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4.1
784 Reviews (784)
5 Stars
254
4 Stars
367
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
704 out of 784 reviews
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3.9
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
38
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
85.5%
Recommend this course
53 out of 62 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
156 Reviews (156)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
88
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
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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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
784 Reviews (784)

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 47
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The greens were in good shape the fairways needed help

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Resident members can be fickle

Nice tight little course. Generally a good value. Many of the seniors who are resident members will play from the forward tees and may (infrequently) complain to course marshals that you're playing too slow. Course marshals are very understanding. I'd recommend this course just be aware...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Water oaks

Most of the fairway and all of the greens were in good condition, will definitely play again soon

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Grainger in great shape the fairways needed some work

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
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
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Solid layout fun

very welcoming staff from the second we pulled in parking lot golf carts were right out front of the Pro Shop Keys ready to load up and go gentleman inside the Pro Shop was more than kind and welcoming made you feel welcome there and truly happy that you're there course layout is tight elevated one of those courses unique in Florida for elevation change and what a blast you will probably use every Club in your bag some Force carries over water sand trees great time

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bare Fairways

This course could use a little TLC. The fairways are mostly barely and the same can be said for the roughs. I love the elevation changes and that the course if fairly narrow requiring accurate shots. This course could be greatly improved with some grass.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

Played here many times in the past. Today found the course in the best condition I've seen. Obviously the staff has been putting in effort and dollars to improve conditions. It could use a good deal of additional help but they seem to be headed in the right direction. Fairways and greens are improved but still too many bare spots, especially along the edges. Good value though for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Favorite local course

Tight layout makes for delays while you wait for oncoming golfers from nearby holes. Very busy always slow playing. Hard to hit when golf carts are crossing all around you because holes are too close. But it's a good challenging course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Last round of the year.

Played here a few times., since it’s very close and a good price.

A few challenging holes to you think about shot placement. Greens were a bit dry and therefore a bit fast and if you came in hot, you are chipping back on.

Fairways were dry, but we are in the dry season.

A fun round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course for value

Course layout is tight on several holes as it's layout is up and back on a few holes where you need to be watching for on coming balls. Pase of play depends on if there's a starter controlling tee off starts... overall I enjoy this course, very pretty and their restaurant is one of my favorites! Taco Tuesday is reason enough to play each week!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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