The Club at Venetian Bay: #13
A view of the 13th green from The Club at Venetian Bay.
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3.9
2320 Reviews (2320)
5 Stars
771
4 Stars
1028
3 Stars
332
2 Stars
105
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
80.8%
Recommend this course
1964 out of 2320 reviews
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3.6
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
70.3%
Recommend this course
52 out of 74 reviews
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3.8
111 Reviews (111)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
77.5%
Recommend this course
86 out of 111 reviews
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Course Highlights
Venetian Bay's wide-open, forgiving layout offers a fun variety of shots that consistently earns high praise from visiting golfers. Exceptionally friendly staff and solid value for money make this course a rewarding choice for your next round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7072 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.9

The Club at Venetian Bay is part of a unique residential community with a Mediterranean theme. Colorful buildings, mosaics, and Mediterranean vegetation surround the championship golf course. The biggest challenge for the designers was transforming what was formerly a cow pasture into a lush, challenging course. The design team of Clifton, Ezell, and Clifton seemed to have little trouble doing so. The front nine plays through the woods while the back nine is more open with a few links-style touches. The most prominent feature of this golf course is the abundance of sand bunkers. There are more than 100 strategically placed throughout. The bunkers present a formidable test but they are nicely balanced with ample landing areas. They are also geared more towards low handicappers, which means they aren't intended to kill your round.

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Course Details

Year Built 2008
Golf Season Year round
Architect Clifton, Ezell & Clifton (2008)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

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Reviews

3.9
2320 Reviews (2320)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 60
Patio Dining 27
Brunch 25
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 113
Water Hazards 85
Undulating Greens 46
This course/club is great for:
Locals 69
Advanced Golfers 57
Seniors 50
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 63
Convenient to the City 54
In the 'Burbs 21

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Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Absolute Best Area Course

Everything was perfect; the best course in this area to play a round of golf. Only Pebble Beach golf courses and golf course my son and I played in Cancun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent Conditions and Good Pace

Overall, the course is in pretty good condition besides standing water in many sand traps and a few mushy low spots. Pace of play was good but our cart died on #12 and it took a half hour to get a replacement mostly because nobody would answer the phone in the clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

For Sale

It feels like the course is out of money. They do not have any sand. There are no ball washers. Weeds are taking over. The TWO water coolers have mildew around nozzles. The carts are barely being cleaned, this is happening all over the county. Many sand traps are holding green slimy water. The greens need attention.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Perfect Day

Had some friends who won a 4some to this course so we bought another 4some to play with them. Everyone was friendly including the proshop employee and the starter. The course had a heavy rain recently so there was standing water in some bunkers but besides that it was phenomenal for the money. The greens rolled as true as possible. I had 5 birdies so no complaints from me! Look forward to coming back. We drove 1.5 hours to play and it was worth every bit.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Track - Bunkers Need Tending

I play this course regularly and the staff are the best! The layout is challenging but not overbearing. Fairways and greens are well kept. The only criticism is that the bunders are not well kept and many had pools of water despite no rain in the 48 hours before I played. Still, I highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

STILL ONE OF THE BEST

ALWAYS LIKED PLAYING HERE OVER THE YEARS .HAVENT PLAYED HERE THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF GOTTEN A LITTLE PRICEY BUT CAUGHT A BREAK BECAUSE OF AERATION SO WENT BACK STIIL A GREAT PLACE TO PLAY BEAUTIFUL GREENS SAME FOR THE FAIRWAYS JUST A GOLFERS GREAT DAY OUT THANKS GOLF NOW FOR HELPING OUT

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens being worked

The greens are being aerated so they’re slow and sandy.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Good layout, challenging but with opportunities to score. Greens somewhat inconsistent, but overall pretty good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Very Improved

I was surprised to find the very good conditions of the course. It has greatly improved since the last time I played there, which was probably 4-6 months ago. Some of the bunkers still have standing water but the rest of the course was great.

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

Course in transition

Greenside bunkers are all full of water. Almost all of them. I asked at the pro shop and they said they're "in need of a bunker ren-o. You got a spare half a million on you?" Didn't seem like there was a fix in the near future. They told me "a lot of Florida courses have this issue." Front nine greens were fine, back nine were just ok but worse than the front. I'd opt for other courses at the moment until they get their stuff back together at Venetian Bay.

Layout Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This was a fun day for me and my 3 other friends

This was my second time playing Venetian Bay, the course was is much better condition this time. The staff and pro are so nice, friendly, and helpful. We will be back, 🏌️‍♀️

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 71
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good times!

We met Renee and Duane on the 1st tee what great people they are! The course was in good shape but bunkers were full of water( I know stay out of the bunkers lol).we had lunch inside and it was very good.We will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

great course

What a great club, greens were smooth and very consistent, and the fairways had excellent grass after a hard winter. staff is always fantastic and the restraunt food was outstanding. The layout , conditions and staff were a plus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok

First tee lined up with players, slow play all day. Driving range closed but had a small dirt patch to the side to practice a little if there weren’t people packed into it

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Venetian Bay

Something needs to be done about drainage of bunkers. It doesnt even take a lot of rain to fill most of the bunkers with water. Why is that an issue? Because you hit your ball into them and then you can't find it. It happened to me 3 times. That is unacceptable. I have plenty of golf balls, but losing a perfectly good ProV1 when this happens just takes away the fun. Oh, the greens arent very smooth either.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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