Sherman Hills Golf Club

As at Manatee, the staff were all friendly and helpful. This time I got paired up with 2 other players who had never played the course either so we played follow the cart path :)

Front nine of the course was fun with a few bare patches here and there.

Back nine was completely different and you could tell had been built at a different time. The 13th hole looked like an after-thought from a design perspective and I joked to my partners that the designer had forgotten that a course tends to have 18 holes on it!

The 17th green was the size of a postage stamp which is crazy considering they use coloured flags to designate the position of the flag (front - red , middle - white, back - blue). Shame because there is space there for a green the size of the one's on the front nine.

Overall a fun layout.

Greens at 8.5-9 speed

Contours

Great layout

13th-14th -great rework

Overall, a great time

Other than 2 greens that need TLC, course was in good shape. Greens running about 8 in some places, but overall a good course.

We love to play this course. It was in good condition and improving. The front nine is a link style course and the bac trees with quite a bit of elevation changes for a Florida course.

Course was in great shape. Bunkers well maintained. Greens were a little slow compared to other courses played, but were in great shape. Pace of play was excellent.

Great value, paid $35 for 18 plus $7 for small range balls. Full outdoor range with grass. Overall, the course and clubhouse itself is fairly dated and barebones but they have all the necessities of drinks, snacks, pro shop etc.

Tee sheet was nearly empty, got paired with two solos who were great company. Course itself was a good challenge with a lot of open fairways plus changes in elevations, hills, green side bunkers very common, seldom water hazards were a positive. The greens themselves ran true and were some of the smallest you’ll find for the $. Course conditions above average for FL, well maintained throughout, bunkers and greens were mostly in great shape with seldom sand/bald spots.

Only real pet peeve was alot of front pin placemats = downhill puts far more than usual. Not sure how often this changes but FYI. No water on the course or cart service. Positive note: Todd who works the clubhouse was great, very friendly!!

I have played Sherman Hills since it opened and honestly it is in the best condition I have ever seen . Just amazing. So happy to see the changes.

Love the layout, especially the front 9. We had an issue with a drunk who just decided to join our foursome at No 1 tee. He became a bit annoying. Told the cart girl at the 2nd tee and she alerted the clubhouse. Owner quickly came out and caught us at the 3rd and ‘resolved the issue’. Hats off to the staff for their quick action. Staff is always first rate here. Very friendly, especially the guy in the pro shop.

Greens have bounced back from some earlier issues. If you’ve never played here, you should.

Course overall condition was good. There were a couple of greens on the back that were rough shape. Fairways were in good shape. I will definitely play there again.

One of the nicer courses in the area. Great value.

I was excited to play the course again

I have played Sherman Hills since it opened... it is in incredible shape.... best ever.... I love seeing how much nicer it was.... You need to play here.... if it has been awhile... go.... it looks great... I am super impressed....

First time back in a few years. The course is in great shape. Challenging, but interesting greens. Pace of play was excellent. Layout gives lots of opportunities to score well.

Excellent condition, great course and challenging greens definitely need to step up my game in the putting dept.