Saltleaf Golf Preserve - The Preserve
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4.6
538 Reviews (538)
5 Stars
362
4 Stars
125
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
91.2%
Recommend this course
484 out of 538 reviews
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4.6
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.2%
Recommend this course
94 out of 102 reviews
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4.7
157 Reviews (157)
5 Stars
125
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.4%
Recommend this course
145 out of 157 reviews
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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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Course Details

Year Built 2022
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Raymond Floyd (2001) Raymond Floyd (2022)

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, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.6
538 Reviews (538)
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sorry but Overpriced

Good friendly welcome — practice area — large nets so unable to see distance you hitting the bar

Course sorry a little boring —- barely a bunker in sight — greens in good condition as were the tees

Good friendly 1/2way house with friendly buggy girl on the back nine

Last 5 holes very slow — not the courses fault just 2 older gentlemen playing very slowly — amazing when I asked if they wanted to let us through they moved a lot quicker ,

I wouldn’t recommend only because it’s not worth the $200+ green fee

$150 about right

Martin Coomer

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

High Volume Player

First 5 holes very strange - some tee shots were effectively blind. Those holes were shoehorned into a small piece of land. 7-18 played much more normally.

Driving range is a net and roof very low.

Overall: worth the (discounted by 50%) price. Definitely not worth the $400 (full) price.

Course in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
First Time Playing

Course is a nice layout. But 2/3 of the greens have a terrible fungus. Didn’t share this fact until we were checking in.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best Public Course in SW Florida

Best course we have played in the last 5 years. Conditions are pristine and greens are beautiful. Plenty of variation and beautiful views. Find yourself a better deal on golf now rather than booking through the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/07/2025:
Thank you for the glowing review. We’re delighted you had a fantastic time here and will keep working to provide outstanding experiences for all our guests.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Excellent bunkers & greens. Staff is extremely friendly, great place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/02/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed My Time

The course was well maintained and not soul crushing with extra bunkers/water for the weekend golfer. I would say that the price was a bit on the higher side, but I am from MI and maybe our prices are a bit lower.

Staff was nice, but the bar and turn refreshment stand close a few hours earlier than the course closing time. Bring extra water for later tee times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course and Friendly Staff

Beautiful course and will play again when I am in the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/25/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Golfnow does not give credit on cancellation

Be careful of Foldnow. I cancelled a foursome within time and my account was not credited. AND there is no was to call them. Beware!

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Expensive

An expensive course for the condition and layout Staff very friendly and cooperative from front desk to cart guys especially starter/ranger. But this is not a $300 course. More like $150-200 max.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Overpriced

Salt leaf is an average golf course. Generally in good condition.

Definitely NOT worth the price tag.

No one was at the bag drop when we got there so we had to unload our own clubs - not a big deal but again for the price I would have expected better service.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Was looking forward to Saltleaf. Nice new clubhouse, all staff were great esp. in the pro shop. 5 star before teed off. Course was ok, not worth it if playing full price. Par 3’s pretty basic. Had a pace of play problem for the course layout. Got backed up behind a slow foursome in an outing with zero etiquette. At least a hole behind, waited on every shot. Ranger should have managed this.

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