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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4.5
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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Nice Course

Layout of course was different, but was beautiful and in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, MinnieGolf. 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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 59
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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A must play in the summer when rates are reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

IMG

Solid course and in great condition. Thunderstorsm got us off to a slow start, but staff handled it well and we were only delayed a bit.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent value course

Course was in good shape. Water fountains were out on the front 9 so we drank hose water. Cart girl didn’t show up until hole 13. Starter was not pleasant but that doesn’t really bother me. Range balls are included but you hit off mats that aren’t in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 153
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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Previously Played

A Great Summer Value

The course is in great shape. The fairways were good and the bunkers had excellent content sand.. The course has many strategically located deep bunkers both around the green and the fairways. Pace was good for our 4-,some at 3 h and 45 minutes. Practice facilities were nice. The excellent greens were quick and rolled true and were consistent speed throughout. Ice & water are available at convenient spots throughout the course along with drink cart service for those that want it. IMG offered a great summer golf experience at a great price.

Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Loved our visit to IMG

We read tons of reviews before my son and I picked a course. We are on vacation from Indiana. He plays college golf and works at a top Country Club in Indiana, so the bar was set high.

Both he and I loved our visit to IMG. Challenging but fair. Fast greens, and the aeration is almost a non-factor now.

We paid $50 per player and it was definitely worth it.

Friendly guys met us in the parking lot and brought a cart to us and checked us in at the pro shop.

Included in the price is range balls at the short game and driving range which is on your way to the 1st tee. So arrive early and hit balls. Carts have GolfLogix GPS. And cart girls to keep you hydrated.

We would definitely come back. If you’re here on vacation, or a local, I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Had a great round as usual , we love playing here and we'll be back again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice staff.

Every member of the staff was nice and the practice facilities are great. Play IMG.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

The course was in terrible condition and was a total dump. Tough Guy in Pro Shop needs training from HR on customer service and friendliness

Before I arrived for my tee time I requested a rental set of Titleist Clubs and was promised that they would be set aside for me upon arrival. When I got there, I was given a set of Callaway's instead. The guy in the proshop must have been the assistant pro and blamed the "interns".

No big deal, fast forward to the 8th hole on the tee box. I proceeded to call the pro shop because the round was moving incredibly slow. I was playing by myself and the front 9 seemed incredibly jammed. It was lining up to be a 5 hour+ round of golf.

I politely asked the proshop for advise on whether or not I should skip a few groups and jump over to the back nine since I was playing alone. I figured this was the sensible thing do to considering the golf carts have GPS. I figured they could determine or not if it was possible.

To my surprise, the Tough Guy Assistant Pro that takes it way too seriously was rude to me over the phone and said "too bad", "the people in front of you are paying customers too" in addition to some other choice words. He cut me off on the phone mid sentence and hung up on me. I was considering leaving the course after this especially paying $70+ dollars to play sanded/air punched greens. It was baffling to get talked down this way. Former D1 golfer here not a clown like this proshop guy. He needs schooling and training.

I will not be back and advise everyone considering golfing here to look elsewhere. Expect poor treatment, 5+ hour rounds of golf, & crappy course conditions. The worst part was the treatment.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, u000007649379. 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 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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