Sandpines #16
Signature hole #16. Your tee shot must be left center to avoid the Scottish style bunkers on the right. The green is surrounded by hazards. Water, deep bunkers, and rough are waiting. The massive coastal sand dunes can be seen in the distance.
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4.1
308 Reviews (308)
5 Stars
143
4 Stars
115
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.3
84.9%
Recommend this course
277 out of 308 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
3.8
50.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 4 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.7
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
72.7%
Recommend this course
16 out of 22 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6931 yards
Slope 129
Rating 74.2

Formerly known as Florence Golf Links.

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Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1993) Greg Muirhead (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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4.1
308 Reviews (308)
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Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Golfing at the Beach

Beautiful course in Florence Oregon. Fairways need some work. Patchy spots on fairways. Poor or missing directions between holes. Some cart paths were concrete in great condition some gravel or nothing. Greens were in good shape. We were able to use a GolfNow Hot Deal. Paid $118 for both of us including a cart. Regular price is $120 per person including a cart. Way over priced. In my opinion $75 would be reasonable. We used a new power cart and pro shop was nice.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Windy fun

Interesting layout. A few dog rights, a few dog lefts, a few elevated tees and a few elevated greens. But mostly wind, lots of wind!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 71
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course dry!

Pulled into parking lot! Weeds everywhere! No one there in mid summer on Oregon Coast! Why! Course was dry! Need TLC. Won’t play it again. Not a $100 course!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Disappointed/Not worth the price

This was the first time I've played this course since it was purchased by new owners. The course was previously called Florence Links. It was kept in good shape and prices were reasonable.

I was surprised to see the increase in price and expected to see course conditions justifying the price hike. Unfortunately, the opposite was true. Many of the tee boxes were dead grass and/or dirt. The fairways and greens were just okay. Unlikely I'll play there again for the price they're charging. Not worth the price.

Nearby Ocean Dunes Golf Links is in equal or better shape and half the price!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Way Overpriced

Live in Florence and have played "Pines"" many times in years past. New owners have, just like the previous owners, priced the course ridiculously high. This is not a $100 plus course. It's beautiful, somewhat forgiving, and fun to play, but not at current fees. Lower your price and get back to a Locals Special if you want to make it.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overpriced

The course is in need of major upgrade. Even with that being done, as new management has promised, Sandpines is not a premier course requiring a premier price. The course is somewhat scenic with views of trees and sand dunes but there are no ocean views. I was fortunate to find a GolfMoose price but they no longer exist and I fear that the current prices may doom this course as witnessed by the fact there are all day tee times available even one day ahead and on weekends. Hopefully this will not be the case and management will reconsider their pricing structure. I have always enjoyed but will no longer play this course at the current price. Suggest that you travel an hour and a half north to Lincoln City and play Salishan Golf Links.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played

Way Overpriced for Quality and Amenities

So sad to see this course in such bad shape. At nearly $130 per round (including a $16 large bucket of range balls), this could be one of the worst golf values in the state.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Bones But Missing Heart

This course has a solid layout that could easily be a local gem. The routing is thoughtful, with a nice variety of holes that make good use of the natural terrain.

The issue is in the atmosphere—or lack thereof. The whole place feels a bit sterile, There's no real character or sense of place, and while nothing is exactly bad, it all feels a bit impersonal.

Maintenance-wise, it's clear the course has seen better days. It's not falling apart, but there's a light layer of neglect: bunkers that need edging, cart paths starting to crumble, and clubhouse areas that could use a refresh. None of it ruins the round, but it does chip away at the overall experience.

In short, the course deserves more love. With some attention to detail and a touch of personality, this could be a standout destination. As it stands, it's good—not great—and leaves you hoping someone will give it the polish it needs to shine.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Like the course however, the conditions seem to be going down hill some? Area's need some work, i hope they put the work in because i really enjoy the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging and beautiful

This course is a great deal for the price. This is really one of my favorites courses in Oregon. Needs a little more TLC but otherwise a wonderful track with great views!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Course overall

I haved played this course for over 10 years and really like it. The negative aspect is the overall course conditions seem to be slowly going downhill. I hate to say that, however the turf on the fairways seems to have more "rough spots" each year. I just hope they start to get it back in the shape it was in years ago.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun coast course

A really fun layout with some pretty views. The course could use a little love these days but still very enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great winter place to play golf

This is a great course in the winter to play golf very challenging with wide open fairways. The only thing I could say is, I wish there was another set of tees between the ladies and the whites for somebody of an older age like me.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course, always has been

Glad to see FGL is embracing golf now. It’s an hour and 40 minutes from my house but it’s a great winter course. Firm and fast and fun! Deals will get me and my friends to drive over.

Please restore #7 to its former glory. Even if the dune creates a natural hazard on the approach, I’ve always felt like cutting 100yards off of the hole was a disappointment.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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