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
1866 Reviews (1866)
5 Stars
801
4 Stars
796
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
1686 out of 1866 reviews
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4.5
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
75
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.5%
Recommend this course
111 out of 120 reviews
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4.5
221 Reviews (221)
5 Stars
133
4 Stars
66
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
93.7%
Recommend this course
207 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
1866 Reviews (1866)

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 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Img is always great

Best value for 'top notch' courses in the area...Consistently!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Tour guide

Played with 2 gentlemen that played the course regularly which was extremely helpful, think I’ll play better next time

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this course

Greens and tee boxes in great shape. Played around 10 am and the pace was pretty good and steady. Great practice facilities before round. Would definitely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/13/2024

Hello, u314163740351. 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 IMG Academy Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 03/13/2024

Hello, Josey21. 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 IMG Academy Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Worth Playing

A real good experience from arrival to the 18 hole. Greeted by friendly staff, assigned gps equipped cart and sent to included practice range. Starter kept times at least 8 minutes apart. A few waits on the front nine and completed round in 4.5 hours. A nice layout with fairway bunkers at driver distance from tee box, greens are well protected by bunkers too. Greens were nice but not fast. Good all round day and I recommend playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/13/2024

Hello, Lash17. 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 IMG Academy Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 45
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course in Bradenton area

Play this course yearly while on vacation in Sarasota. Course is always in excellent shape. Our only issue, 230p tee time was tough to finish 18 before dusk due to slow play a few groups in front of us. Just finished b4 dusk. Course and staff are excellent. Would highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

IMG Course Rating

The course was really nice and had a good layout. I thought the finer landscaping could have been better but fairways and bunkers were very good. I would recommend to a friend and enjoyed the. The pace

Of play was a bit slower than usual.

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

Nice course!

Played yesterday, teed off late behind the IMG kids and played 18 in the dark, so pace and keeping on time could be better.

Nice layout, best greens I have seen in the area, and good overall value with my “hot deal”.

Definitely on the list to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Poorly Managed

The Good - greens were in excellent shape and although a little soft from the rain the my were lightning fast which I personally like. The Bad - The course squeezed in 5 groups of walking junior golfers ahead of several groups which pushed our tee time back 15 mins-20 mins and slowed play for the first 4 holes. My son who was with me plays junior golf so I’m all for the kids but they could have sent them out after the last 3 groups. The pace picked up after that but with the delayed start and slow play by hole 6 we were 30 mins behind schedule. We were hoping to get the round in with an original 2:02 start and sunset at 6:30. On hole 16 at 6:05 we were informed that carts had to be back in by 6 and we were not allowed to finish our round!! The ranger literally sat between 17-18 and made all remaining groups stop play with 30 mins of daylight left. The course should post this on their listing and no one informed us in the pro shop at check in about the 6pm. Disappointed to say the least.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/01/2024

Hello, u000006648702. 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 IMG Academy Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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 Good
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