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3.7
926 Reviews (926)
5 Stars
204
4 Stars
441
3 Stars
173
2 Stars
60
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
79.8%
Recommend this course
755 out of 926 reviews
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3.8
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.0%
Recommend this course
37 out of 43 reviews
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3.7
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.7%
Recommend this course
58 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
926 Reviews (926)

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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Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

We will be back!!

Played Schalamar Creek Golf Club today (11/2) and my wife and I really enjoyed our experience there. I always try to play some different courses while visiting our daughter in Florida. We live in Ohio. Searched out this course on line and got a great rate at 7:35am for $15.95. Schalamar is an interesting course, not long but you need to be a shot maker on many of the holes. The course was in very good shape. The only reason I didn't give the conditions a 5 star rating was that there were several holes where the area immediately surrounding the greens was very wet. Not their fault but if your shot was short to the green, it definitely died there. Greens were excellent, rolled very true. Fairways in very good condition and the rough was very reasonable. Staff very helpful and friendly. Check this course out. You won't be disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/17/2018

OH-IO, so glad you had a great time playing Schalamar Creek. Its in great shape and a lot of fun to play. Come on back down to Florida real soon !

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Course layout

The first nine is very nice. From the 10th to the 14th or 15th hole, they are designed between the houses and the houses are close to the fairways. This is the only thing we did like. The greens are in good condition. All in all it is a nice course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/18/2018

Glad you enjoyed your round of golf. The golf course does have a lot of character to it and makes it very enjoyable to play. Looking forward to you coming back out to play again soon.

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It was dry

Last time we played out here it was to wet to play. It took us 5 1/2 hours to finish. Wednesday it was back to being the great course I know.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/18/2018

Brandon, Thanks for coming out to Schalamar. Course is in great shape and its a lot of fun to play. Hope to see you back out to play real soon

Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Difficult but fun

Course was in great shape, quick greens and long rough. Some of the bunkers were in pretty bad shape, but it’s probably because of all the rain. I’ve playing here, definitely will be back!

Conditions Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

wet but fun

That's what the sign in the pro shop says. Cart paths only due to all the recent rains. Course in great condition just wet!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/06/2018

I love the course I would play every day if I could I have shot a 74 at my best day a week ago

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wonderful time

Was not too busy because of rain coming in. Ended up behind a foursome while playing solo but the range master moved me along the course to make sure I wasn't spending too much time waiting around.

The play itself was great. Even though some holes play through houses, I never felt as if I was at risk of hitting one.

Can't wait to be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Narrow course, Lot of water. Good shape. Worth of money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/09/2018

Glad you had a great time out at Schalamar Creek. Looking forward to seeing you back out soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/09/2018

Course is in real good shape and its a lot of fun to play. Looking forward to seeing you back out at Schalamar Creek.

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course,Great Staff,Great food and refreshments!!!

Great time is the norm for this place, always play here when i am in the area!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/09/2018

Thanks for coming out to Schalamar Creek and enjoying the day. Its a lot of fun out here and we are looking forward to you being in the area real soon.

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Commented on 04/26/2018

Always a Great time at Schalamar Creek. Looking forward to you coming back to the area and playing Schalamar Creek.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Shame

Great set up tree lined very rare in Orlando unfortunately they had sanded the greens otherwise I couldn't say anything negative about my experience

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/09/2018

Appreciate your support and looking forward to you coming back out to play. Greens are in tremendous shape and the course is looking real good. Thanks again for playing Schalamar Creek

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course,Great Staff,Great food and refreshments!!!

Nothing but great things to say about this place!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/26/2018

Appreciate your support. Its the Great people at Schalamar Creek that makes it a Great place to play golf.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good test ok skill

Liked the course a lot! The strong winds really added a touch of toughness to the play!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/26/2018

Schalamar Creek is a fun course with a lot of character to it. Looking forward to you coming back out soon and enjoying another round of golf.

Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Accuracy is a must.

Nice little course fairways were in good condition the greens were at Goodspeed but you need to be accurate not long very enjoyable course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/26/2018

Its a Shot makers course for sure. Has a lot or character and it is a lot of fun to play. Looking forward to you coming back out soon to play again.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The natives are restless

Good course but rather short even from the tips. Finished the round with a foursome in 3:35 minutes. Had a threesome crowding behind us playing shots into the greens while we were walking off the greens. We apperntly had a complaint about pace of play on the 8th tee box at the 1:25 minute mark. The ranger talked to us about the resident golfers complaints, but I feel it was more out of obligation and show than for any real problem, as he stated that our pace was adequate. Overall, the course plays short and can be managed well with irons, greens are better than many in the area, the fairways are well maintained, and the restaurant was fairly priced with the quality of food above average. That said, the round felt rushed and less enjoyable than it otherwise should have been.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/03/2018:
Hello, thank you for sharing your review, We truly appreciate both your positive and constructive feedback regarding the course conditions and will be sure to pass it along to our team. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our staff and sceneries at Schalamar Creek Golf Club, and also appreciate your input on our restaurant. We hope to welcome you back for an enjoyable experience on the course in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight and requires different shot making.

Overall good experience. Course is a bit dry but that is due to lack of rain in Fla. greens have good speed and are well maintained.

Will come back and bring my friends.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/26/2018

Schalamar Creek requires just about every club in your bag to be played. That is a lot of fun and a lot of golf course management. Looking forward to you coming back out to play soon. Thanks for playing Schalamar Creek

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Only issue was tee time was early, but we were told to go off the 10th tee. When we came around to the front we had to wait for two foursomes, one of which were very slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 04/26/2018

Thanks for coming out to play golf at Schalamar Creek. In season its always a full day of golf. Course its in good shape and everyone is wanting to play Schalamar Creek. Its a lot of fun to play. We look forward to you coming back out to play some more golf.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Get ready for a long day

The course is overbooked and pace of play is very slow. We were backed up 3 groups on some tees. Marshals do nothing to push things along.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/30/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us, Schalamar Creek Golf Club, in the Lakeland, Florida area. We're very sorry to hear you may not have had the best recent customer experience with us due to the pace of play, and we greatly appreciate your feedback regarding the Marshals so we may work towards any necessary improvements. We also appreciate your dedication to playing our course over the years and hope we can continue to provide you with a valuable golf experience. Thank you for golfing with us, and we hope to see you again soon.
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