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4.2
725 Reviews (725)
5 Stars
242
4 Stars
330
3 Stars
101
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
93.0%
Recommend this course
652 out of 725 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.3%
Recommend this course
71 out of 73 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.2
215 Reviews (215)
5 Stars
84
4 Stars
108
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.4%
Recommend this course
203 out of 215 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6209 yards
Slope 136
Rating 75.2
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Water Oak Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Fairways Celebration Bermuda
Greens Tif Eagle
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code All players and guests must wear appropriate attire. Unacceptable: Tank Tops, Denim, T shirts. Men's shirts must have collars, Ladies sleeveless shirt must have collars .

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

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Reviews

4.2
725 Reviews (725)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Horrendously slow

The starter who doesn't have a brain in his head. Sends out a slow foursome, then follows it up with a single and 3 twosomes. One would think it best to team the 7 players up into a threesome and a foursome, so the other players behind the foursome wouldn't have to wait on every single shot. Apparently, this never entered his thick cranium.

Then, after the first nine holes, the idiot lets another foursome start on #10 and the single and 3 twosomes. Had to follow another foursome. We walked off after playing #12.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Love the greens, some of the fairways are very rutted, but for the most part okay. Can be a tough layout, but long hitters, not to be confused with me, will eat this course alive. I play here a lot, but the price has gone up big time! I know this is because of the snowbirds but it's almost pricing me out. Again, some of the best greens around! And the staff is phenomenal and great $4 hot dogs at the turn. Nevertheless, recommend it...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A good challenge

Greens were good and rolling at a good speed

Everything is very clear and well-laid out on front 9

Back 9 on 2-3 holes, the hole-routing could use a little improvement

Overall a fun and challenging experience

Definitely recommend playing this course with the elevation changes that provide a thrill to golfers of all levels

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course

Interesting layout with elevation changes. A mixture of water and sand trap hazards. Some interesting blind uphill tee shots. Greens were beautiful but had subtle breaks the hard for an amateur to read. Check in person was pleasant and very helpful. I will definitely play there again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/01/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Water Oak GC

The course is in fantastic shape. Staff is friendly and informative. If it was closer I would play there every week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/22/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great value

First time playing this course. We all agreed this course is a great value. The staff were very helpful, and the course was in very good condition. Alot of fun. I am looking forward to playing it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great fun course

Fairways are coming back and greens are in great shape. Fun course makes you play a tight game for most holes and all kinds of elevation changes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Mostly Great

A short but challenging layout I have played a couple of dozen times; the price is right, tee boxes are very good and the greens are great!

The only gripe I have is SOME of the fairways are really bad because of rutting and if you're not careful your kidneys will take a beating.

Overall a good course compared to some of the cow pastures charging $40 and I definitely recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A little much

On sunday play . Pushed into a foursome. A couple and two singles. Didnt make sense. The course was empty almost. No one behind or in front. And it actually slowed play down. They could have, and should have, let the couple stay as is. And put me and the other single in a cart with a different start time.

Whats the big deal if the place isnt busy !!!

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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