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The Sanctuary Golf Course at Pennbrooke Fairways

32900 Countryside Blvd, Leesburg, Florida 34748, Lake County
(352) 728-3200
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Sanctuary GC at Pennbrooke Fairways
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About

Situated less than an hour from Orlando, Pennbrooke Fairways in Leesburg is one of the top spots for golf in Lake County, Florida. There are three different nines available, the executive Meadow and Oaks Courses, and the Sanctuary nine, a regulation course. Like the Oaks and Meadow nines, the Sanctuary has five different sets of tees available. There are two par-5 holes that will please long hitters and they also present some of the toughest challenges. The first par 5 you'll encounter narrows severely at the landing area, forcing you to choose between a safe layup and an ambitious drive. Bunkers are strategically placed throughout and there are also ponds and marshland that come into play. All three of the par-3 holes bring water into play. Pennbrooke Fairways' Sanctuary golf course doesn't have the same walkability the others have due to the 500-foot bridge that spans a protected wildlife area and swamp.

Holes 9
Par 35
Length 3036 yds
Rating 35.0
Slope 113
Type Semi-Private
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Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Terrill LaGree (2002)
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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 177 reviews
97.2%
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177
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  • Conditions
    4.0
  • Value
    4.4
  • Layout
    3.9
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    4.6
  • Amenities
    3.7

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Golfers Often Mention

Course Challenges:
Bunkers 10
Forced Carries 6
Undulating Greens 6
Best For:
Seniors 16
9-Hole Rounds 13
Beginners 11
Location is:
Worth the Drive 8
Convenient to the City 7

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sheertravel
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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RyBreezy
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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israelufigue
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course to play!

Great course conditions, especially on the greens. Mint conditions greens!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Elohim
Reviews 19
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000004377316
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000002859340
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u000004377316
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u777138394
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000004377316
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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sdferree
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Most Improved Award

WOW! Returning snowbirds will love the excellent conditions of the Sanctuary Course at Pennbrooke Fairways. New superintendent and maintenance company have done a great job making this one of the most enjoyable courses in the area. Fairways are lush and greens roll true. Beautiful course with water coming into play on several holes. Great value - will definitely play again.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314160492043
Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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angell
Reviews 48
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Pembroke

Outstanding course and for the price you can’t beat it.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314159798049
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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chad2ty
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Needs tender loving care.

The fairways were so dry and barren it was hard to get under the ball. The greens were full of weeds. Finished play under 3 hours because no one was playing.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
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jimhannaford
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Disappointed

Not the plushest course in the world. It was ok, but lots of bare spots. Front 9 we played was a regulation/championship course. But, then, the back 9, we were on an executive course with only 3 Par 4's and no Par 5's. We didn't know that when we booked. Disappointed!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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JudyHans
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Wonderful day!

So nice to get out in the middle of the chaos that is COVID. We had not golfed in well over a month and we had a fantastic time at Pennbrooke.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 2.0
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u3447094
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314159893641
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u179087792
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

So so

Course was in rough shape, Sanctuary( front nine wasn’t too bad but Oaks( back nine was almost all par 3’s and conditions weren’t very good.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
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u314159671410
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

This Course has a nice layout, but needs work on their tees & greens. Great for beginners

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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