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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7095 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.1

Odyssey Country Club is a challenging layout that was designed by Harry Bower and two-time U.S. Open winner Curtis Strange. Strange won in 1988 and 1989, putting him in the company of only six others in the century-long history of the U.S. Open. His influence is apparent in all the strategic elements of the golf course as well as the risk-reward options. This demanding layout is not exactly beginner friendly. Staying on the fairways is crucial or your ball will be met with deep rough. Water is also a prominent presence on the golf course. Twelve holes either feature a water hazards or play along the water's edge. Odyssey Country Club's 16th hole is memorable for its tricky island green, which naturally draws comparisons to the famous 17th at TPC Sawgrass.

Course Details

Year Built 1992
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Harry Bowers Curtis Strange (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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3.7
401 Reviews (401)
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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First Time Playing

great course

My 80 year old father and I had a fun round.
You should play this course...

Greg

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Windy and Cold... But still enjoyed the course!!!!! the course is well maintained for this time of year!!!! The greens were fast. Loved it as always!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great course..

Great course.Very well maintained.Excellent tee boxes,greens and fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Just beautiful

What a Beautifully laid out course, with challenges in areas, but if you hit straight it is manageable, and with the in cart GPS systems it's that much easier to know exactly how far it is to those difficult areas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Odyssey

I booked on GN hot deal for $13, great price. But that's because the course received plenty of rain the night before and morning of. It was cart path only but the course was still very playable.
The golf carts have GPS which is nice but the condition of the carts does not match the facility. The carts were old and cranky. The carts are missing a permanent windshield, which might prevent me from playing Odyssey in spring and fall.
I would only return for a similar Hot deal.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

odyssey

Greens were in bad shape.. fairways were ok. Overall the people who work there were great and had a good time.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Used to be a local favorite

I was very very disappointed with my experience at Odessey. I pretty much come here for the back 9, and when we arrived, we were informed by the pro shop that the back 9 was being arraited so we had to stick to the front 9 twice to get in 18 holes. No one had informed us of this before booking the tee time, normally golfnow lets us know these things ahead of time. Tons of goose dropping all over the greens, one green had a sprinkler flooding it, it was just in bad shape overall. Very disappointed. I'll never play this course ever again considering it used to be one of my favorite courses. Hope someone in management over there sees this.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Round

Hadn't played here in a few years. There were a large number of GOR areas marked, but otherwise the course was in decent shape. They really needed to cut the rough, though. Greens rolled well. Pretty entertaining layout with good variety. Water always seems to be lurking, but isn't in your face on every hole. Dont know if its worth full price, but worth it if you get a hot deal.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course but slow play

This is a really nicely maintained course with lots of hazards and interesting layout. Only downside was My round took 5 hours 30min on a Saturday 10am teetime. That is just way too long and didnt see a single ranger on the course to speed up slow play.

Small greens and forced carry on nearly every approach shot makes this a difficult course to score.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

bring a change of shoes

goose droppings everywhere, not just the rough or near water, but in fairways and on greens. poorly kept. unrepaired ball marks pepper every green and the rolled slow. also they sent off not 1 but 2 searate 2-somes ahead of us as we made the turn. could you at least paired them up? really slowed play on the back. rangers/marshalls no help. dont waste your time or money at this goat ranch.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun course

Good layout to course. Greens were in great shape. The course itself was quiet wet with all the rain we have had lately. Had a sandwich and a few beers inside and the food was great.

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

Great first experience!

Great first experience on a course I had heard through a friend. Challenging yet very doable. Thanks for great golf day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Odessey

When I called they said you better book now the bookings are going fast. When I got there it was empty.

They will not let you take the carts in the parking lot. It's a long walk to your car with your cluba
s.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good value for the money

Paid $44 and finished my round fairly quickly with a nice pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

In Tough Shape

I hadn't played Odyssey since back when it first opened and was excited to play there again because I recall it being challenging. The staff in the Pro Shop and outside the Pro Shop were helpful and friendly when we checked in. My first thought was that it seemed really desolate at the course and around the clubhouse (it was a Monday afternoon). Then after playing a hole or two me and my playing partners all commented on how beat up the course looked. There are parts of the course that are in okay shape. The setup is unique and challenging. However, it is generally in rough shape. We played the entire round and never once saw a groundskeeper or attendant caring for the course. In addition there were many weeds (clover etc.) in the fringe off the fairway. The greens have many ball marks on them and the bunkers are inconsistent in their quality. I think it is just suffering from lack of TLC. Unfortunately, I won't be back soon. I think that is why the price was so low. It's unfortunate because it is a nice location and nice setup.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Monday Odyssey

Haven't played Odyssey in many yrs. Course was in good shape. Played there due to Golfnow Coupon. Couldn't understand, though, how a nice course like this does not provide seed mixtures eihere on the cart or at the tee boxes to fill the divots. It's a shame. The course would have been very nice if not for the divots all over.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could be better

. If you want to putt through geese leftovers, this is the course for you. The geese don't even move. Putting is so awkward, and I really loved putting through geese leftovers. I was disappointed. Making up your mind, are you a wedding chapel or a golf course. Seriously, four weddings in one day.. It's weird to drive through someone's wedding with a golf cart.....

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very challenging

Great course very challenging good price great food.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 207
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Don't pay more than $35

Way overpriced!
I paid 35 with golfnow. Don't pay more! Not worth it! Fairway bunkers are mud. Greenside are crusty. Too many bare spots on fairway. Greens okay.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Never Again

Water is Tidy Bowl blue. Sand traps are a joke.Long day on bad course.Rough leads to loooong waits!!!! Would not play here for free!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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