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
234 Reviews (234)
5 Stars
141
4 Stars
70
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
218 out of 234 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 43
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

I have reviewed this course a dozen times, always good

It is always a great day. Course is always in great shape and the staff is 1st class.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 186
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser

Good Course, Excellent Value, Will Return Soon

From the minute we pulled into the parking lot and were greeted by Tom (the cart guy) we were made to feel appreciated at Misty Creek C.C. Course conditions are only rated average in this review as greens had recently been punched and sanded and thus greens were very, very slow. However, the price reflected this temporary condition. The tee boxes were uneven. Fairways were lush but hadn’t been cut the morning we played. It’s easy to see that this is quite an excellent course and we look forward to returning soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Experience

Had an enjoyable round at a good pace

Staff at course very friendly and helpful

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Do something about slow players

After 9 was playing with 2 other guests and was behind twosome

Waited on every hole- they played multiple balls, stood over shots and drove extremely slowly to each ball

Marshall spoke to them on 10th hole but did nothing

Need to do something

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/02/2023

We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your round of golf. We appreciate your feedback and will address the slow play issue to ensure a more enjoyable experience for all players. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Played On
Reviews 186
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Conditions

Greens, fairways, tee boxes & bunkers all in good condition. Friendly staff. Look forward to playing IMG again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Unbelievable value, some memorable holes

Literally cannot beat this course for the money. Conditions were fantastic, greens could not have been more perfect. It's not a drama filled course, but there are memorable shots and a few pretty views, and you are forced to think a bit off the tee. I'd highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging layout

Be ready to hit less than driver off the tee-be smart. Nice track.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Was a very well keep course everything looked great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 149
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Always a Fun. Experience

Very nice course with good practice facilities. Quick pace of play (3 1/4). Fairways, greens & bunkers were in good shape. Greens were slower than normal but are nearly fully recovered from having been aerated. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Extremely disrespectful starter

The course it’s self wasn’t bad but the overall experience of golf was bad. The pro shop was rude and the starter was disrespectful to my wife and myself. He demanded a tip from my wife for no help or proving a service to us. My wife said to him have a nice evening and commented back with absolutely unbelievable I’m not getting a tip. I wouldn’t recommend this course to friends and others for the price and the overall play value.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/24/2023

We apologize for the negative experience you had at our golf course. We take your feedback seriously and will address the behavior of our pro shop staff and starter to ensure it does not happen again. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

IMG

Excellent value for money. Greens good. Fairways poor but it’s that time of year. Thoroughly enjoyable and didn’t wait for a shot. 3 hours 30 mins for a four ball.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/12/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback regarding the value for money, as well as the condition of the greens and fairways. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the poor fairways, but we're glad to hear that you still had an enjoyable round and didn't have to wait too long.

Played On
Reviews 149
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

A Fair Test of Golf

The course is in good shape tee to green at this time of the summer. The greens were still aerated and thus were not running as smooth as usual. They greens were also fairly slow.but we adjusted for current conditions. The pace was good for our 3-some at 3.5 hours. Overall, the course is in very good shape as usual. The layout is very good although all the Par 3s look and feel very similar in design and distance except for #3. The staff are efficient and friendly. Carts are excellent and appear new. The sand in the bunkers is consistent and well maintained. At summer prices this is one of the best values in Manatee County.

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