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3.9
2796 Reviews (2796)
5 Stars
503
4 Stars
1348
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
89.4%
Recommend this course
2303 out of 2796 reviews
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3.9
155 Reviews (155)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.8%
Recommend this course
147 out of 155 reviews
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3.9
197 Reviews (197)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
111
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.9%
Recommend this course
183 out of 197 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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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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Reviews

3.9
2796 Reviews (2796)

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 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Drought

Manatee is in the middle of a drought so parts of the course show the effects. Greens were in very good shape, some parts if the fairways showed the stress of the lack of water and the tee boxes showed the same effect. All in all the course was in good shape considering the lack of water

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

pretty good shape considering the drought

Haven’t played here in a few years but heard the conditions where pretty good considering we are under a severe drought. The fairways were in much better shape than many of the courses around here, the greens were firm and in decent shape but sadly the tee boxes were another story. Another positive thing - they have some really forward tees which was a great advantage to one of our group making pace of play consistent and really made our outing fun. Total time around was about 4.5hrs and the course was full so better than most in that regard

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course for a Reasonable Price

This is the 5th time playing Manatee over the past 6 years. It is very close to where we stay at Anna Maria. It really was in the best condition in the times I have played it. Fairways green and in good shape and the greens really rolled well. Sand Traps were raked nice. The rough was a bit baren but that is understandable. Tee Boxes were fine. Really the only problem was the lack of restroom facilities on the course, which I am sure is being addressed. Everyone from the people in the pro shop to the nice lady at the at the food counter were also very welcoming. Pace of play was a bit slow, but what the heck, I'm retired. If you want to play a nice round of golf in 4-41/2 hours with no pressure and not having to pay $150 for the green fee, check this place out Thanks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Progress

I’ve played this course like 8 times over the past 3-4 years and this is the best i’ve seen it out of those times. The greens have had significant improvement.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Followed a sixsome!!

We followed a group of six! I have never seen a golf course that allowed five much less six! The ranger response was "take your time because it's slow up there". We had to twist their arms to let us play through at the turn. There was no one in front of them and we didn't seem them again till we caught up to someone on the 18th hole.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great funnplace to play

Great bang for your buck. Greens are super. Grass on the fairways. Fun great layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Manatee Golf Course

Fairways were ok but could use some water

Greens were good

Tees were rough. Need dirt, grass and water. Overall playable. I’d play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in nice shape, especially the greens

Staff was very helpful and accommodating. I would recommend this course to all types of golfers. You won’t be disappointed. Pace of play was about 4 1/2 hours, which wasn’t too bad.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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