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3.6
1316 Reviews (1316)
5 Stars
275
4 Stars
562
3 Stars
296
2 Stars
100
1 Stars
83
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
73.5%
Recommend this course
1034 out of 1316 reviews
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3.9
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.9%
Recommend this course
24 out of 27 reviews
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3.6
128 Reviews (128)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
71.1%
Recommend this course
91 out of 128 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
1316 Reviews (1316)
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Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Sandpiper

Sandpiper is a pretty good course. Definitely has some challenging holes for sure and well maintained. Courteous staff and a great little restaurant with great food. Would play again for sure

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging And Fun

I play the white tees. The course is in good shape with only a few spots that are improving. One hole on the back 9 has the fairway under repair as they have reseeded it. I believe it is 16. It is a tough hole so pick your landing for the second shot. Number 17 needs a well placed tee shot and location of tee box can call for a tee shot over some trees. Take some time to scope out your shots if you are not familiar with the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not bad

The pro shop/ bar and restaurant were very nice. I appreciated the new remodel. The greens rolled very tru and the fairways were easy to hit from. Some had a lot of erosion and ground under repair which can be tough to handle during a heavy rain season. The only part I didn’t care for was the new very tight lay out and the reel possibility of being hit with a golf ball. Not too bad for $26 on a Sunday morning.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good value for the money

Course in decent shape but improving. Play here at least once a week. Staff friendly and accommodating, especially Heriberto in the pro-shop. Grill/bar was good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course updates

The greens were in better shape and have recovered from the recent heat wave. Spraying for the larger grass style weeds needs better attention but it's improving well from the recent course upgrades. Hole15 the major change is gonna take time to grow in nice.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course change

The new houses have messed up the back 9 of the course. Hole 16 was almost all ground under repair and the other holes were not good. They have shortened the course and some holes because of the houses.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a fun round!

Links of Sandpiper is always a great budget round. The course was wide open and in decent shape for summer in FL. The only hole with issues was #16 because majority of the fairway is under repair. Other than that, the course looked great today!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Round

Just a fun course to play. Greens are mostly good with some that are getting attention. Fairways are mostly good with Hole #16 fairway under repair. While playing I witnessed the greens being cut and rolled. So, you can expect putts to run true for the most part.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Worth Playing

Shot placement is important on several holes. Having a good GPS App with overhead visuals and dynamic distance measurements is very helpful for planning shots. Some greens were a bit rough in areas but not bad. Fairways were generally good. I have only played there a few times being new to the area but will definitely return. I do recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 197
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice course

We plan here several times a year. It was a little bit more busy because of the 4 of July but overall a good day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sandpooper.

The greens were scattered with disease or mole cricket circles everywhere. Only 3 decent greens. The course was mowed, but not in great condition. The traps were horrible. No sand. I’ve played this course over 25 years and this is not worth the money. Need to lower the rates too $25

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Rough condition

Always enjoy playing at the Sandpiper when coming on my annual trip to the area. The course was in rough condition with the fairways littered with crabgrass. The greens had obviously been sprayed for the crabgrass but left behind dozens of bare spots where the treatment was applied. The staff was friendly and for the price it was acceptable. Will play again next year

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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