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3.4
3418 Reviews (3418)
5 Stars
646
4 Stars
1794
3 Stars
657
2 Stars
199
1 Stars
122
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
72.9%
Recommend this course
2915 out of 3418 reviews
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3.1
167 Reviews (167)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
56
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
22
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
58.1%
Recommend this course
97 out of 167 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.2
214 Reviews (214)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
77
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
25
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
62.6%
Recommend this course
134 out of 214 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.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6926 yards
Slope 129
Rating 73.6
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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

3.4
3418 Reviews (3418)

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 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Buffalo creek

The starter and Ranger were more than helpful got us off early and made sure pace of play was good

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Pace was good.

Pace of play was good. Two greens got abused by vandals,

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow but fun

Enjoyed our round...nice people and beautiful day. Somewhat slow but to be expected this time of year.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

First time playing here. Enjoyed it very much. Staff was great. Course layout was great. Being that my wife and i are still very green to golf we loved the layout and elevation changes for being in flat Florida. We had a great time and will definitely play here again.County owned course with no houses on it. was very busy being height of the season. They did run out of carts for the afternoon tee times so people had to wait (not the big of a deal). 2 of the greens had been tore up by some punks in a SxS about a month ago or so, they were a little rough but still playable. They did and great job getting them back in shape will take a little time to be perfect though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow Day

Five and a half hours. Waiting on every tee. No ranger and no water at the halfway houses. Two greens had been vandalized. A very poor attempt to repair them had taken place. There was no mention of this when I paid.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great for the price

Great layout and conditions for the price. Greens were in fabulous condition, with the exception of 2 holes which were ruined due to idiots who vandalized the green with a vehicle. Hope they catch them and are prosecuted!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terribly slow Saturday Pace

Badly in need of a starter on a busy day like Saturday. Typically don’t play on weekends because of this problem. Someone needs to be governing groups as they go out. There should be no twosomes and do your best to completely foursomes so that there are not 5 plus hour rounds.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best

Best public course in Manatee County. Fun place. But to many golfers that suck!!!!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens in bad shape

Disappointing conditions. Greens were the worst I've seen here for years. This was my fall back course. Not a good value for their peak pricing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course

The course was a bit rough, but not unusual for late in the season. It has been very busy and could use some TLC. It should be back in shape later this summer.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs work

Buffalo Creek has been around a long time. Used to be a deal but like all courses prices have gone up. Conditions were ok. Several greens had substantial damage. I dont know if kids ran sport utilities around it or is the course cut squares for other places in need. Staff has always been nice, that hasnt changed. Seems to me it was better when the county ran it. I am not impressed with Pope Golf.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed the course.

Course was In good shape for this time of the year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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