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3.5
1375 Reviews (1375)
5 Stars
280
4 Stars
590
3 Stars
313
2 Stars
107
1 Stars
85
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
73.0%
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1077 out of 1375 reviews
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3.5
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.8%
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48 out of 65 reviews
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3.5
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
74.5%
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73 out of 98 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and a well-regarded 19th hole restaurant consistently earn praise from returning golfers. The course layout offers an engaging mix of easy and challenging holes at an affordable price point.

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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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3.5
1375 Reviews (1375)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Brunch 9
19th Hole Specials 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 33
Bunkers 31
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Locals 39
Seniors 31
Beginners 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 36
Worth the Drive 8
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not long

Great course just wish it was longer. It's only 6003 yds from the back tees. 6 par 3's and 5 par 5's.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Thanks for the great rating and review!

Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Back nine had a lot of water and it’s good to have an app on your phone to show where the water is very good day of golf

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Thanks for a great rating!

Played On
Reviews 74
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Thanks for a great rating!

Played On
Reviews 64
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Hello, bigvulture. Please feel free to comment further on your experience.

Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

General Maintenance is Needed!

Course is in very worn out and in rough shape.

Greens and its surrounding aprons are cut so close that approach shots don't hold the greens.

Fairways and rough were unmown on several holes with weeds and dandelions taking over both areas.

There is no difference between rough and fairways on several holes.

There was no starter, ranger, beverage cart, or any course employees available except for the pro shop attendant.

Seemed to me that more attention is paid to the clubhouse bar than is to the golf course.

Several holes had overflowing trash bins with beer cans lying around the tees.

Course layout is very narrow in some spots due to tee and greens being crammed into limit space due to excess home building.

I started out as a foursome but ended as just a single, due to the other players not willing to wait to complete a 5+ hour round on a Saturday afternoon.

Most of this could be corrected with some staff and if the community demanded better for their membership.

There is better golf experiences in the greater Lakeland area that cost less, I recommend you spend your money at these other locations.

This experience was very disappointing and I feel for the members of the community who have spent there hard earned money, hoping to acquire an affordable golf community, being served in this disrespectful manner.

I will not return unless improvements are to be made.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Hello, RedWingJamie. Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback on your recent round with us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and we apologize if we missed the mark. Please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop with any additional concerns. Thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect day to play

we are always working on our game, with that said this was a great day to just go out and hit the ball. our 4some had an amazing first time out on this course and would definitely come back. we do live an hour aways so if that doesn't speak volumes, I don't know what does!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Thanks for coming out and we hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Round

Normally I stay away from weekend golf, as it could be an extremely long day. We finished our round in 4 1/2 hours which I didn’t find that bad.

The course itself was in very good shape, there was grass in the fairways, the bunkers were well kept, and the greens were in very playable condition. The back 9 was a bit tougher, as position golf comes into play.

There were several water coolers around the course. Overall, if I were ever back in the area, it would definitely be a replay. I actually might play it again this week, it was a great deal!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Thanks for a stellar rating and we hope to welcome you back!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging greens

The course has a nice layout which is different between front and back nine. The fairways are not great probably due to dry conditions but the greens were very nice but very challenging. We will go back again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Thanks for the review!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens

The greens were great, fairways were pretty good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/07/2022

We're glad to see you had a good time!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Thanks for leaving us a rating.

Played On
Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surprised

Too many surprises. Hazards placed in odd positions on the course..

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Thanks for the honest feedback.

Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow! Two courses in one..

Handsome, well kept grounds, greens in good shape. 4 pars and a bird on the front nine!… and then it happened, lots of water, bunkers, angled fairways and tough to hold greens… for sure a very challenging back nine but look forward to going after it again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/07/2022

We're glad you had a great time and we are so thrilled with your review!

Played On
Reviews 106
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Very hard

Course was hard. Grass was not growing so each shot was like hard pan. Greens where hard but nice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/07/2022

We appreciate the honest feedback.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 101
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Canada

I played the last five holes with a wonderful couple from Ontario Canada it just and enjoyable ending since the first 13 holes was just waiting on groups in front of me and I was playing as single and it never dawn on the threesome in front of me to allow me to play true until the tenth hole.

Then the four some on the eleventh hole did understand golf equitties and call me up to play true then these two beautiful peoples on the thirteenth holes invited me to play with them.

Please pay attention to your bathroom facilities wasn’t best men’s room unsanitary.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/07/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, LsMgh500xd. Thanks for sharing and for honest feedback.

Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

sand piper review- Go somewhere else !

The only green on the course is on the tee boxes and the greens. There seems to be a lack of available water. I wouldn't recommend this course !

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/07/2022

We hope you'll give us another try.

Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

BOGEY........... FIRST TIME PLAYING THIS COURSE

First off ,we were charged more than GOLFNOW stated would be due at course?

Second, no Starter no Ranger no direction.

Third, a twosome behind us hit into us twice, then on a par three where we were waiting for the green to clear, came up complaining to us about slow play.. We were a foursome waiting on most holes, it was busy afternoon. I invited them through but there was no where to go. We played in a little over 3 hours and felt rushed by the group behind us, who were playing from the short tee's, we were playing from the tips and shooting within handicap.

Course bounces around with little or no signage for where to go. Good NEWS, greens rolled good, but are VERY HARD, so ball has a hard time staying on green.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Hello, mwilly56. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Thanks so much for your 5 star rating!

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/07/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars!

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