Golf Club At Terra Lago - South Course: #4
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3.7
1727 Reviews (1727)
5 Stars
290
4 Stars
732
3 Stars
417
2 Stars
171
1 Stars
117
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
76.4%
Recommend this course
1240 out of 1727 reviews
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3.8
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
76.1%
Recommend this course
35 out of 46 reviews
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3.8
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
80.6%
Recommend this course
58 out of 72 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

3.7
1727 Reviews (1727)

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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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great desert golf

I played the south course..,literally by myself out there because it was 104 degrees.

For October while most courses were

closed for reseeding.,this course was awesome for the price. I will try the north course next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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
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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
Played On
Reviews 56
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Very Hot

Disappointed that in the extreme heat the water and ice stations were not operating fully and only seen beverage cart once

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Average

Greens and tee boxes were fine, but rest of course was badly neglected.

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

Terra Lago South Course Review

Over all fairways and greens were good

Driving Range and related facilities were in disrepair but functionally

Staff were friendly and helpful

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

Apparently the North course is magic !!! This south course is poor in condition and needs a lot of work …. The sand in the sand traps was the worst we have ever played in …. Like hitting a ball off pavement

The greens were slow and inconsistent

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

South still needs help - north is playing nicely

You can tell the owners are putting money into the course but this side has a ways to go. Pretty dry and baked out.

Friendly starter and cart girl.

Suggest 17 be cleaned up between the forward tees and the green. The bushes are so high you can’t see the gree.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Lots of fun, despite the gale force wind

It was a super windy day (30+ mph winds) which made scoring a challenge, but the course has so much variety and challenge it was still a very fun day. Greens are fast and smooth, and fairways were in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Would play it again

Played early on a Saturday morning as a threesome. Course was a little wet due to heavy rains earlier in the week. Overall the fairways, tees, and greens were in excellent condition. Some of the non over seeded areas were in low areas which made them softer than normal. Bunker sand was a little inconsistent. Good layout, front nine was a little tougher than the back. Nice mix of tee box options and they used train containers as bridges which was pretty cool. Large practice facility where you could work on all aspects of your game. Would definitely play here again and it was worth the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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