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
219 Reviews (219)
5 Stars
132
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.6%
Recommend this course
205 out of 219 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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Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a Good Challenge

Love this course. In spite of recent rains, the course was in great condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 89
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course, great time!

The course was in excellent condition! The staff was great, especially Amy the cart girl and Taylor the starter!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

By in large this was the best manicured course I have played all summer. Pristine conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play

It was labor day so the course was loaded with students from the academy. It was a 5 1/2 hour round. Driving range was closed and carts we stacked at the 1st and 10th tee. The scheduled too many golfers and were sending them out 8 minutes apart. Not enough time between groups.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather

Good conditions

Fairly good, grass height was inconsistent especially in fairway but greens and overall conditions were above average.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions are great and friendly staff as always.

Golf course is in great condition from tee to green. Staff was friendly as always. Driving range was closed and no clubhouse for a bite and drink after the round. Great course to play and for the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 89
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

kudus to the maintenance staff

Best greens I have played all this summer, and the rest of the course is in great shape. Played after 2 days of stupid heavy rain and it was mostly dry with no restrictions on carts other than use your brain,,,, thank you. Other than the range being closed to driver, a couple of chopped up tee boxes, a few patched up areas and a few areas in the rough that needed to be mowed it is as great as it is during season. Staff is always 1st class and don't skip the restaurant - bar. A second story that has an amazing view overlooking Sarasota bay.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good conditions

Course was in good shape with a few overly watered areas. Greens were fast and time of play was excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, Gbander91250. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing TOP PICK
IMG Academy Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 190
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in the best shape I’ve ever seen it. Staff (Steve, Director of Golf; Steve, carts; & Charlie, starter) could not have been friendlier or more accommodating. Finished in just over 3.5 hours. Very pleasant experience and hope to return soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Would definitely play again. Course was well taken care of.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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 29
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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