I Played The 3 Worst Rated Golf Courses in America!

These are the 3 worst-rated golf courses in America voted on by fans from our last video.
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[@beyoncehadoneofthebest]

yall who suggested the first course are SPOILED

[@TheValadin]

Hi there! I actually work at Bonaventure, I am glad you gave the course a shot. As the reviews show, the course used to be worse for wear. We have recently gone under new management and we’ve been rapidly improving our course trying to bring it back to life. A couple things to note, the bathrooms, the key is attached to your cart key as it has 2 keys, if you look closely at 6:33, you can see that. 2. the billboard is not on our property and we hate it just as much as the highway right next to us, but what can you do? Also, we are getting new carts this winter! We as well have a new greenskeeping staff that is working on our property and holes 1,5, and 17 were completely stripped and redone. I am glad to see us out there on the internet, regardless of the criticism, we have a lot of work to do. Thanks for coming and you’re welcome to do another video in a couple months to see our progress! 🙂

[@toddfritz8683]

I call bullshiit.

[@kcham2003va]

Have you played the course?? Even Mr. Short game says the course has upped its game (at 4:30). Three greens were completed built , and are in perfect condition.

[@toddfritz8683]

​@@kcham2003va You have alot of nerve calling that a golf course.

[@TheValadin]

@@toddfritz8683try opening your eyes a bit. maybe i should show you the previous pictures of the course? take a gander on our google reviews page and look at some pictures from a couple months back (before may) you’ll see the difference, and if you don’t, you’ve got some high standards or you need to get your eyes checked lol

[@kcham2003va]

Remember this comment was based on Bonaventure. Not the two course featured at the end of the video.

[@FittinToGet]

This series needs to go viral...share it, post it...we need to make sure Matt makes all his money back on these videos...

[@countryboy8870]

love how Mr SG isn't a resort snob like other tubers. The man is happy to get down and dirty with the common folk. Love this video mate.

[@peterschulties3258]

That 2nd course you reviewed had me laughing to tears. Love these videos. Best was you pounding the tee in with your iron. Loving all the work you put in for our entertainment!

[@PIP-zf9yb]

2nd course is definitly the course to beat as the worst.

[@adamwebber2734]

No rating though...😂

[@Sh4tterdL0g1c]

Same dude I was absolutely cracking up and the rating showed a 3.4! That place looked like a bomb went off on it 😂😂😂

[@matthewpocock4824]

It's a Country Club! 😂

[@adamseidel9780]

Wonder what the cost is. Has the feel of a place the ownership keeps expecting to sell to a developer but the deal hasn’t gone through for a few years and it’s gotten real bad. But if it’s like $5 to go out and play for kids to practice… who cares?

[@mbrownie22]

The Florida course looks like Augusta National compared to the other dumps.

[@michaelbartnek5090]

That was a gutsy move drinking from that water bucket hope you're up to date on all your vaccinations also love the cart reviews you should be a car salesman on the side

[@davidedwards6530]

I came here just for this comment, as I was thinking the same thing. Definitely a bold move 😬

[@michaelbartnek5090]

Michael Bartnek 8360 Moline Pl Springfield Va 22153

[@Pure.GolfCZ]

I immediately made sure I liked the video a second time after seeing that. Incredible display of resilience to drink that and not die.

[@seanmccarthy5216]

Typhoid has entered the chat

[@williamwhittenburg3212]

Water born illnesses are no joke. You would have been way better off with the expired Gatorade.

[@jlnew10]

Was the second course actually closed? It looked like you never made contact with anyone, shouldered your bag and went off. The fact that you scored as well as you did was amazing.

[@joeyp3094]

That has to be the course record in San Antonio. If 3 of the top players in the world were with you I'd be shocked at any were breaking 75. Every putt is russian roulette. Loved every minute of it.

