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Layout
4.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 7237 yards
Slope 133
Rating 75.3

Editor's Note: Course closed and redesigned as Cabot Citrus Farms.

The Pine Barrens at World Woods Golf Club is one of two championship golf courses at the club. Named after the numerous pine trees that cover the course especially along the fairways, it feels far removed from the Florida coasts. Tom Fazio designed the course and it is considered not only some of his best work, but one of the best courses in the state. It is a tight golf course that is notorious for its vast waste areas and bunkers. Although it has a modest length of 7,259 yards, there is plenty of length within the layout with many of the par 4s stretching past 400 yards. There are two small lakes that come into play. The fourth hole is one of the most well known, and most photographed, in the state. It is a par 5 with a treacherous waste area dominating the right side all the way to the green.

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Winter Rye
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1993) Jan Bel Jan Dennis Wise (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes - 300 tees
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover, Diner's Club
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.5
939 Reviews (939)

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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course. You can tell it's been sold and not much maintenance being done. Needs alot of TLC to bring back to prestine shape. Fairways were good and lush. Greens were slower than expected. Sand and waste area were difficult to play from but overall not bad. I booked on line and got a deal for 57.00 worth every penny. Regular rate of 109.00 is too high in my opinion. I will play again at the discounted rate.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Expected a little more

Driving into the property my first impression was is this a deserted, old golf course. It was very eerie feeling. However, once on the first tee, I was pleasantly impressed by the layout of Pine Barrens. Bring a shovel, because there’s a ton of sand. Green complexes were very challenging. Now that Cabot links has purchased the property I’m hopeful that the redesign will greatly improve the course. I give the course a solid 3.5 stars. Very good.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Regret…

Pine Berren - I regret waiting so long to play this course. It is one of the best I’ve played in Florida. There is nothing bad to say other than it’s closing In June. Cabot links bought the property and plans to spend 18 months renovating the 2 courses. I can’t wait to play it again. If you have a chance to play it, do it. You’ll love it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Two Great Courses

Our day began with a 90 min frost delay. We had plan to play Pine Barren first then Rolling Oaks second. Management let us swap so we would get 36 in. Pine is a tough course where accuracy is needed on approach shoots. Shots slightly off will penalize you harshly. Rolling is a course with generous fairways and very receptive greens. Overall pace of play way fantastic, course conditions were great and we most definitely will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 95
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

first review

Nice layout. Course was a challenge especially the greens. Clubhouse not very nice. Very run down.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Waste of money

It’s been 10 years to play here.

I am very dissatisfied. The tee boxes and green condition are terrible.

Don’t waste of your money and time.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved

Although still not worth the current rate, it is well worth a hot deal under $50. Greens much improved from the last few months. Looking forward the seeing how the new owners can bring that back to its glory days.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golfers Paradise

This piece of ground is an amazing layout to drive to for a special golf paradise experience. Course has been there for 30+ yrs and it shows in certain places and it will be a travesty if the new owners come in and tear it apart!

The tranquility among the hundreds of Oak trees with the hanging air moss makes this golf experience like no other public golf place. Its about the golf, not the clubhouse which it should be. Its about meeting golfers of all ages and locations enjoying this special layout using every club in your golf bag. Check it out soon before the new owners come and potentially screw up this special expereince.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Play it before it closes for 18 months!

Driving up the entrance you can see that they have not maintained the property as the asphalt was buckling and the gate house was unoccupied. Very friendly inside at check in and starter at first tee very knowledgeable. Fairways were green and almost looked like bent grass. Greens were in excellent shape and on the smallish side. Lots of workers cutting and blowing leaves off course. This was best course I have played in the area. Would I pay $100 to play here? No but at $50-$60 is an excellent value. Course has been purchased by Cabot Links out of Nova Scotia Canada. They are going to close it down this summer for 18 months and redo both courses, clubhouse, etc. Going to be a destination spot in 2023.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 75
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Getting Better

Been a couple months since I played at World Woods...Pine Barrens was "healing" in nice shape. Greens were overall good and the rest of the course in fine shape. Always a treat to play at World Woods!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best public course in Florida

Fantastic layout and conditions. Worth the 2.5 hour drive from my home. Played the Pine Barrens course and the par three course. Extraordinary practice areas, as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the money, doesnt feel like

Great layout, course in good shape. I would go 4.5/5. Playing this course makes you feel like you are not in Florida. Greens not super fast but rolled well. Few greens had small dead spots, but doesn't change my opinion of the course. Staff was very friendly. 4 hours & 10 minutes to finish our round as foursome. Will definitely return in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pine Baron

Greens could have been better. Live course layout but bummed about green conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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