Golf Club At Terra Lago - South Course: #4
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3.8
1738 Reviews (1738)
5 Stars
297
4 Stars
734
3 Stars
418
2 Stars
172
1 Stars
117
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
77.4%
Recommend this course
1249 out of 1738 reviews
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3.9
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.9%
Recommend this course
41 out of 54 reviews
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4.0
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
80.6%
Recommend this course
54 out of 67 reviews
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Course Highlights
The South Course delivers a genuinely challenging layout with large, contoured greens that consistently earn high marks from returning players. Exceptional value, smooth pace of play, and helpful staff make this resort a strong choice for golfers seeking a rewarding round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7044 yards
Slope 140
Rating 75.1

Formerly known as Landmark Golf Club, the Golf Club at Terra Lago was the host of the PGA Tour Skins Game from 1999 to 2002. The club's impressive guest list includes Greg Norman, Phil Mickelson, and Tiger Woods. There are two 18-hole courses available called the North and the South. At 7,044 yards, Terra Lago's South Course is just barely shorter than the 7,060-yard North Course but they are equally challenging. The South is known for having one of the club's most unique and memorable holes, the par-4 second. This narrow hole runs alongside a wide canal that makes anything hit to the right impossible to play. The unique part of the hole comes as you approach the green. To cross the creek, rather than having a traditional wood bridge, the course designer crafted a bridge from an old rail car, which explains its nickname as the "Boxcar" hole.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brian Curley (1999) Lee E. Schmidt (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.8
1738 Reviews (1738)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 49
19th Hole Scenic Views 37
Brunch 22
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 97
Undulating Greens 75
Water Hazards 64
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 71
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 52
Locals 45
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 50
Convenient to the City 47
At a Resort 28

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Exceeded expectations

Great practice facilities and customer service.

A special thanks to Robert.

Interesting layout in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great time at Terra Lago

The course was in good shape and the pace of play was good. Staff is friendly and helped make it a great day on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Not bad for the price

Lots of water. If it's your first time expect lots of trouble. My only recommendation to the management is to invest in some cart "arrows" to indicate where to get off the fairway before the carts shut off! It seemed to be a little inconsistent from hole to hole.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

The course seemed to need water!

The course wasn’t in the best of condition. The play was so slow we skipped the last two holes due to other commitments, 5 hours plus to play and not a ranger in sight. The two groups ahead sometimes played an 7 some on holes!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor pace of play

Tee time was at 1030 the first 8 holes were great because no one was in front of us. Once I got to hole 8 and caught up to the morning groups is when the waiting began. Multiple groups of 4 that were taking over 30 minutes to complete a Par 3. Ended up leaving after 12 holes due to poor pace of play and no Marshall to speed up slow groups.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Good test of golf skills

We enjoyed playing the South course. It was in good condition. The greens were a bit on the slow side. Would love to see another bathroom out there. There was only one on hole 9. Which is a long wait. Fairways we're very nice. It was a great course for the money. The starter was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Like Paiute, but more affordable

Great course layout. Greens were fast, fairways were exceptionally maintained, roughs were tough. Various elevations of on tee boxes that were challenging with the winds. Very similar to Paiute in Las Vegas. But a much better value. The team working the carts like Robert were extremely helpful sharing insight on the course. Staff was very friendly. Pace was fine. Gotta love the empty railroad cars they used for bridges along the course. Phenomenal value for such a quality course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

First time playing the South Course. Tricky when playing next to the canal , but a very fun experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Staff Member was Rude

Overall this was a nice course. However, when we tried to GPS it using the 'Map It' link on the Golf Now email, it took us to the wrong place. Clicking on the course's actual address (right beside the 'map it' link) it mapped us correctly.

When we arrived, I mentioned it to the fellow working the desk and tried to show him my phone so he understood the issue and he barked at me saying "Don't show me that!". He was very rude the rest of our time there. I don't feel I was confrontational with him. It left us with a bad taste and we won't go back because of this.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Value

It was a very hot day on the South course and there isn't much shade to hide so it feels hotter. Lots and lots of bunkers and lots of lots of lost golfers due to the lack of signage to keep you on course. Many groups were behind and skipping holes due to broken or lack of signage. Pace of play was pretty slow, we waited 3+ minutes on every hole and due to the heat and no shade, it definitely felt longer. The greens were extremely slow but due to the heat early in the year, I would imagine they are trying to save the greens all together. Great layout and could be great, just need some closer attention paid.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Zero rating if possible

From the moment you enter the parking lot you should know to leave. There is minimal signage to direct where to go, where to leave your clubs and finally where the pro shop is located. The pace of play was horrible with three foursomes in holes. The ranger was terrible and only wanted to speak of where the imaginary no cart area is! Every course has signage where carts are not allowed but this one! The total lack of maintenance it was disgusting. No ice at water stations. Total lack of quality and they could care less. The drink cart person was awesome and the starter was good.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not going back

Poor course conditions. Golfed in 95 degree heat, no ice in machines or at turn. Sprinklers were on in a couple places

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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