IMG Academy GC
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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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4.4
221 Reviews (221)
5 Stars
132
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.8%
Recommend this course
205 out of 221 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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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Horrible Experience

The staff does nothing to improve pace of play.

There were groups staffed 3 deep on holes 2-7 with no one concerned from the staff to move groups along.

After 3 holes our GPS alerted us that our group was already 17 min behind schedule. We were on pace for a 5 and half hour round.

I'm probably not saying anything new.

HORRIBLE STAFF...HORRIBLE STAFF!!!!

Will not play here again as every time I try it's always the same result..I left after 7 holes!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course was fun and challenging

Every time I’ve played this course it makes it play my best. It has little bit of everything for every level player.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 190
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played

Excellent Conditions, Friendly Staff, Nice Layout

Played holiday weekend, late morning, round in just over four hours. Condition of course was excellent, especially the greens. Friendly and welcoming staff, especially Steve (inside/register) and Bryan (starter). Recommend IMG and look forward to playing there again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good !

The guy handling the bags and the starter were super. The guy in the pro shop could have been a bit friendlier. The fairways and greens were in great shape with the greens have good speed. Will play this again!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very rude staff

The guy in the clubhouse yelled at me that I wasn't allowed to use the practice range until 30 minutes before my tee time as I was checking in. Literally raised his voice and had an attitude that I was checking in 50 minutes before my tee time. Having had multiple experiences where you book as a single and the club moves you up I like to be there early and not feel rushed if they do. He acted like I showed up at 7am for a 2pm tee time and I wanted to use the pool. Just an incredibly rude way say hello to a guest that just drove a hour to play your course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 89
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 11
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 5
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 44
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable Day

Only course I been on in this area that the greens were green and true speed! Fairways were in great condition and tee boxes were in good condition!! The pace of play was the only thing that bothered me, 2 groups ahead were slow with no ranger to push them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play awfull

Marshall told us at eight he was about to settle the matter; we never saw him again and the things only got worse. Time of play 4.50 minutes

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

4 outta 5 Stars

Overall the course is in good shape. Just a few tee boxes that need a little loving.Other than that, well worth the price of admission!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Felt like I was in a warzone

It may have been a result of the first week of price drops following season but I think I heard "fore" shouted at me more than I ever have before.

A shirtless neighbor was walking around one of the fairways playing with his cat outside his apartment shouting at golfers (myself included).

We arrived an hour before our tee time and was told to leave and come back because of overcrowding at the practice area and lack of carts. There was like 30 carts at the entrance and one person on the driving range, one person at the putting area, and nobody at the chipping areas.

A soccer game was going on next to the course and they were blasting airports the entire round.

When we reached the 18th hole, there was groups from three different holes with miss hits on the 18th fairway. Someone almost hit me on the green on 17th because it was so close to the green on another hole.

I probably wouldn't go back. Too much nonsense

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/12/2025:
Thank you for posting a review. We’re sorry it didn’t fully meet expectations and appreciate knowing where we can improve. We value every opportunity to enhance our offerings and hope to do better next time.
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