Saltleaf Golf Preserve - The Preserve
About
Formerly known as Raptor Bay Golf Club.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7075 yards | ||
| Black/Blue | 72 | 6630 yards | ||
| Blue | 72 | 6317 yards | ||
| Blue/White | 72 | 6002 yards | ||
| White | 72 | 5564 yards | ||
| White/Gold | 72 | 5161 yards | ||
| Gold | 72 | 4770 yards |
| 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
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
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Food & Beverage
Bar, Grill, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker RoomsAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2023 #6)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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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
Love The Salt
I've played it 4 times since becoming Saltleaf, played Raptor Bay before and enjoyed it also, but this tweaking of this course is very enjoyable.
Can't wait for Google Map and Garmin collaborate on this new lay out..even though the Navis on the carts are top notch..
Pace of play is hit or miss, I never understood why golfers are always paired up in Foursome, getting to know new friends thru golf is one of my favorite things about this great sport. You have singles and twosomes who want to only play by themselves and then they get upset because a Foursome is holding them up..Makes no sense. I understand there will be times when sending out only Foursomes is impossible..but the single golfers,the twosome must accept pace of play.
New Course; great staff
From the pro shop to the starter we had a great time. We enjoyed the player assigned with us and enjoyed the course. The directions were a little challenging, and it had been aerated abut a week before. Despite those challenges, we had a great time.
Beautiful! But that range???
Great course that will challenge you from the proper tees. Very nice condition even after a greens punching. I can't believe that such a nice course has a 60yard long netted driving range and no chipping area. Worth a few visits in the off season.
Ruined
Well, they managed to ruin one of the most natural nicest golf courses in the area. I played raptor Bay 100 times. It was a great layout, which is something they don’t want you to believe.
But hey! They got the city to allow them to build a bunch of high-rises so that’s wonderful.
Worst pace of play ever experienced
The course conditions and staff were great. It
appeared that they booked tee times 5 minutes apart. We are by no means scratch golfers but waited 5 minutes before taking every shot.
Must Try
Love this course. I found a hotdeal through GolfNow; for $70ish to play in this course, very reasonable . The warmup area is good, they provide balls for you to practice before the game. It is a “real” golf course , not like those inside the gated communities. Women’s tee is not so challenging but I think the blue tee is more harder. Will definitely go back if I find more hot deal 😀😀
Great course, one of my favorites
The course was in great shape and the staff is alway a pleasure to interact with. The pace was well above average, ran into a little slow down around 10, but still finished in 4:15.
The food at the restaurant after the round was top notch. Highly recommend.
Highly recommended
First time playing since Raptor Bay. A little unsure for the first four holes but in the end we loved it. Holes 11 through 17 are on a hole new layout and feel like you have entered into a golf realm that you will love. No houses and just pure golf. Definitely will go back. The only issue was playing hole number 4 for the first time. Hit it as hard as you can at the trees on the left and hope for a good lie. Staff was great!!
First time Since Raptor Bay
I played this course today for the first time since it changed to Saltleaf.
From the friendly staff at Bag Drop to the Starter who was genuinely enthusiastic in giving us all the information needed before our round.
The extremely nice cart young ladies always around with friendly attitudes .
The course was impecable, the greens rolling beautifully..A forgiving course but one brain fade and you could be in a bit of trouble. After the round ,I highly recommend the Clubhouse restaurant and bar.Food was amazing and reasonably priced, and our hostess Carolina made the end to a fantastic round of golf that much more enjoyable...Great attitude, service and extremely funny..
Awesome conditions
Course was great, but the staff makes the experience a lot much better. Felt like going to the private club back home was a great day and looking forward to playing it again.
Great Place Very well Groomed
Very Beautiful Challenging Course Greens aren't easy very picturesque Love This Place my 5th Time playing Here. Twice on 9 hole 3 times on Championship Course.⛳️.
From A to Z this course is BEAUTIFUL
Excellent customer service !! Ed from the pro shop called us two days before our tee time to invite us to play the 9 hole par 3 warm up for just and extra $10. The course was BEAUTIFUL to say the least ! Fairways are plush. The greens were excellent. To get a phone call like that and to have service like that is truly impressive !
Our bar tender Carolina from the 19th hole was excellent as well.
Very unfriendly staff
It was pouring when we came 15mim before t-time , and guy didnt want to cancel it saying “ we open !! No cancelation at this time “ he was very rude about it !! That we have to wait and see , finally we had manager cancel that . Very unpleasant experience.
Fantastic golf course, this is old Raptor course, redesigned for better golf. Very friendly staff, good price. Love the layout. Greens and fairways are in the great shape.
Really nice but needs a real practice range
I really love this recently redesigned course. None of the holes are too long and the fairways and greens are in amazing shape. There are a couple holes that are too short par 4s. I played the Blue/white split tees at 6,000 yards. I wish they had a real range to warm up on but instead it is just a screened in range with a roof that is too short for wedges. I understand they lost some space with the redesign but a little disappointed in the range. Everyone was super warm and welcoming from the bag drop to the bar to the front desk. Definitely will go back often.
Great Golf Course
Super course and super nice staff. I would recommend playing here.
Went out early and it truly is a beautiful course which will only get better with time due to the initial planting that has gone on.
Great restaurant facility that is bright and airy.