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 |
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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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Sixth hole, par-3, 136 yards: The downhill tee shot plummets to a long and large, double-bunkered green that is wider in the back. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/26/2026
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From the right flank of the green at hole eight, a curving par-5, this vantage point gives a view over the housing complex of which this course is a part. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/26/2026
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The par-5 ninth hole, which runs 481 yards uphill over hilly terrain, offers a green complex with especially strong challenges. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/26/2026
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The par-5 ninth hole, which runs 481 yards uphill over hilly terrain, offers a green complex with especially strong challenges. Photo submitted by AptlyLinked on 02/26/2026
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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
Good track for the season
Good value for a round on Saturday last minute. After reading other reviews I gave this course a shot. Greens played true and were in good condition. They’ve switched up the course after a renovation people were telling me so some holes seem out of place as they’re making room for more homes. Fairways were average and in better condition than most courses during this season. Overall pretty tough track and not a lot of room for error on some holes. I’d give this course another shot next year due to all the ongoing maintenance and construction in and around the course right now.
Hello, Bill7737331. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Links of Sandpiper. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, philiprburgess! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper!
First time
As with any course payed the first time, unknown water & doglegs can screw up your game -- which happened.
Interesting 1st nine, but wasn't prepared for 2nd nine. Much more difficult.
Still a fun course with sufficient challenges.
Thank you for your review, larrynz. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Links of Sandpiper. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Hi FooTanDad. We would love to hear more about your positive experience at our course. Please contact us at (863) 859-5461 to share with us your favorite part of your experience with us. Thanks for golfing at Links of Sandpiper!
Firm and fast in August!!!
Course was well maintained. Not at all soggy not even damp! Its honestly a $50 course that you only pay 30 for! I had played there last year and decided not to go back (before the renovation).But now its a top 5 course and maybe only 1 of 3 I will play during the rainy season. Its truly a wonderful course. No driving range but have what i call the batting cages lol
Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round, philiprburgess! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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!
BC 8 30 20
I played the course on an overcast and a little rainy day today. Ron and his staff were friendly and helpful as always.
The course is in great condition for this time of the year in FL. Fairways are in great condition and greens are very good as well. This course drains well so rain was not an issue. pace of play was a little slow, as we had a twosome in front of us playing the blue tees and waiting until the group in front of them reached most greens. Only to hit shots tahat didnt warrant the wait.
Still finished in 3.5 hours..
Dave and his team have made some great improvements to the course over the past two years. If you haven't played it lately, do yourself a favor and book a tee time soon.
BobCornelius, 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.
Too many golfer stacked to close. At one point we saw 10 groups on 2 holes.
Hello u314160668043. Thank you for taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass along your feedback to the staff. Thanks for visiting us!
Thank you for your review, u314159985304. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Links of Sandpiper. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Lduchien. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Links of Sandpiper!
JR
great value fr the price. lots of water on the back 9.
Hi jbrymer. 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!
I have played Sandpiper on and off over the last 13 years. It has had its ups and downs but has remained one of my favorites. Under new ownership, everything is getting better, despite COVID19. I and my friends play as early as possible to avoid the hot Florida sun. Some regulars do play extremely slow but I either stay well behind them or go through if allowed. When the course is crowded and slow, just be patient and enjoy the outdoors. Beats being locked up in the house.
Since the course has 9 holes with tee boxes set up for very young or very new golfers, I have brought along a ten year old grandson. It gives him a chance to get the feel of playing golf on an actual course. The shorter tee box setups are perfect for a young or new golfer.
The greens are very good. The regular tee boxes are good. Most of the fairways are in good condition and will get better with time. The sand traps are in great condition. The course is a bit shorter but still a fun golf experience. The extras that have been added to the course and the club house areas are excellent.
I intend to cotinue golfing at Sandpiper and to encourage others to play there as well.
Wow, we are so happy you and your grandson enjoyed your round, Robert1007488! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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.
Hi u943679983. 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
Although the greens were sanded they putted great, greens are very good and the course overall in in good shape. Enjoyed the round and will play again in the near future. Friendly staff and the upgrades to the course and clubhouse is great.
Hi ddg52. 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.
Fair shape
The front 9 is in good condition. The fairways are for the most part good grass and hittable surface. The gfeens are all very good. The back 9 however is a different story. The fairways are rough with a lot of patchy spots and little grass. The greens on the back 9 are all very good. If you don't mind hitting approach shots from bare ground or implementing a rule with your buddies to be able to place the ball on some nearby grass the back 9 is OK. If hitting from bare ground and play it as it lies is not for you, you might want to wait until a little more work has been done to improve the back fairways. Overall for us though the round was good and I like this course so I am willing to put up with the conditions some. Still a good value.
Hi fz6uncaged. 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.
Nice Day Out
Quiet on the links today all ws great even got another birdie!!
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.
Great Course!
For Florida summer, the course is in really good shape. There are still some bare spots, but overall the course is good. The greens are getting faster as the course dries out, but the greens are still pretty receptive. They recently sanded the greens, but they were still very playable. The proshop staff was quick to get us checked in and ready to play. The restaurant staff was very professional, wearing face masks all the time (and correctly!). They were very attentive and took really good care of us.
I live almost 45 minutes from this course, but the playability, especially for.my wife, and the excellent condition of the course will certainly see me back again soon.
Notstub, 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.
Thank you for your review, u2744123. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Links of Sandpiper. We look forward to seeing you again soon.