Executive Course at Drumm Farm Golf Club

My sons had a tee time on the books for a couple of days but we had come in from out of state and wanted to try and golf with them which would require another cart for my wife and one of their girlfriends since everyone was trying to stick together before we left town. We called beforehand, several hours prior to our tee time to ask if we could pay for a cart to have the extra two ride along and were told they didnt have any carts available due to being booked up but that circumstances could change and that we could check back. We called back a second time about 1.5 hours prior to the tee time again and were told the same thing so we planned to check again at the clubhouse.

While waiting in a short line to talk to the clubhouse employee to check-in and to ask about the cart situation, the conversation between the female employee and the group ahead was off-putting since the employee immediately told the group (who had a tee time) that they didnt have a cart for them. The gentleman who was accompanied by his young son and his son’s friend (9-11yrs old) responded that they were walking. The employee immediately replied “you’re my best friend” or something to that effect to which the customer did not respond to, most likely because he detected the employee’s unbalanced and unprofessional behavior. I quickly moved myself in position to be helped with the other employee (an older guy) and hoped to avoid her. As I stood waiting to be helped by the other person, the interaction between the father/son/friend and the first employee continued due to the inquisition that took place regarding their tee time, reservation and the inability to find the third reservation (for a 10yo kid who was walking) which had spilled over to the other employee’s computer system and prevented him from welcoming us to their establishment. Once that was resolved, we were asked for our tee time which was given promptly. I asked if we could get another cart for a cart fee due to the circumstances and was told they were out of carts and that would not be possible. I told my group I would not be golfing and would instead be leaving town to allow for the local group to golf and enjoy their time together but wanted to stick around and watch them a bit on the driving range since we were there already.

I made my way to the bar across the hall and got a beer. Got the beer and saw my son making his way back out of the clubhouse area shaking his head. When I met him back outside with the whole group, he said that the clubhouse employee only gave them one key although they had paid for two carts which is why he was on his way back out from the clubhouse. The key that was given to him at this time did not work in any of the available carts due to the course having two types of carts and the key was not made for the brand available. Another golfer in the area (or possibly the Starter?) informed my son that the key he had would not work so another patron offered his key for the cart that was available and my son accepted. The female clubhouse employee made her way outside asking what key she gave (in a rude and authoritative manner), and my son explained that another person swapped keys to allow for him to use the available cart. She was visibly annoyed and dismissively tossed the key to the cart attendant and made her way back inside. Although upset over the situation and not understanding the attitude displayed by the clubhouse employee, my sons decided to still play and made their way to the driving range to hit some balls before their round.

My wife and I followed on foot and stood by their cart while talking with one of their girlfriends. Five minutes pass and then we see the older male clubhouse employee trotting toward us. He begins dialogue with us in a confrontational manner and states, “this isn’t gonna work, you all aren’t registered to play.” I tell him we arent playing golf, as stated inside, and we are just there to watch them hit some balls before leaving town. He then doubles down on us trying to play while not paying all while I’m standing there on the cement away from the others who are on driving range. I have no clubs, wearing flip flops and holding a beer in hand. He replied, “Im trying to operate a golf course!” I informed him his employee’s attitude and behavior (and now his!) should be his first concern. He then tells me I am acting like a horse’s a $ $ and being a d i c |< (when it was his misunderstanding and his unwillingness to swallow his pride). I let him know that I didnt understand why he made his way out there in the first place and told him he had nothing to worry about, because I would never golf there in the future due to him and his coworker’s unwarranted behavior.

I would give this place zero “stars” if i I could. Rude, classless, unintelligent staff and the course didnt look like anything to write home about to boot. I don’t understand why a business would conduct themselves like this if they were in the business to make money. A good experience would have probably yielded multiple return visits throught the next 4-5 years. Absolutely unacceptable and honestly, weird.

Always liked this course and Great Life has paid attention to it. Greens in very good condition as well as fairways and tee boxes. Kudos to the maintenance staff.

Course was in pretty good shape as it should be for 50 bucks a person. Pace of play was pretty slow 3 some in front looking for balls all day. They were also driving all over course even on par 3s.

Asked to have separate carts to be safe. Guy at the desk said it was not possible. The cart we did have had a different course name on it and breaks did not work. Sent groups of front and back. Played front in 1:45, left on 15 after 2:30. Could be a nice course. Greens rolled well.

First time playing and not paired with anyone. Be sure to check out the hole layout before teeing off. Target golf with forced carries on about a third of the holes. Bunkers in good shape, fairways well manicured and rough was not too deep. Natural areas are a problem so check distance before launching driver, had two great drives roll out into this junk. Overall great and would play again.