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
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
31
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
79.7%
Recommend this course
55 out of 69 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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Terra Lago South

First I have to say, it was a very windy day. The course definately needs a lot of repair. Many spots where lakes have overflowed from the rains and damaged the course. Also many spots where the hillsides have eroded onto the course. It appears that fairway grass has not taken from a reseeding. Bunkers need major repair. Greens were fine-best part of the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

Wish we played the North course instead...

The South course was dry, bunkers had weeds and grass growing in it, looked like they just stopped watering and called it a Linx style course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 157
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

It was like golfing on a trap at the Grand Canyons

I can’t even begin to explain how terrible this course was, I can’t. Golf club was stolen as well, the people behind us had a golf cart that didn’t belong to the course and seem like they came from the streets. They were dishonest about not seeing my club when that was the hole I left it behind 100 percent guaranteed. I watched the guy run to hide it in the golf cart. I’m very disappointed! I don’t have any pictures because their was no beauty to see.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Need Driving Skills For Better Score

The course was not so well maintained but it is a great deal to enjoy playing challenging courses like this. There are a few groups who let us (two some) play through, but one group wouldn't give up their slowest play even there are at least a few empty holes. I hope all golfers should be finish etiquette school before coming to courses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

South course

Between maintenance, ground under repair, bunkers, on the south course was frustrating. The North Course is night and day to the south course and worth the money. With the pandemic I’m sure it was harder for them to maintain both courses but I was disappointed with the south course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Need skills and distance

The course is designed for low handicappers and there are many holes that need them. However there are a few front tees for wives and elderly golfers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 157
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Perfect weather
Used cart

Going downhill

Played north course 2 days before.... not as good as shape as last year but not bad. South side was in bad shape though just like I had heard. Won't be going back. Fairways were terrible and greens were not consistent. Course is challenging which thought was ok if it was in good shape but my wife (13 hdcp) hated it. She will never go back... I will have to hear it has improved. Bottom two round of our stay (12 rounds).

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice now in February

The course conditions are okay now, but how are going to do in summer time?

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs maintenance

I played the South course and was not impressed by the fairways, greens, and bunkers. Though still a challenging course, a great day to golf and meet new friends, I couldn’t complain. However I’d recommend the North course as there are too many better courses around the area for the cost.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

All current reviews are true. Poor condition

This course was in the worst condition compared to other courses in the area we played. Bunkers hard as concrete not playable. Most Fairways not as green as they could be but greens were good. Super smelly course.

North course in much better condition but more expensive.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 157
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

too beat up for me

Beautiful course...probably in Summer. Some narrow and some open fairways. A lot of bunkers. Challenging undulating greens. Assuming they let this course go (min. maint.) during winter. months.

-all bunkers depleted of sand

- the fairways were not over-seeded. you couldn't buy a divot!

Spend the extra $30 to play a course that over seeds...

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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Year after year they are working on the SOUTH course and the course is in horrible condition. Weeds and plants growing in the un manicured bunkers, Fairways are rock hard, weeds and fungus on the greens. No signage anywhere, no marshals, no beverage cart person until the 18th hole. I sound like i am complaining, this is the condition of any course i have ever played. For $90.00 go anywhere and its better.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
5.0
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
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 Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens dry fairways!

Grass was dry throughout but the greens were great and the course is fun

Definitely worth the cost!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Unplayable!

After playing the North course not too long ago I decided to give the South a shot, regardless of some bad reviews I had read. I wish I hadn't. There is literally nothing good about this course right now. It is already a challenging course and now to add on the fact bunkers have compacted dirt, fairways are yellow, and greens are below average makes this course unenjoyable. Not going back here again no matter what the price!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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