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3.5
1375 Reviews (1375)
5 Stars
280
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
107
1 Stars
85
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
74.6%
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1077 out of 1375 reviews
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3.5
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
74.2%
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46 out of 62 reviews
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3.5
92 Reviews (92)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.0%
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69 out of 92 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/21/2020

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.

Played On
Reviews 71
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/25/2020

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!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 09/17/2020

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!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/09/2020

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.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/09/2020

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!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/09/2020

Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round, philiprburgess! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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 09/09/2020

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 53
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/04/2020

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.

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too many golfer stacked to close. At one point we saw 10 groups on 2 holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/25/2020

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!

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 Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/21/2020

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.

Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/17/2020

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!

Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

JR

great value fr the price. lots of water on the back 9.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/17/2020

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!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/17/2020

Wow, we are so happy you and your grandson enjoyed your round, Robert1007488! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/10/2020

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 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/10/2020

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.

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/10/2020

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.

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/10/2020

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.

Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Day Out

Quiet on the links today all ws great even got another birdie!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/03/2020

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 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/31/2020

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.

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