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3.6
1332 Reviews (1332)
5 Stars
280
4 Stars
568
3 Stars
299
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
72.7%
Recommend this course
1046 out of 1332 reviews
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4.0
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.3%
Recommend this course
25 out of 30 reviews
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3.6
106 Reviews (106)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
68.9%
Recommend this course
73 out of 106 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6072 yards
Slope 123
Rating 69.5

Links of Sandpiper in Lakeland offers a traditional links layout that sprawls across rolling terrain. The course is player friendly enough for players of all skill levels to enjoy but it has enough challenges for more advanced players as well. The course is anything but flat, and the ups and downs are the most challenging element you'll encounter. The small, undulating greens and narrow landing areas off of the fairways demand accuracy. Combined with elevation changes and strategically placed bunkers, proper club selection and course management also play important roles. Picking the right lines from the tees into the greens requires careful thought. You'll face a few blind shots thanks to the rolling terrain and there are also several bunkers strategically placed along the greensides. Links of Sandpiper's final four holes are the toughest stretch.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Tennis
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3.6
1332 Reviews (1332)
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Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course for the average player

I've played hear many times before and really enjoy the course. I hate they only have a net for a practice area and tiny putting area but the course have a good mix of easy to difficult holes to keep things interesting. This day was extremely crowded because the very cold temps on the morning of it was sub 40 degrees and the early morning tournament was delayed. By the time my tee time came around it was warm and perfect for a round but we were backed up until like the 16th hole. The condition of the fairways and tee boxes was good hut the greens were unconventionally fast and impossible to read the grain. It was like they were felt and not grass at all. Still, I enjoyed it and only lost one ball.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Somewhat challenging

Greens ok, fairways need work

Overall, good value for the money

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Below average

Very slow play. Waited after every shot. Course owner allowed course regulars to squeeze in 2-3 tee times although they had cancelled earlier in the week and showed up to play anyway because the weather was nice causing extreme delays from teeoff throughout the entire day.

Greens we're dry and fast which was good. Was difficult to differentiate the fairways from the rough. All water hazards were about dried up.

Sand traps were reasonably well kept.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

1 star

They should manage tee slots better to improve pace of play, conditions of fairways and cart paths are horrible. Bunkers and water hazards are terrible. Greens were decent.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Response from on 01/20/2026:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback matters, and we’re actively working to improve.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent Course

Good little course for getting out and having a hit. The back nine is harder than the front 9, with the greens playing pretty fast and smooth at this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 101
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course is different from others in the area

The course is in good shape tee to green. Greens are running a little fast, but true. The traps have new sand. Fairways are by no means flat. I'll be going back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old time

Greens were pretty good just a little slow , fairways pretty bad not much grass a lot of weed and bad lies tee boxes small so very torn up

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Signage

Struggled to find the 10th tee from the 9th

Greens where good a bit tatty in places

Food was good great staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good price for this course. The course is in good shape and is challenging, but fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/22/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course!

One hole is a lil too close to the highway in my opinion, no bathrooms we saw, no cart girl, some minor construction around the course and difficult to see all the signs; but even with all that, wonderful course and pristine greens! Will be back!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 327
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always a great time

I love Sandpiper, 5 stars because it is a great local course. My only critique is please block out tee times near big scrambles or events. Had a group of 8 tee off right at our time with nobody at the first tee to stagger. I completely understand Sandpiper is a retirement community and members get priority but I’d just appreciate booking out the times they’re playing to avoid this.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Much improved.

Very surprised the greens were fast and smooth because they are usually slow. The last time we played the greens had been burned up from a chemical reaction and it was bad. !00% better this time. Hope they stay fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 11/19/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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