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3.8
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Pace
3.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7253 yards
Slope 136
Rating 74.7

Located in the small community of Wellington, Wellington National Golf Club (previously known as Binks Forest Golf Club) offers a tranquil forest setting that is more reminiscent of a North Carolina course than a Florida course. After opening in 1990 to much acclaim, the course unfortunately suffered from poor management and closed for a period of time but successfully reopened in 2007 with a newly renovated 18-hole golf course.

The layout is tight and thanks to the abundant trees, very narrow at some spots. Mature pines line the narrow fairways and the greens roll fast and true. The course thoughtfully incorporates the terrain, utilizing the natural elevation changes and water features. The bunkers were strategically placed to make you really strategize your club selection and target. One of the most appealing aspects of the course is that it can truly accommodate all different skill levels with yardages ranging from 5,268 to 7,253.

Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Tifeagle Grass
Greens Tifeagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Johnny Miller (1989) Gene Bates (1989)

Rentals/Services

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, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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3.2
237 Reviews (237)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course was laid back. I felt really relaxed , everybody who works there is super friendly

Great atmosphere. Friendly people that work there. Laid back. Fast play

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in terrible condition

Terrible tee boxes, fairways, bunkers, and greens. Nothing good about this course at all

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rural setting a plus,lack of crowds a plus, friendly attentive staff

Generally in good condition but greens need some work in spots.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Not a bad course - drainage a problem

Too wet to play in the rainy months.
Waterlogged and bad drainage throughout much of the course.
Have played others in the area that are better for the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course needs lots of work

It is an OK value at $10 but no more. Course needs much attention! We saw less than maybe 15 people playing at the most. That should say something. Good layout though......

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

course improvement

I have played alot of courses thorughout the tri-county and this one is the most memorable. I played here about 2 months ago and really loved the layout and the service but the conditions were poor. I was asked to play again and was hesitant because of the conditions but was told it has really improved. I'm glad I played because it is a super value for the money right now as you can tell things are turning around. My favorite holes were 2, 16 and 18.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Meh...

The $10 price point is tempting, but spend an extra $8-$10 to play somewhere else. Some of the tees, fairways, greens are in decent shape, but there are as many not in so great shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very Impressive!

I cannot believe how quickly the course conditions have improved here. Binks has really made a comeback! Great value for the money!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

One of the best courses in South Florida. Great food, amazingly friendly staff and fantastic greens

I used to golf at Madison Green. It was ok, but then I tried Binks Forest! Wow! What a great course! The layout is fantastic. And their food is great too! i loved their French Fries and their hot dogs. The entire staff made me feel welcome, like I was a member. I can't wait to go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great layout, Great Staff, Super Fun!!!

I recently played this course and I was impressed with how quickly the conditions came back. The staff was incredibly helpful. The greens were nice, fast, and very receptive. I love the course's challenging layout. The club house area is impressive and food at the Grille was delicious. I recommend this course to anyone!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great layout and greens are great.

Course was in bad condition a few months ago but has really turned the corner. Definitiely check it out.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great golf but needs improvement!

Good challenge! The potential is there to be a very nice golf. But there are fews parts of the fairways and near the greens that to be fixed. It`s not maintained enough!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout

This is a tight course. The layout is great and the you will be required to hit all the shots. As with most Florida courses in the early Summer, the course needs maintenance. They are in the beginning of there usual summer maintenance cycle so that's a given. The pace of play was great, staff was helpful and the greens were true.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are not the greatest condition and are like putting on concrete.

Greens are not the greatest condition and are like putting on concrete.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Beautiful back 9 fairways

Tee boxes and front nine leave a lot to be desired. Most of the back 9 fairways were in great shape. The greens themselves were in good shape but the placement of the pins last sunday were like a U.S. open course which is a little ridiculous. Saw 2 Staff members and one was cordial, the other didnt have two words to say. I do reccomend it for $20.00 or less and hope they work on the front nine.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Good layout that needs attention

It's a shame that a golf course as good as this has fallen so far. If they ever put the work in that's needed this would be one of the must plays in the area. That said as of right now, tee boxes, fairways are in terrible shape, greens are ok.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

cOURSE IN POOR CONDITION.

The greens were fast and ran true, but had little grass. The fairways were green, but mainly weeds.

Pace of play good, probably because of the poor conditions of the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0

Fairways could be in better shape

I used to play this course a few times per year.
It was a good deal then as conditions were nice for the price paid.
Now it's a different story.
Fairways are under average and the rough doesn't look like it's maintained at all. It's in very bad shape.
I have to give a good note for the greens though. There were in good conditions and they were fast.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Needs maintenance

If not for a Hot Rate I would be disappointed in the course condition. The front 9 is a little worse than the back 9. Lots of weeds in fairways and sod patches throughout. Edges of bunkers not maintained. The greens were very fast with patchy grass. The course has a nice layout and staff is very friendly, I haven't played this course in about a year, I've seen it in better shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Binks Forest needs lots of work!

Workers were all over the course, working on improving conditions - and does the course need it! The greens were quite fast and playable, and the bunkers were well maintained. But the fairways were as poor as any I've ever played (and I'm ignoring the fact that they were punched and fertilized) and the tee boxes were little better. I've played Binks many times over the years and it is now in absolutely the worst condition I've ever seen it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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