Martin Downs Country Club - Osprey Creek Course

Having played this course dozens of times, but no rounds since Covid began, I was very disappointed in the condition of the course. The greens used to be perfect and the fairways were immaculate. Four years later, it’s not in very good shape. The Fairways show a lot of weeds and all of the greens have rough spots. The greens roll well but they are nowhere as good as they were a few years back. This used to be one of my favourite courses in Florida. A big disappointment now.

Really like the layout. Just wish they would give more attention to the condition of the fairways

Martin Downs is a good value for the money. The course layout is superb! The greens roll fast and true. It is not well maintained though. If it was, they could charge top dollar.

Have always like the layout but the course is in rough shape - lot of bare spots in fairways and on the greens

A friend wanted to play and I told him 2 years ago it was awful. He heard good things and even reviews weren’t bad.

So I said OK and we played. I wanted to leave after nine holes. The tee boxes are dirt and clover, the fairways are dirt and weeds. The greens are dirt and weeds. Ironically, there was a sign that the course will be closed for two days in April for airification. Really, it should be closed for six months for seeding the tees and fairways. At the same time they could sprig the greens.

Not sure who owns the place but they clearly don’t have a clue what they are doing. Not sure how anyone could work there, it’s just embarrassing..

Martin Downs is a terrific layout. The set of Par 3s is tremendously strong with a variety of yardages. This course is playable for high handicaps, but also presents a good test for better players. It’s not overly penal off the tee, which I like, but poor shots certainly pay a steep price.

Given this was my first time playing the course, I never felt like I had no idea where to hit it; there are no gimmicks.

Could use some TLC on the tee decks and fairways. Depending on your handicap, you may want to play preferred lies. Greens are good though, which is paramount obviously.

Strongly recommend playing here. You will enjoy it!

Layout ok., greens, tees, fairways in bad shape They need chemicals to kill weeds and fertlixzer and seed or sod to replant everywhere

Was not rushed, and never caught the group in front of us. Conditions were fair for the price. Significant improvement since may 2022 when I played here last. I will be back again soon!

I hope they continue to invest in the turf, and really work on getting the fairways and greens nicer.

A bit of consistent work on the turf will make this course beautiful!

Slow play. Green fast but alot of patches.and bompy.