Baytree National Golf Links

They started us on the back nine and we found out why when we made the turn. The front 9 had been sanded and parts of the fairways had been verticut. The greens putted okay, but the edges of the course were dry with a lot of places just dirt. The whole course looks like it could use lots of rain.

Slowest round of the year. Great course, layout, conditions, and staff, but need a marshal. After three holes we were 3 deep for the rest of the round. Several groups behind quit the round.

Course is better than when played three weeks ago. Tee boxes have more grass - so do the fairways. Greens are in good shape - some bunkers are still just dirt. The layout is challenging.

Two holes are not my style. One where your second shot has a blind carry and another hole that turns one way - then back the other way and has a blind tee shot. Played as a twosome. Three groups in front of us were incredibly slow and nothing was done. Almost 5-hour round - ugh - and with a ranger it was avoidable. Stocked pro shop - good restaurant. Generally friendly people.

I'm just an average golfer, but I can finish a round in less than 3 hours if players on the course are moving. Four hours is an acceptable average time to complete a round of golf, even if the course is busy, as it is this time of year in FL. FIVE hours plus is not! Won't be back until summer or unless some rangers are hired... whichever comes first.

I would recommend this course to a friend, just not right now with pace as slow as it is.

Course is always in great shape. Greens were slower than usual. Looks like are letting them grow out a little.

I booked a tee-time for a foursome through GolfNow and paid a deposit. When I arrived, one had already checked in and I checked-in myself and one other, and let the staff know that our fourth would not make it due to illness. The staff member was not friendly or attentive as he continue to multitask and carry on other conversations while I waited on him. He made no mention of us owing additional green fees; but days later, a “no show” fee showed up on my credit card for the member who could not make it out, even though three of us still played at our assigned tee time. I called the GM and disputed the charge, and he refused to credit me for the charge, even though I never authorized it or was even made aware of it. Very disappointing experience as it basically cost me $180 for one round of golf and an average-level course. Won’t be playing there again.

Upon booking the tee time as the guest of a member, I was told my guest fee would be $44. In a fraudulent bait and switch, I was charged $52 despite the fact the price sheet on the desk of the pro shop indicated the fee was $44 after noon. The tee time was 12:15. This was pointed out to the staff, but they failed to honor the published price.

The course was in lousy shape. Greens were sanded and patched. Fairways were bare dirt. Pace of play was 5+ hours. and the Staff were surly.

DEFINITELY NOT WORTH A $52 FEE WHEN I WAS QOUTED $42. AT BEST, IT MAY HAVE BEEN WORTH $20!