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3.6
1310 Reviews (1310)
5 Stars
273
4 Stars
559
3 Stars
295
2 Stars
100
1 Stars
83
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
74.2%
Recommend this course
1029 out of 1310 reviews
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3.3
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
68.2%
Recommend this course
30 out of 44 reviews
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3.6
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
57
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
70.6%
Recommend this course
96 out of 136 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
1310 Reviews (1310)
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Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What did they do to the greens? Time for a new greenskeeper.

The greens were nice a couple of days before we played but they put the wrong chemicals on the greens and killed all the grass. It was really bad. The worst part was noone told us anything.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow greens

The greens are back. They haven't cut them very short yet. But it was nice to see green grass

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Horrific conditions

Fairways are a goat track. Greens are in terrible condition. Patchy where your putts hit x games ramps on path to the hole, While also being so thick it’s like putting on carpet at home. Course has no business charging over 40$ to play 18. They gave no disclosure of how bad the greens were before they took your money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Response from on 05/23/2025:
Thank you for letting us know about this disappointing experience. We take all comments seriously and will work with our team to make things right. We value your feedback and hope to earn your trust in the future.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Poor Greens

Greens were in horrible condition. They weren’t mowed, very hairy. Lots of bare spots. Very disappointed in the conditions because it’s a fun course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time golfing there

Unfortunately, we did not realize when booking that they had aerated the greens and had a lot of sand on them. Otherwise enjoyed the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rough Greens

Course was in much better condition last year. The greens are pretty bad and your ball bounces a lot on the greens which have a lot of dead areas. Pace of play was great only because hardly anyone was there. It was a good rate on Golf Now so we went there. I'll go back when I read some reviews that the greens have improved as I like the layout. I would only recommend playing after the greens are repaired.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs a ranger to get slow players moving!

Love this course but greens are getting bad and slow players are making play frustrating

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Never again

How this place has gone downhill! The greens are like putting on a tee box: bumpy ,bare dirt showing, basically sucked. Fairways are almost bare, bunkers OK, For the most part was a total waste of money and time. Course needs to be better maintained

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 112
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Okay

But greens are crap. Lots of weeds in the fairways. Ponds need water

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Absolute Trash

Literally the worst course I’ve ever played. The community shouldn’t stand for such a disgrace. I need to close the course and redo all of the tea boxes and greens at a minimum to make this even worth $39….

Left after 9 holes

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/29/2025:
Thank you for sharing feedback. We’re very sorry your experience fell below expectations and are addressing the concerns you mentioned. We appreciate the opportunity to improve and hope you’ll consider visiting again.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth $45

There are really no fairways, just shorter grass. Hard to tell if you were in the rough or on fairway. Greens need some work. Way too much sand and they are rough. Another commenter called them "fuzzy" and I would have to agree. The layout of the front 9 is fine, but the back 9 is terrible. Holes 14-18 are shoved into the space of 2 holes. Hole 17 is particular horrible. You have to hit over an island with trees, so you have no way to track your ball. There is no fairway to aim for, just a cart path and 2 bunkers on the other side. The Pro Shop and bar staff are friendly. The starter was great. Very personable. That's about all. This plays more like a $20-$25 municipal course. Overpriced a d won't be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun

Challenging layout fun course. Greens need attention, but it's transition time

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/18/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in poor shape. Lots of weeds, sand traps rough and greens half dead.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

very rough shape

ok for hitting balls if you are a serious golfer look eldewhere

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Response from on 04/16/2025:
Thank you for posting a review. We’re sorry it didn’t fully meet expectations and appreciate knowing where we can improve. We value every opportunity to enhance our offerings and hope to do better next time.
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