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4.2
719 Reviews (719)
5 Stars
240
4 Stars
328
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
43
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
93.2%
Recommend this course
648 out of 719 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.1%
Recommend this course
101 out of 104 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
230 Reviews (230)
5 Stars
95
4 Stars
112
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.8%
Recommend this course
218 out of 230 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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4.2
719 Reviews (719)
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Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Judge1951

It amazes me how a golf course can go bad so fast. Played here little over a week ago ago and the greens were in very good condition. Today more than half are burned out . I am sorry to say we won’t be back soon..

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/21/2025:
Thank you for the feedback. We aim to offer a quality experience and regret falling short. Your input helps us identify specific areas that need attention, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Judge2025

For the price it’s a good deal, they are really trying to improve the course by restricting where you drive. They really need to pick up the Oak leaves instead of blowing them to one side and the next day the wind changes and blows them back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course to play but according to the course they pair you up

Love playing this course, however when I chose the 1/2 players so my wife and I can play we get paired up with another twosome. This has always been good for the most part and those we have played with have been fun. However the course says the reason is due to Golf Now which is a bit irritating when I book for two. On occasion the other pair will be late to our T time so the starter might send us off.. this past Sunday we were these early as w always are. Was told we had to wait for the other pair. We were 1 hr early and there was no one arriving in that hour which we could have played but were told we had to wait. Not a big deal as the weather was nice compared to losing $500.00 last weekend due to weather. I have asked about this pairing multiple times and continue to be told it is Golf Now’s policy. I am think this stinks to be early and wait for others that think they should show up at the T time and then gather themselves to play. It would be nice to just play out round together especially when there are many twosomes and singles behind us or in front. Some are members but those this past Sunday I’m sure we’re not. We play here most every weekend and don’t complain but I think people need to know this supposed policy or rule !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/09/2025

Read the gn rules. Getting there sn hour early doesn't intitle u to get off early. U made the t time so don't complain when someone is following the rules.

Suck it up

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great place to play golf

Everything about this course is worth the price. It's a great layout with a lot of fun holes and some very tough holes. Greens are usually very very good. And the staff is very accommodating and friendly. I always look forward to coming here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Many improvements

They modified the course a couple of years ago. Thus, your gps is unlikely to work.

The greens were slow, but, in good shape.

I like the people working there.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value for money

Challenging layout and course in good condition with the exception of 2 greens that were under repair. Tee times were well placed to ensure good pace of game. We will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Played this course numerous times. The greens were sandy due to maintenance. Not going to hold that against them. If the fairways continue to fill in this place will be so much fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 142
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 105
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wait for spring

Fun course. Great layout. Decent fairways. Horrible greens. The course will be better in the spring. I'll wait till then

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

The course has been lost 👎🏻

The entire golf course has been lost , tees, fairways and greens are in terrible condition. The residents who waiting 2 years for the course to be built are disgusted now. Its a shame. Nice layout but not worth playing at all 👎🏻

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sanded greens

Greens had plenty of sand on them, which seems unusual for this time of year. Typically the greens here are very good. Tees and traps are fine; fairways a bit thin in spots. Terrific friendly staff, and plenty of interesting elevation

changes that set this design apart from most Florida courses. Close proximity of holes make yelling "fore" pretty common. Get a deal and go.

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