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2 Stars
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1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
80.2%
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3.7
26 Reviews (26)
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Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.8%
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21 out of 26 reviews
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3.7
60 Reviews (60)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
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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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3.7
901 Reviews (901)

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Reviews 41
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/07/2017

Thank you for coming out to play Schalamar Creek. Looking forward to seeing you back out to play real soon !

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One hour to play three holes!!!

No marshall, players hitting multiple balls off tee, three group backup on most tees, decided to leave after nine.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 04/04/2017:
Hi Gary, thank you for the review. We are glad to hear that our staff was friendly. We do however regret to hear that the pace of play was not up to par. This is not the pace we are trying to set for our golfer and will pass this note along to help speed things up. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again.
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course

Greens are in great shape, very windy day with pace of play a little slower then I like.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/03/2017:
Hi Dorothy, thank you for the review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the course layout. We do however regret to hear that the pace of play and course conditions were not up to par. This is not the standard we are trying to set for our golfers and will take this into consideration to help make improvements. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Schalamar Is a Challenge

Very well conditioned course. Tight, with a good choice of tee boxes for your level of play. One of the best courses around when the weather is wet.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

greens

greens have been redone. greens need more growing time extremely compacted.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Experience

Nice layout, a little short but the accuracy you need makes up for that.

Good condition compared Romany courses, greens good but need robe careful they don't lose them

All in all very good days golf

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Enjoyable day

The day was very windy which made things a little difficult. Greens were fast and generally smooth. Fairways and tees a little dry. Staff was great.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/28/2017:
Hi Leslie, thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that the fairways and tees were a little dry during your round; we strive to provide consistent service and quality conditions, so we hope to improve upon these before your next round with us. We're glad you feel that our course is a good value, and offers good service, and we hope to see you again soon at Schalamar Creek!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Best Yet

We arrived for our 12:58 tee time an hour early and ate in their restaurant before we went out. The food was great and the staff was friendly. We were teamed with two gentlemen who were excellent company and made the round most enjoyable. The greens putted fast and true and the fairways were very good. there were water hazards and lots of alligators of all sizes. Pace of play was good and we finished in under 4 hours. A course I want to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/18/2017

"BillandEdrie" Glad you came out and had a wonderful time. Looking forward to seeing you back out to play real soon !

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good for the price

Good course to play for the price. Pace of play was fine but we did wait some on each hole. Weather was just beautiful, 60 and sunny which to many would be cold but if you are from Minnesota - well you understand. Greens were fine

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/18/2017

Appreciate you coming out on a "Cool Florida Day". Looking forward to having you back out soon before you head back up to Minnesota.

Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course!

This is one of the nicer and more challenging courses we have played in the Lakeland area! We were also delighted to be matched up with another couple and had a great day playing with them! The Fairways were top notch, the greens were quick and true. The staff in the restaurant were very friendly and attentative. One course not to be missed when staying in the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens little grass

This was a hot deal at $37.00 but not really.

The course still did not have enough grass and thus making the greens very fast with nothing to putt on. The fairways were a little better. The course does not provide a layout of the each hole on their score card, that would have been very helpful for a first time player even though they were at the tee boxes. There is a lot of water for a short course and especially when they are man made. I don't think that we would go back again.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/30/2017:
Hello David, we're sorry to hear about the poor course conditions when you played at our course. We're happy to see you enjoyed a relatively good pace of play, and hope you give us another chance in the future. Thank you for playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club.
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Short and tight

Course is not long but it is tight. My golf buddy hit one of the homes that border the course. Greens are very nice and would recommend trying this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/08/2017

"Swizjr126" glad you had a good time. Your buddy is not alone !! Hope to see you back out soon ! Have a great day

Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/08/2017

"Robert9135568" This doesn't sound like Schalamar Creek. Would like to see you come back out and play another round of golf. Course is a lot of fun and has a lot of character. Hope to see you back out soon !

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very accomodating

Course is very tight on several holes, and a few very funky holes. Not a great course for anyone who wants to drive the ball.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/08/2017

Schalamar Creek is for sure a shot makers course with a lot of character which brings a lot of excitement. Come on back out and give it another shot !

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/06/2017

Thank You for coming out to play Schalamar Creek. Looking forward to your return soon.

Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lots of Work Done - Has Definitely Paid Off!

Have played this course many times. They have finally completed all of their work on the greens. They are all perfect. The tees and fairways are also in wonderful condition.

Every single staff member we encountered was accommodating and friendly.

The pace of play was exceptional.

Overall this hidden little jewel in Eastern Lakeland area should be a must visit. It's a shorter course but this just means it will test every aspect of your game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/06/2017

Course is in Great Shape. Glad you had so much fun ! Come on back and play again !

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

great course. new greens were perfect. Very friendly staff from the pro shop, to the restaurant, to the man taking care of the carts. Accurate shots are more important than big drives. Would recommend this course to anyone from beginner to seasoned golfer. Great course for the money!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/06/2017

Its a shot makers course with a lot of character. Lots of fun at Schalamar Creek. Glad you enjoyed your round of golf.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

pauline Gb

The course was in very good condition only wish we had enough time to play again. Ver friendly

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/06/2017

Thanks for coming out. Looking forward to you coming back when you can.

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