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3.6
1386 Reviews (1386)
5 Stars
282
4 Stars
595
3 Stars
316
2 Stars
108
1 Stars
85
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
75.4%
Recommend this course
1086 out of 1386 reviews
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3.4
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
73.6%
Recommend this course
39 out of 53 reviews
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3.6
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.1%
Recommend this course
64 out of 83 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and a well-regarded 19th hole restaurant consistently earn praise from returning golfers. The course layout offers an engaging mix of easy and challenging holes at an affordable price point.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6002 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Links of Sandpiper in Lakeland offers a traditional links layout that sprawls across rolling terrain. The course is player friendly enough for players of all skill levels to enjoy but it has enough challenges for more advanced players as well. The course is anything but flat, and the ups and downs are the most challenging element you'll encounter. The small, undulating greens and narrow landing areas off of the fairways demand accuracy. Combined with elevation changes and strategically placed bunkers, proper club selection and course management also play important roles. Picking the right lines from the tees into the greens requires careful thought. You'll face a few blind shots thanks to the rolling terrain and there are also several bunkers strategically placed along the greensides. Links of Sandpiper's final four holes are the toughest stretch.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tif Dwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

3.6
1386 Reviews (1386)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Brunch 9
19th Hole Specials 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 33
Bunkers 31
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Locals 39
Seniors 31
Beginners 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 36
Worth the Drive 8
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall great experience

Overall atmosphere is relaxing and fun. The bar at the clubhouse is pleasant enough that my wife and I make trips there without golfing. Course is challenging enough and you can tell the grounds are well maintained. A+

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/03/2026:
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sandpiper. The good bad and ugly

The cost was surprising good. 40 dollars for a weekend play. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We got in the first tee box and they are in ok condition. After our drives we went out to the fairways. Yes they are a little rough. However still very playable. I am not a competitive golfer but just love to go out and whack the ball around for a bit. That being said, it left some tough shots out of the fairway. The greens were in really good shape. And difficult. Many times we were putting uphill and they were just slower than normal. Made it hard to gauge. The layout is weird where you are crossing in front of the entire tee box to go to your next whole (17 comes to mind) so it can get awkward. While there one of my friends hit a hole in one on the par 3 18th hole. It was great. Highlight of the day. Until I had the burger. Man it was a great burger. Plus being allergic to wheat, they had a gluten free bun. I will stop by sometime just for dinner it was that good. All in all for the price, the value is worth it. If you are a super serious golfer, you may get annoyed but the course is fun and challenging at the same time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Playable in Average Condition

It has been a rough summer with heat and watering restrictions. So, fairways are sparce in areas and greens are not perfect. Still, it is worth playing.

The back 9 has some difficult holes where it helps to have played the course a few times to know where to hit your shots.

There are a lot of elevation changes; not a flat course. For me, this challenging and makes me focus. It will point out weaknesses in your game for sure.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Needs help

If I got a penny for all the weeds I'd retire very wealthy. The course has been neglected since the owner has built so many new homes on the property. Cart paths need repair along with many washed out areas. Seems the new homes have overtaken priority. Such a shame!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/10/2026:
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry your visit didn't fully meet expectations, and we're committed to making improvements that create a better experience for future rounds.
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

Been playing it for years. One of my favorite places

Staff is great carts are clean and course is in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 06/08/2026:
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great time

Had a great time. Friendly staff. Good pace. Would go again!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Layout

Front 9 is a lot of fun, back 9 has too many overlapping holes. Leads to confusion and feeling rushed.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course was a surprise for me, as this was my first time playing. The holes were very interesting and I enjoyed playing them. The pace was slow, as I played alone, but had to wait on foursomes in front of me, including one group that only had three sets of clubs. Overall I had a good time and look forward to going back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens need attention and the fairways are full of weeds. The course has potential to be really nice but as of right now the maintenance or lack of money for maintenance is showing.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course for a great price

Green are getting patchy but overall the course played great

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Secrets at Sandpiper

A great track with some hidden gems and traps. Never let your guard down.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Drought conditions

Fairway and rough lack very much grass which can be attributed to very little if any rain. Greens are in decent shape and fast.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday Sandpiper

A great shorter course with a mean set of closing holes that makes you think. Tough, fun and well worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 114
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 112
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

It's not the fault of the course...

I have a bad habit of playing to the level of my fellow players. That works okay when playing with folks who are having a good day. Not so much when you play with a couple of folks who are having a bad day and decide the solution is to add beer.

If things are already a bit out of control with your swing, it just doesn't make sense to me. They were nice enough, and made their mistakes while keeping up with our position, but...in the four previous times I've played here I've never played in a group that hit into the houses along the course. There were at least 4 balls during the round (no evidence of any damage, but no real search for those either).

As my wife tells me...I've got to learn to play my game and pay no attention to what the others in my group are doing (beyond keeping an eye on where the ball has gone). Maybe one day I will reach that sublime state.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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