Manatee Golf Course

Unspectacular course with very poor greens. Back nine was closed, so was stuck playing the front twice. Greens really need to be rolled.

The course was in great condition except for some bare spots in the fairway on about 4-5 holes. Number 4 is a tough narrow hole!

First I want to start off by stating that the gentleman in the pro shop is always a pleasure and very accommodating. He once again was amazing! I have had a few occurrences with the grumpy starter after this last time enough is enough not worth dealing with him. He was insanely rude to our group, talking in a condescending disrespectful tone when we checked in. He screamed at our second group behind us accusing them of not checking in with him not 10 minutes after they had already showed their receipt. He then proceeded to bypass our tee time with a group of his friends another foursome. At the end of the round my friends dropped their cart at the return sign, having not played here before they did not know this lazy bag prefers it pulled all the way under the cover next to his desk. He started screaming and hollering at them to pull it all the way up instead of simply explaining he wanted the cart right next to him. They have been golfing for 40 years at public courses all over and have never experienced someone like this guy. I was not shocked as this guy is the most miserable and angry guy you could employ for this job. I am actually shocked there is not more poor reviews of this guys attitude and demeanor as I have seen him treat everyone like this that isn’t a member. Not worth playing here again plenty of courses with employees that are actually happy to be alive and pleasant.

Haven’t played here in about 3 years because the course always had conditioning issues

Was pleasantly surprised on Friday

Greens rolled great; in and around the greens the conditions were IMO very good

Most of the fairways were good as well but there were a few that had big bare spots,

I was told that it’s under new mgt, which shows on the greens

Will return

Professionally managed course, greens always maintained, ice water coolers at various locations on course and in clubhouse. The coolers are always kept full and cold, unlike Buffalo Creek where it’s empty and full of wasps.

They also have nice driving range , chipping green, and putting green for practice. The staff is always friendly. I’m here quite often for these reasons.

I only wish they would have a Veterans discount or like a Vets play for free like a couple courses in California do.

Greens were punched about 6 weeks ago and they are still, ( well auto 2 putt) rough. Fairway were a little spotty and the traps and bunkers were Hard !

A good day to try some different swings and practice shots.

We were on the 14th at 3- hours. Course Marshall told us we had to speed up. Local two some was not happy following our foursome. Complained to Marshall. We finished in 3 hours and 40 minutes for 18 holes.

We told Marshall we were well on the clock. He said “I’m not on the clock”. Speed it up!

Outrageous.

Never play here again.