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2.9
1104 Reviews (1104)
5 Stars
254
4 Stars
424
3 Stars
211
2 Stars
108
1 Stars
107
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
48.6%
Recommend this course
786 out of 1104 reviews
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2.4
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
32
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
29.5%
Recommend this course
28 out of 95 reviews
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Avg Rating
2.4
128 Reviews (128)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
45
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
31.2%
Recommend this course
40 out of 128 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise from recent players, offering an engaging design with memorable water features and wildlife encounters. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make for a welcoming round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6964 yards
Slope 143
Rating 74.5

Formerly known as River Wilderness Golf and Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1985
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted McAnlis (1985)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

2.9
1104 Reviews (1104)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 31
Water Hazards 27
Forced Carries 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Advanced Golfers 21
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 21
In the 'Burbs 15
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout..... but

The course is a great design , but it is in dire need of maintenance. The greens are in great shape but the rest of the course needs water bad.ly. A few tee decks are nothing but sand and the fairways are getting very threadbare. Hopefully they save this course before it’s too late. Unfortunately it’s not worth the 75.00.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course worth playing.

The course had nice practice facilities to get warmed up before playing. The greens were in good condition and very fast. There are many good golf holes. Course knowledge on some holes is useful, so first timers have some disadvantage. The fairways and traps were also good. There was only one tee box that I remember that was in bad condition. The course is definitely worth playing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was empty, we wondered why, but it allowed us to play at a good pace. We loved the layout, however the course condition was average at best. Too many bare and sandy spots, greens however were receptive and rolled nicely.

Only saw two staff members, one in the parking lot and one in the pro shop. Both were super friendly.

If you can look past some patchy areas of bare grass I recommend the course.... because I like playing at a good pace.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout!

Paul Azingers home track is a lot of fun. Tight fairways and either tree lined or water lined fairways. Bring your best game an you can score on this course. If you are just a bit off target, then you will be bit. The food in the clubhouse was awesome.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Layout in Need of Some Help

We enjoy playing this course due to it's layout and greens. We play it every so often during our Winter months stay. The staff is always very good, welcoming and professional. The greens are in great shape and speedy. Sand bunkers are not consistent nor have the same type of sand consistently. Sadly, many fairways and tee boxes need a lot of help. There are too many sandy large patchy areas. One White (Club) tee box was all sand! The sad thing is all the golf courses in the area raise their rates quite considerably during the busy Winter Snowbird season and yet, they do very little to improve or maintain the course conditions in line with the raised rates they demand. A rate of $30.00 to $35.00 is okay with said conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 345
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout in need of care

First time playing course. Layout was great but course in desparate need of work. Greens not too bad but very fast due to dry condition. Fairways hard and fast needing attention (fertilizer and reseeding). Tee boxes in disrepair. Staff was friendly. I heard course is for sale and it will be great course if someone buys and makes the investment needed. Only reason i would recommend to friends is some good good green fees available and they could see the future potential if the right person/group comes along to purchase the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Challenging Layout

Single digit senior golfer here. Greens in very good condition and roll true. Holes offer variety and challenge and have lots of tee blocks to choose your personal distance challenge. There are a couple of doglegs carved through trees, mixed with palms. Lots of fairway bunkers and water but not a tight golf course. Wind is a factor, in a good way. Alligators and Sand Hill Cranes are abundant. Staff are excellent and make you feel welcome. Practice range is included, and is fine. Putting green is good and represents the course. There is a chipping green near the first tee. Well worth the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice layout, friendly staff, good deal

As always I received a warm welcome from the cart gentleman and the pro shop staff My playing partner encountered a unexpected traffic delay in route. The staff graciously accommodated his late arrival and paired us with a wonderful couple who’s company we enjoyed. Not once did they show or offer anything but sympathy to his untimely delay even though the course was busy. That alone in the middle of season is commendable.

The course is in great shape and provides a perfect degree of challenge for our group of bogey golfers yet would be an excellent equally challenging test for better skilled players.

We played in the I’d afternoon and the pricing was affordable and valuable, especially during season.

We all look forward to our next opportunity to play here.

We have many choices in centra Florida, and River Wilderness ranks high on our list.

Keep up the good work. And commend the staff on their graciousness. Thank you, Bob Slip.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the opportunity

This is a very nice layout with fast greens. Challenging but with tee boxes for everyone. Fairways were just ok which is true for most courses in the area. Staff are friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Layout

Played hear numerous times. Greens are fast and in good condition. Course is a great layout! The practice facilities are the best in the area, Great Range, pitching area, putting green, sand trap and a 150 yard practice hole. Wish they had a better bar and lunch at the turn for golfers. The fairways around the greens are in need of some more grass, made chipping very hard. Overall though definately recommend this course. Go early to take advantage of the practice facilities/unlimited range balls

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent pace of play

Tournament was just finishing we had two twosomes in front we finished in three hours. My type of golf fast paced. Played this course many times always enjoyable

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Time matters

Great staff! Nice course. Booked so tight it was 5 hours to play 18.

Finished in the dark.

For me that slow of a rate of play negatively effects my game. I’d love to go back but I’m not sure that it’s a good idea.

If you like to spend all day on he course this is the place for you.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Greens were decent, fairways need a little love

Older course that still has potential if they would pay more attention to the fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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