Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch

Just 8 days after aeration so the greens were still healing but playable. Rest of the course in very good condition.

What a beautiful course and layout. Outstanding tees and greens. The only reason I'm giving this course 4 stars is due to the condition (temporary, I'm sure) of the greens. They had just been aerated and spread over with sand. If it rains several times in the next 2 weeks, the greens will be superb by 7/1/26. Staff and amenities, a bit high for folks that can't afford to live in the course community, were also outstanding. I would enthusiastically recommend Azario at Esplanade to family and friends. I'll be back in 2 weeks!

Snack area was closed on a Sunday. Weather was very bad around 2pm. Had a round just after 3. got there early in case I were able to warm up (they have a nice range and practice area). Cart staff was visibly annoyed I was willing to wait out the weather despite the pro shop gladly taking my money. Weather cleared up and ended up being an awesome day on the course. At the end of my round the cart staff stared me down the entire time I was gathering my belongings and when I said “thanks have a great day,” I got a “yup,” as a response. Not sure why the anger!

Excellent course and facilities, pace of play was pretty slow though.

Stay below the hole or 3 putt. Course in great condition and greens are difficult due to contour

Not necessarily easy to putt on the severely undulating green complex. Otherwise it’s an outstanding course layout.

Course was in great shape other than greens were slow as they had been sanded just recently. Played the back nine in 1.5 hours.