Saltleaf Golf Preserve - The Preserve
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4.6
515 Reviews (515)
5 Stars
340
4 Stars
124
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
90.4%
Recommend this course
462 out of 515 reviews
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4.6
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.9%
Recommend this course
79 out of 86 reviews
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4.7
153 Reviews (153)
5 Stars
116
4 Stars
26
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
92.8%
Recommend this course
142 out of 153 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 N/A
Rating N/A

Formerly known as Raptor Bay Golf Club.

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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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4.6
515 Reviews (515)
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Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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 😀😀

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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..

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.⛳️.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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