Moccasin Wallow Golf Club
About
Moccasin Wallow Golf Club (previously known as Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club) is located at the intersection of I-75 and I-275 on exit 45 in Palmetto, less than a 30-minute drive from Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota. The course was designed by Ted McAnlis around 200 beautiful wooded acres with 16 lakes. The course's signature hole, No.18 (550 yard, par 5 dog leg around Imperial Lake), is chosen year after year by local golfers as the best par 5 in southwest Florida
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7089 yards | 73.9 | 136 |
| Blue | 72 | 6764 yards | 72.9 | 132 |
| White | 72 | 6202 yards | 71.0 | 126 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5286 yards | 69.9 | 117 |
| Green | 72 | 4590 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.2/134 | 525 | 215 | 370 | 420 | 361 | 331 | 188 | 425 | 601 | 3436 | 427 | 422 | 155 | 455 | 418 | 521 | 429 | 189 | 550 | 3566 | 7002 |
| Blue M: 72.1/129 | 476 | 207 | 357 | 386 | 350 | 313 | 170 | 404 | 550 | 3213 | 419 | 414 | 145 | 396 | 394 | 511 | 410 | 172 | 528 | 3389 | 6602 |
| White M: 70.2/124 W: 75.4/136 | 451 | 192 | 335 | 344 | 330 | 290 | 161 | 373 | 525 | 3001 | 373 | 383 | 135 | 368 | 357 | 465 | 377 | 154 | 496 | 3108 | 6109 |
| Yellow M: 67.0/117 W: 71.9/129 | 416 | 169 | 321 | 301 | 298 | 271 | 139 | 350 | 490 | 2755 | 300 | 353 | 125 | 324 | 311 | 415 | 303 | 135 | 477 | 2743 | 5498 |
| Green M: 65.0/113 W: 69.5/120 | 358 | 161 | 287 | 283 | 277 | 260 | 100 | 317 | 472 | 2515 | 282 | 338 | 105 | 310 | 282 | 401 | 292 | 100 | 441 | 2551 | 5066 |
| Orange M: 60.0/101 W: 62.4/104 | 267 | 102 | 227 | 217 | 208 | 204 | 77 | 225 | 336 | 1863 | 202 | 225 | 78 | 208 | 235 | 297 | 204 | 92 | 321 | 1862 | 3725 |
| Handicap | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 9 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 16 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 9 |
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Photo submitted by 6gSaM7b0miGybJkHztYr on 01/16/2026
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Photo submitted by jlgolf5 on 12/28/2020
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#9 looking back! Photo submitted by jlgolf5 on 09/21/2020
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Photo submitted by Gsi10561 on 07/28/2020
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Photo submitted by Gsi10561 on 07/28/2020
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Photo submitted by tmogelgaard14 on 04/22/2020
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Moccasin Wallow Golf Club, hole 9 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 03/13/2020
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Moccasin Wallow Golf Club, hole 13 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 03/13/2020
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#10 late in the day Photo submitted by jlgolf5 on 01/04/2020
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#13 late in the day Photo submitted by jlgolf5 on 01/04/2020
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#11 (on Tuesday) Photo submitted by jlgolf5 on 01/04/2020
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Photo submitted by Baldybrown2 on 11/06/2019
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Photo submitted by Baldybrown2 on 11/06/2019
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The chipping putting green. Photo submitted by Chrisharger on 08/24/2019
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#1 tee shot Photo submitted by jlgolf5 on 06/18/2019
Greens Roll True
Besides the greens being OK nothing redeeming about the course. I like the layout but sad how the drought conditions have hurt the course.
I'll wait till the rains begin before I return.
They should ask the starter not to smoke on the job.
Course was challenging
Course was challenging. Has a lot of blind shots and water you don't know is there if you haven't played there. There is a map of the course on the back of the scorecard that should be looked at on each hole. Was a little high priced for the condition of the course.
Will play again
A little expensive, but course is fun to play and is in pretty good condition for the dry weather we have had
Front nine very challenging
Enjoyed the golf course, but the pace of play was brutal, twosome in front of me had one player score an 18 on a par five and did not pick up till ball was in the hole, nobody around to speed up play.
Excellent reclamation story
Moccasin Wallow is a great example of an in-progress golf course transformation. Owner and former Tour caddie Noah Zelnik and his staff are doing everything they can to give golfers here the best possible experience on a modest budget. So far, so good: they're focusing on making the course's greens as good as possible, and addressing everything else as able. This provides a high baseline from which Zelnik and crew are looking to improve. Having met him, I am confident they'll succeed. A good local golf course, and worth stopping by if you're in the area.
Thank you for your review and kind words. We bring a no frills approach to a very affordable product. As prices go up for cost of goods we have done our best to stay competitive in an oversaturated market. With the more play we get the more we are able to continue to make improvements. Thank you for noticing where we were, where we are, and where we will be.
