Gibson Bay Golf Course

I think Gibson's a great golf course. Several of these holes are really well-designed and just a lot of fun to play. #5, #7, #14, and #17 all come to mind right away. The staff's always been friendly when I've visited. Parts of the course are a little out of shape, but I can't think of anything else to say negatively about it.

I'm always eager to try out a new course, and from the few pictures I could see online, I was very excited.It had been raining for the previous 2 days, so the course was soggy in spots, but not awful by any means. Honestly, there were only soggy places on about half of the holes so the drainage system is working well. The grounds crew was mowing, making great striping patterns on the fairways and improving the course conditions. This was one of the prettiest courses I've ever played. The rolling hills came into play on several holes and made for an interesting layout. The greens were undulating and very fast, a testament to the care paid by the staff.From the Blue tees, the par 3s are longer than many other courses I normally play. A few holes are high risk/reward. Particularly the par 3s. Strategic bunkers and mounds in front of the greens give you the option of risking it and going for the flag or making the conservative play to the broad side of the green. I was forced to make the conservative shot a few times but when I went straight for it (and made the right swing) on the 12th hole, it paid off BIG. Hole 10 is featured in my photo. Hitting over a beautiful lake at a fairway that is slightly angled right makes for a scenic and interesting way to start the back nine. I didn't go over to it, but this facility has a short course for beginners to work on their game.Despite the somewhat challenging course layout and somewhat soggy conditions in spots, I was able to shoot a personal best 78.

I have played this course four times over the last week and find it to be a well managed and maintained public course. The staff is professional and friendly and along with a great playing surface the course has a beer cart, real restrooms, water coolers on most holes and a well stocked clubhouse with cafe.