[@tomhull612]

This is definitely your comedic niche. I just love them as they make me laugh as mentioned on the last one while getting through chemo. I laughed so hard again and the comments had me rolling. Appalled at the conditions but this is comedy at it's best. Still want to play a few wholes with you when we wrap this treatment up and I'm cancer free! I love these videos and thank you for getting me to laugh so hard! This is better than Bob does golf!

[@coreyknapp2151]

Good luck to you. it’s important to laugh and keep a positive attitude during chemo. There are plenty of cancer survivors.

[@rfafoglia]

This was one of the most entertaining videos that you have made. Didn’t learn any great golf tips but had a great laugh. Thanks for doing it.

[@darkim808]

If you can get there .. go play the course at Guantanamo Bay. You get a 12x12 patch of astro turf to use during the round. Still one of the most fun I've had golfing

[@airforceones25]

As someone who grew up in Lake Elsinore and since moved, it pains me to see what the Links of Summerly has become. When that placed first opened it was so pure. Such a tough and fun layout that you just didn't get anywhere else.

[@davidmorgan6000]

Agreed! Used to be such a well maintained and unique course, and now, a total dog track. So sad.

[@dougnbodie]

Wonderful course when it opened. Beautiful

[@mattmalkovic6365]

I live in wildomar, summerly is dirt cheap and pretty tough. Fun in summertime. Played it a few weeks ago for $14 and got attacked by mosquito’s. It’s pretty bad and the owner has it up for sale for $5 million dollars.

[@paulpartch8739]

You have more fun on bad courses than most people have on nice courses. Agree this should be a series, well done, funny, and thanks for just being a positive guy Matt, Cheers

[@travellingmojo]

Love these series. What a great idea. Please do more of worst golf courses of America reviews. The fact you fly to play these terrible courses just shows extreme dedication to the series.

[@kcham2003va]

I play Bonaventure at least once a week. The management there has really made some great improvements. It's no wonder MrShortGame was surprised by the condition of the course as all the reviews he posted were at least four months old. A lot can happen over the summer, as in repairing the sprinkler system and the rebuilding three greens. Those new greens are a work of art and in perfect condition.

[@jdhrap]

Perfect condition?

[@TheValadin]

@@jdhrap Yeah, perfect. Check Google reviews lately.

[@kcham2003va]

@@jdhrap the rebuilt greens are still going strong

[@jerryreno1000]

I love it when you take us to such nice courses as these. Locally two of our courses closed due to lack of water. Nice to see green on a course and some of it was even connected. Keep up the good work and searching for more of these treasures.

[@golf_is_a_happy_place9990]

These course reviews are so much fun, so much to enjoy from them.. Can't wait to see the next series on the 'best of the worst' 😁

[@bsmith4u2]

I can't believe you were even able to score a tee time for that second course. And Juan's ***** review on the 3rd course was priceless. Good video.

[@jeremycopeland281]

Love how much energy and time you put into your journeys. Makes me smile, laugh and learn actually. You’re a great dude and keep em rolling my guy 🤘🏼🔥

[@jameslupkin3266]

Absolutely love these course vlogs. So much fun. Please keep them coming!

[@nbxMidgetKingx]

Course 2 has me crying right now. How you were able to keep it serious during any of that course is beyond commendable.

[@davidpeterson552]

Mr Short Game, that was the funniest golf video I watched this month! Comedic, tongue in cheek, gold! But what was really impressive is your scores. You are a helluva golfer. You have proven to me that a good golfer can play pretty well regardless of the conditions! Thanks for the entertaining travel review of the three worst courses in America. I’m gonna put them on my bucket list. May not get to them.

[@mcos5532]

Great piece. When living in Palm Beach from 2000 to 2010 I played Bonaventure a couple of times. It was in good shape and as you said a challenging layout. You were funny and polite with all your comments for the last two courses.

