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3.5
1678 Reviews (1678)
5 Stars
309
4 Stars
689
3 Stars
372
2 Stars
141
1 Stars
167
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.0
70.0%
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1289 out of 1678 reviews
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3.9
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
79.5%
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31 out of 39 reviews
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3.6
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
72.1%
Recommend this course
44 out of 61 reviews
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Course Highlights
Swiss Fairways delivers outstanding value with a scenic, well-conditioned layout featuring water views and recently upgraded greens. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this 9-hole course a rewarding experience.

About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 68
Length 5648 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Located just west of downtown Orlando in Clermont, Swiss Fairways Golf Course utilizes the wide open and hilly terrain that is typical for that area, but uncommon throughout the rest of the state. Large greens welcome low handicappers while strategic bunkering is incorporated into the layout to add some challenge. There are over a hundred sand traps in total and 10 water hazards come into play. Swiss Fairways Golf Course has a relaxed, casual atmosphere that is far from the typical country club environment. Although it is relatively unknown, the Swiss Fairways Golf Course will most likely grow in popularity due to its affordable rates and interesting layout.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Architect Steve Nugent (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Swiss Fairways Golf School"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Cafe

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.5
1678 Reviews (1678)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Patio Dining 13
19th Hole Scenic Views 12
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 110
Bunkers 103
Forced Carries 73
This course/club is great for:
Locals 74
Seniors 69
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 46
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 65
In the 'Burbs 58
Convenient to the City 32

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Good beginner course

It's not the best course in the area, but it plays well and is really good for the money. I have played this course several times, and it does have some challenging holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Lovely course with massive potential.

The course is one of the prettiest in area, trees, water, wild life...and water skiers!

The cost was lowish...compared to others in area. The course has massive potential but needs work. The tees were ok. Fairways very mixed, some grass and some in decent condition and some in poor condition (mainly weeds). Same goes for the greens...very mixed. The bunkers were in very poor condition...and lots of them!.

Bunkers are costly to maintain...so lose some...grass them over. Also no rakes provided.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good for beginners

If you're a beginner, good course to learn on. No rakes for sand traps, no amenities so be prepared. Views are great, neat to see the water skying too.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Never should have closed the back 9

Been playing this course for at least 10 years now. Seen them go through countless owners, and course changes. The most recent owners decision to close the back 9 was the worst yet. This course is not worth playing anymore in my opinion. Maintenance is almost non existent. The cup on hole 8 was overgrown, and looked like it hadn't been changed in at least 2 weeks. Upon finishing our first 9, we headed back to hole 1 to be greeted with 5 groups ahead of us waiting to tee off, as the 18 hole rate forces you to play the front 9 twice, mixing you in with everybody just getting to the course. After waiting about 15 minutes at the first tee and seeing almost no progress on groups moving up, we decided to give up and head home. This course used to be a hidden gem, but unfortunately I'd say it is the last time I will be spending my money here until some serious overhaul is done on the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Staff crappy course

The carts are nice and course is easy to navigate but it is a hack course even at a discounted price.

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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable 9 hole course

Enjoyed playing the 9 holes twice being an out of towner. Pace of play was great. The starter gave us great advice about the 2nd hole waiting for the water skiers. Nice layout for a golf course. Bunkers need rakes is the only issue.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Rude owner

I have never been treated so rudely by a course owner. He really doesn't want Golf Now players! Had a 12:46 tee time got there early and were told we couldn't't go out till 5 minutes before our tee time. No one ahead of us on tee box but OK we wait. Supposed to have another 2 golfers with the same tee time. Another couple came out but said their tee time wasn't until 12:54. So finally we teed off. Owner had cart person come and tell us we couldn't tee off yet had to wait for the other 2 Golf Now players. Said our tee time wasn't until 1:02 ( not true had my confirmation on my phone). No one else ever came out so finally the 12:54 tee time joined us and we started to play. No water on course or drink cart. Course also not in very good shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Swiss fairways

you have to play the same nine holes twice, but the tees are set really far apart so you can play different tee boxes the second time around and it really does challenge you. The fairways greens and tees are very bright and green and full and the scenery is great!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
First Time Playing

Barely holding itself together

I don’t know how long it’s been run down like this, but it’s not fun at all. None of the bunkers have rakes, the range is the worst condition I’ve seen a range be and the course isn’t too far off from the range. Wouldn’t recommend unless they change their price to $10 a round being you play the same 9 holes twice. It’s like they’ve given up on the course

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Healthy ride from Orlando, thought it was out in the boonies! Good course, well worth the trip and money. Upon leaving, and heading in a different direction back found it wasn't as far from civilization as I thought! They should be booming with players!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 111
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Out of the way, interesting, needs a little extra, but really close

After the weather forecast had said the day was going to be a washout, I was looking for a course to play on short notice. There are a lot of them in the area, if you're willing to plop down snowbird/spring break season money (and yes, our gas prices went up by 30 cents per gallon so we could put the squeeze on the spring break crowd). Being pretty out of the way, this course stayed under $40.

It's a fun layout, but...doesn't really offer the opportunity to pick tees of appropriate length the way they are doing things. I was told the front was Gold, and the back was White for a 5500 yard course (a little short, but not bad for me being an older/shorter hitter). The Gold version of the second hole played 145, all of it carry over water. I can play that. On the White side it was 175. I was 2 or 3 yards short (and not even a bright green ball will ever be seen again in this water). For a lot of older guys the only club that will carry this is going to be a driver. The skiers in the water are an added distraction. My only other issue with the course was the lack of rakes for the bunkers. I know most folks don't rake bunkers, but, when I'm in one, I try to rake mine and someone else's, so having no rake at all was frustrating.

It's a fun course, and better kept than I feared (the tee boxes are in much better shape than other courses at this price point in the area). Only number 2 and number 9 are a bit "tricked" up (9 has a huge live oak that basically blocks the approach to the green below 90 feet).

I would play here again if it weren't an hour from the house...during other seasons, there are just too many courses to drive past.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
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 31
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not Bad

The last time I played this course was over 20 years ago. I was interested in seeing its condition after these years. For the price, it was a great experience. This is a 9 holes course that you play it twice from a different tee, this made it interesting and felt like you are playing different holes the second time around. The greens were fuzzy, it seemed that they did not cut it that day, it was difficult to get used to it. The experience was not bad. The course has its charm with the ski school and their practice activity. I will not invite my friends to play there, the course is 23 miles away from my house and I am the closest to it by 25 miles, but I do not mind going there again if I am playing by myself and looking for something different at a good price. I had fun playing there even though I did not score well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 161
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Where is the water??

No water to drink on the course, no drink cart, no warning signs!! It hit 91 and we we had to stop playing to go get a drink.

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