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4.2
972 Reviews (972)
5 Stars
526
4 Stars
301
3 Stars
94
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
85.0%
Recommend this course
856 out of 972 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
66.7%
Recommend this course
24 out of 36 reviews
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4.2
113 Reviews (113)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.5%
Recommend this course
91 out of 113 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6801 yards
Slope 145
Rating 73.9

Lost Key Golf Club is conveniently situated equidistant from the historic downtown area of Pensacola and the pristine white sand beaches of Orange Beach and the Gulf Shores. The Arnold Palmer-designed layout was Florida's first golf course to be certified as an Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary. It underwent a major renovation in 2006 that included the addition of 2,200 native trees, 13,000 wetland plantings, and the resurfacing of the tees, greens, fairways, and rough. The golf course now presents a formidable test for even the most seasoned golfers. The greens are large and undulating and the flat fairways are lined with trees. There are also doglegs fairways on six holes and sand bunkers on several others. Lost Key Golf Club's signature hole is the par-3 13th hole, which requires a tee shot over water to a partial island green that rolls across dramatic elevation changes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Greens Sea Dwarf Paspalum
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (2006) Ed Seay

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
GPS 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, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.2
972 Reviews (972)

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Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 6

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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Charged me Twice

Had $63 hot deal paid in advance on golf now, at course was told I didn't have hot deal so I was charged another $91 full price. Seems like a good golf now deal...Only !54 for a HOT DEAL

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 51
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My Favorite Course

Challenging course, but very fun! Course staff always pleasant and helpful!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Well kept and difficult course

Course was in great shape other than the greens- weather needs to be warmer for the greens to come back fully. In April or May this course will be in perfect condition!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun, but challenging course

The course was in good shape, with the greens in excellent conditions. There is a lot of sand everywhere so that what makes it a tougher course but worth it for the money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lost key review

Great deal on golf now, paired with some great guys I never met before. Tight course but fair. Will play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Previously Played

BEWARE OF STAFF

Terribly kept course. Staff is some of the worst people you could find. They take advantage of their members an even those that are in the military. They are CROOKS. I wouldn’t give them your money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved

Greens are new and very playable. Tees and fairways are playable for average winter conditions. Overall it is a good value for your money. I will come back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awful Conditions, do not play.

I am an above-average golfer who plays a variety of public and private courses.

During my round, I found that most of the fairways were extremely thin and in several areas nearly bare. Additionally, the greens were in particularly poor condition, with large portions consisting primarily of dirt rather than turf. I cannot recommend this course due to the horrible course conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Good layout , horrible condition

This is by far the worst condition that I have ever seen on this course. Fairways are either bare or a mixture of sand and grass. The greens were mostly dirt with grass mixed in. Wanted to demand a refund. Do not pay to play this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 86
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Too much sand

Fairways are narrow and sloped toward trouble in a lot of places. A lot of sandy areas (not bunkers) mid-fairway that kill roll.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

jimbo

More sand then grass on the fairways. carts paths poor and overall not a great place to play

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lost Key

Super challenging, it’s nickname is lost ball, but the course is excellent to play, the greens are challenging, the carts have a visual program with yardage calculator and landing area information.

I would absolutely recommend playing

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Lost Key in January

First the overall layout:

Fairways were not exactly tight, but there is trouble right and left on every hole. Miss by a few yards and you will quickly understand why this is often referred to as "Lost Ball".

The greens are slightly elevated, and fall off quickly on either side and long. Getting down in two is usually not easy. Again, accuracy is at a premium.

Condition:

Tees had just been overseeded and were excellent. The fiairways, not so much. Not much grass, and I assume they are not overseeded. Hardpan type lie is the norm.

The greens are of course Bermuda, but not a grainy as some I have played. They held the ball nicely, but left very little ball mark. The putting surfaces were excellent. If you miss a putt here, don't blame the green.

Overall, this is a very good, but very demanding course.

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