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4.1
780 Reviews (780)
5 Stars
252
4 Stars
365
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
700 out of 780 reviews
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3.9
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
12
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
85.2%
Recommend this course
52 out of 61 reviews
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4.1
161 Reviews (161)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
88
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.2%
Recommend this course
150 out of 161 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
780 Reviews (780)

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 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is awesome

I really don’t have anything bad to say other than I wish they had a driving range five out of five stars for me if I’m back in the area, I can promise you I will play this course. Anybody else talking down on it hasn’t played it recently.!!! I’m from the Pinehurst area in this course really checks all the boxes when you’re standing on the tea looking down the fairway or over a ball lining up a putt

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/07/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

👍

The course is in pristine condition given lack of rain. Greens are a little slow, but understood. Approaches are awesome. Fairways have enough grass for relief from dirt. It is definitely one of the best maintained courses in this area! The Pro shop is very friendly. Starters are amazing. I recommend playing there!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A very nice course to play.

Grounds crew is doing an amazing job... course greens was near perfect; I appreciate the courtesy of the pro shop staff and especially the efforts of the grounds crew.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/02/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
Played On
Reviews 133
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 73
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Friendly staff, nice short game areas, nice course that will only get better once the rain comes consistently.

Bunkers need attention.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Staff made this the absolute worst experience

This place is nice and has an ok layout. Couple cool par 3s and some drivable par 4s and other holes that are fun and challenging. However, the staff are the least helpful, most incompetent individuals I have ever encountered at a golf course. Made the whole experience much less enjoyable and really upset my playing partners and I. You aren’t allowed to have more than 2 carts per hole so it’s impossible to have a non-player attend. Just abysmal management and poor communication. Dress code is over enforced and mind you, this place is in the middle of the trailer park. Couple wannabe pga staff members who don’t have a clue about a relaxing golf round. Will not be back here.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/29/2025:
Appreciate your honesty in sharing this review. We’re taking note of the issues to enhance our services and provide a more satisfying visit next time. Thank you for giving us the chance to improve.
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They call them rules. And they are good rules. I should follow them

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful

Course was well taken care of greens were beautiful and fast Risk/Reward fairways will definitely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/23/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
Played On
Reviews 73
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

The conditions are improving. Bunkers need to be fluffed. Staff very friendly. Nice practice area, no range.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

The fairways could use some work but the greens were acceptable. Fun course to play with changes in elevation and some water. Would definitely recommend and play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Water Oak

I have played here numerous times over the past few months. The course is enjoyable due to the layout and hills. It is not flat like many Florida courses. It is is in generally good shape and they are constantly working on improvements to the greens and fairways. The people are friendly and the snack shop is nice for a post round sandwich and/or drink. I recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 148
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun, challenging Layout

Fairways & tee boxes are getting beaten up from all the play particularly from large groups who we have seen on several ocassions not repairing divots or ball markers.

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