Your description of Arlington Ridge was extremely accurate. Never saw a golf course go downhill that fast . Really bad shape; not worth the 35$ + free lunch.

Eagle Ridge is in good shape and a nice challenge. Harbor Hills has really come in after the rain and high temps. Juliette Falls was Ok but the grass wasn't in yet a couple of weeks ago. World Words was about the same. Deer Island was great the last two times we went there (about 2 weeks ago). Summer Glen was OK too - nice price $20. The prettiest course and the one in the best shape is Baseline if 6 par fours will satisfy you.
Stay thirsty my friends.
Irish

I agree with you on Eagle Ridge. Great course and seemingly always in great condition. Another very nice course but has a little longer drive to get there is Stone Creek in Ocala. Have played it twice and it is a very nicely conditioned layout for $28 + tax.