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3.2
191 Reviews (191)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
99
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
66.2%
Recommend this course
170 out of 191 reviews
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Average Rating
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2.7
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
50.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 6 reviews
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3.2
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
70.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 10 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

3.2
191 Reviews (191)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

My best round of golf ever.

I am a new golfer and this was my best experience ever on a golf course. The course was very well maintained. The price was amazing and they let me play the round alone like I wanted. There was never a wait. It rained hard on three holes, but I still had a great time. I will be back and also recommend this course to everyone I know.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great set up

this course can be excellent....not now tho....the greens are terrible...i dont mean bad...i mean pathetic....maybe they are doing something that nobody knows about....cant think of what that may be...but to the point of just not good....the ball is rolling about 5-6 maybe....if you can find a spot thats not ate up or holes unfilled good luck....i have played this course many times over the years but this is the worst i have ever seen here.....to bad..its a great layout...cant blame it on the weather...plenty of rain...other courses in the area are 5 times better...hope it changes back to the way it should be

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

interesting layout

Played the Otter's Creek course and found it to be a good test of your game. Lots of dogleg holes as well as tight tree lined fairways. You need to carefully choose the correct club from the tee box. Driver is not always the best option. I will play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Such a nice course

Simply a fun and enjoyable round of golf. A great value, as always.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has a lot of trees

Challenging well maintained and friendly course. High highly recommend this course to my friends

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best it's been ever.

Played with some members and found the course in great shape. The greens were putting the best I've seen since playing at the Plantation. Oh did I mention I shot a 75 that might of had something to do with why I think the course is playing so well, just kidding. Keep up the good work gang.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I have played this course many times. It is a good test.

The course is in excellent condition. The greens although slow on the front side were in beautiful shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

fair track, fun enough, worth the drive

further from home than some courses, but worth the effort. no crowds made it a smooth 3.5 hour round, finishing just before the threatening rain broke. not many real trouble spots, but the score says differently! great deal for an afternoon of golf fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the money

The course was great for the money. The tee boxes, fairways, and greens were in very good shape. The greens were the same throughout the 18 holes. The only complaint we had was that you couldn't buy a drink (soft drink, Gatorade etc) until after 11:00 AM. There was water on the course, but come on, put a cooler in the club house. It was 94 degrees the day we played. But a good course, will play there again. Will bring friends there when they come to visit. Thanks Golf Now

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

5 tight holes; but overal a good and faiur challenge

This course has two par 72 courses. The Cranes Roost course is wide open and fun to play; while the Otter Creek course is a much tighter, tree lined, ball placement challenge. Both Fairways and Greens are i9n excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wonderful day out!

I was part of a foursome organized by a friend who lives at the Plantation. Great conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course, well maintained

On the short side, from the tips. Some tough holes, but overall, not too difficult to score well. I am a resident, and have played this course hundreds of times. Good senior course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging yet nice layout for average golfer

I Have played the course several times well maintained. The staff is very friendly and found the round very enjoyable

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

First time playing Cranes course. Great course. Very good variety in length and difficulty. Well groomed fairways and great greens. Will play again when I am in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Enjoyed the layout.

Golf with my uncle. We were teamed with a father and son. Great time by all. The course is quite enjoyable and in good shape. The greens were undulating but not to the point of frustration.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

otter creek

tree lined with magnificent huge trees.miss your shot and pay the price. especially otters revenge holes 13-14-15. a real gem

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

the course was in nice shape

the fairways were in great shape and tuff. I have been in Flordia an played many courses I must rate this as one of the best. I played it on a limb for we were going out for dinner in the area. We did make a good choise.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

cranse roost at plantation is a great layout. my friends travel from orlando to play it, and the three of them are in their eighties.

plantation is a retirement development. their two courses would not be very challenging to young, low handicappers, but for the rest of us, especially seniors, both courses are great fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

challenging fairways

I actually ended up playing the Otter Creek course. The front nine are pretty strait forward and easy to shoot a good score. The back nine starting at the 13th hole goes through the woods and requires much more finesse as you approach your tee shot. The tee boxes, fairways and greens are all well maintained. I would recommend this course to golfers of all skill levels.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Front 9 is narrow Back 9 is wide open

The front 9 is very challenging for a player that uses the whole course like me at times. You can get intimidated by the houses off the tee. Greens were normal. The back nine was the best part of the whole course and very nice to play. The only thing was not being able to take the cart off the path on holes 10 to 16. Made for slower play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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