IMG Academy GC
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4.4
1815 Reviews (1815)
5 Stars
778
4 Stars
777
3 Stars
178
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
30
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
93.1%
Recommend this course
1642 out of 1815 reviews
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4.6
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.3%
Recommend this course
79 out of 82 reviews
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4.5
236 Reviews (236)
5 Stars
141
4 Stars
72
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.2%
Recommend this course
220 out of 236 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 136
Rating 73.0

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
1815 Reviews (1815)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 28
19th Hole Scenic Views 17
Dinner 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 100
Water Hazards 78
Forced Carries 39
This course/club is great for:
Locals 60
Advanced Golfers 59
Seniors 41
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 74
Near the Airport 47
Worth the Drive 39

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Played On
Reviews 65
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

The course was in great shape, the staff was prompt and friendly I enjoyed the day.

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

Amazing day of golf with my two sons.

My son and son inlaw were visiting for the Christmas holiday and had limited time to play. The course provided my kids and I a memorable golf experience. Staff was very polite and assisted us in our first time playing at IMG. The golf course was maintained in beautiful condition. My kids and I are looking forward to making a round of golf at IMG an annual event as part of their Christmas visit to Bradenton.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Go it be any slower

Just soooo unnecessary...what's the number 1 complaint today - correct it's "pace of play" . At IMG, no starter, no marshall, no adherence to tee off times or pace of play. By the 3rd hole we were stopped dead, by the 6th, 3 groups on the tee...home of the 5- 51/2 hour round, waiting on every single shot.

Here's a thought, send groups of 4 out maybe 10 minutes apart, encourage people to finish in approx 4 hrs, spend a few $'s on a marshall, encourage people to keep up with the group in front.

Pace of play is rarely perfect particularly on a busy public course but without any structure or effort put into it this is what you get...

I understand you will get slow play but when you play 18 holes and wait on every shot something has to be done...

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/16/2024

Hi Sandytherunner, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.

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Commented on 01/04/2024

We apologize for the negative experience you had with the pace of play at our golf course. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we work towards improving this aspect of our operations. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Decent course

Played this course over the holidays. Very slow and very soggy. Already behind schedule in the first hour of the day due to “members” that can’t show up on time. Overall a decent course but not the best value for quality.

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

We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced due to the slow pace of play and soggy conditions on our course during your visit. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Thank you.

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 Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice day on links

Everyone enjoyed our round at IMG. We moved right along until we hit a foursome of walkers. Still finished right at 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

nice course

nice course, pace of play was terrible, waiting on ever shot, long day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/04/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and highlighting the nice course. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the pace of play and the delays you encountered. We truly appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service.

Played On
Reviews 1
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 12
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 45
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
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 20
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always pleasure to play this course

Unfortunately, the weather was bad but I played all holes with the 3 others guys. Very good time

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A pleasant experience

I played at 9am with three elderly members. they were very welcoming and they played a mixed tee format from gold and white tees. I believe this made the course about 5,700 yds which was a little shorter than I would like but I believe the back tees extend the distance substantially.

Yen first 4 holes were quite tight on the drive but thereafter, it opened up and the greens were fast and undulating. Overall I thought the course was quite easy (I play off 15.7) but it was a very pleasant round.

My main complaint was that the housing around the course does encroach quite significantly in some areas and is quite claustrophobic.

$97 was expensive but I did play early when all the members were out and there are cheaper times later in the morning.

Definitely a course worth playing!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/16/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your experience playing at our golf course. We appreciate your feedback and we apologize if the housing around the course felt claustrophobic in some areas. We're glad you enjoyed the round overall and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course in great condition. A bit too crowded and slow pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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