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14 Reviews (14)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
93.1%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.3
3 Reviews (3)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.7%
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11 out of 12 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6575 yards
Slope 120
Rating 71.5

Vernon View Golf Course (formerly known as Hiawatha Golf Course) is a public, 18-hole course located in Mount Vernon. The course is set amongst the rolling hills of Knox County, surrounded by acres of lush countryside. Like many other courses in central Ohio, this course was designed by local architect Jack Kidwell although it has undergone several changes in its design since opening in 1962. Creeks meander through the tall stands of trees that have matured nicely since their original planting during the construction of the golf course. The landscape is also dotted with several lakes, which come into play on a number of holes. There is also the occasional bunker to watch out for. Vernon View Golf Course has been owned and operated by the same family since it opened, providing a warm and friendly atmosphere that is perfect for outings and tournaments.

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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Kidwell (1962)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge

Reviews

4.1
14 Reviews (14)
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Improved Course

Played this course last year. It was not in the greatest shape. The new owners have made many improvements to the course. If they continue to make additional improvements,; it will be a great course to play. Grass in the Fairways was too long, tee boxes were in better shape, greens were nice. I would recommend this course. Hopefully by next year it will be in great shape. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout and great price!

I really like this course! The layout has challenging and scenic elevation changes. There aren't tons of hazards but it has a links golf feel with some.of the high grass areas that can eat off target shots.

On this particular day it was a little wet and the grounds crew were cutting the grass so lots of clippings, but overall the pace, price and conditions were good!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course is more than worth the money to olay

I have played this course a few times due to the great price, have seen it get better and better every time. It’s very open and fair course, some hazards make the T shots difficult if you’re long off the box. Greens are in very good shape and are rolling smooth and fast! Must go to course at this rate

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First visit but definitely not the last

I was new to this course but had to give it a try after playing the owners indoor facility during the offseason and being extremely impressed with it. The course did not disappoint. It’s an extremely fun open layout with lots of terrain changes and was in very good condition. Well worth the drive from Columbus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bob the new owner has done a great job on the course gets better everytime I play it. Fun course great greens and good price!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice condition

The greens and fairways were in great condition. The overall character of the course is just OK. Will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable - looking forward to the future.

Played this course for the first time on Fathers day. We enjoyed the course but couldn't give it 5 stars due to the work in progress. You can tell the new owners are putting a lot of time and improvements in and it will be exciting to see these take shape over the next year.

My only negative was the thick tall rough. Don't go out of bounds or miss the fairway or you'll be struggling to get out if you can find your ball. Other than that I enjoyed my afternoon. I'll definitely be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Improving course

First time i been there and was in good condition. Friend i was with said its significantly nicer then he has seen it previously

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Very nice course

We had never played the course and found it to be in great shape. The greens were immaculate. The indoor facilities were very nice. The carts were in great shape. If you are able to hit the ball straight you will enjoy your score as the fairways are very wide open.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 734
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

Another Solid Kidwell Course

Course conditions were iffy, fairways/ tee boxes poor and greens good. The course uses outter portions of property well to generate elevation changes. Course has aggressively abandoned all bunkers and several back tees.

The layout is very good and the course has fun Kidwell greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Walked

Either too wet or too dry

Hiawatha is a good course if you are a beginner, but if you have played nicer courses this will seem harder than those nicer courses. When it rains, puddles are everywhere and greens are super slow and you chunk almost every shot. When it doesn't rain the fairways do have good roll, but it is impossible to get under the ball, I had 3 holes with 3 chips because you can't get under the ball. The crouch family that owns the course is very nice and the food in the clubhouse is pretty good. If you are just looking for a good time, that can be had here.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/04/2017

Great review! Note: You're not supposed to "get under the ball". You're supposed to strike ball-first, then take the divot forward of the ball.

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