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3.4
206 Reviews (206)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
105
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
69.6%
Recommend this course
181 out of 206 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.0
73.3%
Recommend this course
11 out of 15 reviews
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3.4
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
68.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 22 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 5863 yards
Slope 115
Rating 68.1

The Cranes Roost Course is one of two championship courses at the Plantation at Leesburg. This semi-private golf course features dramatic elevation changes of up to 170 feet. The hilly terrain provides rolling fairways and undulating greens. Water hazards also come into play through much of the golf course, providing further challenge. The Cranes Roost Course accommodates golfers of all skill levels, but it can be especially challenging if taken too casually. In addition to the two golf courses, the Plantation at Leesburg offers a practice facility for golfers to work on their short game as well as a pro shop and staff of golf professionals.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Clifton, Ezell & Clifton (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant
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Reviews

3.4
206 Reviews (206)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Brunch 11
Drinks 11
Dinner 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 24
Undulating Greens 19
Elevation Changes 11
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 19
Locals 15
Advanced Golfers 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 18
Convenient to the City 15
In the 'Burbs 10

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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Tees and Fairways were excellent...some greens were a little sparse.

Very Good value. Deep sand traps and no water hazards.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 95
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

Tight, Tree line course

Even though it is only 6,100 yds. from the back Tee's, this is a very tight, tree lined course that requires accurate shots from Tee to Green. The coruse is in very good condition, only a couple of greens showed signs of heavy play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 259
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Florida Advisor

Fun & enjoyable course. Definitely has character.

Well maintained but not pristine course. Tree lined so target golf: very challenging. Majority of greens in great condition. There is a couple that needs watering to bring it back otherwise they roll true but medium paced only. Fairways are pretty carpeted w/ grass. The "Otters Revenge", holes 13-15 are not only tough tee shots, but involve a lot walking since these holes are cart path only. Carts are new. Have windshields but no rain cover for bags in back. All in all a fun course to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

nice course for less than $30.00.

some of the greens need work, fairways are good. staff is friendly.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Narrow fairways and lots of trees

The front 9, while an interesting layout, is just a warm-up for what awaits you on the back, especially a 3-hole stretch (13-15) called "Otter's Revenge". The fairways are narrow and position is much more important than distance. If you hit to the wrong spot you have no chance of reaching the green in regulation. The greens have subtle undulations, there are several bunkers that come into play, some water, but the big draw is the demand for accuracy. Bring some extra golf balls!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

course needs work

Fairways and tee box were very long. Even longer than the second cut. The greens were basically dirt there was no way to play. The pace of play was horrible i waited in each tee box at least ten minutes or more. It seems like a seniors course. The Giles are real short if you hit your driver 250+ then each hole will be driver then 100 yards in. I only pulled one iron out of my bag. I did not enjoy this course nor will i visit here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Very nice and in great shape for November

I got to play both courses while I've been here from Michigan and have been very happy. A big well done to both courses and looking forward to playing them again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Well maintained shortish course.

We found this course to be mostly in excellent condition although some of the greens were not 100 per cent. It was easier than we expected and would be no challenge to a single figure handicap player. It only has one do or die hole, but we will certainly play it again at the right price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

sparse lots of bare spots...greens below average

Erratic conditions and no pace of play enforcement

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

The course is very well mantainfed

It was a pleasure playing at Plantation Utter Creek, I really enjoyed being there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Have to walk 5 holes, stay off fairway

waited 10 min. for other 2 players to show up (strangers but no problem). Never showed. Ran into a foursome, then twosome infront of us. Slowed down, but finished 3 /2 hrs.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

The greens need some attention as they were rough and bumpy, also had several bare spots.

Would play again but would not pay full price to play there.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

the course is in good shape but some greens need work

i have nothing to say say say say say say say say say say say say sayh

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Friendly staff, good condition and not too difficult. A good value for the money.

Friendly staff, good condition and not too difficult. A good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Slow but enjoyable

They need a ranger to keep pace of play, but other than that a great day. The course is VERY enjoyable and we will definately be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice challenge.

This is a challenging golf course. If you play well, you will score good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Had a great time...problem was with the shotgun start...

Will repeat same course next week...will take additional friends along.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Value for the price

I purchased two rounds of golf for their 1:00 pm shotgun for $10 each plus a service fee of $5.23. The shotgun was nearly filled and the course was in decent condition. Would recommend this for anyone looking for a good golfing deal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Enjoyed it!

I really enjoyed playing here. The course was in real good condition and fairly challenging for me, being only a 3 year golfer. The staff there was reall friendly and inviting. The golf pro, Jim was attentive to my needs and offered up some good advice with no pressure. I definitely recommend. They also host guest tournaments with some some favorite sports people. I met a few; real cool. You never know who you may see or meet.
TG

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

The Plantation GC Crane Roost

Although this course is short off the back tees - 5863 yds - the undulating fairways present many challenges. The course is well maintained and the greens run very true. Beware of Hole 9, a well designed dog leg which seems to almost come back on itself, a good risk and reward hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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