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4.0
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
87.0%
Recommend this course
74 out of 84 reviews
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4.3
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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4.2
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 20 reviews
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Course Highlights
This tight, precision-focused 9-hole layout features elevated greens and rewards shot-shaping skills at outstanding value. The pro shop staff consistently earns praise for their friendliness and professionalism.

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Holes 9
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 35
Length 2228 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Lake Bess Golf
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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Golf Season Year round

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 Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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4.0
84 Reviews (84)
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Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good value for the money.

Played in December of 2014. Course is in the best shape I have seen it. It is a short course and is player friendly.

Conditions Good
Value 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
Previously Played

Nice short course.

Lake Bess Golf Course is in really good condition. The greens are in great shape,but just a little long even after just being cut. A good place to get in a quick 9 or work primarily on irons and wedges. Will definitely play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice Little Executive Course

This course is worth the money. It's very walkable and there is a Hot Deal on GN for it every morning. The greens at Lake Bess are in amazing shape. They play a little slow but they are even and true. Playing from the tips, almost all of holes are drivable but a few well placed trees will add a bit of challenge to it. The practice areas are in great shape and the carts work just fine.

I'd consider this more of a winter course because of how great of shape it's in compared to summer - like most places in Florida.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice little course

Nice little course. I was anxious to see how the short course would play and was quite surprised. I probably only used my driver on 2 of the 9 holes. Definitely had an iron out for almost everything out of the tee box. Most of the par 4s are within driving range but the course is designed where it is basically impossible to drive them without ending up OB or in some trees. Course was in great shape and dry after an absurd amount of rain the day before I played. Great value as well. I would certainly recommend this course if you want to get a quick 9 or 18 in.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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