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4.1
812 Reviews (812)
5 Stars
263
4 Stars
385
3 Stars
105
2 Stars
48
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
92.8%
Recommend this course
731 out of 812 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.7%
Recommend this course
76 out of 82 reviews
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4.1
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
87
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.6%
Recommend this course
126 out of 136 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
Teaching Pro Yes
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

4.1
812 Reviews (812)

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 5
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
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

fun day

We got there about 40 minutes early and they sent us right out because someone was late. We had the choice to wait for our t-time but we went right out so we had a fast round until the 12th hole but we made good time after that. Save your score card and get a tap beer for what your score was. Could use some more grass on the fairways but it seems to be getting better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 133
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

A nice place to play golf

We enjoyed Water Oak so much our first trip there that we returned for a second round and brought our friends along to make a foursome. It's a fun course staffed with very nice people. The course is in good shape for this time of year and the price is definitely right. We enjoyed our round and will return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Maintaining good conditions

Quite a few area courses are experiencing conditions ranging from fair to just plain terrible. Give Water Oak credit for keeping the fairways playable and the greens and traps in excellent condition. The super smooth, quick greens are impressive.The approach fairway on #15 needs work, and has been in subpar shape for a while. Likely due to plenty of leaves and tall trees to block the sun. Went out as soon as a rainstorm cleared, and played extremely fast. Not long, but a great layout in fine condition for mid-March.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Course was in good shape for this time of year. Some bare spots but nothing horrible. Greens are nice and interesting holes. There is elevation which makes it nice. The only complaint I have is when checking in. They ask for a lot of information and is very time consuming. They need to improve on the checking in.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The grass is greener

Wonderful to hit the ball off grass instead of sand and weeds.....

Great time...great staff.... will play often...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One thing was excellent!

The greens were great but nothing else impressed us. For the price we expected better overall course conditions. We won’t go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value golf

Great value alternative compared to The Villages. Excellent staff, decent conditions, reasonable pace of play. . Excellent staff and value at the restaurant after golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

The course conditions were great. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The greens and next tee off box were very close. The customers that were residents, most were not friendly to non resident customers. Saying snide comments to us. The other customers were friendly. I'm sorry to say I won't be going back because of the residents behavior to my friends and myself. My friends and I are avid golfers, we know the rules and followed them.

Best of luck.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 103
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Spent a lot of money on course and it shows. I enjoyed and recommend thiscourse!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course layout

My GPS was on the course before this new redo of Water Oak, so I didn’t have correct yardages however there are some yardages throughout the holes. Lots of blind shots but the course is in good shape and has lots of grass unlike most Florida courses this time of year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Not going back

Definitely NOT a Top 25 course!

Layout extremely tight with tees crossing on a couple holes on the back - and one tee shot over a green just yards away.

Starter could not find the twosome I was to play with.

A group slid in between nines. The ranger said they were unaware, verified it, and did nothing about it.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hills and Thrills

Course is holding up pretty well for the Winter months, with tees, greens and traps in good condition. Despite all the rain, the fairways are a bit thin and hard. The ball will roll forever, especially on the down hill holes. Expect to drive a couple of Par 4's with a well placed shot. Strategic placement is essential to be in the right position for your approach shot. Several holes are close together, and a few stray balls may be flying your way. Overall, an interesting place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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