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Saltleaf Golf Preserve - The Preserve
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
375
4 Stars
128
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
5 Stars
84
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
5 Stars
121
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
Saltleaf's fast, firm greens and manicured fairways consistently rank among the best-conditioned public courses in the area. The welcoming staff, from bag drop to starter, deliver an exceptionally hospitable experience that keeps golfers returning.
About
Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7075 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.8
Formerly known as Raptor Bay Golf Club.
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Saltleaf Golf Preserve - The Preserve (18 Hole Championship Course)
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7075 yards | 72.8 | 126 |
| Black/Blue | 72 | 6630 yards | 70.7 | 122 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6317 yards | 74.6 | 130 |
| Blue | 72 | 6317 yards | 69.3 | 119 |
| Blue/White | 72 | 6002 yards | 67.5 | 110 |
| Blue/White (W) | 72 | 6002 yards | 72.7 | 126 |
| White | 72 | 5564 yards | 65.2 | 106 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5564 yards | 70.2 | 119 |
| White/Gold | 72 | 5161 yards | 63.5 | 102 |
| White/Gold (W) | 72 | 5161 yards | 67.7 | 112 |
| Gold | 72 | 4770 yards | 61.7 | 97 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 4770 yards | 65.4 | 105 |
Scorecard for Saltleaf Golf Preserve
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.8/126 | 403 | 356 | 609 | 447 | 155 | 471 | 529 | 157 | 411 | 3538 | 197 | 296 | 435 | 415 | 588 | 155 | 428 | 560 | 463 | 3537 | 7075 |
| Black/Blue M: 70.7/122 | 331 | 356 | 609 | 406 | 155 | 408 | 487 | 136 | 411 | 3299 | 197 | 296 | 375 | 415 | 533 | 155 | 382 | 560 | 418 | 3331 | 6630 |
| Blue M: 69.3/119 W: 74.6/130 | 331 | 326 | 537 | 406 | 145 | 408 | 487 | 136 | 373 | 3149 | 174 | 258 | 375 | 384 | 533 | 131 | 382 | 513 | 418 | 3168 | 6317 |
| Blue/White M: 67.5/110 W: 72.7/126 | 331 | 326 | 537 | 364 | 131 | 355 | 487 | 126 | 333 | 2990 | 147 | 258 | 326 | 337 | 500 | 131 | 382 | 513 | 418 | 3012 | 6002 |
| White M: 65.2/106 W: 70.2/119 | 257 | 285 | 480 | 364 | 131 | 355 | 463 | 126 | 333 | 2794 | 147 | 225 | 326 | 337 | 500 | 112 | 327 | 475 | 321 | 2770 | 5564 |
| White/Gold M: 63.5/102 W: 67.7/112 | 257 | 242 | 480 | 272 | 131 | 293 | 407 | 96 | 333 | 2511 | 120 | 225 | 276 | 337 | 500 | 91 | 327 | 475 | 299 | 2650 | 5161 |
| Gold M: 61.7/97 W: 65.4/105 | 208 | 242 | 419 | 272 | 110 | 293 | 407 | 96 | 286 | 2333 | 120 | 197 | 276 | 294 | 449 | 91 | 279 | 432 | 299 | 2437 | 4770 |
| Handicap | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Course Details
Year Built 2022
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted Visa, American Express, MasterCard
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required. Cut-offs and T-shirts are prohibited anywhere on the premises.
Food & Beverage
Bar, Grill, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker RoomsAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2023 #6)
Reviews
4.6
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by tkwalwas on 05/01/2026
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Photo submitted by tkwalwas on 05/01/2026
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Photo submitted by 4GbxtRT3oEYMVeWw3kzE on 04/30/2026
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Photo submitted by u177696145 on 04/29/2026
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Photo submitted by u177696145 on 04/29/2026
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stacked sod walls Photo submitted by timo914 on 04/25/2026
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Scenic Florida views Photo submitted by timo914 on 04/25/2026
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Photo submitted by u000007317991 on 03/26/2026
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Photo submitted by Jeremy4408338 on 03/13/2026
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Photo submitted by rheis5 on 11/12/2025
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Photo submitted by rheis5 on 11/12/2025
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Photo submitted by jus10jung on 07/25/2025
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Photo submitted by gn19842107 on 06/02/2025
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Cool sod walls Photo submitted by 27wFACwlOkUh0HoGcj01 on 12/18/2024
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Perfect weather Photo submitted by 27wFACwlOkUh0HoGcj01 on 12/18/2024
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Thru the preserve Photo submitted by 27wFACwlOkUh0HoGcj01 on 12/18/2024
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Great day Photo submitted by 27wFACwlOkUh0HoGcj01 on 12/18/2024
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Photo submitted by Jdragg23 on 11/21/2024
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Photo submitted by Jdragg23 on 11/21/2024
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Photo submitted by Chuck4132168 on 10/31/2024
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Photo submitted by nicktater on 11/23/2023
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Photo submitted by nicktater on 11/23/2023
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Photo submitted by amalio on 11/22/2023
Played On 06/15/2026
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Salt Leaf
Wonderful course! Friendly staff! Great atmosphere!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/12/2026:
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
I Recommend This Course
Beautiful Course!
Highly recommend this course for golf lovers.
I’ll be back!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 06/10/2026:
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Amazing course and even better staff.
If you get a chance to play The Preserve, do it! The staff is outstanding, and the golf course is awesome. It's long where it needs to be and has plenty of trouble. Yet open enough you don't have to play target golf to have a decent round. No homes on the course either make it nice that you don't end up in some guys back yard. Layout is great from hole to hole. I'd like to walk this course. I saw lots of people doing that. Love that is an option. I'll be back. Thanks again for the hat!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 06/10/2026:
We're grateful for your five-star review and your support. Providing a great experience for our guests is always our goal, and we're happy to hear we delivered. See you again soon!
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Birthday round
This may be my favorite southwest Florida course. The care that the entire staff takes of this course is nothing short of amazing. Every aspect from tee to green was thoughtfully laid out and offers mat shot options. I loved the undulating greens and wide fairways. The only thing I wish I would’ve known was to bring mosquitoes spray. The first four holes were deadly.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/08/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Mid afternoon perfection
I was alone . Was able to play all 18 in under 2.5 hours. Course is spectacular. Staff is great. Conditions are fantastic! If you can deal with the Florida summer heat, then play in the early afternoon! Will be back next month !
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Anonymous
Played On 05/25/2026
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 05/23/2026
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Nice but had a group slow
Most everyone was good about letting a single play through but one group held and held but I can’t fault the course other than no marshal. Iam ok with waiting since I was single but waiting on several holes for them to wait for the green to clear when they could not even come close to reaching them just slowed everyone down behind them. Please send marshal but the course was great staff was great. We will be back.
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Excellent condition
Golf course was in excellent condition. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were immaculate. Staff was so friendly and the golf shop has tons of stuff. I love playing here when I get the chance.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Salt leaf
Brand new course with great amenities. I wouldn’t pay more than 120$ . You can see the seam between the greens and the fringe . Layout is unfriendly and feels corporate.
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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