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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Don’t play the back nine
The front nine is fun and challenging also is in good shape, but the back nines set up is unbelievable terrible. I’ve been hit at less as a part time ball picker upper at a driving range than I did today playing the back nine. I will never play the back nine here again. They will cram 10 groups playing with a 1-2 different minute tee time making you wait 10+ mins just to hit your second shot. Just so they can make up for the money they spent remodeling the back nine in to the dumpster fire it is now.
Watering when players are on the field??
This is the ONLY golf course I have ever visited that waters while players are acticely playing. This wasn't the first time for me. Players are frustrated, even angry. Don't they know that over 30% of the watering is wasted through evaporation when watering during the FL hot days? Why can't they water during the evening or early morning hours when players are NOT on the field??
Thank you for the feedback! However, we have recently installed additional new tee boxes to increase course length on holes 4, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16 , 17 and 18 – over 20,000 sqft of new sod was placed on these new tees. Due to the drought conditions we are going through to insure the health of the new sod these areas were put on a watering cycle every 2 hours for 8 minutes – without frequent watering, the new sod would not survive. We hope you'll visit us again in the near future.
Keeps Getting Better
Great day....no delays will try to get here more often
Thank you for your review, u775634668. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Links of Sandpiper. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, u314161653296. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Links of Sandpiper!
Good course!
I’m we had a lot of fun. The course layout on the back 9 is kinda crazy. But overall it’s a nice course.
Hi, vdubbeld. 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.
Great Layout
Entire course was a decent challenge. Greens rolled very well. There are some re-sodding areas on a few greens, otherwise no issues. Grew up in Lakeland but never played the course. Don't know what the back nine used to look like, but the changes are very nice. Put away the driver after #10. Just keep it in play. Lots of "hidden" water out there.
Hi, asal70. 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.
The back nine has a couple of goofed up holes. 14 an 16 .... vary poor for have been just redone ! But other than I wood still go back..
Hi, Pietrzak. 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.
New and improved
course looks good no issues with anything the new improvements over the last 2 years r great I have no problem with the back 9 layout I see others crying about not able to hit drive on 14,16 and 17 I get it golfers want to hit the BIG DOGG but it’s a great course to play and looks good at a good price if the back layout is a deal breaker then go somewhere else will make it more convenient for me to play and it
Hi, tkwaters68. 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.
Hi, u775634668. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Links of Sandpiper!
Good playing
Good course to play , moderate pace. Will definitely be back again !
Hi, jpatituce. 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.
Work on your game
Great place to practice, not difficult but there are a lot of challenging shots.
Jamie in the shop is a great employee. He has a lot of golf knowledge.
We enjoy playing here and will play 2 or 3 times a week.
Thank you for your review, William9938985. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Links of Sandpiper. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Nice course
Like the new layout
Challenging a lot of water on the back nine overall course was in really nice condition and staff was very nice
Hi, u107591242. 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.
Sandpiper
Some patchwork in a few greens, but overall in pretty good shape. Great practice course!
Hello, u5466205. Thank you for visiting us at Links of Sandpiper. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Hello, Lucas8847769. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Links of Sandpiper. Please visit us again soon!
Nice going
The course was in very good condition. They should be proud of what they’ve done here.
u314160241640, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper.
Hello, firstech2. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Links of Sandpiper. Please visit us again soon!
My Go to Course
It’s always enjoyable golfing at the Links of Sandpiper. The new owner has brought this course back from the dead. The course, club house and practice area are top notch.
msandaker, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper.
Back 9 is awful
If you don’t like hitting driver off the tee than this is a great course for you. The back nine 14-17 is the most screwed up designed golf holes I’ve ever seen. I will never play this course again.
Hi, cpringer35. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Links of Sandpiper.
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, u775634668. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Links of Sandpiper!
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Hi, Kyle4363651. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Links of Sandpiper.