Links of Sandpiper

About
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 |
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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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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
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.
Fun
This course is FUN....
Very challenging recommend for avid golfers who love a challenge
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friendly service
Great service and awesome course. Fast, slippery and true greens even in wet condition made it challenging. Well kept course.
needs alot of work
fairways mostly crab grass.about 5 greens are in terrible shape.
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!
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
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
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 :)
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.
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.