Waterlefe Golf & River Club
About
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!
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6869 yards | 73.9 | 146 |
| Blue | 72 | 6449 yards | 71.7 | 145 |
| Black Ball | 72 | 6196 yards | 70.4 | 137 |
| White | 72 | 5909 yards | 69.2 | 132 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5909 yards | 74.7 | 143 |
| Silver | 72 | 5407 yards | 67.1 | 122 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5407 yards | 72.0 | 136 |
| Green | 72 | 5122 yards | 65.7 | 118 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5122 yards | 70.4 | 134 |
| Red | 72 | 4722 yards | 64.1 | 115 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4722 yards | 68.5 | 129 |
| Family | 72 | 3961 yards | 61.0 | 109 |
| Family (W) | 72 | 3961 yards | 64.1 | 119 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.9/146 | 554 | 404 | 348 | 198 | 385 | 545 | 448 | 383 | 231 | 3496 | 561 | 199 | 413 | 399 | 484 | 176 | 351 | 391 | 427 | 3401 | 6897 |
| Blue M: 71.7/145 W: 77.6/150 | 491 | 388 | 333 | 165 | 379 | 504 | 414 | 367 | 198 | 3239 | 542 | 182 | 392 | 375 | 462 | 161 | 340 | 377 | 392 | 3223 | 6462 |
| Blue/White M: 70.4/137 W: 75.9/146 | 491 | 361 | 333 | 165 | 349 | 504 | 389 | 367 | 154 | 3113 | 475 | 170 | 392 | 375 | 462 | 149 | 340 | 364 | 352 | 3079 | 6192 |
| White M: 69.2/132 W: 74.7/143 | 426 | 361 | 311 | 141 | 349 | 494 | 389 | 331 | 154 | 2956 | 475 | 170 | 360 | 353 | 449 | 149 | 323 | 364 | 352 | 2995 | 5951 |
| Silver M: 67.1/122 W: 72.0/136 | 405 | 325 | 280 | 117 | 275 | 455 | 363 | 313 | 147 | 2680 | 463 | 149 | 324 | 325 | 421 | 138 | 305 | 348 | 321 | 2794 | 5474 |
| Green M: 65.7/118 W: 70.4/134 | 405 | 285 | 280 | 101 | 275 | 455 | 363 | 313 | 147 | 2624 | 463 | 149 | 324 | 325 | 421 | 90 | 228 | 268 | 321 | 2589 | 5213 |
| Red M: 64.1/115 W: 68.5/129 | 372 | 285 | 255 | 92 | 253 | 417 | 336 | 286 | 119 | 2415 | 406 | 123 | 292 | 295 | 382 | 82 | 228 | 268 | 291 | 2367 | 4782 |
| Orange M: 61.0/109 W: 64.1/119 | 317 | 198 | 220 | 84 | 245 | 373 | 268 | 249 | 94 | 2048 | 347 | 83 | 229 | 217 | 293 | 75 | 222 | 214 | 233 | 1913 | 3961 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
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Beautiful morning at waterlefe Photo submitted by u000003898409 on 09/19/2020
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Photo submitted by roodhistory on 11/03/2019
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Water and sand are challenging Photo submitted by u4850896 on 07/05/2019
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Tee Shot #1 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 04/01/2018
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Approach #2 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 04/01/2018
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Tee Shot #3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 04/01/2018
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Par 3 #9 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 04/01/2018
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Captivating and daunting par 3 Photo submitted by Takeme2ireland on 09/02/2013
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Photo submitted by Beaudel on 04/23/2013
Tough Florida Golf
Great course! Very difficult if you are not a straight hitter. Back 9 was more senic than front. Overall I liked the challenge and would definitely play again.
Great course
This was the second time playing at this course. It is a challenging course but well maintained and playing it recently we remembered where not to try and hit it. The back nine holes are so scenic with the homes on the water and then some of the holes have a view of the Mantee River. We hope to return.
Great course and experience
Played with three members who were excellent and friendly. Fun course to play with excellent amenities.
Excellent golf course
From the time we arrived until we left the parking lot our experience was positive. Bag drop, practice areas, Pro Shop, locker rooms, restrooms on the course, condition of carts, etc was great.
Great course
We were fortunate to get in the course under a GolfNow special. Everything about the course is awesome. If you can afford the price, it is worthwhile. This course has been used 8 times as a US Open qualifying course and if you play it, you’ll understand why. I want to thank Waterlefe for allowing the hit deal which allowed us to enjoy such a spectacular course.
Wasn’t fun
The course was nice but the greens were way way to fast for us and that is why i rated it the way I did. There is a reason the PGA qualifiers have been held here 8 times. Not a course for average/ high handicappers. IMO. We would not return. Just wasn’t fun.
Great Track
Great condition. Tough track. Very friendly staff. Need a second beverage cart on the course.
Nice course!
The course was in good shape from tee to green. The greens were very firm and rolled true...too firm for someone like me who can't spin the ball ha. The fairways and tees were in good shape for a Florida course, no lush but nice. It's a challenging course with lots of water and great character. I would play here again when back in town, especially if I found another discounted rate.
Challenging, but worth it
Unless you're dead straight with your driver, you can feel good about putting it away and playing target golf. 5 or 6 times you could hit too far and get yourself into trouble. There's hidden water and danger around several turns. But if you play a couple hundred yards off the tee you're going to be just fine. Greens run real nice, bunkers played true. Take an extra club on par 3s. Staff was A+ when I visited. Can't wait to play again.
Beautiful course
The course is in great shape and has beautiful signts
Wet ‘n Wild
A zany course that has many twists and turns through the waterways of the Manatee river. A unique layout that will challenge any level of play. The conditions were exemplary with fast fairways and greens. The staff was great. The price was slightly inflated for the course but overall was very enjoyable.
Course was in great condition! Would highly recommend
Fun course
Very fun course to play and very scenic. Course in good shape. Was a 4 hour and 50 minute round, which ruined the day.