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3.9
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3.8
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4.1
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 5823 yards
Slope 118
Rating 67.9

Forest Oaks Golf Club in Lake Worth is a public course that is still one of south Florida's best-kept secrets despite having good conditions and affordable rates. The golf course offers an enjoyable round that is challenging but playable. Opened in the 1970s, it has a classic layout that showcases what Florida golf courses are known for. It is a tight layout that requires a fair amount of accuracy but beginners won't feel too out of their league. The layout offers an excellent transition from an executive course. It measures less than 6,000 yards, offering a quick and enjoyable round for more advanced players. Forest Oaks G.C. offers the quality and conditions of a country club course but the friendly and casual atmosphere of a public facility.

Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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3.5
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Goat Track

Place is a goat track. It’s not bad for the value... however it’s just an atrocious golf course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course for the price!!

Course was in great shape! Not perfect, but amazing price for the quality!! I will return! Great layout, staff, and members!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scruffy but friendly

Old place with lots of maintenance issues. Staff was friendly, seemingly well prepped for covid, and we had lots of space on the course.

Some strange hole yardage, short 5s, long 3s. Annoyingly steep drop offs into yucky ponds and drainage ditches.

It was still good to get out and Sonic is just down the road.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Forest Oaks First Timer

Course was good for the rate. Greens were in good conditions, Fairways and Tee boxes could stand a little more maintenance but at a $30 price tag, I feel that it's worth it. Very challenging. Although it appears to play short on the scorecard, the tight fairways, excellent bunker and water placement surely keeps you on your toes. Nice staff as well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Never changes

This course has some of the nicest greens you'll find in Florida, But the fairways always need plenty of work. Traps were good to get out of.

Amenities couldn't really rate, played during COVID-19 restrictions so not much was open.

If they ever get the fairways in shape this would be a hidden gem.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0

Not heading back

Granted I didn’t arrive till 630 and asked to play they charged me for a full round. I was asked halfway through the first hole after my drive to pick up cuz he wanted to close the front nine, I was then rushed onto the back nine. The manager followed me around the course. Met an alright single playing in front of me and we joined as we had a group of 4 in front of us. Course was like concrete. Rough unplayable. They turned the sprinklers on the tee boxes as I was still playing. I’ll be disputing the amount charged on my card as I didn’t get to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice local course

Other than a few good fairway shots that ended up on dry dirt, the course was in decent shape. Putts rolled true. Nice to be out after all the closures. Staff was super and pace of play excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

We started the course with a line already behind, and the people behind us starting the hole before we were even halfway through the hole. Then this ignorant staff working cane and yelled at us to hurry up and skip the next hole. They were clearly over booked and talked to us the crap. The guy working the carts seemed like a great guy, and was not part of the problem at all.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over booked

Started the course at the same time as 10 players. No space for playing. We got told to skip a hole because it was so busy. Seems like they over booked to make up for lost revenue. I understand, but a rushed 18 holes isn't something worth any money, even if it was a special deal. Be aware of cheap price times

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

It's ok

You get what you pay for. It's.a great value in the world of golf, but you'll be hitting off of a fairway that feels like concrete. Good for rolls, bad if you want your shot to stick (like on the green!). Short course but pretty difficult because the holes are really narrow. Little room for error. Not a crowded course, which is a positive. Very nice staff. Overall, was fun to play at an excellent price. Wouldn't do it again if there were alternatives, but when you really want to get out, it will do.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good quality price

Nice golf course for the price. Par 5s are way too short... Does not make sense to hit the second shot on the green with a seven iron on a par 5.ç, especially when you are far from being a pro! Having said that very enjoyable course for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cheap course

Short and simple design course surrounded by houses, good greens, fairways ok, cheap green fee, not sure about cleanliness of restroom

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golf day at Forest Oaks

First time playing this course. Course layout was really nice. Some very challenging holes, especially when the wind was at your face. Some long near 200 yard par 3's from the blue tees. No over seeding so the fairways were not very good with sand patches throughout. Greens were receptive to high shots and would hold. Most were slightly elevated ala Nicklaus courses. Nice undulations with many break points on greens. First several holes were narrow and had water channels along side holes. Was told by players in the club house to put away the driver and control with a 3 wood...very sage advice. Water not available except at 1st and 10th hole. Sand traps had very good sand that you could feel the shot; not hard pan!

Club house attendant was very friendly and helpful. My wife and I were paired with a lovely couple from Montreal, Canada. We had a very nice time playing with then. I would have given this a high rating IF the fairways were decent. They were not, unfortunately. We did have fun playing the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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