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Lakeside Golf Course

4555 E Windmill Dr, Inverness, Florida 34453, Citrus County
3.0
628 Reviews
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Lakeside GC: clubhouse
A view of the clubhouse at Lakeside Golf Course

About

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2025.

Located less than an hour from Tampa and Orlando, LakeSide Golf & Country Club in Inverness has a unique and scenic setting with four holes that play around an abandoned phosphate mine. The challenging layout will test you with long par 5s and a slew of doglegs. Unlike some of the flatter, marshier golf courses you'll find throughout Florida, this layout has rolling, wide open fairways and large, undulating greens. Be prepared for more than 50 strategically placed bunkers lurking along the greens in addition to well placed smatterings of tall oaks and pines. The rough can also be very punishing if you're errant. There are some challenging holes but it's not overly daunting; beginners and casual golfers will still enjoy the golf course. There is also a driving range available at LakeSide Golf & Country Club.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6405 yds
Rating 70.8
Slope 124
Type Semi-Private
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Course scorecard and layout

Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code No tank tops, T-shirts, jeans or cutoffs

Food & Beverage

Bar
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Banquet Facilities
Showers
Locker Rooms
Year Built 1979
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Bill Campbell
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3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 628 reviews
63.4%
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628
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  • Conditions
    2.5
  • Value
    3.5
  • Layout
    4.0
  • Friendliness
    3.5
  • Pace
    4.0
  • Amenities
    2.6

Rating Index

Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Patio Dining 11
Brunch 7
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 18
Forced Carries 15
Elevation Changes 8
Best For:
Locals 25
Seniors 15
Beginners 10
Location is:
Convenient to the City 16
Worth the Drive 12
In the 'Burbs 8

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edelsignore
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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edelsignore
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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rortonny
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Really bad course

Worse course I ever played. Should get my money back..

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First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
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rortonny
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Worse course ever played

Never had a course that all areas of the course were so bad. Greens, tee boxes, fairways, etc.

First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
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kk278golf
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

The Course Was In Very Bad Condition

We played this course a few times earlier this year. It has gotten a lot worse on conditions since we first played. No mowed fairways.

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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u5109963
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
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kimlaur
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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kimlaur
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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kimlaur
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Oh9G9LS38WriAcXcUlsR
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
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u314163924465
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Amenities 1.0
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u606153420
Reviews 2
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
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RickThom1
Reviews 23
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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u000002473128
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
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RickThom1
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Anthony5292892
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Sad to see it slowly falling apart

As Snowbirds we have happily played this course over several.years. We have really noticed a decline in the infrastructures, the pathways etc... the greens while trimed and cut have weeds and the fairways are very rough. Not sure what the plan is but it appears to be on its last legs.

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
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2ux5g5lT3imu7WYIO4uM
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Not good

The course was running a tournament scramble and stuck us out behind 20 groups which made everything really slow and painful

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
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u178127773
Reviews 9
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u1808290
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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johnwayne8us
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Discouraged

Had to find small areas of grass to hit off on the fairways. Tee box poor condition. Buildings in poor condition needing boards replaced and painted. Only 5 cars in the parking lot

How do they stay open. Especially on a Saturday

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First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
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