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Buffalo Creek Golf Course

3.5
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3.5
3386 Reviews (3386)
5 Stars
642
4 Stars
1786
3 Stars
652
2 Stars
190
1 Stars
116
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
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76.3%
Recommend this course
2898 out of 3386 reviews
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3.2
159 Reviews (159)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
56
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
18
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
61.6%
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98 out of 159 reviews
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3.4
233 Reviews (233)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
94
3 Stars
56
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
71.7%
Recommend this course
167 out of 233 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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 72 7003 yards 73.2 130
White 72 6366 yards 68.5 117
Gold 72 5783 yards 67.5 109
Red (W) 72 5251 yards 70.3 114
Yellow (W) 72 4339 yards
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Scorecard for Buffalo Creek Golf Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 73.5/137 382 401 171 391 511 466 436 201 493 3452 404 389 412 181 529 450 182 446 481 3474 6926
White M: 70.9/129 W: 76.9/142 368 367 150 371 478 450 405 179 457 3225 374 356 386 160 482 415 145 416 442 3176 6401
Yellow M: 67.8/123 W: 73.6/135 336 330 130 336 442 396 369 158 426 2923 338 325 352 119 433 382 115 401 407 2872 5795
Red M: 64.4/117 W: 69.5/123 299 294 104 286 405 345 356 138 389 2616 301 290 313 94 413 353 96 379 379 2618 5234
Green M: 59.8/106 W: 62.7/111 255 262 71 237 351 275 287 78 328 2144 250 233 274 66 346 304 70 319 333 2195 4339
Handicap 10 6 16 8 12 2 4 18 14 9 11 5 15 7 1 17 3 13
Par 4 4 3 4 5 4 4 3 5 36 4 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 18 6 16 8 10 2 4 14 12 11 13 5 17 7 1 15 3 9
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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

3.5
3386 Reviews (3386)

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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u000004675165
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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semperfi56
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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kelleymiller
Played On
Reviews 229
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played

Mass confusion

Expect the unexpected when playing buffalo/Slligator golf club

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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JoeBurm
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Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Thank you ground crew

These fairways are excellent. The course is in great condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Maderia708
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Reviews 345
2.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000002664643
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great course

Greens were recently over seed so very slow. Fairways were in great shape. Other that the greens was a good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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robert4511708
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
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jadek55
Played On
Reviews 81
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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GBall1234
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course is in probably the best condition that I have seen in a long time. The greens were a little rough and need more work. I love this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u690440783
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amenities

I was surprised that the concession area was only open from 10 am til 3 pm

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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charlesmailloux
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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vfilimon
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Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u314161231310
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great fairways!

The fairways are in great shape. The greens need some work but I am sure they are working on them. It’s just a nice course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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kelleymiller
Played On
Reviews 229
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fusion Management

Fusion Management is now operating Manatee and Buffalo Creek Golf Course. What a vast difference in courses. Buffalo Creek needs help on greens. Also on training starters.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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PF556
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good Shape

The course is in nice shape. The fairways are nice and green and grass is cut. The greens need some work but appears they are working on it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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kelleymiller
Played On
Reviews 229
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Watch for mowers

Had to wait for mowers to mow instead of mowers waiting for us too okay. Greens are bumpy but stated they over seeded. I had to question bare marks on greens. Oh well!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000003396332
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Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Maderia708
Played On
Reviews 345
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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H8OtBIv4vH25kjKzFuxj
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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bethelworld
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

When the say over seeding that weren't playing around!

This is already a big golf course for us older farts at almost 6800 yds adjusted from the white tees and add 2" of over seeding in the what was supposed to be fairways it played even longer and slow. Greens are slow and I understand that be the norm, in need of a mow and roll.

Otherwise typical Florida Muny!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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