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Forest Oaks Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 5823 yards | 67.9 | 118 |
| White | 72 | 5308 yards | 65.8 | 116 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 4790 yards | 67.4 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 67.9/116 W: 73.1/131 | 412 | 466 | 240 | 330 | 347 | 165 | 410 | 120 | 397 | 2887 | 470 | 195 | 483 | 187 | 152 | 380 | 197 | 369 | 443 | 2876 | 5763 |
| White M: 66.4/113 W: 68.5/121 | 402 | 391 | 224 | 315 | 334 | 147 | 365 | 107 | 377 | 2662 | 412 | 181 | 462 | 171 | 135 | 361 | 172 | 346 | 406 | 2646 | 5308 |
| Red W: 66.7/118 | 372 | 347 | 162 | 301 | 312 | 131 | 330 | 100 | 359 | 2414 | 372 | 169 | 396 | 158 | 120 | 320 | 143 | 328 | 385 | 2391 | 4805 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
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Forest oaks
It’s a shame that this course is closing ,very tough layout that will be missed
Needs a lot of care
I believe this course was probably really nice decades ago but it is in serious need of a complete overhaul, from tee blocks to greens.
Do Not Play
From tee to green this course is in horrible shape. Tee boxes are poorly maintained, the fairways are mostly dried out grass and bare spots. The bunkers are hard and the sand is so thin it might as well be painted on. The greens are the best thing about the course and they are in poor shape by south Florida standards. The pace of play was glacial as even from the tips, the course is too short. It plays way shorter than the scorecard says so every hole has back up potential. This is easily in my top 3 worst courses I’ve ever played. We walked off at the turn because the conditions were so poor. The staff was nice enough, but the course is not. Won’t be playing this course ever again.
First Time Playing this course
Was very disappointed in the rental clubs although it was only $15 I should have known, there were clubs I've never even heard of and my buddy and I would swear they gave me a putt putt putter. The starter gave away our cart to a couple that had a team time after us so we ended up having to wait and tee off late. The staff inside were very nice and helpful. The course kept a decent pace for a jam packed day. The only good spots on the course were the greens and about half the tee boxes. The fairways were awful, some were pretty much like playing out of a bunker. Mostly an iron course only used the driver on about 4 holes.
Don't Play
I have never did a review of anything in my life. I know it is shutting down, but was not enjoyable in any way.
Poor Condition
This course is in very poor condition and the layout is just odd.
Two par 3’s back to back and a 350yard par 5
I would NOT recommend
Tight course with interesting holes
The course not in the best condition but the layout is interesting. It’s a target golf course with tight fairways on quite a few holes
Forest Oaks
Warm greeting, nice playing companions. Course was fun
Decent layout and friendly staff, but other than the greens (average), the grass conditions are awful.
Bare spots everywhere, fairways like concrete..
Lots of 50 yard shots off bare dirt. Cart paths are awful. Have a kidney check up after you play.
Awesome course.
Heard rumors of this course being shut down or bought out. I think they’re foolish if they change this course into something else. Keep the course. I had an amazing time friendly all around. 10/10
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