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3.6
1344 Reviews (1344)
5 Stars
280
4 Stars
573
3 Stars
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2 Stars
104
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
71.6%
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3.8
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.2%
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30 out of 41 reviews
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3.5
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
67.3%
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70 out of 104 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
1344 Reviews (1344)
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Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
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5.0
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Previously Played

Good deal

The course is in very good condition and is a fun, challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Hi, bezzerdam. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Links of Sandpiper!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just ok place

Although nothing special, it is a course you can play. Despite the crowded feel, it is golf. Several holes are just squeezed together which really bottle necks the play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Hi u621895675. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Links of Sandpiper. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They have done a lot of work here at Sandpiper and it shows. The Club House and Restaurant are very clean. The Staff is first class. We will continue to play here. It’s becoming our favorite places to play. Oh!, the pro shop guys are great, especially Jammie !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us, William9938985. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Links of Sandpiper thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/12/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u000001872703. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First impressions

My first time on this course. Very unlike so many of the flat Florida courses. Nice layout and pretty well kept. Would definitely return to play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Hi, rickbirm. 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 On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

course a challenge

The course is certainly a challenge which makes you plan your shots, but really an enjoyable experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Your feedback is important to us, bezzerdam. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Hi, wmilzarek. 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.

Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Commented on 02/12/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u775634668. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Hello, djdupuis. 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.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun play

A fun play for sure. Definitely can see them putting some major work in here. Tee boxes were great for most part. Other then greens rest of course was in pretty solid shape considering recent weather. Greens were definitely the sour point here. Not the worst I’ve seen. But rock hard, lots of bare spots, holes not cut out well. Other then that it was a fun play. Some cool and interesting hole designs. It is a fairly short course, but long enough to still pose a challenge. However my one beef was the last few holes were extremely confusing. A little late to change now, but seems like when they redesigned the back 9 they didn’t think it through very well. Some fun holes. But every confusing where you are going with the ball. Keep your heads up on back 9 you can easily get clobbered by a random ball from another hole. I know it’s links style but these holes were closer then close together, and they are bobbing and weaving around each other. At one point when teeing off at hole 18 it looks like hole 17 tee box is aiming right at you. Again. Stay alert. But other then that was a fun play and would do it again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Hi, NolePride2009! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Links of Sandpiper!

Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great time!

The course is a little beat up but it’s understandable because now it is getting played so much!

My suggestion- need a bathroom on the back 9. The Port a Potty is disgusting. Move it to another area so it is used by golfers only & not everyone walking down the street.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us, Kswartz37. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Links of Sandpiper thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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Commented on 01/14/2021

Hello, u775634668. 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.

Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A good recreational time

The greens at Sandpiper were rolling atleast a 9 (a good indication work done).

Even though it is winter, the fairways and most other areas had decent levels of grass, which made golf enjoyable.

The course has gone through some renovations, so may not match GPS on every hole. A laser would definitely be a better asset.

So be sure to check with the proshop for the modified course layout and yardages.

The staff is super friendly and helpful.

Overall, a nice course and challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Hi, prafuul. 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 On
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/12/2021

Hi, ockertmb. 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.

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Piper

Greens are firm and fast, but let’s start with that cheeseburger before the round... incredible. Enjoyed it inside (code out today.... high 40’s) in what looks like an upscale sports bar. The whole clubhouse is top notch.... inside fireplace like you’d see back up home. Caught some NCAA hoops on the big screens and even saw a few dunks before hitting the range (mats and a giant net... which I don’t mind at all... and the price is right). Now for the golf. Front 9 is great because you can just rip driver. Back 9 is about hitting shots... which has its appeal as well.

Some of the holes are close together, so expect to hear some old timer mutter “1 in, 2 out, hitting 3” when he trap hooks one into somebody’s Florida room.

Go play it if you’re in the area, and take the time to drive by historic Virgil Ramage Stadium while you’re in the neighborhood.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/14/2021

Thank you for your review, Michael9804634. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Links of Sandpiper. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/12/2021

Thank you for reviewing us, u057678843. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Links of Sandpiper, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

very good

course has much improved, some holes have been changed and do not come up right on golf gps.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Hi, randy12466. 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 On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Worth the drive

We stayed in Kissimmee and this course was about 50 minutes away but boy was it worth it. We played many courses in the area for $30-$50. This by far was in the best condition and had the most fun layout. The renovations they did in the past year make the back 9 really fun. Clubhouse and bar were also brand new and very nice. Great greens and great fairways for playing in the winter. If you are using SwingU or another golf GPS app, the final 3-4 holes still aren’t updated from the recent renovations but you can still figure out where the hazards are easily.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Hi, u8161088. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Links of Sandpiper!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/04/2021

Hello, u752555071. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper.

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