IMG Academy GC
A view of a green with bunkers and water coming into play at IMG Academy Golf Club.
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4.4
1864 Reviews (1864)
5 Stars
800
4 Stars
795
3 Stars
185
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
30
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
92.5%
Recommend this course
1684 out of 1864 reviews
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4.5
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
74
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.4%
Recommend this course
109 out of 118 reviews
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4.5
222 Reviews (222)
5 Stars
133
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.8%
Recommend this course
206 out of 222 reviews
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Course Highlights
This South Bradenton gem consistently delivers well-bunkered, generous fairways with fast, true greens in excellent condition. Friendly and accommodating staff contribute to a well-rounded experience at outstanding value.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6842 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.9

Previously known as IMG Academies Golf & Country Club at El Conquistador.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways TifSport Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Mark McCumber (1972) Gene Bates (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.4
1864 Reviews (1864)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 28
19th Hole Scenic Views 17
Dinner 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 101
Water Hazards 79
Forced Carries 40
This course/club is great for:
Locals 61
Advanced Golfers 60
Seniors 42
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 75
Near the Airport 48
Worth the Drive 39

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Played On
Reviews 190
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

After having such a positive experience at IMG the week before we booked another mid-week, mid-morning round as a threesome. Wound up playing with a single. Finished in just over 4.5 hours, as pace was due to foursome in front of us slowing down on back nine (100+ heat index day). Course conditions were excellent, with perfect greens, fairways, and sand traps. Friendly and accommodating staff (on day we played: Ian on carts, Evan & Brendan in club house, and starter Mark). Newly installed ice machine and water fountain in halfway house was a welcome surprise, especially in the conditions we've experienced this summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/05/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 24
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 153
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice Golf Course

IMG is a nice golf course. The fairways are always in good shape as well as the greens. During the hot summer months great deals can be occasionally had using GolfNow however those deals are generally very popular and thus if you sign up as a single you will always be paired with three other golfers. So what this means is that almost always the pace of play is dictated by the slowest golfer in the foursome. Our pace was exactly 4:hours which is fairly normal under non- summer months but unfortunately we played under 109F heat index and four hours is way too long for that type of heat. The rest area with water and ice on the 5th hole ran out of ice late in our round and so that made it less than ideal. IMG is a well maintained and fun golf course but I recommend playing under cooller conditions..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 190
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Positive Experience, Top Notch Course

Played weekend round on one of the hottest days of this summer. Excellent course conditioning from tee to green. Evert green rolled fast and true. First tier and welcoming staff (the day we played we were warmly greeted by Bobby G. at bag drop, Brendan & Willem in the clubhouse, plus starter Mark) who all seemed to appreciate that we chose to spend our time and money at IMG. Obviously we very much liked this course and look forward to returning soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too long for us

We’re seniors and the course is too long even from the senior tees. But the course is great for long ball hitters.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Excellent relationship price/quality. Good pace of play. Given the season, greens in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

We had a great time, the course is in great shape. Excellent fairways, beautiful greens, a great course for the money. Was a little letdown that it was a Sunday and they boast about amazing food on the website and the restaurants closed, the other thing not allowed to bring coolers. That’s just a lame thing. It’s Florida. It’s 95° outside. Let me bring my waters and Gatorade’s and not try to fit everything in an 8 inch cooler. Those are definitely two major downsides other than that it was a good time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great price to value

Out of the gate the staff was awesome. Course was a lot of fun and was in great shape (white tee boxes were a little iffy) fairways and greens in great shape. Breezed through the front 9 in 90 minutes. Back 9 we hit a bit of a wall and pace of play went south. A ranger would have been great to keep things moving. All in a very good experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great condition

Course is in great condition. Was hot out and course has plenty of ice and water available during the round at not cost. Took 4 hours but was worth it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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