Clearwater CC: #4
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3.7
1776 Reviews (1776)
5 Stars
299
4 Stars
821
3 Stars
395
2 Stars
151
1 Stars
110
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
77.5%
Recommend this course
1355 out of 1776 reviews
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3.9
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.9%
Recommend this course
67 out of 78 reviews
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3.7
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.7%
Recommend this course
98 out of 133 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
1776 Reviews (1776)

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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I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

CCC

Nice, old times layout and track 👣, home to the famous John Daley, I heard. Tight fairways, greens are very slow but well maintained.

We flew through, non season, on a Tuesday. Enjoyed the clubhouse conversation with Annie, she was a hoot, worth the price of admission (and a couple Chardonnays).

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course and great value

Played for the first time, we will be back. Paired with two guys from Canada living in the US. We had a good time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/08/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced

Greens were nicely kept. Fairways not so much. Course is tight with each hole on top of another. And every hole is the same — straight. Many times people were hitting off my fairway back onto theirs because the course is so tight. The course is average, but that’s why it’s so overpriced. $100 for a round is too much. Better off going to Heritage, Links, Mangrove. Cheaper and better course.

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

Good round of golf

Little confused at # 14 /15/16.... and caution is definitely required....

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value for a public course.

I played a morning round, and the pace of play was great. Greens and around the greens were in very good shape 9/10. Tee boxes 8/10. Fairways definitely could use work, but didn’t impede play too much 6/10.

Overall good value for a city-run course. I’d definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Early April round

Greens were immaculate

Excellent pace of play

Tee boxes need work

New sand in bunkers is excellent- very consistent hole to hole

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens in good shape

Despite the dry conditions this course is in pretty good shape for a non private course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Steve B

Great course. We enjoyed it very much. Greens in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very challenging especially with wind conditions

Course was in good shape. Greens were especially challenging. But, greens were true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rain would help

Drought is hurting everywhere. That being said, course was in pretty decent shape considering. The 5 some 4 groups ahead that should have broken into a 3 and 2 some to speed play up made 18 holes last 5.5 hours. We were three groups deep on the 5th tee box. Marshall should have broken the 5 some up or made them leave. Ordered a hot dog and 3 cold beverages at the turn and that took 10 minutes for a nuked hotdog! Order ahead. Otherwise, would play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice little course

This is great little unique course. I enjoyed the layout. There’s just enough challenge enough easy to make it interesting. I found the back to be harder than the front, but hole nine is great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course but can be slow

This was my first time playing this course and it was a fun one. My biggest complaint was that the pace was so slow I saw people, including myself leave before finishing. There were a few foursomes that must have been playing for new homes because they were so slow in the greens that each putt must have been worth a grand. Other than that, it was a really fun day and the weather was perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 51
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Long round

It was a 5 1/2 round

Made for a long inconsistent day

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Overpriced for what it is

Paid $130 for a weekday 11am tee time and a set of rental clubs. The rental clubs were in horrid condition and were all mismatched. I had 2 putters? The pace of play was extremely slow to where I left after 15 holes. I got a hot dog at the turn that cost $7.50!? For a hotdog, that’s crazy. The whole place felt like a money grab.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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