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4.1
783 Reviews (783)
5 Stars
254
4 Stars
366
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
92.5%
Recommend this course
703 out of 783 reviews
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3.9
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
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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4.2
158 Reviews (158)
5 Stars
53
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
93.0%
Recommend this course
147 out of 158 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
783 Reviews (783)

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 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Twilight Golfer

This is a great value to play twilight golf. This is a tight course with what we call back home suicide fairways. The greens are in great shape. It has some beautiful golf holes and with some TLC on the fairways could become a great course.There is no rough, you basically hit off of dirt. you Texas wedge shots on this course, but it helps your game learning to improvise. I would only play twilight here because for right now the $12 fee is about all it is worth.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Not bad for the money

The course plays tight with many tree lined holes. Some nice views from various holes, some challenging water shots, and up and down on some holes. Rough was not good at all, and greens were small but good and fast. Fairways were ok. Clubhouse was closed for remodeling and they do not accept anything but cash right now.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

hit it straight

not the greatest course as far as condition wise but we have a lot of fun playing it--lots of tree lined fairways, staff is always very friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lots of hills

Fun course good condition. Something different than flat Florida courses.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Small greens, bad fairways

This course looks too squeezed together. Tee boxes & Fairways run next to each other and a stray shot can cause someone else damage. Fairways are very rough with many sand spots. I will not be going back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

not a lot of fun

It was a beautiful day for golf, but not at Water Oaks. The cost for the round was great but we really did not enjoy it. Some of the holes were not fair to the average golfer. They were tight and the trees seemed to always be a problem. Some of the par 5's needed two perfect shots just to see the green. The greens were readable but small. The tee boxes were also small and humped, and in some cases many bare spots. Maybe the course has been busy but there needs to be some work done to improve it.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Water oak

Enjoy the layout but course needs work especially the t boxes Chech in was very slow.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A Gem

You cannot beat this hidden gem near The Villages. Course is challenging and interesting for a FL golf course. Not at all boring and you'll use most of your clubs. Give it a try!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

cheap course

I play this.course only if nothing else is available to play. It ok for the money. Greens are best thing there

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

For the cost conscious player

Course had some challenging holes, hidden pins, water, narrow fairways. Greens were extremely hard and fast and seldom held a chip. Nice Spanish moss covered oaks. Course could be beautiful with some money put into it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Picturesque and Challenging

This was the second time that I played this course. The course is delightful, and packed with interesting challenges.

The only negative feature encountered was the attitude of the starter. We arrived about 15 minutes early, and proceeded to the waiting area for the first tee. We were rudely and loudly approached by the starter who questioned, "What are you doing?". We explained that we were just getting into position so that when we were given the nod, we would be ready to proceed to the tee.

The starter, shaking his head in disgust, then advised us that we are golfnow people, and golfnow people do not, under any circumstance, proceed to the tee prior to their start time. He held up a cell phone that displayed the time. He then stated, "Does this clock not depict such and such a time?"

Actually, my foursome and another group were embarrassed for him. His behavior was far from appropriate.

It's been my experience that a starter's role is to facilitate timely play, not berate the players!

In spite of the starter's unprofessional representation of Water Oak, I would recommend this course!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Fun Layout

This hilly, tree lined course featuring, tight parallel fairways divided by tall oaks presents some challenging holes. No matter what skill level you play at you will still have to think your way around this track. The main drawback of this course is poor maintenance, particularly on fairways. For this reason, I recommend this course if you can get on for under $20.00.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

no grass off fairway

Course in bad condition no grass on side on fairways.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good mix of hills, trees, and water

The course is pretty tight. You have to make good shots. I enjoy the hills and the water challenged

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Good value -- Wife enjoyed as well

Rain shortened round left with a good feelings and looking forward to finishing the round

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Rolling terrain with some challenging water

Tree-lined fairways with overhanging limbs means you better hit straight. Accuracy beats length on most holes. You'll like the shaded porch and cold beer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Ok in the Fairways

The course was not overly long and several of the holes were pretty tight with some over water. That was all fine. If the ball was hit into the rough, there was a good chance it would be lying on bare ground. I know that I should not be rewarded for hitting it into the rough but I think there should be something to hit off of. The main downsides were that many of the holes are so close together that there was some danger in being hit by a ball. Some areas were protected by fences but others were not. The other downside is that there are some holes on which you can't tell when the group in front of you has hit their second shots and are clear for you to hit your drives. We had to ride up the fairways a few times to be safe. Small greens but they were in pretty good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Nice Course

Play this course at least once a week. Some forced carries and tree trouble if you go out of the fairway. fun course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Some great holes

Course needs some attention, leaves need to blown off fairway. Some holes are to close to one another but for the price it is a bargain

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Plenty of water and elevations

Lots of elevations for a Florda course. Variety of green sizes. Nice layout in established 55 plus gated community
Overall a good experience. Will play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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