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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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Avg Rating
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 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course needs TLC

I read a few recent reviews complaining about the maintenance of the course, and I have to say that these were all correct. The location is and the design of the course are nice. But the is needs some serious TLC.

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

Fun

This course is FUN....

Very challenging recommend for avid golfers who love a challenge

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/15/2025:
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 88
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

No Snowbirds so not crowded

Played in 3 hrs on a Friday mid morning tee time that was a great pace guess snowbirds went back home course was ok looking some fairways and greens not so good but playable it’s a $20 course at best I’ll come back if I can get deals on GolfNow under $30

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Never again

Bunkers are nice, greens are furry, fairways are beat up. 1st and last time playing here :). I am a 7 handicap and this is just not what I expected from a course in Florida.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good combination of hole difficulties.

Great layout, pace of play was very slow. The group in front of me had 5 players and took forever to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 106
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

fun course

Course in good condition, a few greens need work, but otherwise fine. Lots of interesting holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging for the average skill

The back 9 was a totally different game than the front 9. Enjoyed the layout.

Only negative was after 9 we wanted a hotdogs and a beer. Had to wait bartender as she was busy, than we were told it would be about 5 minutes for the hot dog's.. none were ready like other courses. The cost was a shock, 4.50 a dog and 4.50 f0r a beer 13.50 for a half way snack plus about a 15.minute wait.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Looking good

They have been working on the greens and it’s showing. Best they have been in a few months and the fairways are in good shape as well. Pace of play was great. Went last week to when they were busy, started off a little slow, but picked up as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/25/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
Played On
Reviews 30
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly service

Great service and awesome course. Fast, slippery and true greens even in wet condition made it challenging. Well kept course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

needs alot of work

fairways mostly crab grass.about 5 greens are in terrible shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

For the price was very acceptable. Greens very slow and we were taking our goddaughter so everything was good for that. Not the best we played this winter but far from the worst. I would tell friends to play but keep an open mind!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens need attention

I have been playing this course for a long time and the greens are lacking attention. If no improvement is made I will not be back

Conditions Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The greens and fairways are in dire need of work.

I was shocked at the state of the first green, the grass was rough and brown in spots and the ball did not roll very well.

This was the case at the majority of the holes.

Will not spend the money to golf here again until the grounds improve or the price drops considerably.

I regret not taking pictures

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/21/2025:
Thank you for the feedback. We aim to offer a quality experience and regret falling short. Your input helps us identify specific areas that need attention, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Maybe the worse conditions in the USA…

Almost unplayable…luckily the weather forced our hand and we dipped..

Just no grass on the greens or the fairways and these little fake ponds and streams that really add zero value to the course - just spend the money on the grass!!

Seeing players tee off in crocs should have been the warning we needed to turn around..

Positives - people were nice and I have a story to tell golf friends for a lifetime…actually, go play it so you have the same :)

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions overall

The fairways were good bunkers were fair, however the greens were inconsistent in speed and very bumpy. They could use some TLC.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course & Layout That Needs a Little Work

First things first, the layout is awesome. Really loved the holes on this course and the staff was awesome in explaining everything to us being our first time on this course. The bad, the greens on the front 9 were in really bad shape and the greens needed cut on almost all the holes that were in decent shape.

Aside from the greens though, the course layout is fun and offers a lot of rolling terrain that you miss by playing in the flattest state in the nation.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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