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3.6
1330 Reviews (1330)
5 Stars
280
4 Stars
567
3 Stars
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2 Stars
101
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
73.0%
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1044 out of 1330 reviews
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4.0
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.1%
Recommend this course
23 out of 28 reviews
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3.6
106 Reviews (106)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
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
1330 Reviews (1330)
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Played this course after booking last minute in golf now. Got to the course expecting to only play 9 as it was late in the day. Clubhouse told my son and I that they were surprised we were booked as they had a shot gun scramble. Blocked off. They suggested we play the back. Started out to find out we were between 2 inter club matches. One of the staff came to us and said it might be better f we skipped the hole. We did and it was smooth playing. Staff was amazing and made our visit really good.

Only criticism would be more info about ponds. Other than that a great.day. Lots of blind shots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 01/26/2023

Hi, GuyLeBlanc. 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.

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/26/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 74
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Wanted More

We knew because of the cold it was going to be a delayed start we had an early tee time the restaurant was not open so we had to leave and come back. The course needs some work from tee boxes to greens but the biggest issue which has been mentioned be fore is to many 2 balls and with the lay out of this course where the holes are on top of each other they really need a starter and ranger I did really like the layout of the course the back 9 had a few challenges

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/26/2023

Hi, boob1193. 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.

Played On
Reviews 93
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice challenging course, however I find the holes and fairways to close to each other that even your golf gps cannot pick up the correct holes or yardage needed

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/26/2023

Hi, u314162513966. 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.

Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Another fun round

Beautiful day. Course in good condition. Always enjoy this course when I’m in the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 01/26/2023

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.

Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Good course to play

Met up with a friend to play a round. His first time playing this course. We enjoyed the pace. A great go to course when I am in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 01/26/2023

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.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/26/2023

Hello, u816267321. 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!

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course layout back 9 a bit confusing to holes but very competitive

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/11/2023

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.

Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good day, good time

I was a single golfer placed with 3 others that booked on

the same site that I used.

I enjoyed their company and the day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 01/11/2023

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.

Played On
Reviews 74
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Too Busy

Had to quit after 12, there were far too many on the path waiting...2 sets of 5 and one of 7 ranger is needed.

Other than that course is great

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Commented on 01/11/2023

Hello, u775634668. Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. With that in mind, we are working to best control pace and allow everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 75
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Never play here

There were mutable groups of 5, I ask the pro shop after 4 holes to address this & was told these guys are every week & they play fast.. I can assure you they do NOT play fast. This place is a complete joke!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/11/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Pleasantly surprised.

The course exceeded my expectations from tee box to green.. Course superintendent keep up the good work. I'll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/04/2023

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.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/04/2023

Hi, kevin718. 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.

Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

WILL BE BACK

NOT TOO BAD. FW WERE OK GREENS WERE A LITTLE DIFFERENT BUT ROLLED VERY WELL. LOTS OF HILLS AND HIDING PLACES. NEED TO PLAY AGAIN

BACK 9 PLAYS TOUGHER

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/04/2023

Hi, FANTACHU. 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.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/04/2023

Hi, ecowell75. 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.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 01/04/2023

Hi, u000002186584. 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.

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not a pleasant experience

First tee crowded with several foursomes ahead of us although when we booked the previous day , it showed several open tee times around us.. I can only assume that several members decided to show up due to the excellent weather.. After finishing 4 holes in one hour and 20 minutes, my wife and I walked off the course. Never to return

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 01/04/2023

Hello, PFCDN. Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. With that in mind, we are working to best control pace and allow everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course but tight.

Overall this course is good, the narrow fairways and close houses makes this a course for a little more experienced players. Some holes had a funny layout, great pace of play. Would recommend and play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/19/2022

Hello, crodriguez13. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Links of Sandpiper. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

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