[@robertdickerson16]

As an employee of a golf course ,at 6:57,,those are punch marks for seeding on the greens ,and we do that tees too. Mowers only leave lines ,and uneven terrain on greens if uneven or offset, COME TO PINE HILL IN MEMPHIS TN ,when u get a chance

[@marksimmons7972]

Matt, never laughed at a golf video so hard in my life. Also, thanks for the tip on scammers. You cannot tell a true offer from a scam. They mimic a true offer so completely they are virtually indistinguishable!

[@jamiehill2671]

I get tough conditions playing in the Great White North. But at least owners here try to operate properly. It's comical the state of those bad courses. Really like to see more of the series.

[@edogaktop]

I hope this series continues. Honestly the most entertaining golf content in my recent memory.

[@laurenmp7486]

I love this! It's so nice when someone can have fun with the not great things in golf. That first one, seems a timing issue. Was bad, someone showed up who cares, and being that it's Florida got good conditions for making things better. I looked up the Lakeside Golf Club and allegedly it is open. Though per the Google activity tracker thing, it's less busy than usual. Which, not a surprise. Also less busy than usual, usual when?

[@dougdog360]

Matt you are the man.... It's remarkable how you invest time and money into going to these places when everybody else would do the same to go to dreamed courses. Kudos to you

[@pt7157]

I will never complain about the condition of any golf I play course again! 🙂This was hysterical! And, you still scored well on the scorched Earth, killer ant-infested, courses of death! Good job!

[@pt7157]

PS I am also declaring you Club Champion!

[@phillipstodgell7303]

What a commitment for a video!! I would enjoy seeing if you get any back story on some of those courses and how they ended up that way. Also what happened to the wings and pickle fries...?

[@roy4091]

Still, to this day, I use the very best putting tip ever. A few years back, you did a video on reading up and down hill putts, " double the amount of break going down hill apposed to uphill." It's helped my game emensly. Thank you,

[@Nyr22821]

Just amazed you can still shoot in the 70’s playing those sh-tholes lol.. great job

[@JCraig1301]

I can’t believe you drank that water. Who knows how long that could have been in there

[@user-kk1dx2nz4j]

Love this series! My wife sits here laughing at me...laughing at you! I'm from Riverside, so I know Lake Elsenore well. Keep up the great work!

[@CanadianJumper2]

What a fun vid! Maybe start another series playing the best course or finding hidden gems? Love the content keep it up!

[@nathansmith3018]

Great video, not sure what was worse the San Antonio or only having 9 holes in San Diego. Can't wait for part 3.

[@NippyNap2]

I can’t explain in anymore detail how happy this channel makes me! Keep up all your great work. It is a real pleasure to travel and see these courses with great commentary and low scores too!

[@dudefromtx1404]

I've played that Canyon Lake course I believe many years ago. What a transformation. No members, no golfers around, no funds, not upkeep. The drought we had last summer didn't help the situation eirther. The cart with no windshield? I've never seen that before. Your're the best golfer I've seen outside of the pros on tours. The short game is razor sharp.

[@pittsburghluke]

love this series! keep it coming

[@darrylk]

Love it! 😂😂😂 Second course I was laughing so hard! Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@mikewallerus3524]

Love your content! Funny yet informative. Great video

[@henryschumann442]

I have never laughed so hard at one of your videos, Matt. Love it. 😂😂

[@nicknameunavailable809]

Used to travel to Lake Elsinore frequently for business. Went by the “Links” many times and decided to take my clubs (about 2012) to give it a try. My goodness has this place gone downhill! Had some rough spots back then but nothing like this. Company I worked with was right next to the jump school and we’d occasionally get a stray skydiver on the roof.

[@TheBirdieparbirdie]

I had to find someone in the comments who played this course back in the day. I played it when it first opened, back in 2008-2009. It was an absolute jewel links course with burns and everything. They could not have a picked a worse time to build it. And the houses in that area were selling for ridiculous prices and they massively overbuilt. I can't believe how bad it is now. Wow. Wow. Wow.

