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4.1
314 Reviews (314)
5 Stars
150
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
85.6%
Recommend this course
286 out of 314 reviews
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4.5
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
3.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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3.8
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
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1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.2%
Recommend this course
13 out of 16 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging yet enjoyable design that draws golfers from across the country. Pro shop staff are notably welcoming and easy online tee time booking makes planning a round straightforward.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6432 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.7

Formerly known as The Oaks at Tan-Tar-A Resort and Golf Club.

Designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge, this course features 18 holes of demanding approaches, challenging greens and well-placed hazards amid lakeside beauty. Includes several traps and water, taking golfers on a journey through the surrounding forests, hills and sparkling lake.

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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season February - December
Architect Robert von Hagge (1969) Bruce Devlin (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.1
314 Reviews (314)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 22
Bunkers 17
Water Hazards 17
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
A Weekend Splurge 14
Advanced Golfers 12
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 21
Worth the Drive 9
Near Local Attractions 8

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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Skill Advanced
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4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
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Over Priced

Not a bad track. Greens were in good shape. Bunkers were okay. Just not worth the price they charge in the morning. I would play it for 60-70 but not 95. Just pay the extra 15 and go to one of the nicer courses in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
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Friendliness Excellent
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4.0
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Plan for 5 hours

Great course. Exceptionally maintained. But the pace of play was BRUTAL. Especially for NOT being cart path only. It was so slow my golf gps app asked me if I was still playing. No joke. Don’t play after 1230pm if you have early dinner plans after the round. They didn’t have a Marshall out either. That may have helped.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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5.0
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First Time Playing

We really enjoyed the layout of the course.

The layout of each hole was great and provided great views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

golf trip

Pace of play was slow due to groups ahead of us, which a group of 4 became a group of 6, even after the starter told them at the first tee that they had to split up. Well, out of sight, guess what happened???

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Greens in great shape for March. Fun layout. Have really improved course condition in recent years.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Margaritaville

The course was in great shape, greens were awesome but lightning fast. Great course but I am still trying to figure out #4 hours later. Should be a par 3 and the blue tee boxes should be moved behind the whites. I used a lob wedge from the blues to layup what was a very driveable shot from the whites.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Fun course

First round of 2021, was surprised it wasn’t cart path only, there are holes in the summer that get too soggy for carts. Wasn’t too busy so after playing thru a couple groups moved along pretty good, 3 hour round, but that’s not the norm most of the time. Greens were smooth and true. Can’t wait to go back when it greens up more and the Dogwoods are in bloom.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Called the oaks for a reason

Fairly good layout. Lots of blind tee shots over hills and ridges. The edges of most fairways slope out into the trees and valleys with little or no grass to slow them. The worst part of the day was the leaves. We didn't see any staff anywhere trying to clear the leaves out of the fairways or the roughs. So every shot was a search even if you knew right where it was. That tends to wear on you hole after hole. Greens were fast and smooth if they weren't covered in leaves.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 157
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pretty layout

Lots of up hill shots take one more club

Nice staff greens are good

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Highly recommend this course

We played this course over the Labor day weekend. The course has many challenging holes but has many tee choices and provides fun for all levels of experience. We have played here many time over 30 years

and the course has always been in tip top shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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