IMG Academy GC
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4.4
1817 Reviews (1817)
5 Stars
779
4 Stars
778
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
1644 out of 1817 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
232 Reviews (232)
5 Stars
140
4 Stars
69
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
93.1%
Recommend this course
216 out of 232 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
1817 Reviews (1817)

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 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Hot day

Course in great shape. It was over 90 degrees and didn’t see the cart girl until 12. Besides that it was good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice greens

The tee boxes and some areas of fairway around the greens were a little rough, but the greens conditions made up for it. Excellent greens for a muny. Moderately fast and ball rolls true.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens in great shape but other course conditions were terrible

Was hoping since it was connected to IMG, it was going to be a well maintained course. It was far from that. Fairways were basically all mud a weeds. If only the entire course was maintained as well as the greens. I can see the potential, but it's going to take a lot of work to get this course into good shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/13/2023

Thank you for your review. We apologize for the poor conditions of the greens that you experienced on your recent visit. We appreciate your feedback and will work to improve our communication with our customers regarding course conditions.

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/23/2023

Hello. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at IMG Academy Golf Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 57
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Course in great shape as usual. Greens as good as any other course in the area. Good challenge but not the best in the area. Want 5*. Need better facilities.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 06/12/2023

Hi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at IMG Academy Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 149
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

A Good Test of Golf

Playing at IMG Academy is a pleasure from start to finish. A golf cart was brought to my car as soon as I pulled into the parking lot. Check-in was fast and friendly. The practice area provides unlimited golf balls and the short game practice areas are in excellent shape. The tee off time was exactly on pace. Our pace of play was 3.5 hours for our 4-some. The greens ran at a nice, true pace. Chipping & pitching around the greens were in good shape. The traps are consistent with deep sand. This facility is professionally run and well managed. I highly recommend this great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens in great shape. Good bunker placement with enough sand

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just ok.

First off, the greens were in great shape and fast! Other than the greens everything else was just ok. Tee boxes are rough and fairways not a whole lot better. Lots of bare spots in the fairways. Was expecting conditions to be better. I will try again in the fall to see this course in better shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/09/2023

Hello, uBLEK1180BL. Thank you for visiting us at IMG Academy Golf Club and taking the time to write a review. We are sorry to hear that your experience didn't quite live up to your expectations. We will share your feedback with our staff to make corrections and improvements. Any feedback is greatly appreciated so that we can improve your future experiences at our course. Thanks again for choosing us.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Greens

As often, play at IMG was a moderate speed, had to team up as well with other players. Greens were in top healthy condition, ran a bit slow, but true. Tee boxes could be a bit nicer. fairways and rough was well maintained. On course service cart, came around twice, and pace was around 4 hours, with a bit of a backup here and there. Staff was friendly, and starter and ranger did not rush.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hello. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at IMG Academy Golf Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 46
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Some of the best greens and bang for your buck!

Played in 3 hours, greens were phenomenal. Nlh downside was pro shop staff was a little gruff. He also didn’t believe I had paid 20 minutes after I had paid him. Love the course and will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice layout

Love the layout. The course fairways and fringe is getting a bit nasty. Greens were really nice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at IMG Academy Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Slow pace fast greens

Super slow pace. Golfers everywhere. Greens are in great shape and fast the rest of the course is like a typical municipal course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/06/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting IMG Academy Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Doug

Enjoyed the round. No delays all day. Greens were true and fast. Nice course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Will give this course another try.

Nice course bur pace of play today was terrible. We waited on every hole and every shot. However, I will try it again before I take this course off my list of courses to play.

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