Winter Park Pines Golf Club

I made a huge mistake. I thought I had booked for Friday, and accidentally booked a prepaid 9 for Thursday for two couples after lunch and shopping in Winter Park.

Imagine, I showed up a day late just at the start of Winter Pines fully booked Friday Scramble with an expired paid reservation. They could have, and would have been right to turn us away, but without argument or negotiation, we were able to play around my dumb mistake.

They accommodated us quickly and kindly, let us on immediately on the back 9. We had a great time. The course is fun, fair and like the people running the place Friendly and Kind.

The layout is simple, the back 9 is par 31, loaded with Par 3’s that are long for the ladies and older guys. The carts are equipped with GPS that includes pacing of play and avoidance of forbidden zones.

The course is in good condition, there is lots of trouble, but it’s fair trouble. The greens are interesting and challenging in places.

After our round, one of the kind friendly people who could have kept our money and turned us away, ran out to make sure we enjoyed the round and wanted to come back.

You get more than you pay for here at Winter Pines. You get an old school feel of community and simple decency that modestly delivers value and enjoyment.

This is what at golf can be, great fun in a pretty and friendly community feel course. We will play it again and again. I must have said “What a friendly place, what a friendly course” a dozen of more times. No ego, no attitude, this place just wants to be your friend and you deserve to play in a friendly place.

Had never played Winter Pines over the years due to some not so good reviews. It looks like the new owners have really made a difference as this felt like a healthy club with friendly staff and a good vibe around the clubhouse. Course is in good shape with great fairways and tricky greens. Was allowed to tee off early by friendly lady in shop - got around in about 3 hours so pace was fantastic!! Would recommend!!

Played today, had a great time. Course is in good condition. Greens are a challenge, but that’s what makes this course fun. It’s fair & challenging at the same time.

The amenities that are offered are great. I’ve played WP9 many times, so happy WP has taken over WP18. Two great courses in WP.

Fun golf will be have by all.

So much better since WP bought it. Greens are better than they were...still some room for improvement. Geo fencing on carts now.

great course for the money - greens were in good shape - pace of play was fast - playing again tomorrow

Now that the city purchased the course it is in much better shape and it’s fun to play. Unfortunately WP9 had taken a drop in condition and service since the purchase, but it’s to be expected.

Once the greens grow out entirely I will give it a 5 star. I really enjoyed the course.

Wonderful day. Excellent value. Course needs better signage showing where the next hole is. We were confused a couple of times. But otherwise, it was fine.

Overall a great little course. A few of the par 3’s on the back nine could be stretched to par 4’s to make the back nine a little more player friendly. Staff is great. Clubhouse amenities are excellent since the upgrades. Could use a beverage and snack person to meet the players on the course needs to reduce the possible congestion and pace of play around near the turn.

Staff is very friendly! The course is in great shape now that the city owns it. Good driving range and practice areas. Not only is the course in great shape, they keep prices reasonable as well. It’s never too crowded. Obviously has the usual slowdowns of pace during busy times. But never have multiple tee times backed up waiting to play.

We love golfing at Winter Pines. We only play there during our time during winter. The friendliness of the staff helps us feel very welcomed. HIghly recommended.

The city is doing a great job putting money into this course and it will pay off.

My only complaint is the pace of play and lack of players fixing divots and pitch marks. I love that the city (like with winter park 9) is making golf more accessible to folks, but it did contribute to slowness and players not taking care of the course. A twosome in my group had a beginner that took 20 shots each hole and never filled his divots.

I couldn't recommend this course enough. From the staff to the course layout. The staff first of all was exceptional, they provided great friendly service. The course was fun and provided a challenge, while also rewarding us with some fun holes.