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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Blue | 72 | 6072 yards | 69.5 | 123 |
| White | 72 | 5715 yards | 67.6 | 119 |
| Green | 72 | 4882 yards | 64.7 | 115 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 4882 yards | 68.7 | 113 |
| Gold | 72 | 4519 yards | 61.8 | 110 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 4519 yards | 65.8 | 108 |
| White Par-3 | 54 | 2156 yards | ||
| Gold Par-3 | 54 | 1786 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 67.9/122 W: 73.3/130 | 356 | 157 | 372 | 548 | 361 | 136 | 180 | 504 | 481 | 3095 | 385 | 269 | 392 | 223 | 512 | 175 | 495 | 295 | 174 | 2920 | 6015 |
| White M: 65.7/117 W: 70.9/126 | 334 | 136 | 328 | 485 | 307 | 110 | 165 | 449 | 460 | 2774 | 358 | 253 | 353 | 193 | 489 | 147 | 472 | 285 | 155 | 2705 | 5479 |
| Green M: 63.2/112 W: 67.8/117 | 312 | 121 | 284 | 393 | 286 | 90 | 131 | 385 | 388 | 2390 | 303 | 208 | 327 | 128 | 385 | 100 | 427 | 238 | 130 | 2246 | 4636 |
| Gold M: 60.6/104 W: 63.5/108 | 248 | 94 | 279 | 347 | 247 | 81 | 91 | 370 | 266 | 2023 | 236 | 184 | 262 | 104 | 370 | 85 | 345 | 220 | 85 | 1891 | 3914 |
| Handicap | 12 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 7 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
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Sixth hole, par-3, 136 yards: The downhill tee shot plummets to a long and large, double-bunkered green that is wider in the back. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/26/2026
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From the right flank of the green at hole eight, a curving par-5, this vantage point gives a view over the housing complex of which this course is a part. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/26/2026
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The par-5 ninth hole, which runs 481 yards uphill over hilly terrain, offers a green complex with especially strong challenges. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/26/2026
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The par-5 ninth hole, which runs 481 yards uphill over hilly terrain, offers a green complex with especially strong challenges. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/26/2026
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Photo submitted by fenderbender256 on 02/10/2022
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Photo submitted by StuMan2 on 10/15/2021
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Photo submitted by u190723239 on 03/31/2020
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Photo submitted by u190723239 on 03/31/2020
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Photo submitted by u190723239 on 03/31/2020
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Photo submitted by u190723239 on 03/31/2020
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Photo submitted by u190723239 on 03/31/2020
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Photo submitted by u190723239 on 03/31/2020
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Trees, a water fountain and rye overseed infact imply the very opposite of "links." Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 03/13/2020
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Links of Sandpiper, hole 6 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 03/13/2020
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Links of Sandpiper, hole 11 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 03/13/2020
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Photo submitted by u000001859918 on 03/05/2020
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Photo submitted by u2578073 on 02/25/2020
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Photo submitted by u2578073 on 02/25/2020
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Photo submitted by cburns2212 on 02/17/2020
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Photo submitted by mcthee on 01/25/2020
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14 Photo submitted by PMAEGOLFER on 12/29/2019
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15 Photo submitted by PMAEGOLFER on 12/29/2019
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16 Photo submitted by PMAEGOLFER on 12/29/2019
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17 Photo submitted by PMAEGOLFER on 12/29/2019
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18 Photo submitted by PMAEGOLFER on 12/29/2019
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view from 16 tee 11/4/17 Photo submitted by PMAEGOLFER on 11/06/2017
Yardage markers
These were hard to find. Posts would have been bettet and easier to see.
Golf now stinks
If you book on line you pay ten dollars more. Call the course and reserve.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper!
Hello, traceychampluvier. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Links of Sandpiper. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!
Slow Pace
Very slow pace, 6hrs for 18 holes, needs a marshal to look out for the players that take multiple balls off of EVERY tee and the players that think they have to find a ball when they lose it in the water or anywhere for that matter. Unless it’s signed by Tiger Woods just count your $1 loss and take a freaking drop. Most of these snow birds have no golf etiquette.
We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!
Get what you pay for
The course layout was good and challenging at times, but the condition is lacking. Poor fairways and some greens are in need of work.
Hi, u462260113! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Links of Sandpiper!
Left after hole 12
I’ve never left a course mid-round, but the pace grinded to a halt on the back 9. When we approached the 13th hole and we were the third group waiting on the tee, with the group behind us approaching, we made the collective decision to cut our losses and leave. Pacing for almost a 6 hour round. The staff inside was friendly, admitted how poor the pace can be, and that they could use a course Marshall. Overall, wouldn’t recommend and wouldn’t return. Pay the extra money, drive a little further and go to Eaglebrooke.
We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!
Hi, u314161867542. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Links of Sandpiper!
Good course , don’t honor booking fee
If you book on line they don’t honor the booking fee
You get what you pay for
One of the cheaper rates around but you get what you pay for. This course is in rough shape though the greens are pretty well kept. Hitting off the dirt and incredibly tight lies seems like the norm. The front 9 layout is nice but the back 9 is tight but very short.
Hi, sparty219,
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes.
Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly.
Thank you for visiting Links of Sandpiper. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.
Don’t honor booking fee
Everything went well except when you book through this site the 10:00 they say will be taken off at the course isn’t. It’s pay the extra ten bucks or don’t play senseless to use this site just call course
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper.
Ctpat
Front nine is very forgiving and fun. Back nine, you need your A game and place you shots. Love the course.
Hello, patdmbs. Thank you for visiting us at Links of Sandpiper. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Last time
8:45 tee time for 2 people. Put a 5 some in front of us. 5 hrs for a round of golf is unacceptable. Starter not allowing any back 9 starts. I’ll take my money elsewhere. Be glad when the snowbirds leave!!!
Hi, u314159814553! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Links of Sandpiper!
Just a good day
Got out on or before our tee time, the pace of play was slow but we got the round in quirky little course but I liked it
Thank you for your review, Blackie911. We will pass along your experience to our team at Links of Sandpiper. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Hi, u314161251870. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Links of Sandpiper!
Helmets requiref
Greens are good, could be VG if mowed and rolled.
Holes 14-18 are too tight together. Balls coming at you from any and all directions. I would say that less experienced golfers go to less expensive courses….staff were very nice, very helpful.
Hi, Jjjryan! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Links of Sandpiper!
Hi, u3226921. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Links of Sandpiper!
Golf Now Sucks
Double booked and then canceled. Been using Golf Now for years. Will never use again. Already Uninstaller app.
SLOW SLOW SLOW
3RD TIME PLAYING. I KNOW ITS FLORIDA AND FOR A VALUE COURSE YOU WILL FIND THESE CONDITIONS. I LET IT GET TO ME. MAYBE WHEN I PLAY AGAIN IT MIGHT BE BETTER. GREENS WERE A LITTLE SLOWER THAN PREVIOUS ROUNDS. FAIRWAYS COULD USE A LITTLE MORE WATER
Hi, FANTACHU,
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes.
Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly.
Thank you for visiting Links of Sandpiper. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.
Not well maintained
The course was not maintained. The layout is a bit tight. Staff was good, and pace of play was ok. Looks like it could be a decent course if it were maintained.
Hi, Mike2290214,
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes.
Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly.
Thank you for visiting Links of Sandpiper. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.
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Hi, u314159771376. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Links of Sandpiper.