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Waterlefe Golf & River Club
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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 |
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| 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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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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Approach #13 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
We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Waterlefe Golf & River Club!
Three hour front nine
Front nine took three hours. Staff refused to do anything about it and even let another group on in front of us at the turn. I want my money back.
Hi cbreu89,
We’re sorry to hear of your less-than-satisfactory experience and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies.
We value our customers' opinions and would like to make things right and determine how we can provide a solution that makes you smile.
Please contact us directly at the pro shop. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Three hour first nine?
Very nice course, but the management is highly lacking. First nine took three hours with no ranger present. Called the clubhouse to complain they did nothing, other than let another group go out in front of us at the turn. Absolutely ridiculous. Give me my money back!!!
Hello, cbreu89. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.
We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.
We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Six and a half hour round
Got through the first 9 in 3 hours and they allowed a member group to join in front of us. Walked off the course. Unacceptable treatment of people actually paying while not having rangers out enforcing pace of play. Give me my money back.
Hello, cbreu89. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.
We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.
We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Great Windy Day
Waterlefe is one of our most favorite courses in the area. We play it as often as the Hot Deals are available. The course is almost always in great maintained condition. Thus far this Winter season we have not had any issue with pace of play. It's not/not a beginner or high handicapper course. You need you good golf game and at times (depending on the wind) to play conservatively to get your best shot at greens. Example, the16th hole fools you into wanting to hit a big tee shot when in fact you need to hit a precision shot toward the right of the left bunkers and ensuring to carry the water on the right for a view of the small green, which is surrounded by water hazards. Would play this course every day if prices were affordable.
Hello, TrueNorthGolfers. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Waterlefe Golf & River Club. Please visit us again soon!
Vacay buddy golf
The front 9 basic / boring. The back 9 very nice providing good scenery and layout. The greens ok to good but a bit slow for me. Maybe they didn’t mow that morning. Range was fine. Bar/clubhouse we’re excellent. Andrew in the Pro shop was first class…friendly helpful and knowledge.
Hello, u314162506810. Thank you for visiting us at Waterlefe Golf & River Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
1st Time playing the course
Great day - started w the Aqua driving range. Lots of fun!
Course was in great shape - be ready for target golf and picking the right club. A challenge the entire round - oh forgot to mention water on every hole.
Thanks so much for the great review, u314162323043. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Waterlefe Golf & River Club.
Hi, psorenson55. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Waterlefe Golf & River Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
What’s not to like!
Staff were warm welcoming and indeed helpful both prior to and after our round. The course is in great shape with quick yet even paced greens. We
Would recommend it and will doubtless play it again!
colmcn, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Waterlefe Golf & River Club. We hope to see you again soon!
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, rkp5555. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Waterlefe Golf & River Club!
Challenging
Of course it's definitely challenging, need to be on with your irons.
Hi, u000001597479. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Waterlefe Golf & River Club, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.
We hope to see you again soon!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Bricron! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Waterlefe Golf & River Club!
Favorite Golf Course
Waterlefe is one of the better golf layouts in the area. It is quite a challenging golf course and not one for the occasional or higher handicap golfer. Lots of water (unless mistaken, only four holes where water isn't in play) meandering throughout the course strategically placed as well as well-placed bunkers. It is a target layout and when the wind is up it is truly a test of golf skills and patience. The greens are in good shape running at pace a faster than most courses in the area, and the bunkers are quite good with new white sand. Highly recommend this course however, not/not for the occasional or high handicap golfers.
Hi, TrueNorthGolfers. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Waterlefe Golf & River Club.
A go to place to play.
Other reviews are right on, great course with excellent layout and very good conditions. I just hate the 14th hole. That one should be blown-up. Just a poorly designed hole when one hits sand wedge for 2nd shot on a par 5. Other than that, everything else is 5 stars.
No idea on internal amenities as never used them. Cart kids are great.
Thank you for your review, u000007304115. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Waterlefe Golf & River Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Hi, jbirdious. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Waterlefe Golf & River Club!
Great Layout, conditions, and staff.
I have played 10 Florida courses this month. This course was in great, great shape and great scenic looks. Cost is +$100 but worth it.!
Hi, u000007433036. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Waterlefe Golf & River Club, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.
We hope to see you again soon!
Pleasantly surprised
Pace of play was great, great conditions, and very scenic. Thanks
Hi, Steve4479992. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Waterlefe Golf & River Club.
Excellent!
What took us so long to play this course!?
We enjoyed it & look forward to returning.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, Scott4922145. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Waterlefe Golf & River Club thanks you!
Thank you for reviewing us, braler. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Waterlefe Golf & River Club, and we hope to see you again soon.
Thank you for reviewing us, braler. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Waterlefe Golf & River Club, and we hope to see you again soon.
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Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Jeff6330283! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Waterlefe Golf & River Club!