Old Corkscrew GC
View from a fairway at Old Corkscrew Golf Club.
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3.6
1913 Reviews (1913)
5 Stars
1188
4 Stars
425
3 Stars
169
2 Stars
77
1 Stars
54
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
57.8%
Recommend this course
1643 out of 1913 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
73.0%
Recommend this course
27 out of 37 reviews
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3.4
122 Reviews (122)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
19
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
51.6%
Recommend this course
63 out of 122 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7393 yards
Slope 153
Rating 77.6

Carved from forests of towering oaks and pines, Old Corkscrew Golf Club exhibits all of the superior characteristics that define Nicklaus Signature courses. The absence of houses around the golf course adds to the secluded and peaceful feel that is provided by the dense thickets of trees that surround it. Jack Nicklaus himself was a prominent presence throughout every phase of the course's construction, incorporating well balanced holes that vary in direction, look, and feel. Proper club selection will be greatly rewarded on this golf course. The fast-paced, undulating greens sit up to 20 feet above the lush, rolling fairways, which can create some tricky pin placements if you're not careful. Old Corkscrew Golf Club's fairways are rather generous, but they are framed by carefully sculpted bunkers. Several large ponds come into play on nearly every hole and there are also numerous sand traps strategically placed along the greensides.

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Course Details

Year Built 2007
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MasterCard, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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3.6
1913 Reviews (1913)

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Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

best layout in southwest florida

We had a great day out at Corkscrew. The course is in much better shape now, and the layout is arguably one of the best in Southwest Florida. From the tips, it’s a tough but fair test of your game.

It’s always a treat to play a course in Florida without being surrounded by chimney pots, and Corkscrew absolutely delivers on that front. Each hole feels completely separate from the rest, offering a true sense of isolation and immersion—real “millionaire’s golf.”

We’ll definitely be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Old Corkscrew

When we visit the area golfing always play Old Corkscrew as it’s a fabulous layout and possibly one of the most difficult but enjoyable courses to play. Played off the blue tees which is around 6,400 yards and it was more than playable. Tees and fairways were in excellent condition. However, the greens unfortunately not to the standard you’d expect from Old Corkscrew or other similar nearby courses. The greens have been subjected to some type of disease which has caused many of them to be patched. Not all greens are affected but those are being protected so when the others have recovered they will be okay. Overall it didn’t affect our enjoyment but we know the greens will recover soon. When back we’ll play Old Corkscrew again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Maintenance crews and watering

I understand the course is currently undergoing changes due to a lack of prior maintenance, which we were aware of at the time of booking. Since I’m not much of a putter, the condition of the greens didn’t impact my experience significantly. However, we frequently had to wait on the grounds crew to finish maintenance at the tee boxes, mow the fairways and greens, and in several cases, wait for sprinklers to stop running—this was around 11:30 in the afternoon.

This is a fantastic course that I’ve enjoyed many times in the past. That said, the grounds crew should be more mindful of players and show greater respect for the flow of the game.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 190
2.0
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First Time Playing

Course was in terrible shape, greens full patches and not good ones. They should have paid us to play. Doubt I ever go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Great layout. Bad greens

The course has a great layout but the greens were in horrific shape. Many greens had sod patches on them where grass had died and they were very slow. If you are going to charge that kind of money to play a golf course it needs to be in good condition. I would blame a lot on the draught but I played 3 other courses in the area this week, all less expensive, and they were in great condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Review for April 25th

I played this course last year at end of May, course was in much better shape then. That being said, it’s the end of the season and it’s been very dry past month. The staff was also upfront in advising a few greens were struggling with the fungus issues (hence the discounted fee).

Overall the course is very scenic and fun to play. It does seem that the maintenance is struggling on several areas which appears to have changed since I played last year.

Staff was extremely pleasant and helpful for anything needed. Some help from Mother Nature and some improved maintenance will get it back to where it belongs.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Toll (wenn man genau spielt oder genug Bälle dabei hat)

Wirklich einer der schönsten Plätze in der Umgebung, mitten in der Natur ohne angrenzende Bebauung. Für 100 $ mehr als fair, auch wenn einige Grüns under repair waren. Das Layout ist anspruchsvoll, selbst wenn man gerade spielt. Und verzieht man, ist der Ball meist im Wasser oder weg.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Old greens and screwed

You never told us the greens were still damaged from Hurricane Milton. Fairways wear not plush as a Jack Nicklaus course should be and the greens were the worst I’ve played on in Southwest Florida. Bare spots, no grass, and little “speed” bumps all over the greens. They are redoing everything next year, but in meantime you got us screwed on Old Corkscrew.

We called you after, you did nothing. It was a waste of time.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

Greens were in horrible shape. To charge that kind of money for the condition they are in is nuts. I love the place fun. But you can’t charge that with these greens

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not the Same

Unfortunately, Old Cork Screw is not what I remember. I have not played it for 3 years. terrible condition through out. Looks like an over played Muni.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible greens

I was shocked how bad the greens were, not worth the money they’re trying to charge. Local muni’s are in better shape. Diasporas I usually enjoy playing here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old corkscrew

Unfortunately the course condition were very poor as they apparently had a fungus that attacked the greens and some of the tees. We were not aware of this issue before teeing off which I feel they should have told us.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Everything good except the greens

I would shut this course down and the greens completely re done. No where in their website does it say anything about not being able to put or record a handicap score.

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