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Ives Hill Country Club
465 W Flower Ave, Watertown, NY 13601, United States
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Sc
Review №1

Great Golf Course. Greens are in great condition. Course plays fair. Suggestion but the fairways shorter. Difficult finding your ball at times in areas where the ball should be sitting up.The deal of Deals. $40 Green Fees, Cart, Bucket of Balls, and Lunch. Wow Food is delicious

Wi
Review №2

Really a great course and challenging for those used to a par-3 course. Dont be disillusioned when pulling up to the location. This is a full 18-hole golf course with a great price, which couples with a superb free meal after the golfing is done. I definitely will be back and suggest it to anyone, both pros and beginners.A great golf course by all means.

Fa
Review №3

We had a party of 8. From the beginning of our arrival to the end of our stay the host and wait staff were incredible! The food is the best if not better than any 5 star restaurant we have ever been in. We travel all over the country and this is a gem of all gems! Not only do the steaks melt in your mouth with every bite but the desserts are over the top out of this world! Thank you all for making our dinning experience one to remember! We will be recommending this outstanding country club to everyone.Definately looking forward to comming back.

Gr
Review №4

How can you beat a bucket of balls for the range, greens fees for 18 holes on a very nice course, golf cart and dinner or lunch at a restaurant with friendly staff and a delicious well rounded menu for only $40.00?!! You can’t. And I just heard that they are running a fall special for City residents of $25.00!!

Je
Review №5

Today is my first time playing to this golf course and It’s hard to believe how cheap this golf course is considering the layout and the green,, I’m pretty sure when the summer comes it will be even better coz they will trimmed the grass the way it’s should be!!But best of all, they will give you free bucket of ball and free food,, I mean the food is outrageously good!!!DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO EVERYONE

G
Review №6

Quite possibly the worst course I have ever played. You can not differentiate the fairway from the rough. Worst manicured grass ever. I literally lost balls in the middle of the fairway. The tee boxes were fairway length. The greens were ok at best. If it wasn’t for the free food at the end I would’ve demanded a refund. I will not be back.

Tr
Review №7

Loved the course, challenging and definitely not short. However the last few holes still need more mowing done....but I did enjoy watching my boyfriend play and cant wait till I am cleared to play.

ni
Review №8

Service is good, pro shop very helpful, greens are in very good condition with some very good holes. Where they loose some points is on the tee box and fairway both of which were subpar at best. Still a decent choice for the $.

Ro
Review №9

We love Ives Hill! Excellent food and the service is always wonderful! The staff is very friendly! Highly recommend!

Ma
Review №10

Lived here 4 years and only knew the place for the golf course. Went for dinner a few days after valentines. Food was mid-priced but portions were huge and delicious. Definitely recommend. Even in winter the grounds are gorgeous.

Ry
Review №11

For the price of this course to play nobody should be giving a bad review! Greens were great and food is awesome after the round!

Br
Review №12

Best golf deal in the area! Beats out every other course and the restaurant is actually really good.

Ka
Review №13

Keep in mind that this was my first time there. I will be going back in hopes of adding a couple more stars to the rating.First impressions:The outside is nice without being ostentatious. There is plenty of parking and the landscaping is very well done.The inside needs help. When I entered I was lost as there are no signs to point you to where they serve lunch. It turns out you go left through a door that says something super useful like thank you for not smoking.They have a diffuser set up right in front of the door as you walk in. I think they are going for spa chic but it just comes across as trying too hard to cover a bad smell with an overabundance of licorice. I would suggest moving this somewhere guests can appreciate it but not see it.Since lunch is served at the bar all of the seating is barstool height. Im 56 so its not an issue but theres no way my 51 momma would even make it on the stool. Maybe they could have a few lower-height tables by the back window so the view of the greens could be enjoyed while you eat.The lunch menu is standard fare. Soup, salad, and sandwiches. Nothing exciting, nothing local, nothing that hints to the club being there as long as it has. They should make a sandwich and name it after the club. But please dont choose a club sandwich and think its cute. Its not.The music was honestly off-putting. I went in to relax and enjoy lunch, but I was serenaded by sad bands from the 80s. I would expect something with a little more taste, a bit relaxing. Classical, smooth jazz, standards, something by Dean, Frank, or Sammi would be nice.The hostess/waitress was chewing gum. Its not a huge deal, but this isnt McDonalds. I went in expecting a tasteful lunch, not to see half chewed gum flopping around the mouth of the girl taking my order.Daily specials should be offered when the menu is given. You should never walk away for five minutes and ask if the diner has questions.The food was okay. I was hoping to find something special and I was underwhelmed. The fries were limp and greasy. Not even edible. The sandwich I had needed to be toasted more or not toasted at all. It was like someone went to toast it, then ten seconds later decided not to. It wasnt hard enough to be toasted and not soft enough to be untoasted.Since its my first time, Im going to assume the standards have slipped and today was a very off day.Ill go back for dinner one night next week and see if they can dazzle me as I had hoped.The prices are too low, but given the setting I guess its justified. If the service, signage, food and seating had been better I would have expected to pay around 25-40% more.I saw people playing golf but there were no signs telling me how to reserve a time, where to pay, or if there were any specials like a lunch and bucket of balls type deal.

