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Waterlefe Golf & River Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
1517
4 Stars
679
3 Stars
84
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6892 yards | 73.9 | 146 |
| Blue | 72 | 6463 yards | 71.7 | 145 |
| Black Ball | 72 | 6196 yards | 70.4 | 137 |
| White | 72 | 5940 yards | 69.2 | 132 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5940 yards | 74.7 | 143 |
| Silver | 72 | 5428 yards | 67.1 | 122 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5428 yards | 72.0 | 136 |
| Green | 72 | 5143 yards | 65.7 | 118 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5143 yards | 70.4 | 134 |
| Red | 72 | 4740 yards | 64.1 | 115 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4740 yards | 68.5 | 129 |
| Family | 72 | 3961 yards | 61.0 | 109 |
| Family (W) | 72 | 3961 yards | 64.1 | 119 |
Scorecard for Waterlefe Golf & River Club
Metrics:
| 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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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 CartsAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, SpaAvailable Activities
Swimming, BilliardsAvailable Sports
Fitness, Tennis
Reviews
4.7
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Photo submitted by witor101 on 11/29/2024
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Photo submitted by Hibees1963 on 11/21/2024
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Photo submitted by nabuster on 07/01/2024
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Photo submitted by OBulldogs on 03/15/2024
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Photo submitted by zog214 on 04/02/2023
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Photo submitted by zog214 on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by DesbiensCarole on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by u690440783 on 03/10/2023
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Photo submitted by bmwhit on 02/14/2023
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Photo submitted by bmwhit on 02/14/2023
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Photo submitted by u220912277 on 05/25/2022
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Photo submitted by Icanhackit on 05/12/2022
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The 10th @Waterlefe Photo submitted by Heronscourt on 05/10/2022
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#18 Photo submitted by ironwood5757 on 01/14/2022
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Photo submitted by u7326787 on 12/15/2021
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Photo submitted by pthullen109 on 10/22/2021
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Photo submitted by pthullen109 on 10/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161618346 on 05/27/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161618346 on 05/27/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161618346 on 05/27/2021
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Photo submitted by Magic18 on 11/27/2020
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Photo submitted by Magic18 on 11/27/2020
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Beautiful morning at waterlefe Photo submitted by u000003898409 on 09/19/2020
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Photo submitted by waxpoetix1 on 09/06/2020
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Photo submitted by ChrisW5226 on 02/14/2020
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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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Approach #13 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 04/01/2018
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Photo submitted by dinoerding on 01/17/2018
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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
Good course over golfed
We were constantly waiting on the tee and fairways, it was not fun. Course is great
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Place your shots
Great course friendly staffs very challenging
But very fun coursed to play and the greens are in perfect condition
Can’t wait for the next visit
Thanks guys !
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Quality Track
Friendly, efficient service + good shot values + excellent course conditions made for an enjoyable day at Waterlefe that made the 80mile drive worth it.
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 12/02/2021
Reviews 97
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Good Day
It was a good day at Waterlefe as usual. A little slow since it was crowded but moved along fine since we had a foursome. Only problem at Waterlefe is the No-see-ums at various points on the course, especially 14-16 along the Manatee River. They don't bother some people but they tend to eat me up.
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Great course
Great layout, course marshals worked had at keeping pace on schedule, Pro Shop staff very friendly and helpful.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On 11/30/2021
Reviews 100
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Nice design
Second time I played here in last three years. Conditions dry and greens not running smooth and true. There are some beautiful holes at Waterlefe. Competition of plenty of fine courses in the Sarasota area make this course reasonable at $50 USD with xart included
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Always great
Not an easy course but very fair, conditions great on all surfaces, just go and enjoy it!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Wow
Great course. Every hole is different. Truly enjoyed. I will be back!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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