Lakewood National Golf Club - Commander Course

The BEST public facility in this area by far. Conditions are outrageously good, greens that run at 11 or better every day, world class practice facility. Different pin placements, play different tees, add a little wind at times and you could play this course every day and never get tired of it...O yes ,very handsome pro shop and enthusiastic staff, make things complete. Have yet to use restaurant....(recently opened)

Overall outstanding and for a NEW course...SMH...wow!

This place is awesome. I really enjoy the layout and the conditions are spectacular. Scenery is gorgeous, staff were friendly, and conditions were top notch. Thank you

DEFINATELY BEST PUBLIC TRACK AROUND!!! FAIRWAYS ARE LIKE CARPETS, GREENS TOP NOTCH !! FRIENDLY SERVICE !!

Great layout.. the course was in great condition.

Practice facility is great..

Only negative was a slow pace of play once our 2 some caught up with a 2 some on 8.

They were waiting on a 4 some ahead of them. After a few holes we hooked up and played in as a 4 some

My third and last time playing this course. Five hour rounds are a deal breaker for me.

Great course but pace of play is horrible. Absolutely ruins the round. This course has decided quantity of players is more important that quality of play. Won’t be back.

Great layout and fantastic conditions, nice practice areas. Food selection at the turn very weak

Three groups on 13 tee.. pace 9f play was great for 9 holes the. Things ground to a halt. We drove in and got a credit for 9 holes. Marshals should do a better job or starter might explain pace of play rules. Carts have gps but no ability to call pro shop. I was thinking we might buy a home here but not after this experience

Lakewood National is impressive in every aspect and is my favorite public course in all of Sarasota county, and I’ve played them all.

Layout is fun, strategic and beautiful. Course design is perfect for allowing amateurs to have fun but challenging better players from the longer tees. Truly a great course.

Maintanence is impressive. Greens are private-course fast (11.5-12.5 stimp depending on the day) and fairways, bunkers and tees are ideal.

Practice facility is just magnificent. Extremely spacious driving range with short game area attached and multiple putting greens nearby, all directly behind clubhouse for easy access. No ball machines, either. Titleist range balls included in greens fee and stacked at each hitting spot.

The entire operation is run beautifully. Bag handlers at bag drop-off doing their job well; multiple attendants in pro shop so players aren’t waiting in line to check in; multiple starters helping punctuality: one collecting players from driving range and sending them to first tee and one at first tee informing players of course info and when to begin; friendly cart girl coming around multiple times and vigilant ranger keeping pace of play up and patiently speaking to each playing group to inform them of any timing issues. Truly impressive.

Following my round, I went back to the range and hit balls for another hour to fix some issues that came up. No questioning or dirty looks from any employees. Staff seems to take pride in their professional, enthusiastic and respectful nature. Wonderful experience. Please give LN a try, even if seemingly expensive. It’s worth it.

Course is in beautiful condition. Great fast greens. Back 9 was a little tougher but very fair 18. I’m a 23 and I loved it.