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2.9
564 Reviews (564)
5 Stars
103
4 Stars
240
3 Stars
146
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
36
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
55.3%
Recommend this course
442 out of 564 reviews
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2.8
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
57.1%
Recommend this course
8 out of 14 reviews
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2.5
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
11
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
43.5%
Recommend this course
20 out of 46 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff at Ironwood consistently earns high praise for their welcoming and professional attitude throughout the round. The course layout rewards strategic shot-making, and rounds move along at a smooth, enjoyable pace.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6607 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.4

Ironwood Golf Club has the distinction of being named one of Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play." Owned by the city of Gainesville, this popular course hosts more than 50 tournaments year. The course winds through a scenic landscape covered with century-old pines and sparkling lakes. Don't be surprised if you're joined by the wildlife that calls the course home, which includes deer and wild turkeys. The layout will keep you guessing with interesting twists and turns. The elevated greens have dramatic drops from front to back, making them a challenge to read. There are strategically placed bunkers throughout Ironwood Golf Club, as well as thick rough along the fairways. The obstacles combined with some tricky doglegs will make you think twice about swinging the driver too freely. Strategy, not strength, is the key to doing well on this course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Wallace (1964) Mike Beebe (2010) MacCurrach Golf (2010)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

2.9
564 Reviews (564)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Watching the Game 12
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 20
Undulating Greens 15
Water Hazards 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 21
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
Advanced Golfers 9
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 19
Near the Airport 19
Worth the Drive 10

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Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/02/2021

Thank you for reviewing us, rebeccafo. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Ironwood Golf Course, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pretty good course. Will play again.

Course was pretty good. Overall condition was good. Only downfall was many of the greens were in poor condition and lumpy and inconsistent. Other than that awesome horse would definitely play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/02/2021

Thank you for your review, stevens84. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Ironwood Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

course conditkon

Visiting Gainesville and wanted to get out for a round, someone who will go nameless recommended Ironwood.

Nice staff, reasonable price, nice layout, the conditions sucked. Greens were slow, inconsistent, and a fair number disease ridden.

In Florida and no sand in the traps.. No rakes, fix the traps "with your feet", as if golfers need an excuse not to repair already.

Wouldn't ay there if it were free.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/12/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, nimblesmd. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Ironwood Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Hi, spi1289. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Ironwood Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Ironwood needs a little attention

The course was somewhat rough. Lots of bare spots on the fairways and greens. Great staff! Nice people!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Hi, u899202019! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Ironwood Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 05/01/2021

Hi, sbriant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Ironwood Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/01/2021

Hello, sbriant. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Ironwood Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

The greens are in very poor condition. Worst I have seen at this course

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/21/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, Mbs1. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Ironwood Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/13/2021

Hello, Hayleehaddad. Thank you for visiting us at Ironwood Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0

Greens are horrible. Cow pastures. Don’t pay over 15 dollars to play this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Hi, cnussel. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Ironwood Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Commented on 04/06/2021

Hello, u314159920616. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Ironwood Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/01/2021

Hello, justin4214. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Ironwood Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/29/2021

Hi, CBruce20. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Ironwood Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun play.

Always fun to play. Challenging layout, friendly staff and pace of play is good for a public course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/29/2021

Hello, jbgator22. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Ironwood Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/29/2021

Hello, DaleP2020. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Ironwood Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Worst condition I have seen this course in years. Staff was not friendly, Ranger was a ^%$#@ Won't be back !!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens are a little rough right now

I played the course about a month ago and the greens were pretty good. Just in the last few weeks it’s like they lost a lot of the grass on them. I feel like greens make or break a golf course and with the condition these greens are in right now you’re not truly getting your money’s worth.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/29/2021

Hi taylorjenkinson. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Ironwood Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/29/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314161205842. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Ironwood Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens need major repairs

I play this course a decent amount and this was by far the worse condition wise I have seen it. The greens are in severely bad shape possibly some too far gone and will need full on repair. Staff friendly as well as all the cart girls who are always nice. Need to really get a hold on the condition aspect of the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/29/2021

Hi gator45. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Ironwood Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Time

I booked thru GOLFNOW hot deals. I joined a twosome who play Ironwood regularly. Course was very busy yet play was not slow. Everything was OK accept the greens. Beverage cart cycled regularly. Carts were in good shape with USB.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/29/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, Wesley1962. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Ironwood Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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