holidays, some weekends, late afternoons). I'd rate them between the ordinary public course and a true country club.