[@sh00tprado]

Played on Elsinore Highs golf team for all 4 years and Summerly was our home course 2010-2014. Crazy to see how far it has fallen. Used to actually be a very nice place. It now fits in more with the rest of Elsinore now though..

[@bryanevjen3798]

Truly, great content. Played a course very similar to the bad ones you reviewed. It was hilarious how bad the greens were! Thanks for the channel.

[@AdamJ917]

Highly entertaining! Really enjoyed. Seeing the ball hop on the greens and take 45 degree turns was something else 😂

[@abehuffman6447]

I have actually played that Lakeside course near Canyon Lake. Grew up in San Antonio. It was much better back then, lol. Great series, these are a fun watch!

[@legend9018]

I live in south Florida and used to play Bonaventure a lot (pronounced bonna-venture) I hadn’t played in years but went a little while ago and also left it a 1 star review lol. This used to be the premier course in south Florida and hosted a lot of semi pro events and qualifiers. As you pointed out the layout is really great with well designed holes (that first par 3 with the waterfall was the signature hole) and plays pretty challenging with the water and wind but it has fallen into disrepair. Just unkept with patchy greens, the rough is actually st Augustine and weeds and the bunkers are more dirt than sand. I bet you had a better experience at Osprey Point, I was there the day you were filming lol.

[@edruiz6364]

I played Bonaventure about 18 years ago and it wasn't so bad. I've seen a few courses close or in disrepair during the last 10 years or so.

[@legend9018]

@@edruiz6364south Florida is a funny place. We have a ton of golfers and golf courses but quite a few have closed because we also have so many people moving here that the land is too valuable for it to be a golf course.

[@ffalk11]

Thanks for this series...makes me feel better about the courses I play that I thought were poorly maintained!

[@brenmcf]

This is an awesome series!! Keep it going pls!!

[@Anthraxx]

Hahaha the comment about the bob does sports guys had me click the like button immediately. Great video man, love the humor and I loved to see how bad some places have (sadly) become. Especially the second course, it looks so full of potential.

[@ken9295]

Ten years ago I used to live a few miles from Lake Elsinore and played Links of Summerly. The fairways were greener as were the greens. Finding your way around the course wasn't much easier and I would have been completely lost had not the 2 guys I played with pointed me in the right direction! Now I live in Austin and could make it down to San Antonio and play the course there.......looks like getting a tee time might not be a problem. As Meatloaf says.......2 out of 3 ain't bad!

[@frelis71]

I love this content. The happiness on your face playing these horrible courses is amazing. I would love to get my hands on that cool ball. I cant believe how you manage to make any birdies on the horrible courses you play. I love it 😊😂

[@thecringegolfer]

So I play a muni course sort of like Canyon where you get a lot of loose dirt lies. I think it would be neat if you did a little "how-to" on playing out off of stuff like that! lol! Seriously though, some parts of Texas has had such bad luck with the drought and extreme temps lately. It's just so expensive to water and maintain them without help from mother nature in the form of rain. And, you can't afford to keep the maintenance crews around when their isn't any grass to mow. This is why I think 6 hole courses would be more beneficial in those areas. Less to water, less to maintain!

[@garybragg3509]

More of this content please, love this series.

[@dalewalton1987]

Love your work Mat, couldn’t stop laughing…..😂

[@jcjwireless]

Great content Sir! I love your training videos, and now these funny course videos are a great addition. Just let me know when you're shipping me that ball so I can make a spot in my wall collection 😂....

[@newsforus9254]

If ever back in this area, near Boner-ventura, Ft Laud has a FREE 3 hole par 3 course with real grass run by Ft Laud park & rec. It also has practice area for both short game & full swing BUT the area is in transitional neighborhood so its best to go early AM & avoid the tougher crowds.

