Water Oak Golf Club

Had a very slow deliberate foursome ahead and a very antsy pressing woman behind. Besides that, totally enjoyed my golfing experience.

Decent course just outside The Villages. Conditions were good and layout was interesting with some elevation changes ,surprising for the area.

Greens were good as were tee boxes and fairways.

Good value and worth a play

I was threatened by the bar manager in front of friends today while discussing the white wine menu. The bar manager came to me and asked if I had a problem with her. I simply said no, just the wine choices. My friends and I were discussing, amongst ourselves that it’s odd not to serve Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc at a bar. She then actually got in my face and pointed at me with something. We left, and she followed us outside! I was afraid of her. I ran to the cart person who was with the ranger on duty. They saw her following me outside and video recording me for what I have no clue. I was afraid to go to my car and they assured me they would keep an on me until I was safely in my car. This was a devistating experience for me to say the least. The course is in great shape. Steer clear of the bar. She was out of line. I’m pretty sure I know why.

I read a couple reviews that complained about the course's condition, but I found it to be fair to good, considering the extended drought in central Florida. There were a few rough areas, but for the most part fairways were green, tee boxes were decent and the greens were slow but true. Every course in the area that doesn't cost triple digits are dealing with the same issues, I've certainly played much worse. Very cool layout with elevation changes and blind shots. Not the longest, but neither am I LOL. Enjoyable round.

Fairways and tee boxes have mulch covering dirt areas. Some Cart paths are rock and dirt. Greens are the only positive for this course. Certainly NOT worth $60.00! Book elsewhere! Check in process challenging and not friendly.

I really like Water Oak but the fairways at this time of year are really rough, very little grass but we have drought conditions for a long time.

Greens in great shape, already. Closer to summer they should be perfect. Fairways hit or miss; drainage will always be a problem. All in all nice challenging course.

No driving range. Staff super nice and welcoming.

Had an enjoyable round. Greens were in great condition

I look forward to playing Water Oak Golf Course every time I play there! Friendly staff, course layout is fantastic and fellow golfer’s are friendly. Compared to the boring golf courses in The Villages, this course has hills, water, trees lining the course and interesting pin position. 👍

We gave this course a try recently, and while the layout shows real promise, the overall conditions left a lot to be desired. The fairways were in pretty rough shape, with excessive potholes and very little grass coverage in many areas, making for some tough lies throughout the round. The tee boxes were just OK — playable, but also showing plenty of bare spots and uneven patches.

The greens were easily the best part of the course. They were reasonably smooth, not overly marked up, and had good color. That said, the speed varied noticeably from hole to hole, so getting a consistent read was challenging.

One thing the course definitely has going for it is the design. The layout is interesting, with elevation changes and a uniqueness you don’t often see on Florida courses. With better maintenance, this place could turn into a really strong track.

At $58 for 18 holes with a cart, it was worth playing once just to experience it. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which we appreciated. But given the current course conditions, our group probably won’t be returning anytime soon.

Nice layout but not maintained well enough to play a second time