Indian River Preserve GC: #7
A view from the 7th tee at Indian River Preserve Golf Club
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3.4
1178 Reviews (1178)
5 Stars
238
4 Stars
463
3 Stars
296
2 Stars
126
1 Stars
55
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
67.5%
Recommend this course
883 out of 1178 reviews
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3.0
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
56.4%
Recommend this course
22 out of 39 reviews
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3.3
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
61.9%
Recommend this course
39 out of 63 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff consistently earns high praise for their professionalism and prompt responsiveness to golfers on the course. The back nine delivers a rewarding natural Florida layout with a solid pace of play.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7146 yards
Slope 143
Rating 74.5

Formerly known as Walkabout Golf and Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Perry Dye (2003) Joe T. Jemsek (2003) Jan Stephenson (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.4
1178 Reviews (1178)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 30
Patio Dining 19
Amazing Food 16
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 69
Forced Carries 49
Bunkers 47
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 47
Locals 43
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 38
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 41
In the 'Burbs 23
Convenient to the City 15

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Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Overbooked

The course is a nice layout, and the conditions have improved in the past year. However, they had overbooked the course and we saw and heard irate customers at several points during the round. They had a scrambled which had engulfed the course. They should have not taken our tee time as we had to wait a considerable amount of time. They started us on the back and when we came around the front we lost our place because a group went in to get something to eat, and then jumped in front of us. In response to our complaints they just said that it would clear up soon when the scramble cleared out.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent Layout, excellent conditions, best value in the state!

Since the Billy Casper organization has taken over this course, they have put time, money and expert quality of staff, chef and maintenance crews into making this one of the best courses in this State in my humble opinion! Someone imagined this course had so much potential and took that to heart creating a fabulous design, layout and surrounding beauty. We have been playing this course since 2008 but it was no where near this top notch quality that it has become. The clubhouse is simply gorgeous as well as restroom facilities, carts, teaching facilities, putting greens and what a fantastic staff. This course is the diamond of courses on the Space Coast. There is nothing that compares locally. The rates are unbelievable this time of year when then snowbirds come. Most places in the area become unaffordable to locals that support courses throughout the year. Walkabout has not fallen prey to those rates. If you haven't played, put this course on your list. You won't be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

challenging course

Greens and traps are in above average condition. Fairways are in below average condition. Would play course more often if closer to home

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Impressive Return

I have not played the course since the clubhouse was completed and turned out to be spectacular, very nice. The course was in good shape, but with just a few improvements could be great. This course has such potential, but I will definitely return to see if it can get there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course for price

Overall nice course few patchy spots around greens and in fairways very fast greens tough course when windy seems like all holes played into wind.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Walkabout (we rode)

Worth the drive. Great variety of holes. Definitely not your average Florida course. A must play at a reasonable price. We had a great time. Played it in December, so conditions were not spectacular, but excellent. I can't wait to go back.

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

First time in a while

Hadn't been there since they finished the new clubhouse, it is really nice. Course was in great shape, staff was very friendly

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

We were a little disappointed

We had heard this course was unique but most of the holes were just average. GREENS OK BUT KIND OF SLOW. The course needs some work. For what we paid we were OK with it but won't come back.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The perfect day

Very nice day full sun no wind. Start on time, no waithing , course on exellent condition, This course getting better and better. 19 hole was very welcome the staff make it better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging track with small landing areas

I'm a 7 handicap and really found many holes difficult . If u miss a little right or left , ur in water or woods , don't get me wrong , great layout , not 4 hackers, will be miserable

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good place to play when in this area

Didnt know about Walkabout until heard someone talking it up at the pool at our rental.....Very pleased with the course as it is in good condition, friendly staff, very receptive greens and a nice track with many tee options.....Will make this my regular course when visiting............

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice track that needs work

This course is a very nice layout, with challenges on almost every hole. Local knowledge would go a long way regarding approach shots, as the greens are fast and undulating (read: there will be times you aim away from the flag).
This course gets my recommendation because of the above. However, the condition of tee boxes and fairways have this course bordering on unplayable. The attached picture is a tee box on a par 3 with all carry over water. Sure enough, my feet slipped and I dunked it, taking a double. I can do that on my own! I don't need poor conditions dictating my score! There were a few other similar tee boxes, and there are parts of many fairways and rough that simply need to be re-sodded.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather

Very nice course with Great potential

We liked this course a lot. Great layout, great holes! Conditions'...a few bumps and bruises', but overall fantastic!!! Not sure why we 3 putted a lot.... tough greens I believe, but they hold so nicely. Our scores weren't great but this course is. A GPS or some kind of course assistance/knowledge would have been very helpful on this course...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Really Enjoyed The Course

First time playing the course and wish I had time to go back and play it again. Will do the next time I am in town. The course was in very good shape and really enjoyed playing it. There are some easy holes and also some very hard holes. I would recommend anyone in this area to stop by and play the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Love the lay out!

Course was so much fun to play. It has a few challenging holes and some wide open fairways. This will definitely be one of my regular spots!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A must play

Beautiful course, runs through a quiet tranquil setting! Love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

pace of playing

I believe they overbooked the course, took us 4 1/2 hours to play not use to that. Course was in good shape.

Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Walkabout

Course needs to be taken better care of. I was told the previous winter had wreaked a lot of damage which was still being repaired. Could notice problems with both fairways, greens and tee boxes. They also need to add ball washers on the course and more directional signs between holes. This can be an outstanding course if taken care of. New clubhouse is a real upgrade from the trailer I recall from past years. Am really hoping the course gets the treatment it deserves to make this a first class facility.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Holf's Best Kept Secret

Had never played Walkabout and was quite surprised to discover a gorgeous clubhouse, a fantastic staff and an immaculate and well designed course. My best friend and I plan on returning for another round and lunch within the next couple of weeks. Highly recommend this gem to golfers of all playing levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice experience

The course was in good shape and very fun I would go back and play it again..Some holes were a challenge for sure..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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