[@austinmusser5270]

Philly Cricket club ball! I’m from around the area. From what I saw that’s where that ball is from! What a video. Always a joy to see you shoot great rounds at the worst courses around America. God bless you brother

[@marsupial26]

Matt, great video. Only been playing golf for a couple of months, but love your attitude and the way you mix up the lessons. Open invite to come and play in 'good old England'. Love you man P.S. I'd love the ball !!!

[@e1kinobe]

Hi Mr SG. Been a sub since the california days and the first video i saw of you was that backyard chipping video you filmed over your pool area. Anyway I hope you visit Black Diamond Ranch golf course in Lecanto,Fl (west coast area north of Tampa) and make a review. Love tgat golf course. I love in Ft Lauderdale area and good one out here is the Rolling Hills golf and country club (Where they shot Caddy Shack back in the days). keep it up dude, your the best.

[@hunterwimer]

Great series. If you ever venture into northeast TN then you play the city owned Steele Creek golf course. Only 9 holes but one of the worst courses I've ever played on. It looks like it could be nice with some effort.

[@naderzein2435]

This might be my new favorite video on the channel 😂 nice job Matt! Btw I wouldn't have risked drinking that water LOL

[@EDP-zc9hb]

I absolutely love these videos from you, can't get enough of them

[@u0627947]

Top tier content. Thanks for investing all the effort, time, and money into even a short video like this. More please!

[@crosscaddygolf]

That’s so crazy you played the Links At Summerly it’s one couse near me that I have played before and said the you said, when I first played there . Definitely love the video you gotta do another one love it my guy 🙌🙏👊

[@edlo8099]

The sarcasm in this video is top notch 😂😂😂

[@Actnjax]

I spit out my coffee when you said, "it resembles the moon. I have never been there." Classic!

[@travellingmojo]

"The flagstick has perished... so it's lying down." Comedy gold.😄

[@byronhetzler9206]

That second course had me in tears😂 I loved seeing a puff of dirt on each shot and watching your ball bounce to and fro on its way to the hole. “Rolling 5 on the stimp” 😂😂😂

[@gcdeen8783]

So glad you checked out my recommended course in Lake Elsinore! Front 9 is nothing but dirt! That Texas course looked pretty horrible. Thanks for 30 minutes of laughs! I can't believe how you made some of those putts/chips. Awesome!

[@eketelon]

Matt your commentary had me rolling until I had a coughing fit😂😂😂. I would not have drank from that water jug though. Hopefully you didn't get Typhoid Fever! 😅

[@richardwrask497]

The content is impeccable. I laughed out loud at you. Very funny

[@Par72-ki7gi]

I could barely see the screen with the tears rolling down my face when we got to the second one. I was waiting for Matt to bust out the launch monitor to see if it could cope with the lateral rollout. 😂 🤣

[@pursuitofpar]

Loving this content Matt! Your sense of humor and sarcasm is so spot on. Keep up the great work.

[@glenj.taylor2938]

I just drove the Lake Elsinore yesterday and man, if I would have known I could have played a course that MSG reviewed, I would have at least stopped to say I've been there. Thanks for the video Sir, it was genuinely entertaining.

[@CamMacMastermusic]

After watching this video I feel like I need to change the review of my home course here in New Hampshire. It’s worse than I gave it credit for 😂😂 Great video Matt. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@brianwebb6913]

I love this content!! Please make more of these videos. Also, check out Tecolote Canyon in San Diego. It is sad.

[@inwood218]

Absolutely hilarious. Some brutle tracks. Thanks for the Saturday morning laughs.

[@chadfisher3278]

Outstanding, I am definitely making the trek to the Austin area to play Lakeside and Blackhawk now!!!!!!

[@alienrenders]

The first course is clearly being repaired. I couldn't stop laughing when you played the second one. That was great content right there. My sides hurt from laughing so much. I've never seen such tall grass on the "greens".

[@nathanhurricane]

I love videos like these! They're so fun

[@robertzink7830]

Great video. Loved how you blamed yourself for the bad shots. Like not planning for the 6 inch pop-up on the putt. This is a great series, keep it going.

