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4.2
1057 Reviews (1057)
5 Stars
554
4 Stars
441
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
91.5%
Recommend this course
1019 out of 1057 reviews
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4.0
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
85.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 20 reviews
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4.1
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
87.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 31 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high marks, featuring interesting holes including notable elevation changes that set it apart from typical Florida courses. Well-maintained fairways, quality greens, and a friendly staff make this a rewarding round at strong value.

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Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6901 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Greens TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Amick (1973) Earl Stone (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2016 #20)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2015 #19)
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Reviews

4.2
1057 Reviews (1057)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 11
Undulating Greens 11
Elevation Changes 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Advanced Golfers 12
Seniors 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 13
Convenient to the City 11
In the 'Burbs 7

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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 79
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Rocky Bayou

Good layout but course has been neglected, rough around the edges, too bad! Greens very slow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not good now

Maybe in spring conditions would be better. Greens ok, fairways are like waste bunkers. Don't think they water anywhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 218
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Everything was pretty much as expected. Fun course to play. People there were friendly and courteous. A lot to like. Would have been nice if Bermuda fairways had been over seeded for the winter.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
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

Snowbird golf

Rocky Bayou is always a good place to play good value for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rocky Bayou Country Club

This corse has been a members only club until now.

I have only been playing for a couple of years but I found the course to be challenging. Several blind water hazards and elevated greens. The greens were a little slower than I am used to. Fairways were wide and forgiving. The course was in great shape and we have had a lot of rain recently and was surprised the course had very few muddy holes. Had an awesome day I highly recommended. Not sure how much longer you will be able to play this private course without a membership or knowing someone who does so I recommend taking advantage of the opportunity.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, fun day of golf.

Course not terribly long and not too challenging.. Some holes had some variations in elevation unlike many of the other FL courses we have played and not too many hazards to cause trouble. Condition seemed good, esp for early January. Would definitely play again and would recommend.

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

Fun Round

The course is in excellent condition for being the end of December. The greens were top notch, fairly quick and true. There are multiple tee boxes for different levels of expertise. Recommend

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wonderful Experience

Great course at a great price! Both staff and fellow golfers were very friendly and welcoming. Multiple sets of Tees available for every skill set. We had a blast!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

old, tired course in need of major upgrades

There is plenty of interesting terrain to make this a grand golf course. But the design is poor. Both holes crossing the ponds make no sense. Unless you play the course many times. And even then, the greens carved out of the hillsides make a poor challenge. Then when the course gets out of the gully up top, just long boring holes. There are some interesting holes. And the staff was very friendly.

But nothing lasts forever without upgrades, improvements.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 218
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 218
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 218
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the drive

I love the layout of this course. The greens are super fast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good

Course was in good shape. There is 1 green that you can tell they had some trouble with but it is almost back. Nice layout, unexpectedly has some eelevation changes! Had a great time would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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