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3.6
3381 Reviews (3381)
5 Stars
642
4 Stars
1783
3 Stars
650
2 Stars
190
1 Stars
116
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
77.2%
Recommend this course
2893 out of 3381 reviews
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3.2
155 Reviews (155)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
18
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
60.0%
Recommend this course
93 out of 155 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.4
239 Reviews (239)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
97
3 Stars
57
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
71.1%
Recommend this course
170 out of 239 reviews
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Course Highlights
Buffalo Creek's staff consistently earns high praise for their friendly and professional service throughout the round. The course layout stands out as a genuine strength, delivering strategic and enjoyable play at outstanding value.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7003 yards
Slope 130
Rating 73.2
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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops, mid shirts or cutoffs.

Food & Beverage

Snacks
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Reviews

3.6
3381 Reviews (3381)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 41
Bunkers 30
Forced Carries 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 38
Seniors 29
Advanced Golfers 21
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 27
In the 'Burbs 26
Convenient to the City 17

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Value

First time playing Buffalo Creek. Great value, nice layout. Generous fairways and the greens rolled true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 187
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

5+ Hour Round

Booked as a single and was paired with three other players. Pace of play left something to be desired as it took over five hours to finish the round. Course was in acceptable condition but there were a number of bare spots (covered by loose sand) on more than a few greens. Additionally, tee boxed had not been mowed and were a bit shaggy. Staff was, always, friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Overgrown and so-so

Played Buff Creek for first time in a while. Was recommended to play there as things I was told improved alot. Well, to much of my surprise, things not too good. Carts are old and need to be replaced. Tee boxes were like 2 inch tall rough. All overgrown! Greens were very for the most part terrible! Cut out areas all over filled with green har-tru sand u put on tennis courts! Few places on each green you could get a true roll to the hole. Fairways were fair to good. Course heavily played and flattened out in many areas. Course no way worth $60 per player. Reasonable rate would be $40-$45. Probably will not be back again for quite awhile.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Where are the marshalls

Great improvement on the course and facilities however they allowed sixsomes to play and it was obvious the Marshall was avoiding the issue. The excuse of a 14 person tournament was ridiculous..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Fun course but pace is horrid.

The course is in good shape but the total lack of marshaling and management allowing groups of six that have more interest in screwing around really make it hard to play here.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Management do better

Pace of play is absolutely ridiculous.

MANAGEMENT- Do BETTER

Great course with lots of potential but a 5+ hr round due to overbooking is a result of poor management. Will not be back or recommend.

Ranger needs to do better about enforcing groups to move along when needed.

We had a group of 6 guys in front of our foursome who were part of a 2 man scramble. Ranger never once stopped by. Waiting 10-15 mins on each tee box to tee off.

Do yourself a favor and pay the extra $20 to go play Greenfield Plantation. That course is just as good if not better and the pace is good.

Buffalo Creek Management- Again, do better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 65
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not the best

Fairways were nice since they have been over seeded.

Greens were poor. Many, many areas where there was no grass. Very slow pace on the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 187
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens A Bit Spotty, Staff Very Accommodating

Played mid-week, late morning round as a foursome following another foursome. Finished in exactly four hours. More than a few greens had sand spots to repair bare areas. Staff members Mark (carts) & Vincent (starter) were very friendly and welcoming. Will return soon as, for the price, this course is a decent value this time of year here in Saw Florida.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice track

If you're looking to play affordable golf in the Bradenton Ellenton area this is the course to play. It isn't overpriced and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. The layout of the course is challenging and some holes do play longer than they are. And yes it could be better groomed but still a good course to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 89
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course for the money

We play here a lot since it is close to home and $40 is a great deal!! The golf course is challenging and pretty with lots of big alligators

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 89
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Local Course

Always have a good time playing here. Can’t beat the price and availability. Only a few greens need help. Fairways and tees are good. The starter is fantastic!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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