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3.3
645 Reviews (645)
5 Stars
73
4 Stars
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3 Stars
202
2 Stars
72
1 Stars
61
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
72.6%
Recommend this course
486 out of 645 reviews
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2.8
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
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Conditions
2.6
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
41.7%
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5 out of 12 reviews
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3.4
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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5
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
73.6%
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39 out of 53 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6378 yards
Slope 122
Rating 71.1

The 18-hole Glen Abbey Golf Club in Debary, FL is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1974. Designed by Dominic Palombo, Glen Abbey Golf Club measures 6661 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 137 and a 72.9 USGA rating. The course features 3 sets of tees for different skill levels. The greens are bermuda grass and the fairways are winter rye.

The Glen Abbey course winds through gently rolling landscapes of sylvan splendor and a 60-acre body of water known as “No-Name” Lake. There are no parallel fairways and all fairways are tree-lined. Water comes into play on eight holes. There are 80 strategically placed bunkers. Crepe myrtle, elderberry and oleander plantings are an aesthetic addition to existing magnolia, oak and towering pines which frame most fairways.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Winter Rye
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dominic Palombo (1974)

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

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

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3.3
645 Reviews (645)
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Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Best it has been in years

I haven't played this course in over 5 years mainly because it had been in such bad shape.

I read a few recent positive reviews and decided to give it a try. What a nice surprise. Fairways are good especially for summer time in Florida. Greens were some of best I've played anywhere recently. Smooth, fast with lots of undulation.

Only cons are not much rough just loose sand and spotty grass and the cart paths are pretty broken down.

Very happy with this course though. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

This is the first time I have ever bothered to write a review, but I liked this course so much I felt I had to...now, first, the cons:

1. Cart paths are old and cracked and the drop offs can be ugly (but if there is one spot I don't care about excellence it would be there)

....ummm, that's about it.

This course is so well blended into the neighborhood you wouldn't even know it was there, yet you never feel like you are playing in someone's yard....phenomenal greens, some of the best in the area...solid fairways and forgiving tough...the layout is where it really shines to me...at least 2 yard Doyle's in each direction...water is in play (my nemesis) but not enough to be a constant dark shadow....I played by myself and only saw one other person out on the course all day....I am actually thinking about signing up for their tournament league, which plays every Thursday morning.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 244
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

long time not played

greens good shape, fairways a bit rough but no worse than some, cart paths like going off road in great need of repair watch what you're your doing or bang!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Heartily Recommend this GEM

I was looking for a quick tee time and found this hidden gem - great price. I arrived 15 minutes before my tee time and was greeted by a friendly staff. I was able to get right out no waiting for 7am - the course was in fantastic condition. Fairways are perfect, rough in good shape as well, The greens were beautiful and had enough undulations to make for a good judge of the the putting surface - I hit 10 fairways and when I was not on the fairway the rough was a test but fair. 32 putts on the round - green speeds fairly quick but firm and fair - I definitely will play here again and again - give this one a try the owner has really put money into it and is well worth the drive and the cost

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course, great greens

Love this course! While the staff is a bit skeptical of players who book on Golf Now, don't let that deter you. It's a challenging well-maintained course. The greens are supper fast. Many holes play near water. Love it!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

GETTING BETTER

USE TO BE A MEMEBER AT THIS COURSE MANY YEARS AGO IT HAS CHANGED OWNERS 3 TIMES SINCE THEN THE RYE IS DOWN SO GO PLAY THIS WELL LAID OUT COURSE .BUT GO WHILE THE RYE IS STILL MAKES IT LOOK NICE I GIVE THE GREENS 4 STARS

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is a great layout!

The course was not ion very good shape but it is a great layout and has some nice holes. The staff was very friendly and the pace of play was good. Hopefully the will over seed for the winter and the course conditions will improve.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GREAT IMPROVEMENT

GREAT IMPROVEMENT GREENS ARE BEST IN AREA.WILL BE FANTASTIC WITH OVERSEEDING

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is Improving

This course has gone from a beater to one with alittle more work could be very good. It has improved alot since i last played it about four months ago. For the price and if you are just starting out give it a try.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course for the money!

Fairways need some work, greens are great. Course is in a lot better condition than the last time I played. I can see their efforts. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

On the comeback

The improvements on the course over the last 18 months are noticeable and welcome. The greens are excellent and fast; we played winter rules in the fairways and allowed drops that took us onto grass. For the money, the round was well worth it. The layout is interesting and when the fairways are finished, this course will be a true destination.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Cant tell where the fairway starts and the rough ends.

The course was in rough condition to say the least, but the staff was very friendly. That being said I would not play here again just because I don't like playing out of the sand when in actuality I was in the fairway.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has a very friendly staff

Some of the greens could use some work. The rough is very rough. But all together a nice course with a friendly staff. Plenty of water coolers along the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good course and getting better

I played Mayfair for the first time in June, 2013 and I've enjoyed playing there since then. The course does need some work but the Staff is working to improve the fairways and I was told the greens will be we worked on next year. Great value for the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much Improved!

It had been a while (2 years?) since I had played here, and it is MUCH improved since then. The greens were in really good shape. Some of the fairways still need work, but they are apparently working to get the course back in shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs work

The Glen Abbey course needs some serious work. The greens are the only bright spot on the course. Tee boxes and fairways struggle to have any substantial growth which makes it difficult to entice future play. The course needs a budget infusion to help get to the next level.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

the greens are in great shape

tee boxes and fairways need work but great layout and good price

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

For less than $1/hole you can't expect much and you don't get much.

There is no distinction between fairways and rough, it's all one large area of unkept grass and sand. Tee boxes were barely distinguishable from the unmowed grass around them. Greens are in ok shape considering the rest of the course. The looks of this course are as if someone had a large plot of land, carved out a few holes in it, cut the grass down to a certain level and just let it go. Nothing like hitting a nice drive down the middle of the fairway only to find it land in a stretch of sand and weeds in what I guess they consider grass. Paid $16 through golfnow and this is by far the greatest you get what you pay for course. Don't go in expecting anything and it'll be a surprise the one or two times you find nicely kept grass in the fairways. Won't be going back for a long time, also, no grass driving range, all mats.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent Greens

The greens were in excellent shape rolling a little faster then average and true. The course has a nice layout really fun to play. The staff here are super friendly. If you play here you will not be disappointed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 259
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Florida Advisor
First Time Playing

Old school tree lined Florida style course

12:44 tee time. Similar to Cypresswood Golf & Country Club & Lake Orlando Golf Club. Generous tee shot landing areas. Fairways needing attention, sparsely grassed w/ several areas on every fairway having no grass @ all. Roughs are rough, making it difficult to find errant balls quickly. Accurate shot making is a must on this course. Best attribute of this course is it's greens. Proshop attendant bragged about them & she was right. Rolling fast & true and in great shape. Most picturesque hole is #11. Carts are gas powered w/ windshields & raincover in back.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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