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4.1
758 Reviews (758)
5 Stars
248
4 Stars
350
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
48
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
92.0%
Recommend this course
680 out of 758 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.0
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.1%
Recommend this course
40 out of 47 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
170 Reviews (170)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
87
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.4%
Recommend this course
157 out of 170 reviews
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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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4.1
758 Reviews (758)
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Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Shooting Gallery

First and last time going to this “shooting gallery” - tight fairways and tee boxes. Easy to get lost if you can’t see group in front of you.

We were not informed that “locals” were playing full course outing. Locals all have own carts - some (4) some (5) or (6) to a hole. They hit up on you, into your fairway ( never yelling fore).

They are rude, almost hitting you - give you dirty looks, and just play through like you’re invading their course !!!

This course is hidden for a great reason.....

Felt like I was driving the ball cart at a driving range.

Honestly the nicest thing about course was nice older gentleman at the counter - he’s great!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
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 Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Moderate challenge

Fairways are tight. Grass on fairways is fairly short, but overall in pretty good shape.

Greens are pretty small but in good shape.

Will play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Friendly staff. Was looking for a round to play while In town. Saw this course. Not alot of reviews but decided to take a chance and boy..what a great choice. Great staff. Challenging tight fairways. But forgiving. Don't let this one pass you by..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Water Oaks

From tee to green the course was in exceptional condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good shape

Course was in really good condition. Pace was great. Never waited at all. Was fun

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course layout was confusing at times as found we were hitting to the wrong green a couple times. Better signage would be helpful. Greens are rough. It’s beautiful with the water and trees. We would go back again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Narrow hilly water oak

Love this course. There is difficulty in many places. I always enjoy playing because it more than just hitting the ball. You have to manage. It doesn’t look like much from the highway. Don’t be fooled. Fairways are narrow, there are trees and of course water. You cross water three times. One for me is always a layup. Fun course. You won’t be sorry. Some of the greens are experiencing some acne but think I remember just one or two. Go have fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice track

I enjoy playing this course. It’s challenging and will make you use every club in your bag. I have played it twice in the last two weeks. Definitely will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

MikeL

Hole #10 is a ridiculous hole. Par 5. Your normal third shot has to hit way over a large pond. Unlikely for most golfers. Course was in fair condition. Tee representative was very good though.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A little hidden gem!

Great course for all your clubs! The staff were very friendly! The 10 hole is worth the trip!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very tight for a shorter course

harder layout for a shorter course. My partener ,she enjoyed it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 93
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs TLC

Greens in good shape, but postage size. Fairways need a lot of work and is confusing layout. Friendly staff, but the course need TLC. Greens in good shape but postage size. Need to be redone.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

A.C. ( after Covid)

Course was in pretty good shape. Last year was kind of burnt ( greens) but looks like the covid down time allowed them to water the greens and remove a few trees.

Tee boxes were usual trailer park with not much wear and tear.

Fairways were groones and able to define rough from fairway.

Greens were a bit fast but not bad.

Will visit again. Nice layout and a fun course to play.

And you might even get a complement frkm the 'Regulars' who play from the gold tees instead of the tips.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fair conditions

Fairways were kind of rough. Greens were slow. Course layout unusual. Good to have someone that’s played the course before if it’s your first time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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