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Occano

4.9
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Scotch Hall Preserve
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4.9
331 Reviews 331 Reviews
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
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4.8
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4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.9
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4.9
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4.9
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Conditions
4.8
Value
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Layout
4.9
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4.7
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4.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 7262 yards
Slope 146
Rating 77.1

Formerly known as Scotch Hall Preserve.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Palmer 72 7262 yards 77.1 146
Black 72 6974 yards 75.3 142
Blue 72 6445 yards 72.7 135
White 72 6073 yards 70.9 132
White (W) 72 6073 yards 77.4 145
Yellow (W) 72 5330 yards 73.1 130
Yellow 72 5330 yards 67.4 124
Red 69 4427 yards 63.1 114
Red (W) 69 4427 yards 67.2 118
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Occano Golf Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Palmer M: 76.2/143 411 422 199 385 610 419 168 551 448 3613 440 521 331 403 227 456 444 203 555 3580 7193
Black M: 74.7/141 404 412 191 379 594 401 161 541 440 3523 427 509 324 391 205 441 428 192 548 3465 6988
Blue M: 72.2/133 376 383 172 353 582 379 154 496 367 3262 395 470 297 361 195 411 391 172 484 3176 6438
White M: 70.4/129 W: 76.5/137 363 363 146 329 559 360 144 477 357 3098 378 457 290 345 177 350 367 159 454 2977 6075
Yellow M: 67.1/123 W: 72.5/127 321 327 132 290 465 316 124 435 307 2717 333 410 268 309 160 334 343 142 421 2720 5437
Red M: 63.8/114 W: 68.2/120 218 275 86 247 407 296 120 368 293 2310 324 402 224 270 108 246 322 94 376 2366 4676
Silver M: 62.6/113 W: 66.2/114 210 255 79 241 389 202 117 360 286 2139 273 398 187 250 82 243 252 90 371 2146 4285
Handicap 17 13 9 7 1 5 15 11 3 8 12 18 10 4 2 6 14 16
Par 4 4 3 4 5 4 3 5 4 36 4 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 5 36 72

Course Details

Year Built 2009
Fairways Tifsport Bermuda Grass
Greens 50-50 blend of A1 & A4 Creeping Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (2009) Harrison Minchew Golf Course Architecture (2009) Ed Seay (2009)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Activities

Swimming, Fishing, Riding

Available Sports

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Reviews

4.9
331 Reviews (331)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 20
Plays Long 16
Thick Rough 14
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 20
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 20
A Weekend Splurge 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22

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JustaGOONER
Played On
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Found a summer vacation spot!

This is such a wonderful course. My first Arnie Palmer experience and it was fabulous. Make the drive, it is well worth it. I drove from Chester Virginia and will go back a couple more times, especially in the summer. The course was dormant in the fairways, but the greens are the best I have ever played.

The staff, the course and the grounds were just fabulous. You can also stay and play, as well as rent a cottage for the weekend.

They will be breaking ground on the clubhouse soon and that is just going to add to the allure.

Can't wait to go back!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Wingnut03
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000002915173
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great Course

One of My Favorite Courses – Worth Every Penny

This golf course is absolutely one of my favorites. From the moment you arrive, you’re greeted by a friendly, professional staff that clearly takes pride in the place. The course itself is beautifully maintained with a layout that’s both challenging and enjoyable for all skill levels. Every hole feels thoughtfully designed, and the scenery is just top-notch.

The only slight downside is that it’s a bit on the expensive side—but honestly, in today’s world, that’s not unexpected, and you truly get what you pay for. If I lived a little closer, I’d be out there all the time.

Great course, great people, and an overall fantastic experience. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves the game. You won’t be disappointed.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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walternosay
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Occano

Greens were punched but not sanded. That would have been nice to know before hand.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Barnacascel
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Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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flyrob100
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Dwillz11
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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PapaFrank24
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Jringlein
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Overview

Such a well maintained beautiful course the layouts offer high and low handicap players a chance to have a great experience. The greens are awesome and challenging to say the least

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314164031560
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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seamor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Brenco
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course & value

We had an incredible time at this course from the moment we pulled in the parking lot. We were treated like royalty conditions were perfect. Won’t find a nicer course around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159844933
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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kCrc1rCtLzyhhvZ0qGGZ
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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kCrc1rCtLzyhhvZ0qGGZ
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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amobley355
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mad155
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough greens

Lots of rolling off the greens. Punished for bad shots. Course was in amazing shape. Nice fairways well kept greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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gman5669
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play lack of ranger

We got stuck behind a foursome 2 couples. The ladies were learning how to play which is great I'm all fore it
But one husband was an @$$}○}\ and wouldn't let us play threw there's no ranger and nobody ahead of them so we skipped a hole to get by them and he had words. But once we got by them the rest of the day was great.
A 2some shouldn't have to wait 20 minutes after every hit. Course is great layout is unbelievable.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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bjSGSMBw85R1aDa1pAyK
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Wingnut03
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Kjcblc
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course, Excellent condition, great experience, would definitely like to play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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