Schalamar Creek Golf Club

I only play here when I can get a decent rate and the layout is challenging. It's not worth the published rate because of course condition. Beware of the Par 5 Hole 12. They cut down some trees that were severely blocking any approach shot to the green. The area is wet and now layered with shredded trees. Without warning it has been marked as a hazard rather than ground under repair. At least you could see the trees. Now you easily enter a messy hazard without warning.

Course was in good shape, greens a little dry, but we're in a drought. Friendly starter, friendly shop. 3-4 drivable greens.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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