The Club at Venetian Bay: #13
A view of the 13th green from The Club at Venetian Bay.
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4.0
2307 Reviews (2307)
5 Stars
765
4 Stars
1024
3 Stars
329
2 Stars
105
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
81.5%
Recommend this course
1952 out of 2307 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
3.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
66.7%
Recommend this course
46 out of 69 reviews
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3.9
114 Reviews (114)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
37
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
78.1%
Recommend this course
89 out of 114 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

4.0
2307 Reviews (2307)

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 101
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

The greens and pace of play

The green chair or the worst screens you will find anywhere lot of dead spots a lot of sand over the dead spots the past pin placements have sank down about a quarter to a half inch in the green so when you put your ball rolls over them and goes the opposite direction the pace of play almost 3 hours to play nine holes ridiculous they have no rangers it's an overrated course

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improved

Couse was in good shape. A few greens had some sand on edges for repair but overall good. Fairways excellent. Fun layout, mostly wide Fairways and large greens. They have improved the Course the last couple of years. Will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Putting greens were fine for the most part some undergoing maintenance with sand on them

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun round

I enjoy Florida golf, and this round didn’t disappoint. The course is a nice layout with a variety of holes. The overall condition was good, though the course did look dried out. I’m not sure if they have had much rain lately or if this was due to chemical application. Greens were good even after having been verticut earlier…not lightning fast but not overly slow. Will definitely replay when visiting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course

We have been trying different courses in the Volusia County area. While mainly sticking to West Volusia and going to Victoria Hills or DGCC, we found a new regular spot at Venetian Bay. Great new golf carts, wide fairways, and good quality greens. The staff is super nice and the whole area is laid back. The pace of play was great for being there on a Tuesday afternoon. Will definitely be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another fun round at Venetian Bsy

It was a great time. The course is still recovering but recovering well from aeration of the greens. The greens still rolled well. Always in great shape. Had a great lunch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 185
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played

Very Good Condition

The course is in very good condition. The greens were a tad slow, but I think they will begin cutting them lower and rolling them at some point. The grass on the greens and fairways are very healthy and well maintained.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best!!

Love this course! Would give it 5-Stars but the greens were punched two weeks ago, so they were a bit slow and bumpy. Play there with this in mind and you won’t be disappointed!

Pace of play on a Monday holiday was good, 4 1/2 hours, not bad, course was packed!

Food in the Club House is excellent and drinks are priced appropriately, not too expensive!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 84
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens recovering from aeration

Green still recovering from aeration. A lite bumpy and slow. Some traps had standing water in them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 68
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

Only glitch was the course paired my partner and me with a young couple and a tag-along sister. Three people, two, carts, and ONE set of clubs. We played the first hole together. The couple each took about 10 shots on the first hole, if you didn't count the complete misses and the balls that only dribbled a few feet. The guy also insisted on walking to his ball, rather than taking the cart. Although I have no idea why the starter even let them tee off with one set of clubs, he did drive out twice on the first hole to tell them to speed it up. My partner and I teed off quickly on the second hole, said see ya, and left them behind.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens finally rolling again

Course in great shape. Greens and fairways still punched but doesn't affect play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super Track

Really enjoyed Venetian Bay - great Track beautiful Clubhouse

Course was in good condition but Greens lacked a little finesse.

We enjoyed our day - Thanks

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 118
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

This was my first time playing Venetian Bay. The coarse had just been areated, but it didn’t affect the play at all. Challenging layout. The coarse was very green and well managed. Very nice driving range and chipping and putting area. The staff was very helpful and pleasant. The clubhouse was really nice with some great choices on the menu. . Overall, I think is is now one of my favorite courses. I would highly recommend Venetian bay.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

Greens were sandy and aerated but was told in advance. Wish Victoria Hills took care of the course like they do.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 136
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Slow Play

Even with a Ranger patrolling the course, play was too slow. 4:45 is far too long to be playing golf on a hot day. If we did not have to wait, our threesome can finish consistently in 3:15. We ride in carts for goodness sakes. Play should be fast.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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