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4.2
726 Reviews (726)
5 Stars
242
4 Stars
330
3 Stars
101
2 Stars
45
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
92.7%
Recommend this course
652 out of 726 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.2
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.9%
Recommend this course
70 out of 73 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.2
214 Reviews (214)
5 Stars
82
4 Stars
108
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.9%
Recommend this course
201 out of 214 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

Accolades

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Reviews

4.2
726 Reviews (726)
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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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good round. Course was in good shape.

A few pretty holes and water comes into play on most holes. Overall enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hydration missing

No cart girl, very few water jugs and what was available was warm water. In near 100 degree heat, definitely need to at least have someone in a cart selling water, soda or beer.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course

Has some great holes, greens where a little slow for my likings. need more drinking water on golf course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great deal

Course was in very good condition. The layout though confusing at times was super fun. Not sure where all these hill came from in Florida. Greens were in perfect condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
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
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Maybe I should keep this a secret

Located in an unusual gated community of manufactured homes, I was surprised at finding a real gem of a course. Recent renovations have made some of your golf apps useless as they don’t reflect the massive changes that must have been done to the layout. Bring a hand held distance device. This course is only rideable as elevation changes are huge. Green sizes are generous and greens were soft. Rates were pretty good and excellent if you purchase on line. . Restaurant is undergoing renovations so food and drink is limited to hot dogs, beer, soft drinks and water you can purchase in the club house. Great covered patio for a casual afternoon round libation. I probably should keep this a secret.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Course for the buck

I was pleasantly surprised of the nice layout, conditions and cost for a round of golf at Water Oak. The staff is friendly and the bar/restaurant was also nice with quality food, price and staff.

Make a tee time there, you won't regret it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 105
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best game in a while!

Played the homies had a great time. Prime location we all live different areas tavares, mt.Dora, and umatilla same different. Super chill staff mad respect. Dude gave me a discount cause I’m that guy and they drop your cart to save you 20 steps. Greens roll pure, fairways were great! Facilities super clean.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sweet deal

Still an amazing course. Course was in great condition. A little disappointed when we ran into two singles holding up traffic. The Marshall took care of it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/14/2025:
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 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities 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
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day

Love this course. The views are wonderful. Trees and hills and ponds make this course one of my favorites outside the villages. It can be challenging especially because you don’t find many golf courses in the area that have the size hills and tree lined fairways that Water Oaks has.

Certainly enjoyed playing golf there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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