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3.7
1486 Reviews (1486)
5 Stars
266
4 Stars
680
3 Stars
340
2 Stars
122
1 Stars
78
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
78.1%
Recommend this course
1168 out of 1486 reviews
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3.7
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
81.7%
Recommend this course
49 out of 60 reviews
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3.7
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
77.6%
Recommend this course
76 out of 98 reviews
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Course Highlights
Colony West's layout earns strong praise for its challenging dog legs and length that demands a full bag of clubs. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play consistently enhance the overall experience for returning golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 7258 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Devlin and VonHagge designed this course, which challenges even experienced golfers. It has been rated by Golf Digest to be among the 50 top courses in the United States. The signature hole on the Championship Course is #12, a 452-yard, par 4, requiring a tee shot through a cypress forest to an island green.

This 7,258 yards, par 71 course has narrow fairways, a deep rough as well as plenty of water and bunkers. Enjoy the fast greens and the excitement of knowing you're on one of the best.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bruce Devlin (1971) Robert von Hagge (1971)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Catering, Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

3.7
1486 Reviews (1486)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 50
Brunch 25
Watching the Game 21
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 65
Bunkers 55
Plays Long 37
This course/club is great for:
Locals 65
Advanced Golfers 30
Seniors 20
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 53
In the 'Burbs 30
Worth the Drive 26

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Played On
Reviews 134
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Maybe the best valued course

This course is fun with challenges and it's maybe the best valued course that you can play. The green conditions are good but the speed is a little too slow for me.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great greens, descent fairways

The greens were in great shape, but some of the fairways need work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun track

Some fairways better than others. Greens in good shape. Played a few times and will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course Lacking in some areas

The Fairways have many patches,greens are bumpy and slow

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good round

Greens surprised me, they were in very good shape. Fairways need some work though, but recent weather has probably made that difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Challenge

We had a fun time playing Colony West. The greens were in great shape, soft from the earlier rain we had so it made the greens a bit slower but more receptive as some of these holes are pretty long. This is a true shot making course but fair enough for all players. The clubhouse and everyone working when we were there was really nice. I look forward to going back, ( I hadn't played here in a few years) and my buddy traveled from Delray, wants to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed my round in 3 1/2 Hours!!

I was met at my vehicle for bag pickup by friendly starter who then directed me to the proshop. Like new facility with very nice dining area. Went right out at appointed T-time as a 3-some. Fairways are ok with some rough spots - we played lift & place. Greens rolled true ( a little slow) even though recently aerated ( s/b real nice in another week or two). Love the course layout with all kinds of shot making possibilities. After the round had a nice lunch & drinks that were reasonably priced in their dining area. I'll be back!! Thnx Colony West 👍

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greatly improved, but much more needs to be done

This course has improved tremendously over the past few years, however the prevalence of bad grass in the fairways, rough and around the greens makes impossible the play from certain lies because of the threat of getting hurt. Hopefully this will be addressed sooner than later so the course can play to it's full potential. The lay out is great, very challenging, one of the longer courses in south Florida. Great deal for the money

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Sunday

Greens surprised me, they were in very good shape. Fairways not so much but with the near daily rain, that might be a factor. Bunkers were in good shape too. I hope this course keeps up with the hotel and new clubhouse/restaurant.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

A bit disappointed in the fairway conditions...

This was the first time I played the course since they renovated the clubhouse and facilities. I hoped the course was going to be in newer shape as well but, the fairways were very torn up, sandy, weeds, extremely patchy and thin. The greens were also very slow and somewhat inconsistent.

Of course, this track is historically is known for its great layout and history but, they've got to get these fairways back in better shape because this course deserves more attention from the superintendent for sure!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Could be a lot better!

We played 18 holes and never saw a cart girl (on a Sunday!) then tried the bar at the turn and there was no one there to get anything! Terrible! It’s just a matter of time and the Glades Course will be home sites and if the city doesn’t get serious about keeping the Champ Course in better shape, it is also doomed. Please don’t let it go! It’s still the best layout around but it could be so much better. Wake up Tamarac City Commissioners. Takes money to make money. Fix it or sell it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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