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4.2
800 Reviews (800)
5 Stars
259
4 Stars
378
3 Stars
105
2 Stars
48
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
92.9%
Recommend this course
720 out of 800 reviews
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4.0
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.7%
Recommend this course
68 out of 75 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
155 Reviews (155)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
95
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.5%
Recommend this course
145 out of 155 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this course a top pick for budget-conscious golfers. Elevation changes and a mix of water and sand hazards create a fun, challenging layout that keeps players coming back.

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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
800 Reviews (800)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 15
Elevation Changes 14
Forced Carries 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Seniors 10
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 10

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Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor Conditions

Staff was very friendly. I was unaware of the summer maintenance. Greens were punched and the fairways were tore up as well. It’s the worst I’ve ever seen the course. Wish GolfNow would have put this on the booking. I would have rather played somewhere else. The restaurant was great and had excellent service.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course friendly staff

Summer maintenance on course but still played pretty well. Staff was friendly. Rangers could’ve done a better job at keeping pace of play because on the back nine, our group ran into very slow play around hole 13.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hickory golf outing

Nice layout greens were airated will go back when they heal up

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

We really enjoyed our round at WaterOak golf club. The greens were being aerated, which made putting a challenge, but other than that, the course was in great shape. We will definitely return

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Nice course, friendly staff. Does not have a driving range.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

Course.... challenging but fair to all golfers.Greens have recently been airaided...two more weeks and they should be great.Overall course is in very good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Layout

Greens were just punched it would have been nice to know. Fairways were pretty rough.

Nice layout I will play it again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging 18 Hole Course

Good course, challenging with over the water shots. Friendly staff, well maintained golf carts.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in great shape with some holes very challenging.

Played first time, courses in great shape and with several challenging holes. Staff very friendly. Had a great round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Ice course

Course layout is good and course is In good shape. It’s a bit challenging as well. Really fun course and will play again.

Only downside is no range to warm up but that’s it

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome Day

I played this course once 6 years ago. And now, since the renovation, it is a phenomenal golf course . Challenging layout. Super friendly staff everybody was very helpful. N the course was in great condition would highly recommend it. And look forward to playing my next round there. The only downside is they don't have a driving range, but that's what breakfast balls are for

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Irrigation issues

Played two courses that week that were not in very good condition due to broken irrigation systems. Most holes were in dedent shape, but some were virtually bare dirt and the dirt was hard packed due to the recent lack of rain. Have played this course before and enjoyed it. Will play again when we've had some rain and they have fixed their irriagaion system. Ponds were also very low, so they will need some raing to replenish those as well.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

What a fun golf course and very pretty. The green's are in excellent condition and the fair way's could use some work! But with that said I will be coming back and would recommend too anyone.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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