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
Always a great course
It's always a challenge and in great shape. Only complaint is for the last 6 months you get to #10 and it becomes a stand still.
Absolutely beautiful course and scenery. A fun course with challenging holes. Can’t wait to return and play again!
Great layout
I loved the layout of this course. It is one of my favorite courses in the area. I would have rated it a 5, but the greens were a little bumpy.
Wet but great layout
Course was very wet due to rain, but was holding up pretty well. We were lucky enough to have played on day that threatened rain, which scared off most others. We mostly had the course to ourselves on a Saturday afternoon Layout is very good - challenging but playable. Will definitely go back.
A well maintained challenging course
This is a really nice course nestled along the Manatee river and nice homes. They have several tee boxes which accommodates long and short ball hitters. The front 9 is easier than the back which requires a little more precision shots or layups to get to the green. The fairways are free of weeds and cut nice. The staff are friendly and helpful. My only disappointment was the greens had been recently aerated and there was no notice when I booked the round. I think Golfpass and other booking sites should have this posted. We still had a fun and enjoyed the round.
Nice layout
Good layout- some target golf but playable. I played during Cary path only- so in some cases I didn’t have the correct club. Overall I’d suggest playing here.
Great course poor staff
The course layout is awesome. The fairways and tee boxes were a little rough. Th overall review would have been a four but the staff in the clubhouse and bar were not very nice or pleasant. I come here to hit balls every now and then and the experience has been poor then also. This could certainly be a world class golf course. It.is a shame that the management doesn’t do a better job of training the staff in the art of customer service.
Fun course!
This course is a very fun track to play! You can be a great to very average golfer and still have a good time. The course layout with really cool and was in great conditions for this year. Greens were a little sandy still but not bad! Overall very fun track.
first time won’t be the last
My son and I got a hot deal, it’s worth it. The course was in great shape greens ran a little slow but faster than Cypress Green where we play as well as Sandpiper in sun city. The lay out was very nice some wholes were a little unfair. 14 comes to mind. Need to open up more for the approach shot.
Overall I like the course, I will be back.
Magnificent!
Hot deal was available...so I gave Waterlefe a try. This is a magnificent course. Stunningly beautiful, very well maintained, lots of character, water everywhere. I played in 2:30 as a single. Everyone was nice. Perfect!
Lots of Rain
If it wasnt for all the rain they have had in the past weeks the rating for course conditions would have been 5 stars. Not the course managements fault. GOTTA PLAY HERE!