Clearwater Country Club

Too many non golfers,no ranger to keep things moving,nearly a 6 hour round,that ruins a round of golf for me.

🏌️‍♂️ Course Review: Clearwater Country Club 🌟

Hey everyone, just wrapped up a round at the renowned Clearwater Country Club, a course that boasts a member list including the likes of John Daly! Here’s my take:

🔹 Layout Quirks:

The course’s layout is one of a kind, with some holes so closely packed that large metal fences separate tees and greens for safety. This feature was definitely appreciated, especially when an errant approach shot from the group behind me nearly turned my round into a close call!

🔹 Condition:

The course condition was top-notch. The greens rolled true and were well-maintained, offering a fair speed - not too fast but far from slow. The fairways were in good shape, and although the rough was a bit on the thinner side, it still provided enough of a test.

🔹 Value for Money:

In terms of value, Clearwater Country Club hits the sweet spot. For what you pay, the quality and experience you get are more than worth it. It’s a fantastic deal for golfers looking for a quality round without breaking the bank.

🔹 Walkability:

Many golfers choose to walk this course due to its compact nature. Not only does this add to the enjoyment of your round, but it’s also a nice little saving on cart fees. Perfect for those who enjoy a leisurely stroll between shots.

🔹 Playability:

At 6200 yards from the tips, it’s not the longest course, but it’s no walk in the park either. Strategic water hazards make you rethink pulling out the driver on several holes, adding a nice tactical layer to the game.

🔹 Overall Impression:

Clearwater Country Club is a course that balances challenge with fun. It’s ideal for golfers who value precision and enjoy a strategic game. And with the course being so compact, it’s a great place to enjoy a walk and soak in the surroundings.

Saw John Daly on the course and had a brief chat, which was kind of cool. The staff was very friendly and accommodating (I showed up 2 hours early for my tee time due to a personal appointment canceling on me, and they worked me in, which they did not have to do). Pretty small and fast greens, which make an otherwise routine track a little bit tougher. It only plays about 6,200 yards from the tips. There are a few holes where local knowledge would serve you well. Glad I played with some guys who know the golf course.

Only real negative: Teed off with three other players, none of whom I knew. All nice gents. We had 2 or 3 open holes in front of us when we went off the first tee, so there must have been some cancellations or no-shows. Coming off the 16th tee box, one of the guys behind us (in a five-some) complained to me that we had a wide open golf course in front of us and we were holding up two five-somes. I pointed out to him three things. 1: They should not be playing in groups of 5. 2: I had our pace of play timed in just under 4 hours (not bad for a Friday afternoon). 3: I would be happy to go to the pro-shop with him and listen to him complain about playing in under 4 hours.

Leave it to one big mouth to ruin an otherwise enjoyable day on the course.

If you play here you can expect to meet some of these guys, as it appears the golf course must love them for some reason to let them go out in 5's.

All was good until we ran into a fivesome playing slowly. Had to quite after 10 holes.

Despite our reservation 4 groups went off in between our scheduled tee time and when we actually teed off. When we finally started 40 minutes late we were paired with an older couple who, though very nice, had to hit 3-4 shots per out every one. Horrible pace of play and tremendous waste of money. Wanted to walk off several times

I had 2, Dec 28th, 8 o'clock tee times for Clearwater. Weather was a little drizzly but not bad enough that I wouldn't go out.. We arrived at the course at 7:40; 20 min. before our tee time, only to find the whole facility locked down. No staff on sight! We waited about 45 minutes and still no staff. Finally around 8:20 I deciding to call Golfnow/Tee off.com to cancel my 2 Tee times. This wasn't the easiest task either. I had difficulty reaching a human assistant to deal with a cancellation. Upon reaching somebody I was put on hold while they apparently tried to call the course to confirm nobody was there. After several minutes on hold the attendant came back online and told me they couldn't reach anybody at the course. No kidding I had just told them there was nobody there. Hoping that I get credit or refund for the 2 tee times that were booked.

Played in 5-20 mph winds and still shot ok only flaw was white tee boxes were very beat and uneven

Fun little course that is usually in good shape for the price. It can be slow during season, as are pretty much all the courses around here.

Great course. Lots of long par 4,s. Gateways and greed in great shape. Rough needs attention.