Waterlefe Golf & River Club: #16
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4.7
2317 Reviews (2317)
5 Stars
1515
4 Stars
679
3 Stars
83
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
97.8%
Recommend this course
2226 out of 2317 reviews
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4.8
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
33 out of 33 reviews
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4.8
100 Reviews (100)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
99.0%
Recommend this course
99 out of 100 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6892 yards
Slope 146
Rating 73.9

Inspired by the backdrop of the Manatee River, Ted McAnlis has created the ultimate golf experience with the perfect combination of beauty and challenge. Waterlefe Golf & River Club is built along a particularly beautiful section of the Manatee River, complete with wide expanses of pristine marshes and pleasant coves. Don't be surprised if on the 15th tee you spot a family of manatees poking noses up for a breath of air. The golf course was designed with a great deal of time, effort and expense going toward protecting and resorting the natural environment that gives the course it unique character. The gently sloped greens with the newest Tifteagle Bermuda offer the ultimate in putting. From a lazy start on the par-5 first hole to the big finish on the 18th hole island green, golfers love Waterlefe Golf & River Club!

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted McAnlis (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area No
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Major credit cards are accepted.
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

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Reviews

4.7
2317 Reviews (2317)

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Reviews 15
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

slow play

we finished our holiday by playing Waterlefe but left disappointed. The main reason was the lack of rangers keeping pace of play up. We followed a 4 ball and had to wait to play all our shots while we had a two ball pressuring us by hitting balls right up to where we were playing.Our overall time was not too slow but it was not enjoyable!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Extremely firm greens

Love this course. Played many times. New greens are extremely firm. Very challenging to land on certain greens and keep on. Greens were not fast which was odd. Looked quick, but were not. Scored well above what I used to score here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice But Crowded.

I hadn't played Waterlefe in probably 15 years. I remember it as being a good challenge. Today it was still a good challenge. The course is in very good condition. The new greens are firm but roll very nice. I had two issues with my experience there today - the carts would shut down on portions of the fairways, and even on the cart paths. Do they need to reprogram the sensors? The other concern was the overcrowding on the course. It was slow play today because of that. I didn't see a ranger all day to keep things moving (for the price paid). I enjoyed the round, but struggled the last few holes because it was getting dark.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 102
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course

Staff friendly, they are rebuilding the club house and was a slow day but other than that at this time it is a great course in fine shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Trek

Waterlefe is an outstanding trek. However, it's not for unskilled players. Lots of water. If your HC is above 18, you'll likely have a tough day. The course was in great shape. Greens were firm and fast. Clubhouse is being remodeled. I enjoyed it very much. Slopes are 130+. I will definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Price

It's a shame that you have raised your price so much this time of year like alot of courses in the area. Your pricing yourself out of range for the average golfers that just don't have the funds for this

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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