Bobby Jones Golf Club - Championship Course

I booked a very early afternooon teetime and when I arrived a the course I was told that my tee time would be pushed back about a half hour because the club booked a Girl's High School Golf Season Playoff. There were no carts available as the carts were "sold" out to the parents who were mostly too lazy to walk and ponied up $30 each for the carts. I eventually revceived a cart that was not functional and had to be replaced by the 5th hole. I fully support the club sponsoring the High School Girls Golf Tournament, but then they shouldn't have sold tee times directly behind the tournament. I heard grumbling all over the course from people that were either dropping out from slow play or were not able to finish before dark. We finished our 5 plus hour round in the dark! Lesson- if you are going to sponsor the a tournament, don't book tee times and not inform those golfers what they are up against even if it means that you haven't squezzed every last dime out of the day at the expense of unknowing golfers out to enjoy their round!

Overall a great course. My only complaint was that our golf cart would only work half the time that I pushed the gas pedal. It seemed like it was misfiring before it would then jerk forward and finally drive. They did advise us after the fact when I said something that they were in the process of replacing their carts soon.

Played it the first time no issues but the second time wow never been on a golf course that slow. I left after 9 holes. Course is ok and staff were great.

The course was fast and a great challenge, especially with the wind

few hazzards, well maintained tee boxes and greens; good fairways in light of the drought.

tournament play slows the course down beyond what is acceptable.

The golf carts were in terrible condition and hard to drive. Ball/club washers on them were totally empty, the cart paths were absolutely horrible had to mostly stay off of them to save your back, all the fairways had huge divots everywhere seems no one was sanding their divots. We’re seniors and the tee options were the worst I’ve ever seen. We had to play at 5,000 yards (usually lady’s lengths) because the next option (tan tees ) were at 5,700. The two plus’s were nice staff and in general nice greens but for the price they’re getting I’ll never be back.

very well maintained course, pace of play was exceptional

Tee boxes, fairways and greens were excellent. Drainage after a rainstorm was really poor. Driving range, putting teen and chipping greens are the best in Sarasota. Since golf carts don’t have GPS, there should be at least a 100 yard marker to go along with the 150 pole.

Everyone we came in contact with from cart guys, starter and pro shop all greeted us with a smile including waves from maintenance staff on course. Greens rolled true, rough was manageable, traps were raked as well. Fairways were not burnt out but cut shorter than other courses we've played which was a bit surprising given the amount of rain in the area the last few months. Not a deal breaker. Would play again in off season.

Of course was great

The staff was great, helpful, and courteous

Great shape for a muni! Unfortunately, pace is slow. I would even say really slow!

Good round, good conditions. Overpriced for a muni, rates should go down around midday

Course was in good condition. Fast greens, holes are mostly straight and next to each other. Not much character but would definitely recommend this Course. They do have a par three 9 hole Course you can play for 5 bucks after your round.

$45 was a lot to pay for this course during the hottest

part of summer. We had the course to ourselves on Friday and the pace of play was 3 hours to play 18

holes. Fairways were ok and greens the same but the layout was very bland and the cart paths were in

horrible shape. Staff including pro shop - starter and

cart staff were awesome. Based on the course for the money we paid - we probably would not return

to play another round in the future. Thank you,

David and Jane Concino

I simply expected more out of a Ross track.

Staff was limited, but friendly and attentive, they get an A. The course is just kinda in meh shape. There are better places to play at the same price point.