Golf Club At Terra Lago - South Course: #4
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3.8
1743 Reviews (1743)
5 Stars
300
4 Stars
735
3 Stars
418
2 Stars
172
1 Stars
118
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
77.1%
Recommend this course
1253 out of 1743 reviews
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3.9
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.9%
Recommend this course
44 out of 58 reviews
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3.9
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
80.3%
Recommend this course
57 out of 71 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
1743 Reviews (1743)

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 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Underwhelming Experience

We'd played Terra Lago several years ago, but I didn't remember that you don't get back to the clubhouse at the turn. I expected to have a cart girl or some options for food and beverages after teeing off at 10:40, but nope. There was a closed snack bar at the turn, but no options anywhere out on the course. That is pretty disappointing for a supposed quality course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bunkers were horrendous. Couple greens in poor shape. Need better signage for cart directions.

Decent range, average fairways.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Underconstruction

The fairways are still recovering from maintenance mistake. Greens are good. No mention of hole 17 being closed for bunker work.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

FUN GOLF DAY

Course in excellent shape, except bunkers, which were very hard and lacked sand. Nice layout and fun to play. A lot of wind , but still playable,. Greens in very good shape for the most part and some difficult undulations, but interesting. Pace of play was excellent. It helped to have a regular player show us the layout and where to miss

your errors. Overall very nice golf course with friendly staff and very helpful. A bit expensive but so is everything else in the valley. Would recommend this to anyone but would like to play the north course for comparison, knowing that the north course is even more expensive than the south..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 86
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice!

Nice job cleaning this place up looks great, Time to do some bunker work. At 68 bucks during winter this is a great deal. If you've never played here and are contemplating, Go ahead and play you'll like it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Honestly the best course in the desert for the money

I’m a low handicaper that really enjoys playing a long course, and I don’t want to spend over $100 to play something 7,000+ yards. The fairways, greens, and tee boxes are in excellent condition. The rough and sand traps are below average, but I try not find myself there much anyways. If the wind picks up, I will say this can be a very challenging golf course. I usually can finish under 4 hours. When I visit the desert I make sure to play here every time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good value

Good value for your money if you get a Hot Deal. Sand traps are bad. Some minor damage to course from recent storms.

Practice facility is very nice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terra Lago South Course

Terra Lago South Course was in better condition than it has been for a few years. The Fairways were so green and in great shape. The greens were very good, but fast and difficult to see the breaks. The only downside, the bunkers were in poor condition because there was a substantial rainfall days before and nothing can be done for the wet sand. It will dry out eventually. With a 12:40 reservation, we didn't figure to finish, but the pace picked up after the front nine and we managed to complete the round in about 4 hours. The course has some beautiful vistas and I would recommend it to anyone that likes a challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Fun Course!

Thir best word I can use to describe Terra Lago is “fun.” The greens have lots of undulation and are in great condition. The fairways are also in good condition. The OB areas are not pretty l, but that’s because it’s a community in development. Ignore it. For the money, my son and I had fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course nice day

Like this course a lot playing it for the 2nd time. Front nine more desert links style while back more traditional but both are fun to play. Good greens some tough long par 4's but all in all fair and challenging. Only knock is they could use a bit more help in the pro shop as the gentleman processing golfers working by himself for 2 courses (North & South courses) was extremely busy and lineup to pay put us close to missing our tee time(not his fault).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Really Poor Course Conditions

Fairways dried up. Greens in horrible shape. Why is it impossible to green up the South Course when the North Course is pretty green. The new Cart Nannies (beepers) are a pain in the butt.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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