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3.5
1360 Reviews (1360)
5 Stars
280
4 Stars
581
3 Stars
308
2 Stars
106
1 Stars
85
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
71.3%
Recommend this course
1063 out of 1360 reviews
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3.5
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
68.0%
Recommend this course
34 out of 50 reviews
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3.5
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
68.0%
Recommend this course
70 out of 103 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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3.5
1360 Reviews (1360)

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Never again

How this place has gone downhill! The greens are like putting on a tee box: bumpy ,bare dirt showing, basically sucked. Fairways are almost bare, bunkers OK, For the most part was a total waste of money and time. Course needs to be better maintained

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 112
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Okay

But greens are crap. Lots of weeds in the fairways. Ponds need water

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Absolute Trash

Literally the worst course I’ve ever played. The community shouldn’t stand for such a disgrace. I need to close the course and redo all of the tea boxes and greens at a minimum to make this even worth $39….

Left after 9 holes

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/29/2025:
Thank you for sharing feedback. We’re very sorry your experience fell below expectations and are addressing the concerns you mentioned. We appreciate the opportunity to improve and hope you’ll consider visiting again.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth $45

There are really no fairways, just shorter grass. Hard to tell if you were in the rough or on fairway. Greens need some work. Way too much sand and they are rough. Another commenter called them "fuzzy" and I would have to agree. The layout of the front 9 is fine, but the back 9 is terrible. Holes 14-18 are shoved into the space of 2 holes. Hole 17 is particular horrible. You have to hit over an island with trees, so you have no way to track your ball. There is no fairway to aim for, just a cart path and 2 bunkers on the other side. The Pro Shop and bar staff are friendly. The starter was great. Very personable. That's about all. This plays more like a $20-$25 municipal course. Overpriced a d won't be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun

Challenging layout fun course. Greens need attention, but it's transition time

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/18/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in poor shape. Lots of weeds, sand traps rough and greens half dead.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

very rough shape

ok for hitting balls if you are a serious golfer look eldewhere

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Response from on 04/16/2025:
Thank you for posting a review. We’re sorry it didn’t fully meet expectations and appreciate knowing where we can improve. We value every opportunity to enhance our offerings and hope to do better next time.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course needs TLC

I read a few recent reviews complaining about the maintenance of the course, and I have to say that these were all correct. The location is and the design of the course are nice. But the is needs some serious TLC.

Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/16/2025:
Thank you for posting a review. We’re sorry it didn’t fully meet expectations and appreciate knowing where we can improve. We value every opportunity to enhance our offerings and hope to do better next time.
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun

This course is FUN....

Very challenging recommend for avid golfers who love a challenge

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/15/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 88
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

No Snowbirds so not crowded

Played in 3 hrs on a Friday mid morning tee time that was a great pace guess snowbirds went back home course was ok looking some fairways and greens not so good but playable it’s a $20 course at best I’ll come back if I can get deals on GolfNow under $30

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Never again

Bunkers are nice, greens are furry, fairways are beat up. 1st and last time playing here :). I am a 7 handicap and this is just not what I expected from a course in Florida.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good combination of hole difficulties.

Great layout, pace of play was very slow. The group in front of me had 5 players and took forever to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 106
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

fun course

Course in good condition, a few greens need work, but otherwise fine. Lots of interesting holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging for the average skill

The back 9 was a totally different game than the front 9. Enjoyed the layout.

Only negative was after 9 we wanted a hotdogs and a beer. Had to wait bartender as she was busy, than we were told it would be about 5 minutes for the hot dog's.. none were ready like other courses. The cost was a shock, 4.50 a dog and 4.50 f0r a beer 13.50 for a half way snack plus about a 15.minute wait.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Looking good

They have been working on the greens and it’s showing. Best they have been in a few months and the fairways are in good shape as well. Pace of play was great. Went last week to when they were busy, started off a little slow, but picked up as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/25/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
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