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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 7247 yards
Slope 133
Rating 75.5

The East Course is one of two four-star rated championship courses at Jacaranda Golf Club. Both golf courses have a tropical landscape covered with ponds, canals, colorful landscaping, and of course plenty of swaying palms. The East Course is the longer of the two courses. It has served as host for several PGA and USGA tournaments and qualifying events. The layout features tree-lined, undulating fairways and raised, sloped greens. It offers a challenge at almost every turn with 80 bunkers strategically placed throughout and water hazards on 15 holes. Some of the bunkers are built into the mounding complexes, giving them sod faces and high lips that are difficult to navigate. Those that manage them successfully though will be rewarded with excellent scoring opportunities. The popularity of the two golf courses has affirmed Jacaranda as one of the best places to play in southeast Florida.

Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Mark Mahannah (1970) Bobby Weed (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
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 VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Reviews

2.4
642 Reviews (642)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 33
Brunch 8
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 54
Bunkers 53
Plays Long 26
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 41
Locals 30
Playing Multiple Courses 30
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 48
Worth the Drive 24
Near the Airport 22

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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/06/2017

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our golf course. We are glad you enjoyed the facility, but sorry you experienced slow play during your round. The GPS on our golf course usually keeps the pace flowing and we apologize if that was not the case on the day you played.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointing

The course layout is fair for all levels. Realize it is January and grasses are dormant, but the course was in poor condition. Brown patchy greens, bunkers not maintained and not a rake in site, tee boxes are chewed up. Started with $8 for 25 range balls and half interested staff. For $179 fee we expect much more. Deer Creek (superior conditions), Eagle Trace, even Colony West are better value and experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dissapointed

The course ist very cool, but the Greens are very bad. Sorry.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 05/08/2020

We appreciate you taking the time to post a review but we're sorry to hear you left disappointed. We are currently redoing the greens and bunkers on the East Course and plan to do the same to the West next summer. We sincerely hope you'll return to play Jacaranda.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst shape ever

I don’t know how they have kept their maintenance staff. The greens were bad municipal level. For $90

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 05/08/2020

We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy our course. We are currently renovating the greens and bunkers on the East Course and plan to do the same to the West next summer. We sincerely hope you'll return to play Jacaranda.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Disappointing

Me and my friends have played this course last year and I don’t remember it being as in bad shape as it is when the course is in nice shape I fell it’ worth $100 a round but $149. a round is Absurd...there are many other places that you can play that are less money and in better shape . I have played the west course and that seemed In better shape but still feel the price is just to much
Keep them straight....

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/18/2020

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to post a review and for returning to Jacaranda again this year. It's disappointing to hear that you did not enjoy the course this year. We do work hard to provide the best conditions and customer service in the area so it always hurts to know we fell short. We hope to have the opportunity to exceed your expectations soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Day.

I showed up as a single and was paired with 2 local guys. I really enjoyed the day, Mike and Jeff were a blast to play with. The course is challenging and the greens putt 100% better than they look. I wish l could have rated it 4.6. Great tuna wrap at the 19th hole. If the greens were slick this course would be treacherous. A steal at under $100.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/18/2020

Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed your round and hope you'll be back soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/18/2020

Thank you for rating Jacaranda. We look forward to providing you a 5 star experience soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

For the prince hi paie , the Green are very poor. Thank you

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/18/2020

We appreciate the feedback and hope we have the opportunity to exceed your expectations soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad greens

The greens were filled with sand....grass around them for the most part was pretty bad....if you play a course play the West ...much better for the price

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/18/2020

We are sorry to hear you did not find the East Course to be in great condition. We sincerely hope to see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/18/2020

Thank you for taking the time to rate Jacaranda. We hope to be able to provide a 5 star experience soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good turf and layout

Very good turf and layout for S. Florida public course. Excellent when a discount price is availsble. One of my top choices in Greater Ft. Lauderdale. Greens play well but grass is much too thin on the greens, with lots of soil showing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/09/2020

Thank you! We're glad you enjoy Jacaranda and look forward to seeing you soon.

Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE

As my group is from out of state, we did pay a premium to play here. First, the entire staff that we dealt with was pleasant and helpful. They couldn't have been nicer and this reflects on the entire operation as being customer oriented. Although the greens were a little sparse in areas, the putts rolled true. The other conditions were terrific and the layout is quite nice. We typically play a mix of courses when we visit SOFLA and we will come back to this one next year. It's really a great deal for residents and it's still a good value for those who travel from other states.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/06/2020

Thank you so much for the great review. We strive to provide the best course conditions and customer service in the area and it's always nice to know when we've achieved this goal. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

One of the best courses in South Florida

Pace of play was great. Greens were fast, fairways and tee boxes were in great condition. Will be playing again. Very Long Course!!! With the winds on Tuesday, made it even longer. Very challenging!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/09/2020

Thank you so much! We sincerely appreciate the positive review and look forward to your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course was in perfect shape. The fairways were so green and lush.

From check in to completion the staff were so polite and helpful. The warm up/practice area is very well marked with distances. Turf on practice area. The golf course is in such great condition. Fairways green and lush and well maintained. We are not rushed at all. Everyone was so polite.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/06/2020

Thank you! We are happy to hear about your great experience and look forward to your next round.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/06/2020

Thank you for taking the time to rate Jacaranda. We look forward to providing you with a 5 star experience very soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What Happened?

I played here in early March & am just getting around to writing a review. I played here 2 years prior & thought it was beautiful for a public course. I have no idea what happened to this place. The course was in awful shape & the greens were embarrissing. If you look at the positive reviews they are from an earlier time. The recent reviews are will tell you the story & they are not favorable. We came down to florida for 10 days, played 8 different courses & this dogtrack was by far the worse. Although this course was by far the most expensive course we played. This review has nothing to do with pricing. All things being equal, this was hands down in the worst shape. I normally don't write reviews. Particularly negative ones. I don't like to hurt anyone's business. But, if they are going to charge premium prices for an inferior product. I feel obligated to try to save my fellow golfers some money. If you are thinking of paying up for a better experience. Don't! You will be severely disappointed!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 05/08/2020

We are so sorry to hear that as a returning customer you did not find the course to be in good shape. We are currently undergoing a two year renovation project where we are resurfacing the greens and reconstructing the bunkers. The East Course will be done this summer and next summer the West. We hope you'll give us an opportunity to exceed your expectations again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/06/2020

Thank you! We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course but pro shop and starter unfriendly

This was a fun and challenging course. The greens were challenging as they were pretty hard and the dirt showed through the grass. The starter and pro shop staff not super friendly. Seemed like Old boys club mentality. Fairways and tee boxes were in great shape. Cart was technologically advanced which was pretty cool!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/06/2020

We appreciate you taking the time to post a review. While we're happy to hear you enjoyed the course, we're disappointed to know you felt our staff was not friendly. We'll be sure to address that directly with them. We hope you'll be back to Jacaranda.

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better than average

Enjoyed playing there. The wind was a factor. Greens were good as were the fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 03/06/2020

Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the course and we'll be sure to address the friendliness with our staff.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
24fc7482-03e7-594f-9cc2-24565fedf68c
Commented on 02/21/2020

Thank you for choosing Jacaranda. We look forward to providing you a 5 star experience very soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

True golf fun!

Beautifully laid out course. Beautiful birds, lush foliage, and sun bathing iguanas. We loved the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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