Clearwater CC: #4
View of the 4th tee at Clearwater Country Club
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3.7
1793 Reviews (1793)
5 Stars
302
4 Stars
833
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
77.9%
Recommend this course
1371 out of 1793 reviews
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4.0
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.0%
Recommend this course
81 out of 91 reviews
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3.7
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
27
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
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.8%
Recommend this course
96 out of 130 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
1793 Reviews (1793)

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 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Goat Track

The course had a cart path only policy in effect the day I played. That would insinuate maintenance or other conditions on the course were under improvement.

There was no indication any maintenance was underway. A vast majority of the Fairways were more dirt and weeds than they were grass. Bunkers had not been raked in any regard. Only upside of course were greens that rolled slow, but consistent.

Given the abundance of golf in Florida, I never plan on playing this course again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/16/2025:
Thanks for your review. We know there’s room to improve, and we’re already working to enhance things. We’d love a second chance to give you a better experience.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
4.0
First Time Playing

Poorly maintained other than the greens

Very poorly maintained fairways and rough. Lots of sand/sea shell left and right of practically every fairway. Not worth the price tag by any means. The pace is so so, the greens are pristine though

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Better than I thought.

I’ve drove by this course so many times, but never played it until now. I wasn’t expecting much but it was a much better layout than I thought. I played the tips and it’s not a long course. It’s a fun scoreable course though. The fairways were pretty decent, the tee boxes, and the rough around the greens could use a little work. The greens on the other hand were very healthy rolled very true but they could’ve been just a little faster. There is 1 tee box with a green on each side of it, both of them not far away. on the back nine. I can’t remember which hole. Not just dangerous but goofy. I played in just 3 hours. I think I got lucky with timing. Either way the course is very nice and well worth it. I will definitely be back to play again..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Business trip

I would highly recommend this course as I was here for a business trip really enjoyed playing there. Wish I had a golf course of this caliper at home in Cincinnati.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Country Club?

The course is pretty nice the putting greens are fast and smooth. Fairways mostly green with good lies in the fairway. Way overpriced for the layout and design . I had played here many years ago and never returned The staff was very nice and professional I wont be back its just okay and costs too much for what it is.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

practice green is mint

Good carts, decent greens, good practice green, trash range. good for afternoon rounds at a decent price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course has great features

The course was in great shape.The greens were in excellent shape.Played the round in good time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/02/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not Well Maintained

Tee Boxes were littered with broken tees, fairways not well maintained, bathrooms were overflowing with paper towel in the morning which indicates they weren’t cleaned. On a positive note, greens were in excellent condition. Would not go back

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best public course in area

By far the best public course in the area. Got out at 7:40am and finished in under 4 hours. Must have just redone their green because they were in perfect condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don’t recommend

5.5 hour round, Friday 10am tee time. Waited on every tee box. Multiple pinch points on the course where more than two tee times were stacked up. Greens were in good shape but slow. If you don’t land in the middle of the fairway, you might as well be playing off the grass in your backyard.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 166
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Best greens in area

The greens are some of the best in the area, very akin to most private courses. Staff were friendly. I did get to play behind a six man group, so that slowed things down, but overall the course was one of the best in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/25/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mediocre course

Great greens! Tees and fairways are fair but limited good lies in fairways. The rough is not good. Overall I would play it again as the price is fair for the conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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