Clearwater CC: #4
View of the 4th tee at Clearwater Country Club
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3.7
1792 Reviews (1792)
5 Stars
302
4 Stars
832
3 Stars
397
2 Stars
151
1 Stars
110
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
77.8%
Recommend this course
1370 out of 1792 reviews
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4.0
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.9%
Recommend this course
80 out of 90 reviews
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3.7
131 Reviews (131)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
74.0%
Recommend this course
97 out of 131 reviews
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Course Highlights
Greens and tee boxes consistently draw praise for their well-kept conditions and challenging character. Staff friendliness stands out as a genuine highlight, with welcoming personnel enhancing the overall round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6200 yards
Slope 124
Rating 69.4

Located just minutes from the beach, the conveniently situated Clearwater Country Club sprawls across a coastal landscape of Spanish moss-draped trees and towering, mature oaks. Stevenson Creek meanders through the golf course, coming into play on six holes. Built in 1920, the layout has a traditional design that is challenging but fair. The course is tight but it plays long, especially on the par 5s. The rolling fairways are well manicured and the greens play at medium speed and are consistently well maintained. Clearwater C.C. actually has a reputation amongst locals for its superb conditions. It is also popular with visitors, snowbirds specifically, since the club offers the area's only seasonal and short-season membership with exclusive privileges. It is also one of the few clubs in the area that allows walking.

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Course Details

Year Built 1920
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Architect Herbert Strong (1920) Perry Maxwell (1940) Joe Lee Press Maxwell (1940)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Casual

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
1792 Reviews (1792)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 54
Brunch 29
19th Hole Specials 21
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 68
Water Hazards 59
Undulating Greens 35
This course/club is great for:
Locals 75
Seniors 65
Walkers 40
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 106
Worth the Drive 17
Near Local Attractions 16

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Reviews 161
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4.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
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Cart issues

This course is one of the best in terms of conditions of greens and fairways. But any late morning, early afternoon tee times results in lack of carts. We had to wait 30 minutes beyond our tee time for a cart to become available. Also this course allows fivesomes for some reason!! There were 2 fivesomes playing in front of us and they were going to put us out there as a twosome!!! I started asking around all the people waiting to tee off to see if anyone else was a twosome! I found 2 other people to play with us. As it was it took 5 hours to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Value for the money.

Had to wait for power carts so tees off a half hour late. Slow for my liking as it was a 5 hour round.

Sand traps need work.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Challenging Course

Clearwater Country Club is a great track in downtown Clearwater. The course is in pristine shape and well maintained. The only issues we had were a lack of working bathrooms on the course and didn’t see a cart person.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/03/2023

Pristine shape?????? This course is in horrible condition. No one that plays golf would think this is pristine. you must be an employee or a paid responder

Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play

During the first 9 the pace of play after the third hole was really slow, in. Fact on one par four there was four groups!

After the turn play was at a very good pace. Im really wondering if the slow play on the first nite was because they started us on the back nine to get more groups out and then we caught up

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overbooked

Course was overbooked. 7 min tee times. Too crowded. Starter guy was rude and they were short on carts. Couldn’t even get on a cart til 3 min before tee time which eliminated a chance to hit balls before the round. Started raining on 14th hope. Got back and pro shop was closed. Just a bad day at CGC.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playable Course

Moderately good course and conditions. Pace of play about 4 and 1/2 hours. Very nice staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Value

The practice facilities were very good which included a range, putting green but also a chipping/bunker practice area. The putting green was excellent but too many times is not an indicator for the greens on the course. Not true here, green were excellent and a “true” roll as well!

Nice layout but still presented a good challenge, especially #8….. don’t leak right or it’s a big score hole!

As for the pace of took 3 hours to play the first nine hole both days I played…asked by a ranger about the play I told him about the back up, he knew exactly which holes the back up was on! Well, why is there no ranger there to help speed up play?

Yes, I will definitely play this course again!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Improved Conditions

Visit Clearwater every February, this course is in the best condition in past several visits. Greens were a little slow, but good condition. Sand traps good, fairways satisfactory. Enjoyed the round and pace of play was slow for front nine, picked up considerably for the back nine.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Loved Clearwater Country Club

We had a fantastic time today playing Clearwater CC. We finished the round in just over 4 hours. The greens were in fantastic shape. All of the staff that we encountered were very nice. I highly recommend the course. It’s a great value for your money. We will definitely play again the next time we come down for Phillies spring training.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Will play again

Front 9 plays slow. Marshall kindly explained it was because of the layout and abundance of water hazards on consecutive holes. Play sped up after that.

Tee boxes and fairways in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Windy day at the course

Very nice course, however the fairways were dry and losing grass

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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