Eagle Trace Country Club

I was pleasantly surprised with the recent experience at Eagle Trace. As a former TPC course you can see the stylistic shadows characteristic of this design brand.

The fairways are generously wide and I’m sure in the hay days of competition, there were many more bunkers to negotiate than now ( btw- great sand and can make some good flip shots that land softly on some otherwise hard and fast greens)

There is quite a selection of tee boxes to choose from gold ( being the tips) at a robust 7k yards + to the red forward tees.

When play the Gold or Blue tees , the par 4 s are quite a challenge. Add the Florida wind and you must pull out all the power in your bag. The par 3s are also delicate to negotiate requiring a precise execution. I mixed it up between gold and blue.

The greens are fast and roll wonderfully true. Having gone long on the greens, I had about three twenty five - thirty foot putts that when I putted it out, they ended around 4-6 inches away from the hole … my read and speed yielded a great roll and outcome.

The flies in the ointment are the fairway quality and tee boxes are not in line with the potential of this course ( my impression was that the front 9 was worse than the back…I could be incorrect though).

11 am tee time with a finish at 3:45… it’s high season now in March but a Marshall could have been added to speed up play.

All in all enjoyed it and would return .

Eagle Trace continues its steady improvement. The greens are the best they’ve been in the last decade. Rolling flat, fast, and true. Maintenance staff has pulled out more dead/overgrown bushes and trees, especially around waterways. That removal continues to clean up the overall look of the course. Hopefully that trend continues. Would love to see the manager put some TLC into the clubhouse to really take Eagle Trace over the top.

I found the back nine holes really well done and of course challenging.

Great layout, fast greens that don’t really accept the ball that well, pace of play was ok, no marshalls on the course

Course needs some TLC for the $$ you pay, no real evidence of daily maintenance, maybe it’s the time of year

I am going back.. the conditions are the best in the area

This course was really worth the drive from Ft. Lauderdale. Excellent facility and excellent course. With all the water hazards, expect to lose a bunch of balls if you are having any issues hitting the ball straight down the middle. The only negative was that they have very few carts so they will force singles to share a cart.

The course is ok. Hole layout is challenging however

Tee boxes and fairways are chopped up. Driving

Range is awful. Go play Deer Creek instead

Eagle Trace was worth the price and the 45m drive simply because the bones of the course are excellent as are the greens. It's a well designed course that's fun to play. The grass conditions, outside of the greens which are excellent, need some TLC... but that's all a money issue. Great place and I'll definitely return.

Nice course, friendly staff, great pace of play. Good layout. I would recommend to friends.

We played Monday morning and what a treat From the older guy in the Pro Shop to the cart girl, we were made to feel welcomed. The greens were on the money and the course layout is one of the toughest we played this weekend. We will be back.

After doing some intensive research and reading reviews, the 6 of us - decided to play this course. We played repeat(36 holes) morning and afternoon tees. Everything about this course from the TPC vibes to the restaurants to Proshop to Starter.. we were very very pleased. Mr. Lee, the starter was so nice and informative - who talked to us and made us very comfortable before heading to the 1st Tee. Thank you sir.. Mr Lee.

16 out of 18 holes were by or with water and Tee, fairways, and greens all in awesome shape. Keep up the good work on the course conditions.

We will definitely be back to play here if in/around the Miami area. 40-45 mins drive from DT Miami.. worth every penny.​