Stonewater Golf Club had been on my bucket list, and I finally got to play there in mid-October. The greens had recently been aerated and top-dressed with fertilizer, which I expected based on their website. However, the combination of the top dressing and chemical fertilizer made putting quite tough. The rainy weather slowed the greens down, but they still rolled fairly true despite the conditions.
One upside to the gloomy weather was that I practically had the course to myself. Stonewater’s clubhouse is impressive, with a restaurant that gives off a high-end country club vibe…probably the best I’ve seen. I also booked a private lesson with their head pro, Bryan Huff, and he did not disappoint. His teaching setup, right next to the clubhouse, is top-notch, complete with Trackman technology where you can hit out of a covered area into the driving range. I highly recommend booking a lesson with him if you're looking to improve your game.
The course itself is beautiful, offering a variety of unique holes and plenty of strategic options off the tee. Many of the fairways and greens are well-guarded by large, deep bunkers, and there’s a fair share of water hazards to keep things interesting. The golf carts ran smoothly and were equipped with GPS screens, which was a nice touch. Houses line several of the holes, and they do sit pretty close, so this course is likely better suited for more experienced golfers. It’s not overly hilly, but the course layout is fantastic and offers plenty of challenges.
There were a few areas under repair on the front nine, where they were regrowing grass or reworking bunkers. The back nine had even more construction, with several holes getting new bunkers installed. Despite the maintenance and aeration, I still had a great experience, and the green fees were reasonable given the conditions. In peak season, you could easily pay $100, so it’s worth coming back once the renovations are done. I’d love to see this course on a sunny day and check out all the new improvements.