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3.8
Friendliness
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Pace
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
663 Reviews (663)
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Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging course

Challenging course, very challenging for the average golfer but lots of fun ,nice layout ,professional and friendly staff , Best rates in the palm Beach county .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

New golfer.

My favorite course, However, I am a new golfer, but love the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Haven't played this course in 2years. There has been a great improvement. The greens are beautiful. The fairways need improvement but are much better than what they were. I would defineately recommend the course for your average player.

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

Not a 3 star

Course is not well maintained. Greens were good. Very narrow.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Response from on 03/31/2017:
Hi Mary, we're sorry for the poor course maintenance when you played at our course. We will escalate your feedback to the necessary department to make improvements. We're happy to see you enjoyed a good pace of play, and hope you give us another chance in the future. Thank you for playing Forest Oaks Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

We had to select the course the evening before in this busy season, so there was not much availability. This course has been renewed the last years and we like that. Very good greens, good fairways and the rough is were you not supposed to be. Great varity in holes. Also very friendly owners and employees. Very good balance between quality and price!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rough course

Be prepared to wipe sand off your club after every shot. there is not really any bounce to the ground. you club just gets eaten by the the sand under the grass. the green are layed out well but there are big patches of different grasses. The course is also really short. 400 yard par 5s. i would say pay an extra 5 bucks and play somewhere else

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 03/31/2017:
Hello Charles, we apologize for the poor course conditions and that you did not enjoy the layout. We hope you give us another chance in the future. Thanks for playing Forest Oaks Golf Club!
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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

NOT WORTH THE MONEY

GREENS GENERALLY GOOD ....FAIRWAYS(?) AWFUL PACDE OF PLAY WAS SOOOOOO SLOW

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/16/2017

Cally, We're sorry your golf experience at Forest Oaks didn't meet your expectations. We want you to be happy. Our staff takes pride in listening to our members so we are grateful for your comments. We will always do our best to serve you and hope you come back in the future. Thank you.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Forgiving and stress free!

The course in good and the greens were fast and challenging !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Public Golf Course

Beautiful greens, challenging layout ,friendly and professional Staff. Best public golf course prices in the area . Recommended for all types of play scratch to the high handicaper golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great price on Super Bowl Sunday

Read reviews- tight fairways, nice greens, tee boxes and fairways are work in progress. First tee box was ok but domed? (other tee boxes are similar). The views to the fairway showed a very tight landing area. I hit a baby draw that settled into the fairway, my cart partner hit a fade right, landing near the creek that runs down the right side. The others both went right as well. No driving range and tight fairways- this is going to be fun. The second hole was the same thing- tight fairways. The third hole had us all shaking our heads. A par 3 playing over 225yds- slight dogleg to the right. My SwingxSwing lists it as a par 4 and another name course- Lucerne Lakes GC. We played it as a par 4. The course was in good shape and the greens were excellent. It was a fun day had by all. The staff was friendly and attentive. Local knowledge passed on in warning- a pond in landing zone on the 4th hole, a pond on 7th hole before the green. Water, tight fairways and small greens are some of the difficulties you'll find at this course. Friendly staff and nice facilities are also here making for a fun day. I'd recommend this course, just bring your A game and B or C grade balls- lots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging but Terrible Condition

If you do not land in the eighteen yards of marginal fairway, you are in DIRT. The greens are average and the tee boxes are almost domed. It is too bad the owner do not have the desire or funds to water and get the course into shape as the layout is interesting and unique. But from what my wife and I saw on our round the course is most likely not going to make it. As for the staff the guy working the cart is a very pleasant person and the one owner Eddie is also. But the father and son working the desk area were having a loud argument while I was trying to pay them and obviously did not care that I was there. My wife used to love coming here but the atmosphere and course but we will not be back again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Golf course

Golf course, Great condition very challenging professional and friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Continues to improve!!

I have played here a few times in the past year, mainly due to the price and proximity to home base. Each time, there are significant improvements to the course. The greens are really nice- ball rolls rather than hops. Staff is really working hard here, and it shows.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice greens

The course personnel were friendly and may feel welcome. The pace of play was very slow had to wait for every shot. No marshals to help the speed of play. The fairways were below par but it has a challenging layout. The tee boxes need to be leveled as 90 percent are sloppy. The greens were very good and small. I would give the course an average rating.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Narrow!

This course has many things working against them. I liked the the layout course and the shortness of the holes, but most holes were extremely narrow. Even driving straight, sometimes your off the fairway, which just isn't fun. The greens are in great shape, but the fairways are like a rock and hard to make a divot. The most important thing was not being able to hit range first because they don't have a driving range. Never seen that before. Also, no starter to control pace. We had a tee time and it didn't matter because we had to wait like 30 min because of the huge line waiting to tee off. All in all, I would be back there to play unless it was $10-20, which should be the price for this place.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Forest Oaks upgrade

I played this course around 4 years ago and it was in bad shape. New owners have done a great job reconditioning this course. Greens were beautiful, tee boxes ok, and the fairways coming back. Par 3's are challenging but fun. Staff was friendly and the other golfers were polite which is rare. Tight fairways makes for a challenging course. No other course can match their price for this time of year. I will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course!

I found a bargain online to play this course and I must say it was terrific. First of all, the staff is very nice and very helpful. I play a lot of courses here in Palm Beach County and these guys deserve kudos! As for the course, it is a tight, tough par 72. You better hit the ball straight and you better have some good distance control. The greens are in great shapd, the fairways are above average for the most part and bunkers and tee boxes were in excellent condition. I would urge anyone to give this course a try.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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