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4.7
405 Reviews (405)
5 Stars
225
4 Stars
137
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
97.0%
Recommend this course
379 out of 405 reviews
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4.8
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
34 out of 34 reviews
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4.8
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 46 reviews
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Course Highlights
This walkable par-3 course delivers outstanding value, with holes up to 145 yards and engaging water features on the back nine. Exceptionally friendly staff and well-maintained conditions make it a favorite for beginners, seniors, and seasoned golfers alike.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 54
Length 2013 yards
Slope 64
Rating 50.4

Sun Village Golf Course, although located within a retirement community, offers a challenging game. This par-3 course has three sets of tee boxes to accommodate most skill levels and abilities. It has plenty of water on the back nine, adding to its difficulty. Although the course has homes surrounding it, there is still a laid back and quiet atmosphere. Since the golf course is aimed towards seniors, it is easy to walk although it does have a winding layout that some golfers get lost on. The Sun Village Golf Course being only for seniors is a misconception though, since the course offers a good game.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.
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4.7
405 Reviews (405)
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4.0
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Conditions Excellent
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4.0
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2.0
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10-HOUR ROUND

If you have 10 hours to stretch for a round at an executive course, boy is this the place for you. They do a phenomenal job placing foursomes right after one another with little to no separation. Because these players average 8 strokes a hole, due to the obvious, groups pile up on one another. By hole 5, I was standing with a foursome and a threesome waiting for another foursome to tee off. The really nice thing is that you get a lot of downtime that you weren’t expecting. It’s great for writing novels, doing your taxes, or even taking power naps. Unless you have the entire day prepped to stand around, I would suggest finding another course nearby with a reasonable pace of play. Good luck to you brave souls that venture to this course!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great par 3 course

It was mine and the husband's first time playing. We really enjoyed this short course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Cute, good for practice.

Good par 3 course all 18 holes. Needs a little more distance variation. The longest hole was only 147. It was in great shape, beautifully manicured. Slow greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Long walk

Pretty course in good condition but it seemed like a lot of walking for a “short” course - 3 miles according to my friend’s smartwatch. Didn’t find the hole layouts to be very interesting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Time

Nice & green course. Greens a bit uncut, slow roll up or down to cup. Overall good time & will return. Thanks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 198
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Nearly $100 poorly spent

I am 58 and my 30 something year old son and 7-year-old granddaughter that I introduced to the game of golf came into town from out of state. I thought Sun Village would be a great course to enjoy for the three of us. I purchased 18 holes for the three of us on golf now for nearly $80. I brought my pushcart, and we purchased 2 push carts for my son and granddaughter’s bags for another $10. My granddaughter’s bag is 2 foot tall and did not fit on the rental pushcart. My son was going to place my granddaughters 4 clubs in his bag and quickly from out of the clubhouse the employee informed us we couldn’t do that and that she didn’t want to get calls about walkalongs. Needless to say, we had to place my granddaughter’s bag on top of my son’s bags and off we went. At probably hole 6 here comes the bag police/ranger. He says we can’t do that. I am like can’t do what? He says everyone needs a bag and that he also didn’t want to get calls. Again, we had to show him we had 3 bags. He never asked if we paid for 2 or 3 players. It is a retirement community and even if you pay full greens fees, they have a problem with the number of bags. He didn’t even take into consideration my granddaughter is probably not even 4 foot tall. Sounds like maybe residents don’t pay their greens fees and/or they don’t want wives or husbands walking along to watching their spouses enjoy the game of golf. A golf course built not to be enjoyed, imagine that. For a short Par 3 course the experience overshadowed the course’s well-kept condition. Not sure why the course is even opened to the public. The HOA/residents should just bear the entire cost for to maintain the course and have the restrictive rules for their residents. Having the restrictive rules for the public just sends a negative message about your community. We paid our greens fees, had three bags and still felt hassled. Nine holes was enough for us and won’t be back. Golf is a family game for us. I will not tolerate my granddaughter not feeling welcomed or feeling that she had done something wrong. We won’t be back.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Looking to work on your short game

If you are hoping to be hitting bomber, this isn’t the course for you. It’s a par 3 18, there are a few holes where you can use your 9 iron but even that is too much at times.

I played most of it with my wedges…

Fun to play if you want to work on your short game, good for practice. It is a walking course as well, not motorized cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very nice course

I’ve played this one a couple of times and have never been disappointed. Green elevations made it a challenge. Course is tucked into a beautiful community and the houses call for accuracy. This one is definitely worth a try.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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 18
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for practicing Irons.

Love the course . Fun to play with some challenging water holes. Always have friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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