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3.8
2789 Reviews (2789)
5 Stars
501
4 Stars
1343
3 Stars
618
2 Stars
188
1 Stars
139
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
88.7%
Recommend this course
2296 out of 2789 reviews
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3.9
157 Reviews (157)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
89
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.9%
Recommend this course
149 out of 157 reviews
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3.9
205 Reviews (205)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
113
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.7%
Recommend this course
188 out of 205 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
2789 Reviews (2789)

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 15
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 12
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 49
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 229
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 36
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
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Have not played course in a couple years

Fairways and greens were in very good condition

I was a single and the starter (Paul) was very accommodating and hooked me up with a nice couple

Had a great time and weather was perfect….75 and sunny

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pleasantly surprised

The greens were in fantastic shape. Fun layout and conditions were surprisingly great for a county course. The only thing I would say needs improved: there was no starter so tee times weren't adhered to. Also the pace of play was extremely slow, no ranger at all as well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice round

The course is in excellent condition. The rough not onerous. Greens run fast and true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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