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!
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by Twitt423 on 05/05/2026
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Photo submitted by Twitt423 on 05/05/2026
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Photo submitted by Twitt423 on 05/05/2026
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Photo submitted by K33VUK on 01/04/2025
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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 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
Golfer Reviews
Challenging but fair
Course is well maintained. Layout provides plenty of hazards so you need to take care of your ball. If you score well you feel like you accomplished something. Don’t play the wrong tees, you don’t need to make it harder.
Course was fabulous… been playing it for years… my favorite in the area!! Thank you …
Still one of the best
We come down each November to play golf and play Waterlefe every year.
Waterlefe is a great course.Nice layout,perfect conditions and very challenging.
A must play.
Stunning for any money
This place is so intriguing yet very playable, all surface are pristine, greens are fast and smooth, food and beverage is great from either the cart or the bar. High class but homey.
Find Another Course
After asking the ranger to speed up play between the 9th 20th hoke, he basically said no. After driving off he came and said he would. Of course the group in front got slower and we had a 3 hour back 9.
To add insult to the slow play, there were many greens that had bare spits covered with sand. This made some putts difficult.
Until a ranger dies jus work and the greens are fixed, I would. Not recommend this course. There are many better in Tampa area.
Very nice course.
Good conditions. Greens very receptive but not mushy. Balls roll true with not a lot of curves. Good GPS on carts. Nice layout. Never close to any houses. Some car noise. Ok water practice range with balls provided.
Waterlefe Country club.
Beautiful an challenging course. Water on just about every hole so bring extra balls if you can't keep it straight. Would recommend this course to all. Very friendly staff, an nice amenities available.
Excellent course somewhat challenging
The course was in excellent conditions, the layout is very nice and preserve the beautiful nature that surrounds it. There is water and many sand traps.
Enjoyable course
Good course, water adds a challenge to missed drives, but forgiving landing areas
A+++
Not only was the staff very friendly, they helped accommodate my request of playing as a single player with my wife riding along. Other courses in the area were requesting I pay for a foursome to play as a single (even when not busy). So on top of the quality staff service, the course was phenomenal condition and layout etc. Will 100% recommend and I'm picky
Awesome golf course, can't wait to play it again!
Awesome golf course, can't wait to play it again! Lots of water was a challenge, however the course layout and conditions were excellent and very playable! Staff were friendly and hole 19 bar and drinks were a lot of fun afterwards!
Awesome course
First time at this course with three friends, on vacation, absolutely beautiful, sure we all lost a few balls because of all the water but that did not bother any of us because this course is really fantastic and was in great condition. The layout and scenery and also the staff was top notch although we tipped the older guys $10 who put our clubs on our carts and mine fell off after 4 holes but I keep head covers on all my clubs so no harm done.
A must play if your in the Bradenton area, we drove over from St. Pete Beach, worth the drive.