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Links of Sandpiper
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6002 yards | ||
| White | 71 | 5454 yards | ||
| Green | 71 | 4572 yards | ||
| Gold | 72 | 3900 yards | ||
| White (18-hole) (Par-3) | 54 | 2140 yards | ||
| Gold (18-hole) (Par-3) | 54 | 1748 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
Butch
Price at the course was not what golf now said lit would be Staff told me to take it up with golf now. Said it is cheaper too. Schedule through pro shop.
Scotland Yards
Very enjoyable course. Very open fairways, greens have always been in good shape. Really like the layout with some holes having elevation changes with nice views. Would definitely recommend this course.
Hi, u000004747723. 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.
General Review
I have been golfing Sandpiper for the past 15 years and must say that overall the course has greatly improved over the past four to five years, since it has been under new ownership. The people in the pro shop bend over backwards to be friendly and accommodating and those in the dining area always make you feel welcome. I have lived in the Lakeland area since 2006 and have golfed almost every course within a 50 mile radius and would rate Sandpiper as one of the nicest in this part of Florida.
jimcolon, thank you for your kind words! The team has worked very hard to get where we are, and we appreciate golfers like you taking notice. We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper
Open and tight all at once...
Someone in one of my groups recently mentioned this course and said they had enjoyed it, so I thought I would give it a try.
True to links style (more on the front than back), the course offers some holes with options to play a run on shot. The only issue is, the course has few barriers from one fairway to the next, and holes are right next to each other, so...people end up in your fairway quite a bit. Surprisingly, that really didn't seem to impact the pace of play much. On a busy, 80 degree January Sunday, we were out at 11:07, and in at 2:55.
The course is short (5479 from the white tees), but that can leave a lot of partial wedge approaches that will challenge most amateurs. There's some gimmicky "water hazards" on a few of the holes that it helps to have someone who knows the course point out. Houses are right against the course in some areas, so pulls and pushes may go missing.
As expected at this time of year the course was dry, with a fair bit of run to it (and with the sloping of some fairways that played a lot like links golf). A fun course. I'll have to get my regular group out there at some point.
My one issue...I couldn't find a slope or index anywhere on the card, or the course card handout.
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, gghalv. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Links of Sandpiper, and we hope to see you again in the future.
Nice Value
For $30 it’s great. It’s short. Tight. Has some quirky holes. But fairways weee good and greens rolled nice. Back to back par 3’s and they are literally right next to eachother. But for $30 I’d go back. Back 9 nicer than the front.
Hi, KennyRuggs. 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.
Front 9 ok
Very Gast greens on the front. Back had water in strange places. If you don’t know the course, it’s a problem. I’m
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, kt9d1d. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Links of Sandpiper, and we hope to see you again in the future.
Hello, Leftie29. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Links of Sandpiper.
Hi, CSN26. 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!
Li ks of Sandpiper
The front nine allows for some scoring chances. Wide open with very little danger. The 3 par3's, 3 par 4's and 3 par 5's make a nice combination. The back nine totally different. Especially #12. Water comes into play left and right forcing you to hit straight down the middle to have any chance of making a par. Then you have to play over water to approach the green. Not sure handicap of hole but found it to be toughest on course. If in the area again, would like to play again.
Hi, u000005644920. 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.
Slow play but…
Overbooked this day?…but steady play after first few holes. Challenging and fun, H2O always in play on the backside…friendly staff.
Hi, tommyboy23. 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 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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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.
Another fun round
Beautiful day. Course in good condition. Always enjoy this course when I’m in the area!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Great course layout back 9 a bit confusing to holes but very competitive
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.
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Hello, fbgc503. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Links of Sandpiper.