Hot deal
I have not played the course because of the price but got it on a Hot Deal through GolfNow and thoroughly enjoyed the round. It is an interesting layout with lots of water but had enough forgiveness that I didn’t feel beat up. An extremely enjoyable day.
Loved it
I am a little late in posting this review but it is well deserved. Had a buddy cancel on me at the last minute so I ended up playing alone. Course was in great shape, moderately challenging. Greens were 95% and ran true. Had a great burger and a cold beer when I finished up. No negatives, all positives. Will definitely be back
Great Day of Golfing
2nd time playing Moccasin Wallow. Nice layout - some challenging holes. Some thin fairways due to time of season and lack of rain. Greens run fast with plenty of breaks. Water on quite a few holes - and there are alligators - we saw 6. Right off I-75 - easy access. Highly recommend Moccasin Wallow.
Great experience
Played The Moc last year, and it was not in great condition. MUCH improved this year! Tee boxes the nicest of the courses I've played this year. Level and plenty of grass. The greens are in excellent condition; fast and true. Considering the lack of rain over the past month or so the fairways are in good condition. Staff was friendly and helpful, especially the starter and the course ranger. Looking forward to playing the course again.
THE MOC!
WOW this course is coming around.... the fairways are firm and tight, greens are running 11 (downwind down-grain probably in the 13-14 range). If you want a true test of your golf game, play THE MOC from all the way back, it will humble you! Holes 8-11 are some of the toughest holes you will ever play. DON'T BELIEVE ME.... Go find out yourself, but don't let the "Venom Den @ The MOC bite you!
Surprised more people aren't playing here
Best value in the area during season when other courses have jacked up their rates, and it's easy to get a time and get around the course in 4 hours or less. It's clear that they've put work in to the course. For the most part it's in really good shape, particularly the tees and greens which can be fast and challenging if you find yourself on the wrong part of the green. Course can be tight in places, but it's fair and a really good test of your game.
An Adenture
We played at this course under very good conditions and little wind. The shop staff were not he most pleasant but they were cordial. The starter was very friendly and helpful. The course was not in the best of shape but was very playable. I played form the whites at 6100 but it plays shorter than it reads. the course is fair but you need ot look at it in depth as it does have some difficulty hidden form sight. Over all it was fine and I would play it again.
Fun course
This is a hidden gem. Worth the 35 minute drive from St Pete. Greens and fairway are very good.
The layout was fun from the Whites and all you want if you step back to the Blues.
Grill and full bar are a bonus.
Golfnow members are 2nd class citizens
We were told we couldn’t get a cart until 10 minutes before our teatime because we were golfnow members. I asked if we could get a cart so my handicap friend could go putt and they said no. The course needs work and is pleasant enough as cheap as it was, but not worth being treated like that
Thank you for leaving this review. Why don’t you tell the true story. You came in and weren’t sure of your tee time which was at 12:52. Or policy is we do not give cart keys out 20 minutes before a rate change Which was at 12:45. You cursed at the person behind the counter and we told you not to use language like that in our business. You then left is a tussle and came back cursing at me in my office and you were told that the course will call golf now and get you a refund. You said I’m already here. Had you shown an ADA card you’re would get a cart earlier as we are very accommodating to those in need. Golf is a game of integrity and class and when you come in to our Club with a different attitude expect to be treated appropriately. Thank you for never coming back to our club as you are not welcomed here.
Nice course
Nice layout. Greens are in great shape and run true to the eye. Lots of water but does not come into play as much as one would think
Skip this course
First time playing this course. Was disappointed in the conditions of the greens, roughs and in a few cases the fairways. I like fast greens, but your ball shouldn't zig zag every which way on slow putts. Narrow fairways don't bother me but at least make the roughs playable. Horrid conditions even a yard off the fairway. No consistency in the rough. Weeds, hard pan, roots, debris. Club house staff not too friendly. Pro shop did hit have our golf now reservation and told us we shouldn't use golf now. Tried calling the number posted in the cart starting on the 8th hole to order food at the turn no one answered. Called 4 times. Walked in at the turn and the not so friendly bartender said they didnt answer because were really busy. There was only one other person in the bar. Having to pay a dollar to become a "member" is a joke. They have some real process problems at this course. On the positive side, the starter was pleasant. Bottom line, there is a great county course only a few miles around the corner that is a better value and in fantastic condition. Oh, and you dont need to pay a dollar for some phony membership.
thank you for your review. you many of the other people must be wrong as our greens are some of the best around. Rough is rough. The bar and restaurant are great, not poor as you contend. We thank you for choosing other courses at this time. You sound like you work for our competition.
Thank you for your review. We are sorry that the pace of play was not faster be we averaged just under 4 hours yesterday with 150 people crammed from 7;30 to 1 pm. we are glad that you enjoyed your day on the course otherwise.