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3.8
2757 Reviews (2757)
5 Stars
496
4 Stars
1320
3 Stars
614
2 Stars
188
1 Stars
139
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
87.3%
Recommend this course
2264 out of 2757 reviews
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3.9
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.6%
Recommend this course
126 out of 136 reviews
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3.8
226 Reviews (226)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
124
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.1%
Recommend this course
199 out of 226 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and a challenging layout with well-maintained Bermuda fairways and true-rolling greens consistently impress recent players. Outstanding value and a smooth pace of play make this course a smart booking choice.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6433 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1977
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lane Marshall

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.8
2757 Reviews (2757)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 18
Bunkers 12
Plays Long 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Seniors 16
Beginners 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 21
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fix tee boxes, greens excellent

Tee boxes are a wreck. Fairways & greens are great but tee boxes create problems. Amateurs will hit from sand & ruin their score...located next to water treatment facility so the stink is thru holes 1-3 + 10-11. Cant fix that but fix tee boxes! Not currently worth $50/golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Is etiquette still a thing?

You can play bad and still keep the pace of play. The game of golf has grown tremendously over the last few years unfortunately not many quite understand the rules or etiquette.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good considering weather conditions

Some tees are mostly sand. Fairways are dry as well. Greens are in pretty good shape. For the money and dryness this time of year, not bad.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

My first round at Manatee Municipal Golf Course

The value is excellent for a round of golf here… the greens were well kept! The Tee boxes need some love as well as some of the fairways, but enjoyed playing here and will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very nice course!

Greens are very nice. Fairways are in good shape. Some tee boxes need some attention. Pace of play was good. Three players played 18 holes in 3.5 hours. Staff was friendly and price for course was very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hold off a bit

Course is in pretty rough shape. Not totally their fault since it has been hot and dry here for months but I hit 9 of 14 fairways and 7 of those 9 fairways I hit my ball was in sand. Also when it's 90+ degrees is it to much to ask to have more than one water cooler per 9? Great little course but they could definitely do a few of the little things to make it better.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

GREAT VALUE

The Greens were great---a few bumps, but mostly excellent.

Fairways were pretty nice. Only real issue was some of the ground around the greens. Some spots had sparse grass, making pitch shots a little more difficult.

Tee-boxes were a little sketchy. Could use a lot of help there, but not enough of an issue. After all, that's what they make Tees for, right?

All in all, a fine track with a good layout and enough degrees of difficulty to test almost any level of player.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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