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4.1
785 Reviews (785)
5 Stars
254
4 Stars
368
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
92.6%
Recommend this course
705 out of 785 reviews
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3.9
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.7%
Recommend this course
54 out of 63 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
156 Reviews (156)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
89
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
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.

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

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Reviews

4.1
785 Reviews (785)

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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

It’s a must play if you have never played it before! It won’t disappoint you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Remodel perfection

I was stunned. If you ever played this course before the renovation, consider it a new place to try. About the only familiar thing is the trees. Honestly several holes are in the same place, but all greens are no longer postage stamps, and everything is in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

There are lots of things to love about Water Oak. It's scenic, a little hilly, and in decent condition. The fairways are often tree lined, but while it's clearly better to find the fairway you shouldn't lose too many balls in the trees. Finding your ball in any of the 3(?) the lakes is another matter though.

If you're in the area then this is well worth a visit.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Renovations Are Big Improvement!

Layout much improved over previous course. Greens are exceptional to putt and are very true. Fairways are a little hard and with tight lies, should get better with age. Starter Larry is exceptional with details of the course. Ranger friendly as well. Food and beer selection very good. Would definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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
First Time Playing

Wow!!

Don’t let the length fool you. This is a great track with tons

Of challenges for the beginner or advanced player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf course and community

First time playing this course and really loved it. The staff is extremely friendly and treated us like members.

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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow this was an amazing course!!

Very well maintained course. What it lacks in length it makes up for in tight fairways. Challenges on every hole. Had to stay focused on approaches and tee-shots. Love it!! I will be back!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New layout

I never played the old course. The new layout is tighter than most as most of the fairways are tree lined. The greens are smooth and consistent in speed. The restaurant food is very good and reasonably! The price on golf pass is under $40!

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

From flat to rolling hills

I play a lot in the Tampa Bay region, it’s so nice to come play a great course with rolling hills. The course was in great condition! I loved it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

Great conditioned course, friendly staff, very good value. A hidden gem

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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