Bide-A-Wee Golf Course — Local services in Portsmouth

Bide-A-Wee is one of the best deals around. The layout has character and the course conditions are always much better than average. Maybe not top tier level but given what you’re paying here you won’t be disappointed. Two specific points though. First, the greens have been aerated very recently so expect to be playing Plinko on the greens for a couple weeks. Obviously I’m not dinging the course for performing proper maintenance, just letting you know what to expect. Second, the bunkers here are the only thing I’d say aren’t in great shape but keep in mind many are considered waste bunkers. In other words, at least some of them are designed to be...

I have been playing bide-a-wee for about 20 years now. The course and grounds are in great shape, my only complaint is the over booking and the lack of effort by the marshals to do anything about the pace of play. I have found that I have to try to catch iffy weather or odd times to get in a decent round of golf these days. More than once I have had to talk my way into a rain check because of the crowd. My last experience there was a 6 hour round of golf that was backed up 2-3 groups on every tee box. Space out the tee times. Turn some people away. Manage the crowd. It was once my favorite local course but unfortunately it's a...

This is the type of course that an old spirit looks for. It is a place where time hasn't affected the golf pro or the day to day interactions of people as a whole, it is as if you walk into the fifties. They are kind, very kind, and seem to genuinely want to propel golf and all of it's time honored traditions. Traditions like character, courtesy, honor, and good ole tom foolery. I am 29 and must say this is my favorite of any golfing "atmosphere" I've experienced yet. The prices for what you get can't be beaten and it is a nice up and coming facility. Class act Mr. Andy, and a classy operation. My hat...