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Waterlefe Golf & River Club

1022 Fish Hook Cv, Bradenton, Florida 34212, Manatee County
(941) 744-0393, (941) 744-9771
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4.7
2386 Reviews
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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!

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6869 yds
Rating 73.9
Slope 146
Type Public
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Course Details

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Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Bunker
Golf School Academy
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Putting Green
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Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Major credit cards are accepted.
Metal Spikes
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
Year Built 2000
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Ted McAnlis (2000)

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4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2386 reviews
97.7%
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  • Conditions
    4.6
  • Value
    4.4
  • Layout
    4.8
  • Friendliness
    4.8
  • Pace
    4.5
  • Amenities
    4.5
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Course Highlights
Waterlefe's stunning subtropical layout features water hazards on nearly every hole, consistently earning top marks for both design and well-maintained conditions. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and outstanding value make this a must-play course in the Tampa-Sarasota region.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 56
Brunch 17
19th Hole Specials 15
Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 159
Forced Carries 106
Bunkers 94
Best For:
Advanced Golfers 126
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 113
Locals 48
Location is:
Worth the Drive 106
Convenient to the City 51
In the 'Burbs 43

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Golfer Reviews

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u000005612456
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Features

Wonderful golf experience, except for the balls I left in the ponds.. played the course twice and will return. Thanks Keith Jennings

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Hello, u000005612456. 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.

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u955693582
T O P 1000
Reviews 65
Recommended
Played

Challenge

Course was in great shape fairways and greens were really good but a tough course.Had to hit fairways and greens are a big trouble is lurkingDefinitely we play this again went back in the area

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Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Hi, u955693582. 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.

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u000004236131
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Highly recommended

Beautiful course / beautiful scenery. Great layout. Meticulously maintained. Bring extra balls due to water hazards (not an issue if you play down the middle!). I plan to return for more rounds in the future.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Thanks so much for the great review, u000004236131. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Waterlefe Golf & River Club.

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u002690237
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course

Course was nice and enjoyable. Not as difficult as I had read and was told. Still a challenge.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Hi, u002690237. 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!

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Michael7526660
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A favorite

Friendly staff. Teed off about 10 minutes early which is very unusual. Round too just over 4 hours. Front nine is nice but back nine is spectacular. Highly recommend this course.

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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Hi, Michael7526660. 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.

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u314162384789
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Enjoy this course

Great course with many beautiful views, water on each vole. Enjoy playing here, will come back soon !

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

u314162384789, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Waterlefe Golf & River Club. We hope to see you again soon!

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u4863092
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u4863092! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Waterlefe Golf & River Club!

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u4863092
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Hello u4863092,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star!

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u314162220817
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, u314162220817. 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!

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u000004800147
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Hi, u000004800147. 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!

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u584695720
Reviews 110
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course

The course was spectacular w/well manicured fairways and greens.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Thank you for your review, u584695720. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Waterlefe Golf & River Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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ckb14326
Reviews 13
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Hi, ckb14326. 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!

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u314162430521
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

decent enough course but a couple of gimmicky holes in my opinion. Greens and fairways have greened up in last 2 weeks

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u314162430521. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Waterlefe Golf & River Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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khines001
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Recommended
Played

great course

very challenging a course, you need to really think through your shots can't wait to play it again now that i understand it better

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us, khines001. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Waterlefe Golf & River Club thanks you!

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todder1
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, todder1. 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!

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shoskins
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Loved it!

This course is fantastic. We got a great deal on GolfNow but it would have been worth full price. Lots of water but play the right tees and you will have a great day.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Hello, shoskins. 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!

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gnpoulos
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Bring your “A” game

Waterlefe is a challenging course. Must be able to hit greens and fairways with little room for error The course was well maintained and fun to play

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, gnpoulos! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Waterlefe Golf & River Club.

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u000004720619
Reviews 51
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great and Fun Golf Course

Waterlefe will challenge you on each shot and it is one of the Best in all of Sarasota/Bradenton. It is a MUST play if you are in the area. We would have liked to see the greens putt a little faster, but we still had a blast!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

u000004720619, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Waterlefe Golf & River Club.

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Craigjclayton
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Hi, Craigjclayton. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Waterlefe Golf & River Club!

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Thorsteinn
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent course

The course was in top shape. The food at the club house tasted great. All service excellent.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

Your feedback is important to us, Kisi. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Waterlefe Golf & River Club.

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