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3.0
628 Reviews (628)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
2.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
3.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.6
63.4%
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Layout
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Pace
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6405 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.8

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1979
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Campbell

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms
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3.0
628 Reviews (628)
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Layout Good
Pace Good
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Conditions Good
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Perfect weather
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4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 14
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4.0
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Conditions Good
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Most reviews are much better than reality at LakeSide

After reading 5-star reviews and comments like hidden gem I planned to stop by and try it out on my way back home from South Florida Golf. It was disappointing from the first hole onwards. A beginner foursome didn’t let me play through, so pace of play was bad. Course layout with lots of old oak trees is quite nice, but tee boxes, fairways, bunkers and greens are more than rough. Sorry to say, but I wouldn’t come back.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

I am fairly new to playing golf, but I live in Central Florida and facilities are everywhere. I have been to a number of different courses in Central Florida, and this course has been of the best conditions and for a better price. I have played here 4 times in the past month and intend to play 2 rounds here this weekend. The best part is this is only 10 minutes from my house. LOVE IT!! VERY SATISFIED RE-ACCURING CUSTOMER!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Excellent value

Staff was friendly and very helpful. Very reasonable rates and good course layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Getting Better All the time

Lakeside is obviously putting a lot of effort into the conditioning of their course, and it's definitely starting to show.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Some very tough holes!

Pace of play was very slow on the front 9. Some very challenging holes. Some of the greens need some work. The fairways were nice. Tee-Bowes need some TLC. Overall okay for the cost.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nods

The course layout was great,the greens were in good condition and rolled true,the tees need a bit of work

The pace of play was very good

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the cost

Great place to play, the course has improved each time I have played there!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pleasant Course

Course is improving since last played. Course staff has been working hard to get it back in shape from the torrential summer 2021 rains and it shows. Keep up the good work.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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