Stonehouse Golf Club

Stonehouse Golf Club opened in 1996 to accolades as “Best New Upscale Public Course in the Nation” by Golf Digest and “Top 10 New Courses You Can Play” by Golf Magazine, and more. Following the market drop of 2008 it started losing it’s status and closed for a brief period before being purchased in December 2018. Stonehouse LLC was formed with the major backing of J. Sanders Construction to bring the property back to its former glory. And, they have succeeded in bringing it back! The new owners honor the work of Mike Stranz.

Stonehouse is a gorgeous, fun and challenging property and needs to be back on your list of ‘must play. There are plenty of ravines, fairway bunkers and visual distractions to bring you to your knees, but you’ll enjoy the challenge. The fairways seem to keep your ball in the fairway, even if you miss slightly to the left or right ON the fairway. Notice Hole 12. The ravines are breath-taking and are at times intimidating. And No 17, Par 3 is just amazing! 

The greens…wow…the greens. BIG, rolling and fair, with some false fronts and major undulations. Though built in a residential community, the course feels like it is just the golfer and nature. Playing the course, you don’t see another fairway and homes never come into play.

One of the few downsides to this course – it’s not for walkers – distances from green to tee are often 100-200 or more yards. Stonehouse Grill, located behind the 18th green, has stunning views of the final hole. The Bang Bang Shrimp and crab cakes (flakey and seasoned just right) are a great choice. The wide open space in the restaurant/grill building would make an ideal place to host a tournament. There is plenty of room, good food and a variety of draft beers on tap.