[@the1mce544]

This video has made me respect my Country Club for all the hard work the put into their maintenance. Thanks for the awesome and entertaining video MSG!

[@robertthornhill1280]

Thanks for coming and reviewing Lakeside. I use it as a practice course so when I go to a course with actual grass I’m that much better. It’s the worst. LOL

[@jsurgee23]

Those lines on the green are likely from a recent verti-cut. I’m guessing those greens are Bermuda and they’re trying to harden them up or it’s part of normal maintenance plan. Verti-cutting is different from punching. You use a mower with vertically teeth and dig into the thatch layer, rip it up to the surface to be blown off or collected. Also…there typically is a separate entity at the course that cleans the bathrooms, but one of the assistant superintendents typically unlocks the bathrooms in the morning for the crew and golfers. Cleaning is only done a couple times a week. The more you know 🌈 Enjoyed the video! As someone who’s been in agronomy for 7 years, this was hard to watch without cringing.

[@berriejasper2631]

Great video, and love the series. But then again I like all your stuff.

[@brucevanwyk3257]

You play pretty darn good on those courses!!! I loved seeing you use the wedge for a putter!! That course in Texas was interesting almost as the one in Escondido!! I hope you are playing with older clubs I would hate to scuff up an nice set on those courses.

[@Mohill93]

Loved the video, fun seeing a different side of courses!

[@richardhauser5865]

I think you should go try Sand Creek GC in Colorado Springs, CO. It's a nine hole par 29 course and it is horrible! Cracks in the greens, dead grass everywhere, and the worst bunkers I have ever hit out of. Once on a cold day, I actually put a big scratch in my sand wedge from just hitting a bunker shot! They have a very popular driving range that is open at night in the summer, so you can tell that is where all the money goes to. The course is sad, neglected, and just awful!

[@markdannewitz3424]

I really enjoyed your review of the three worst golf courses in America! It was hilarious to watch and I’m amazed at how well you played! Thanks for sharing Matt!

[@fuji302]

First course the greens were aerated with knives in the aerator rather than coring tines. It’s a relatively common practice to open the greens with little disruption. It’s not a substitute for coring (nothing is and nothing is better, change my mind) but it’s great in season. It looks like they’re trying to fix it up.

[@brandonowens888]

Great series MSG! Love it!!

[@WillPittRFC]

Great work Matt, no idea how you manage to score such good numbers on these mud pits!

[@patrickdaniel5572]

Love your videos. Fun to watch. Great golf swing.

[@marcmays9970]

Another great video. These are fun to watch!

[@stephenchrishanson]

I think a lot of these bad courses out there are just older courses with strands of grass that aren't as resistant to various issues. My local municipal course was looking a bit rough and they sank close to 7 million into it for a full redesign and newer fancy grass that is way easier to maintain. Game changer....obviously.... however, not all courses have that budget. Lot of courses out there just hanging on by a string budget wise. @MrShortGame Golf ..... if you get a chance, make a drive down to Auburn, AL and check out Pines Crossing (Formerly Indian Pines).

[@rustyshackleford6171]

Might not be as bad as some of these courses, but if you find yourself in Gilroy, CA, there is a beginner par 3/4 course that you will find 8somes, putting greens that are not greens and when putting they will deviate on whatever line you followed, tee boxes with varying rough cut length grass, sardine packed fairways lining each other with certain stray golf balls aimed for your head. At least the green fees are dirt cheap, but there probably lies the problem as why the greens are horrible. It is named Gavilan Golf Course. If you find yourself in the area feel free to check out literally a few miles away, a more difficult well maintained course named Eagle Ridge to make the trip worthwhile.

[@swm78]

Very good video, I am shocked that the last two courses are even open to the public! Keep up with the videos, thank you very much!

[@Vcize]

The second course pretty clearly closed down a while before the video.