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4.0
177 Reviews (177)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.7
97.2%
Recommend this course
149 out of 177 reviews
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4.1
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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4.1
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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9 out of 9 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Semi-Private
Par 35
Length 3036 yards
Slope 113
Rating 35.0

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Terrill LaGree (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.0
177 Reviews (177)
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Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
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3.0
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Good Place to play...

Great layout. Use of your Irons and on some holes you can hit Driver (2 Nice Par 5s) if you want too., Work in progress to fix tee boxes. Fairways and rough need some work but the Greens were in good condition and the ball rolled very nice.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Mike's review

I have played several rounds here and I found the Sanctuary course especially challenging, but fair. I love the layout of all 3 courses and the staff who are very courteous and helpful. I would recommend these tracks to my friends.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens Great

Greens were great compared to the fairways. These were in need of mowing and grass. Tee boxes also were in need of work. Pace was quick as no one was there.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just Okay

The course could be great if the fairways were improved. There was a tremendous amounts of weeds. Most greens were in good shape. the tee boxes were not in good condition.. The course wAS JUST AVERAGE.

Conditions Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough condition

Greens were all pitted. Tee boxes looked dead and brown. I did not mind the layout but it’s more of a par 3 course. I am a bad golfer and I was putting for eagle twice....There was one gator in a pond and that was entertaining.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Disappointing

Course not in good shape. Needs water. Did like being able to play a regulation 9 and exec 9. Friendly, helpful staff.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Very Nice Layout W/Nice Scenery

We ( Myself & Neighbor ) had a 10:45 am tee time.

Got there at 10:15 am and was greeted by Course Ambassador, explained the course and told us to start on the Sanctuary and when done with that 9 holes then we would do the Meadows for another 9 holes.

Tees and Greens very nice and price was good for the 18 hole round. Thought course was a great challenge and fun to keep in the narrow fairways. Will do again very soon I hope.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

You get what you pay for

Nice course, good layout, very thin fairways. For $16 to play the Championship 9, it's not a bad deal, but you have to move your ball even on the fairway to get any grass under it.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Value for money course

As mentioned above, cannot fault the rates charged for 18 holes with a cart.Probably the main criticism of the course was the greens. They were pretty poor, lots of "bald" spots on the majority. Does require work and if so, it would be a "wee gem!"

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Worth it!!!

I played the Sanctuary and the Oaks. The Oaks is basically a executive course. The Sanctuary course was a great 9 holes. The layout was perfect from the back tees. Not PGA long but great for amateur players. Greens were a little slow because of soft greens. Very responsive to spin.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice day at Pennebrooke

Very friendly people. The Fairways are typical for this time of year, Some of the rough was bare. Close by the Villages.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Bang for Your Buck!

I remember a few years ago you couldn't pay to play this course. Kudos to John and staff for making this course a great experience. Greens well kept. The layout is fun and challenging for a all skill levels - especially the infamous Par 3s on #2 and #11. I'm a regular now...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 190
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Interesting Course

Cute little course with an interesting layout. It was in great shape for the most part. A couple of the greens were sketchy from players not properly repairing their ball marks. GOLFERS TAKE CARE OF YOUR BALL MARKS AND DIVOTS! The staff was great and very friendly. I got paired up with two young guys Ryan and Taylor that were super nice. We buzzed around 18 holes in a little over 3 hours. I will definitely go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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