Majestic Oaks at Lake Lawn Resort

July 1, 2021 admin

Location: Delavan
Yardage: 6,201 yards
Tees: Blue, White, Red
Holes: 18 (Par 70)
Opened: 1921
Architect: Dick Nugent, Tom Bendelow
Category: Local Value
Weekday Rate: $63 (Cart Required)
Favorite Hole: #16

Built on the shores of Delavan Lake, Majestic Oaks at Lake Lawn Resort is a shorter, resort style course only 15 minutes away from Lake Geneva. The resort is settled on 2 miles of shoreline of Delavan Lake, while the entire shoreline is 13 miles. The resort has boat and watersport rentals, two restaurants, three pools, and many other amenities. Opened in 1921 and designed by Tom Bendelow, the length of this course from the tips (6,200 yards and course rating of 70.0) was typical in the early 20th century, but is short by today’s standards. It was redesigned in 1990 by Dick Nugent. Originally named Lake Lawn Golf Course, and renamed Majestic Oaks when the front nine and back nine were switched in 2014. Most popular by resort guests, Majestic Oaks provides golfers with challenging greens and narrow, tree-lined fairways. There are only three par 5’s and five par 3’s on the course making the par 70, but there is also a good mix of long par 3’s and driveable par 4’s. Many greens have multiple tiers and large slopes that make getting up and down difficult if you miss in the wrong spot. There are rolling fairways that follow the landscape leading down to the lake and up the hills, while 14 holes have a great look at Delavan Lake. Hole #12 is a 505 yard dogleg left par 5 that follows the shoreline and gives a very scenic view, one of my favorite holes out there. Carts are required on this course, so the rates are a bit higher compared to Delbrook Golf Course across town. Majestic Oaks is a pricier option in the area given the lakefront location and resort property, but is a fun course with scenic views of Delavan Lake that will test every part of your game.

Hole #11: 165 Yard Par 3 overlooking Delavan Lake

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Country Club Estates

June 21, 2021 admin

Location: Fontana
Yardage: 3011
Tees: Blue, White, Red
Holes: 9 (Par 35)
Opened: 1929
Architect: Tom Bendelow
Category: Local Value
Weekday Rate: $18 (9 holes)
Favorite Hole: #3

Country Club Estates opened in 1929 in Fontana and is located in the backyard of Big Foot Country Club. Similar to Big Foot CC, Country Club Estates was designed by Tom Bendelow. The original plans were for an 18 hole golf club, but only 9 holes were built before the Great Depression started in 1929. The land that was designated for the back 9 is still undeveloped, so this course may become 18 holes very far down the road. Since this course was built in 1929, the length is not too long by today’s standards at just over 3000 yards and par 35. The walking rate is $18 during the day and $12 for twilight. There are three tees options: blue, white, and red. The course rating from the blue tees (tips) at 34.7 and a slope of 122. Featuring blind tee shots and sloping fairways, this course is very well designed and a hidden gem in the golfer’s paradise of Lake Geneva. The greens roll fairly quick for their size and have more slope than expected. Overall, a great golf course in the heart of the resort area surrounding Lake Geneva with especially good value. A very short walk from the lake hides this quiet, low-key 9-hole signature Bendelow from the early 20^th century.