Ja
Review №14

This is one of the most economical courses in the area.. you can play 18 holes with a cart and eat lunch all for $30 for military and $35 for everyone else.. the course is decent with a good mix of challenging holes.. I never seem to have to wait to play here, usually always has openings. I highly recommend playing here.. if I wasnt in the military, I would definitely get a membership here

Ji
Review №15

Excellent golf and lunch. Just a little chilly !

Ja
Review №16

Ive heard that Ives Hill is a good course, havent played there yet this season and it didnt open on time so my party and I went to Watertown Golf Club.

Er
Review №17

Well, what can I say? It was definitely a dining experience like no other, one I’ll never forget. My family and I waited 2 hours, did not complain to our waitress or the restaurant’s manager. In fact, she addressed us willing, no request necessary. She did not have a problem informing us our food was not ready and would not be anytime in the near future. And to top things off she said, “ I can’t tell you when your food is going to be ready, cause I don’t no your ticket number, I just know it won’t be anytime soon.” At that point I wondered, exactly how did she even know we were waiting, especially when we where so content waiting. We were enjoying our time together, no rush. Then it dawned on me, the place was starting to empty out. We’d watch people enjoy their meals and leave already, and we could barely get a glass of water, being that the waitress disappeared for long intervals. We were unwelcome guests. The manager all but spelled it out during her approach. She spoke directly to me with an attitude that all but spelled out the words, LEAVE AND DO NOT RETURN. At first, I did get why she chose to direct the conversation at me, my parents were picking up the tab. But then it all became clear, my white parents and my white husband weren’t the social misfits, me and the other two brown faces (my children) were. I did not write this review to bash this establishment by any means, only to point out the obvious. Truth be told, I would have been okay with them asking us to leave two hours prior. I want to apologize to my parents who came all the way from N.C. they’ve looked forward to trying this place out for sometime and my children for not feeding them dinner until after 9:00 because these people did not serve us.

Ch
Review №18

Its pretty okayish course... great vale for money though. Fees include lunch and their food is very good.

Co
Review №19

I love the place its more home to me then my own home!

Cl
Review №20

When I needed it the most you were there for me and I liked it and I will keep on using the maps here from now on thank you very much I appreciate that they got me to where I wanted to go and back thanks again

Du
Review №21

I love my experience everytime my husband and I come here. Its not the best golf course Ive ever played on but for the price I dont go anywhere else. My husband is active duty and they have a deal $30 for a round of golf, basket of balls and lunch. The staff is very friendly and food is fabulous! If your an amature golfer just wanted to play a round or two I would definently recommend this golf course.

Da
Review №22

Very nice coarse...

ja
Review №23

Went to dinner here for a corporate party. Food was very good but dessert was ano-bake cheesecake. I expect at this price to be above the no bake level. Bathrooms were clean however no diaper changing area in the mens bathroom. No family or unisex bathroom. Beautiful scenery and grounds.Overall a star was deducted for lackluster customer service and dessert - it really was a let down.

Ll
Review №24

Great service. Very good food.

Br
Review №25

Try the Chicken Pomadora its amazing. Or shrimp Pomadora is even better. Shrimp has more of a caramelized flavor with the sauce. I always receive excellent service from friendly staff. - Nora is best bartender of all time!

Ge
Review №26

Great food, company and servuce, will definitely be back again. Chicken corn chowder soup was delicious as was the chicken pomodore.

or
Review №27

I was helping at a golf tournament. I had dinner but I didnt play golf. The meal was very good and the employees were very friendly and helpful.

To
Review №28

Nice golf course and good food.

Je
Review №29

This review is amending my previous review posted in July 2016, and increases the rating from 3 -> 4 stars.I played this course in August 2017. The difference from my last experience was incredible. The course was in great condition this year. The staff has always been incredibly friendly and helpful, whether in the proshop, the beverage cart, or the bar. Theyre top-notch.Back in July 2016, the greens were in terrible shape, some of them had 4 inch divots in them, as if heavy equipment rolled through the back nine and nobody could be bothered to fix the damage they caused.The fairways were mostly dead, and most of the course hazards were just unmowed meadows.

Ry
Review №30

Great food and an even better golf course. Great place to stop if you are trying to break away from all of the chain restaurants in town.

Ne
Review №31

Good place for a drink

Jo
Review №32

The best golf course in the Watertown area... With a great restaurant and bar!

mi
Review №33

Fun for Wednesday wine night and good apps. A bit expensive tho.

Ma
Review №34

Food was great and the staff was soo nice and professional

Mi
Review №35

Very well kept greens a must for any golfer.

Ad
Review №36

Awesome place to stay and eat.

T
Review №37

The food is just average and a bit overpriced. The people that work there are very snobby. Just not worth the money!

Al
Review №38

Had porterhouse steak. Not always on the menu.

Do
Review №39

Good course, great military deals

Ju
Review №40

Its hopping when Ferguson, Taylor & Rogers are playing!

Do
Review №41

Golf

Di
Review №42

Excellent food!

Bo
Review №43

This place is great!

da
Review №44

Best golf in town

Sc
Review №45

Home of 6 Time City Champion, John Bufalini!

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  • Address:465 W Flower Ave, Watertown, NY 13601, United States
  • Site:http://iveshill.com/
  • Phone:+1 315-775-4837
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  • Country club
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Restaurant
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