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3.7
922 Reviews (922)
5 Stars
202
4 Stars
441
3 Stars
171
2 Stars
60
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
79.4%
Recommend this course
751 out of 922 reviews
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3.8
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.4%
Recommend this course
35 out of 41 reviews
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3.7
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.3%
Recommend this course
57 out of 71 reviews
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Course Highlights
This well-maintained short course rewards smart shot placement with a fun, strategically interesting layout that challenges course management skills. Friendly staff and strong value for money make it an appealing destination for golfers of all levels.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6016 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Schalamar Creek Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Winter Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
922 Reviews (922)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 35
Narrow Fairways 29
Bunkers 24
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 33
Locals 27
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 30
Worth the Drive 19
In the 'Burbs 7

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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 159
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

This was the first time playing this course and I was impressed with the overall condition and layout of the course

The tee boxes were were in good shape compared to some other courses in the same price range and the fairways and greens were in good shape although the greens were a bit slow

Overall a great course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Golfguy

Went to play as a single,starter said i should pair up with another single.i said that’s fine.was told we hide to ride together,i told him I’ve been sick and didn’t feel like i should be in cart with someone else,he said we would have to play separately.we both were playing behind a slow foursome .so we started to play together on second hole,the starter met us on second green and rudely told us we would have to split up cause members would complain.this made no sense,other than your starter being a jerk and the slow play,everything else was. fine

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable day

Very nice day. Paired with 2 seniors. Good experience. First time playing course. Nice layout course conditions 3 out of 10. Thats what you get for $30

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

The course was in pretty good shape given the drought and cold weather this winter. It is a fairly tight layout, so bring your straight ball. A good value in the golf market in this area. I would recommend especially for senior golfers.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 404
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Connecticut Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Hot weather
Used cart

Smooth Greens Amidst a Dry Spell

A solid short course, Schalamar has been experiencing the Lakeland/central Florida area drought for quite a while now. Mostly, this has affected fairway lies, which were very tight, and those in the rough, which were the same. Grass is almost nonexistent in areas. The greens and fringes were better, and putts roll smoothly and predictably on most greens. Tees could use further work. Generally, though, the course lags—a bit—two other area courses I’ve played over the stretch of a week.

The pace of play was slow, with today’s round taking over an hour longer than I had expected—waiting was prevalent on the tees. Fortunately, I was part of an excellent foursome, grouped with three interesting playing partners; our conversation was always stimulating and humorous.

As I’ve detailed in previous reviews, Schalamar is a strong layout. The course offers challenges but does not overwhelm. Your driver (or three-wood, on several holes) will need to be in good working order, and short irons must be on target into modestly scaled greens. Watery holes are common, but only a few forced carries turn up. Here, strategic golf and intelligent hazard placement go hand in hand. I found myself watching carefully how those hazards are placed, or else…

I especially like the way the putting surfaces are contoured, some of them subtly, others (such as the ninth) more boldly, as they tested my full range of putting and chipping skills.

I plan to play here a few more times, at least, in my winter visit to Florida.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable Place Golf

We average senior players. We enjoyed playing this course for is well maintained Some T boxes could use a little more grass but this didn’t effect you play. Will return

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Nice course layout.

Well maintained course. Greens are good, rolls true. Fairways are somewhat tight with water and housing complexes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the price

A really nice track. Good fairways and beautiful greens. I played from the blue tees, appx 5300 yds. Fun and challenging at the same time. If you are on the west side of Orlando, I highly recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 159
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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 Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is our “go-to” course when we come down for winter monthd

Has gone up considerably this year and that would be the only real BIG disappointment for the course

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course

Fun course, got stuck behind a foursome on the back nine though…

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Paid $12 to play and that’s about right…

I paid $12 off a golf app and I’ll tell you what, that’s about what it was worth. Don’t waste your time unless you’re not a serious golfer. The greens were terrible, the fairways were lined with trees that if trimmed and maintained would be nice and challenging instead of impossible. Extremely wet. 90 degree rule not enforced. The course just looked like a woman who was pretty in her twenties but hooked up with a bunch of bad dudes and is now 40 with 6 kids trying to get with the 55 year old wearing too much gold and driving a motorcycle .

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Just really fun

Is tucked away in Lakeland. But is a really fun layout and some holes on the back nine are very challenging

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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