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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6182 yards | 70.3 | 129 |
| Blue | 72 | 5574 yards | 67.9 | 118 |
| White | 72 | 5191 yards | 66.0 | 115 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5191 yards | 70.3 | 128 |
| Green | 72 | 4646 yards | 63.3 | 108 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 4646 yards | 67.9 | 113 |
| Yellow | 72 | 4092 yards | 63.9 | 109 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 69.4/125 W: 74.6/133 | 348 | 519 | 323 | 127 | 451 | 180 | 314 | 327 | 339 | 2928 | 400 | 389 | 512 | 125 | 372 | 224 | 500 | 323 | 409 | 3254 | 6182 |
| Blue M: 67.4/116 W: 71.8/128 | 297 | 447 | 300 | 119 | 426 | 170 | 294 | 269 | 295 | 2617 | 316 | 345 | 469 | 114 | 336 | 208 | 481 | 307 | 381 | 2957 | 5574 |
| White M: 65.6/111 W: 70.3/123 | 272 | 435 | 281 | 108 | 384 | 156 | 284 | 252 | 281 | 2453 | 277 | 330 | 457 | 95 | 322 | 187 | 452 | 281 | 337 | 2738 | 5191 |
| Green M: 62.7/104 W: 67.5/114 | 227 | 397 | 238 | 99 | 374 | 145 | 252 | 218 | 244 | 2194 | 242 | 307 | 428 | 82 | 284 | 151 | 401 | 260 | 297 | 2452 | 4646 |
| Yellow M: 60.8/100 W: 64.3/104 | 184 | 367 | 228 | 90 | 341 | 122 | 226 | 183 | 208 | 1949 | 195 | 258 | 387 | 69 | 254 | 140 | 365 | 216 | 259 | 2143 | 4092 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 1 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 10 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 |
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The ninth hole runs only 339 yards, but the dangerous approach must cross a pond. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 03/13/2026
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Seen from behind the green, a view of the 13th. This par-3 measures 125 yards and plays to an island green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 03/13/2026
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Seventeen is a fine driving hole. Off the tee is trouble both right and left, and the fairway narrows after the prime landing zone. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 03/13/2026
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If one hole is most likely to wreck your card, it is the par-4 18th (index #1), whose large water hazard threatens both the drive and second shot. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 03/13/2026
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From fairway eighteen, a view of the green complex at dusk. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 03/13/2026
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Judging by its pancake-like shell, this appears to be a Florida softshell turtle, who was traveling cautiously from pond to pond across the eleventh tee. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 03/13/2026
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A superlative short par-3, the fourth features a raised and well-contoured green. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/20/2026
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At the par-4 tenth, it takes a straight drive to find this narrow fairway. It’s not unusual, though, to find the water. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/20/2026
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Fifteen just may be the finest par-3 at Schalamar. Measuring as long as 224 yards, it demands an excellent shot for a GIR. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/20/2026
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2nd Hole: Par-5, 519 yards: The driving zone allows for a slashing drive off the tee, but on the second shot (viewed here) the fairway narrows like an hourglass. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/18/2025
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6th Hole: Par-3, 180: A lengthy bunker nabs misplayed shots to the right and front of green six, as seen from the woodland. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/18/2025
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9th Hole: Par-4: Although 339 yards, this index 6 hole challenges you on every shot. A hook off the tee spells deep,watery trouble. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/18/2025
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Running as long as 400 yards, the 10th threatens not only with a daunting array of hazards—water, sand, trees, OOB–but also a tight fairway. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/18/2025
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This large pond encircles what is virtually an island green at the par-3, 125 yard thirteenth. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/18/2025
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The # 6-index hole, fourteen features a brilliant design, a trio of well-placed bunkers, and a long, lateral water hazard. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/18/2025
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Photo submitted by shareski on 01/23/2024
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Photo submitted by Landsharkguy on 06/20/2023
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16th green Photo submitted by Landsharkguy on 06/20/2023
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Photo submitted by dlpetrella on 05/29/2023
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Photo submitted by dlpetrella on 05/29/2023
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Photo submitted by dlpetrella on 05/29/2023
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Photo submitted by dlpetrella on 05/29/2023
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Photo submitted by CSN26 on 04/21/2023
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Photo submitted by u000006596844 on 04/19/2023
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Nice little par 3 Photo submitted by u000004015214 on 03/01/2023
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Photo submitted by u000004849282 on 01/05/2023
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Photo submitted by u010859900 on 12/18/2020
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Photo submitted by JuNNiT on 07/21/2016
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Photo submitted by JuNNiT on 07/21/2016
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Photo submitted by JuNNiT on 07/21/2016
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Photo submitted by JuNNiT on 07/21/2016
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Photo submitted by JuNNiT on 07/21/2016
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Photo submitted by JuNNiT on 07/21/2016
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And gators too Photo submitted by Robert3304776 on 04/09/2013
good value for the $$$
good condition with a few wet spots (leaky sprinkler heads)
Course was fun and the weather was perfect. We finished late afternoon and the pro shop was closed. When we unpacked at home we realized we left a gps and called the next morning and they didn’t have it. It was attached to the windshield post with a bungee and we know it didn’t fall off between the last hole and the cart barn. Just a warning to make sure you retrieve all your belongs because you won’t be getting them back.
