The Club at Venetian Bay: #13
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4.0
2306 Reviews (2306)
5 Stars
764
4 Stars
1024
3 Stars
329
2 Stars
105
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
81.4%
Recommend this course
1951 out of 2306 reviews
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3.5
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
66.7%
Recommend this course
46 out of 69 reviews
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3.9
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
78.4%
Recommend this course
91 out of 116 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 required; No tank tops, denim, T-shirts, cut-offs, sweat pants, bathing suits or other athletic shorts are permitted

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

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Reviews

4.0
2306 Reviews (2306)

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 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Overall assessment of course

Great course very well maintained greens rolled true had to be careful of your speed I am a 73 year old senior with a 14 handicap course was challenging enough for me

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 99
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Beautiful course with challenging layout

Loved everything about it. Fairways and greens were in excellent shape! Really nice people. Pace of play was a little slow (IMHO) because starter let out multiply 2-somes instead of combining us but otherwise everything was great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hospitality is unmatched for the price

This course is fantastic. The fact that I pull into a parking spot and there’s already a cart being dropped off for me and my bag being pulled out of my car and strapped into the golf cart… I have never experienced this service at a public golf course. Classy place and very nice staff. Not to mention the course has very nice conditions and great layout. Best overall public course I have played in Florida so far.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great find in Daytona area

One of the best courses in the Daytona Beach area, good value, friendly staff, nice shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Friendly staff

Nice course! Enjoyed and would recommend to everyone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 66
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Venetian bay review

Was down in the area and decided to give Venetian Bay a try. Greeted by a cart guy, think his name was Dave, who spotted my Ontario plate and asked where I was from. Turns out he’s a Canadian transplant and was quite familiar with where I’m from. Was nice to be made to feel welcome compared to some places who just take your money and point you towards a row of carts.

Anyway, the important stuff is that the course is in decent shape and is priced similar to others in the area. A couple of tee boxes are in pretty rough shape and parts of the course could use some TLC, but overall it’s in decent shape and is an interesting track. It’s not in the same condition as LPGA, but it’s not as expensive either so I guess you get what you pay for. Bottom line is I’d go back again next time I’m in town.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We paired up with a single. A foursome in front of us wasn’t ready, so they let 2 of us tee off. We caught up to a single on 3rd hole, had an enjoyable round with him.

Some of the fairways a little thin on grass. Most of the greens in good shape.

Nice to have GPS in the carts.

Nice to have Beverage Cart on the Course.

Departed after golf, did not use the bar or restaurant.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in good shape. Lots of water in the lakes, but dormant winter grass starting in the rough areas. Greens were nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still needs work

This course has great bones, but not well maintained. Tee boxes are not moved daily so very thin. Fairways are lacking adequate grass. Greens decent, but some patch areas. Just frustrated with such a nice layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my Favorites

I always love playing this course. It has a great layout, friendly staff and the clubhouse is spectacular. I also appreciate the new "Caddyshack" at the turn. Only criticism is tee boxes need some work but I'm nitpicking. I'll be back and look forward to holding an outing at the Club at Venetian Bay.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Staff

Play was slow, we waited on every hole. Three club employees were behind my group. They pushed us all day. On the eighteenth they teed off before we reached our tee shots. Then they hit their second shot into us, while we were putting on the green, the whole time loudly protesting our pace. We were held up by a single who was held up by a threesome who was held up by a foursome. The starter could have helped the situation somewhat.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Have played this course few times when we’re in Florida in December. Always enjoyed. Fast play, nice employees reasonable rates

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Wide open faiways

Easy to get around this course, although a few holes were made easier by one of the foursome who had played it before. Wider fairways that weren't all tree-lined allow you to play "rescue" balls from the rough. Somewhat flat but good mounding kept it interesting, with some hidden green shots. Good warmup facilities. A shame that the wet, rainy week saturated the course. Still a good afternoon. Will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great layout

normally I would rate this course high, unfortunately right now I cannot. The course was not in good condition at all, specially considering the rates were the most I have ever payed.I love playing here but not for the winter rates when the conditions are subpar.I'd rather drive an hour for better value.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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