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3.9
2634 Reviews (2634)
5 Stars
471
4 Stars
1254
3 Stars
587
2 Stars
186
1 Stars
136
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
86.7%
Recommend this course
2149 out of 2634 reviews
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3.9
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.9%
Recommend this course
38 out of 47 reviews
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3.9
254 Reviews (254)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
158
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.0%
Recommend this course
226 out of 254 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6433 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.0
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Manatee Golf Course
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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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3.9
2634 Reviews (2634)
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Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

7 minutes between tee times!

The round at Manatee was ok. We had to wait the first 9 holes for every shot. The main reason being the crazy fact that the tee times are in 7 minutes interval. This will only cause worse experience for the guests. Please fix this (it should be 9 min minimum) and this round would have been a 4 or 5 star experiences and then I would recommend the course to a friend for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 182
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens Were In Best Condition We've Seen In A Long Time

Booked a late morning weekend round as a twosome. Arrived to find the course was almost empty as the weather forecast called for a 90% chance of rain. However, it never rained a drop during our entire round. We could have gone out as a twosome but paired up with another twosome and finished our round in less than four hours. Conditions were much improved since we last played here, with the greens being top notch. Staff members Terri (inside/register), Bill (carts) and Cindy (snack bar) were all friendly and accommodating. Would recommend this course and look forward to returning soon.

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

Winter Golf after 2 Hurricanes

When checking for tee times near me, this is my first stop.

The course is in good shape considering the fact that 2 hurricane passed through. Clean up is still underway and will be for a while. There were a lot of trees destroyed but only the large stumps remain and do not come into play .

Greens are in good shape, as are most of the fairways.

Staff has always been friendly. Pace of play ok. Had a slow foursome in front of us. The Marshall kept on top of them the best he could.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun day

Only complaint i have is no water stations on the course ir a cart person. Other than that we really enjoyed the day!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Condition Course

Great value. The course is in great shape and the greens are in very good shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Making a comeback!

Manatee Golf Course is a county property. We’ve been playing there for years. A few years ago, conditions had deteriorated so much that we stopped playing. About three years ago, the county changed management companies and things began to improve. Gradually the course came back to being respectable. This year, the conditions have taken another big step forward. Recent reseeding, combined with limiting carts on fairways for a while, has paid off, and the fairways are filling in with green grass, the greens are smoothing out and rolling nicely, and even the tee boxes are getting green, but still reflect the type of play which a county course attracts. Pace of play can be spotty, ranging from good to awful, depending on the luck of the draw. There is no starter, only the cart barn attendant, and no regular ambassador on the course. Several twosomes can back up behind a slow foursome, and many inconsiderate players drive carts everywhere. However, yesterday, we played 18 in 3 hours 15 minutes, so no complaints, but as a former golf course ranger and lifelong advocate of proper golf etiquette, playing behind two young guys who drove their cart within a couple of feet of greens and directly across areas plainly marked “No Carts” left me a bit frustrated. Overall, the greens crew deserves kudos for what they are doing to make the course a very enjoyable place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

nice local course

very nice, greens best we've seen. good value good pace

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

MI Snowbird

Considering the fact that the course was hit buy back to back hurricanes this course is in surprisingly good condition. They loss a large number of trees. The tee boxes and greens are in real good condition and they have overseeded the fairways and they are as green as any course in the area. We will definitely be back,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 226
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape

Course in great shape greens were fast. Pace if play was great!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The best muni around

I’ve been playing this course for 40yrs and I can honestly say that it has never been in better shape than it is now. I would recommend playing this course to anyone and everyone.You will never be disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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