Links of Sandpiper
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6002 yards | ||
| White | 71 | 5454 yards | ||
| Green | 71 | 4572 yards | ||
| Gold | 72 | 3900 yards | ||
| White (18-hole) (Par-3) | 54 | 2140 yards | ||
| Gold (18-hole) (Par-3) | 54 | 1748 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 67.9/122 W: 73.3/130 | 356 | 157 | 372 | 548 | 361 | 136 | 180 | 504 | 481 | 3095 | 385 | 269 | 392 | 223 | 512 | 175 | 495 | 295 | 174 | 2920 | 6015 |
| White M: 65.7/117 W: 70.9/126 | 334 | 136 | 328 | 485 | 307 | 110 | 165 | 449 | 460 | 2774 | 358 | 253 | 353 | 193 | 489 | 147 | 472 | 285 | 155 | 2705 | 5479 |
| Green M: 63.2/112 W: 67.8/117 | 312 | 121 | 284 | 393 | 286 | 90 | 131 | 385 | 388 | 2390 | 303 | 208 | 327 | 128 | 385 | 100 | 427 | 238 | 130 | 2246 | 4636 |
| Gold M: 60.6/104 W: 63.5/108 | 248 | 94 | 279 | 347 | 247 | 81 | 91 | 370 | 266 | 2023 | 236 | 184 | 262 | 104 | 370 | 85 | 345 | 220 | 85 | 1891 | 3914 |
| Handicap | 12 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 7 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
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Sixth hole, par-3, 136 yards: The downhill tee shot plummets to a long and large, double-bunkered green that is wider in the back. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/26/2026
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From the right flank of the green at hole eight, a curving par-5, this vantage point gives a view over the housing complex of which this course is a part. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/26/2026
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The par-5 ninth hole, which runs 481 yards uphill over hilly terrain, offers a green complex with especially strong challenges. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/26/2026
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The par-5 ninth hole, which runs 481 yards uphill over hilly terrain, offers a green complex with especially strong challenges. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/26/2026
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Photo submitted by fenderbender256 on 02/10/2022
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Photo submitted by StuMan2 on 10/15/2021
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Photo submitted by u190723239 on 03/31/2020
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Photo submitted by u190723239 on 03/31/2020
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Photo submitted by u190723239 on 03/31/2020
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Photo submitted by u190723239 on 03/31/2020
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Photo submitted by u190723239 on 03/31/2020
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Photo submitted by u190723239 on 03/31/2020
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Trees, a water fountain and rye overseed infact imply the very opposite of "links." Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 03/13/2020
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Links of Sandpiper, hole 6 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 03/13/2020
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Links of Sandpiper, hole 11 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 03/13/2020
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Photo submitted by u000001859918 on 03/05/2020
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Photo submitted by u2578073 on 02/25/2020
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Photo submitted by u2578073 on 02/25/2020
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Photo submitted by cburns2212 on 02/17/2020
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Photo submitted by mcthee on 01/25/2020
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14 Photo submitted by PMAEGOLFER on 12/29/2019
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15 Photo submitted by PMAEGOLFER on 12/29/2019
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16 Photo submitted by PMAEGOLFER on 12/29/2019
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17 Photo submitted by PMAEGOLFER on 12/29/2019
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18 Photo submitted by PMAEGOLFER on 12/29/2019
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view from 16 tee 11/4/17 Photo submitted by PMAEGOLFER on 11/06/2017
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+
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.
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.
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!
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.
Layout
Front 9 is a lot of fun, back 9 has too many overlapping holes. Leads to confusion and feeling rushed.
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.
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.
Great course for a great price
Green are getting patchy but overall the course played great
Secrets at Sandpiper
A great track with some hidden gems and traps. Never let your guard down.
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.
Sunday Sandpiper
A great shorter course with a mean set of closing holes that makes you think. Tough, fun and well worth it.
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.