Hello, NGDeClaire. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Schalamar Creek Golf Club. Thank you!
Hi, u113087163. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club.
Superb and challenging layout, but perpetually wet
This is yet another great Ron Garl layout (he also designed Huntington Hills and Big Cypres).. Schalamar Creek is shorter and tighter than the others. If you’re a little off your game, the threatening nature of Florida’s wilderness will have you losing balls all day.
Schalamar Creek has the nicest people and the best-kept carts of any public course in Lakeland. The only knock on the place is the high water table. If it rained within the past few days, it’s gonna be a soggy, muddy round. Even during the dry winter season, watering the fairways will have you taking mud divots instead of grass. The course is 90-degree rule pretty much year-round.
If they can get hold of their moisture issue, Schalamar Creek will be the best public golf course experience in Lakeland.
When I wrote this review, I was hoping for more than the same copy-and-paste reply they do for all 4-star reviews. When are they gonna stop over-watering this course and grow some grass?
Hi, u314161210688. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club.
Not good
Course is not worth it. Fairways are not good. They are so wet, the group in front of us actually got stuck in the middle of the fairway in the cart (left massive muddy tracks about 20 feet across the middle of the fairway). There is very little grass on fairways- either weeds or dead patches. My son hit a drive on a par 3 and the ball plugged 3/4 into the mud. Until conditions dry out this is not worth playing. Sorry for the tough review. But others should be aware of the conditions before booking.
Hi, dlnortha. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club.
Course was in good shape. Greens are not not that fast due to length of cut. Pace was reasonable…about 1/2 hour longer than normal. All in all it was good value for the cost. Normally this course is wetter but it was fairly dry with a few plugged balls.
Hi, rherman501. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u000007786287! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Schalamar Creek Golf Club!
Good value
Nice golf experience. Pretty crowded/slow but it's Feb central FL! Our only comment would be the course is extremely wet, with no rain in quite a while. Would play again at a good price.
Hi, fbgc503! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Schalamar Creek Golf Club!
Hi, stevebrosnan. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club.
Very Nice Course & Community
Even though I didn't play all that well, I still enjoyed almost everything about Schalamar Creek.
Very nice layout and even though it is a large community, the homes never really "stick out" unless you are really everywhere but the fairways, rough and greens.
My only drawback is that the course is basically in a wetlands area, so you might find some plugged lies and some shots might not roll due to some soggy ground. And I feel bad for mentioning it, but it is something you might want to be aware of when making club selection.
I will for sure be back. I recommend you play here, a good "experience" for the money.
Hi, RedWingJamie. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club.
Nice course, challenging but fun
This course is definitely challenging for "duffers" like me.
Very interesting with a good mix of challenges.
Course was very wet in many areas, greens in great shape, tee boxes as well.
Would definitely like to play this course again.
Hi, Sean2022LA. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club.
Hello, u000005613682. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.
Good golf day!
Started out very chilly but warmed nicely. Pace was a little slow but the older group ahead was enjoying the day too! Good challenging course. Look forward to playing again when in the area.
Thank you for your review, u2858899. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Schalamar Creek Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Tight, challenging course
Overall a course every straight hitter can play. With the exception of a few head scratching holes, layout is playable. Fairways lacking grass but greens rolled true and medium quick.
Hi, randy5. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club.
First time golf in Lakeland
Beautiful, classic old Florida feel…5 sets of tees for all levels. Fairways in good shape, greens could some attention from a lot of play. Staff very welcoming.
Hi, tommyboy47. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club.
Schalamar creek
First time playi g the course and if you don't have the guide book, very difficult to play. Even with the book need to hit it straight as the fairways are very tree lined and tight. Fairways need some more grass as did some of the tee boxes. Greens were a little fast and ran true. My group thought that they would be back.
Hi, u000005644920. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, SetonSnyder13! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Schalamar Creek Golf Club!
Thank you for reviewing us, u1767718. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.
Thank you for reviewing us, u000004356498. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.
Fast on the back
Not a bad value, course isn't in top shape, bumpy greens but a good test. Had a 3pm time, and thought we would only get nine in, but it cleared completely on the back and we played the last nine in an hour!
Fairways are sketchy, but I just fluffed the ball up as required.
Hi, Lazyfox. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club.
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Hi, gaudw001. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club.