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4.1
788 Reviews (788)
5 Stars
255
4 Stars
370
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
3.9
92.7%
Recommend this course
708 out of 788 reviews
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3.9
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.7%
Recommend this course
57 out of 65 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.2
156 Reviews (156)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
89
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.9%
Recommend this course
145 out of 156 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

4.1
788 Reviews (788)

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 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

GDF Review

Enjoyed our round! Nice course in good shape. Discounts for food & bev a nice surprise.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

The course was kinda in rough shape

The fairways had been crossed patched in the greens were in terrible shape I guess for this time of the year it wasn’t too bad, but the price was not good.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 73
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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
Cold weather
Used cart

Good re-design

A much better course after the recent re-design and renovation. Greens are larger and in excellent shape. Several holes require accurate tee shots to avoid trouble. A couple of fairways are in need of growth, but efforts are in process to improve these areas. Lots of elevation changes that are not typical of a Florida course. Nice to see that groups are well separated to keep the pace of play on track. Friendly staff makes Water Oak a great place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Water Oak Golf Course

Very very friendly staff inside the Clubhouse and outdoors. Well managed tee times and pace of play. Course scenic with some rather challenging holes. Hilly to offer diversity. Cafe staff lovely and appetizers good. Service exceptional. GPS took us to a resident card only entry so website may indicate entry off Hwy 441 only.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent day for golf!!!

Excellent day all around, once they get some of the fairways repaired this course will be perfect. The greens are in really good shape. The staff are all wonderful to deal with. The team working in the bar and restaurant are very pleasant and helpful with recommendations. You can't beat the after round drink for the price of your score!!

We will be back!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Wish I could give 0 stars

Five holes into playing with my father and husband, the Marshall informed me that my dress was not up to code because my straps were not greater than 1 inch across. I had already paid for 18 holes. I had already been cleared by the starter. Then they refused to give me a refund, though they wouldn’t let me continue to play. They said they could give me a rain check, but we flew in from Texas to see family and would never play here again, even if it was paid for. I would never come here again. My husband is furious, I feel objectified as every staff member I passed after that exchange referred to me as the girl with *that* outfit. My husband googled pictures of LPGA players wearing the same outfit. I was very uncomfortable and felt targeted for my age and sex. The golf course is in a trailer park, I know my dress was not bringing down the collective professionalism.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well kept course

A very interesting course with lots of elevation changes and long par 3's. Fairways are not especially wide but the rough is generally easy, cept for the water and saw grass. Don't go there!. We enjoy this course and the friendly staff and plan to return many times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 73
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Awesome staff

Great course, was very confusing layout being the first time I’ve played there I thought I was playing the same holes twice., with different numbers. Otherwise excellent, nice hills and great conditions.

Only other thing was no driving range or practice area to warm up.

I will most likely play again someday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course in good shape

Course is in good shape. Good layout. Only negative is no driving range.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

We loved this course best staff customer service ever

It was rainy and windy when we played we’re gonna go home But my wife and I decided to stay and play in the rain. The staff was so friendly that they brought us rain jackets to plan in so we would keep warm and dry. Luckily the rain didn’t last long and the sun came out. They told us it was a newly designed course. They did an amazing job. I will definitely come back here and play again. The course was great and the staff was better. I highly recommend you come here and play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course to play.

Greens were fast but consistent and in good shape. Fairways were not very good, Lots of bare areas and tight lies because of the lack of grass. Tees were good. Course conditions were not as good as earlier in the year. The course is still a nice challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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