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4.0
358 Reviews (358)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
20
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
81.3%
Recommend this course
291 out of 358 reviews
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4.6
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.6%
Recommend this course
57 out of 59 reviews
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4.1
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
82.5%
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85 out of 103 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 7014 yards
Slope 141
Rating 73.3
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Tigers Eye
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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways TiftSport Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tim Cate

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
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 Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Reviews

4.0
358 Reviews (358)
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
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Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

The course is in poor condition

I loved this course the other two times I played but was extremely disappointed at the conditions. The greens were in terrible shape. The grass in the fairways and roughs was also poor. The bunkers were in good condition but the course, in general, needs a lot of help.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/21/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to Tiger's Eye. We deeply apologize we were not able to meet your expectations on this visit. We were met with a perfect storm of issues that caused some problems with our greens, but we have very aggressively treated these issues and we have also taken some additional steps to ensure we will not have to deal with these problems in the future. The greens will be healing quickly with the warmer weather conditions and should be in very good shape again soon. We hope you will visit us again soon and see our progress and improvement.

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens need much work

Layout is great. Fairways in decent shape but the greens need a lot of work

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout, a lot of fun to play. Yes, conditions are not the best, what other reviews say are true. But still enjoyed the round immensely. Hopefully, it can return to prior play conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/02/2023

Thank you for the nice Four Star review of Tiger's Eye. It is definitely a fun course to play! Unfortunately, the cool cloudy conditions that have been prevalent in our area the lat few weeks have slowed down the breaking of dormancy and impaired the recovery of the greens from the extensive Poa Annua outbreak that affected many of the courses in our area this spring. With rapidly improving weather conditions, the greens will also be improving rapidly. We are taking some measures this summer to improve the conditions we expect to see for next spring and we are excited about the rest of 2023 and beyond.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout but poor greens

The course layout was great but the greens are in need of some serious help. The pro shop was kind enough to warn us before we started the round. Bald patches on several greens and very bumpy. On several holes the pin could have been moved to better areas where there was actual grass. I would play this course again but would definitely call first to check greens conditions. Pace of play was perfect for two of us never backed up.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs work

The course layout is great, staff very nice. Greens horrible (bumpy, lots of bare patches, you could not putt true) and very little choice at restaurant.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible

This used to be a nice course but it has gone way down hill. Not worth the money. Greens were horrendous. Do not play here, Panthers Run or Lions Paw.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/22/2023

We are very sorry to hear of your unsatisfactory experience at Tiger's Eye. The greens on this course did go through a rough stretch recently, due to some unforeseen factors, but great strides have been made in remedying the issues and the course is improving rapidly. We expect these greens to be back in very good shape quickly. We apologize again and hopefully you made your concerns known to our staff, who have been making all players aware of these temporary issues prior to playing and offering several options to help make amends. If this was not the case with your group, please let me know and we will do whatever necessary to work with you to achieve a satisfactory resolution. You can contact me directly at blong@oceanridge.com Thank you

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Front 9 in poor condition, back 9 in fair conditon

I was very disappointed in the condition of the Tigers Eye golf course. This used to be the crown jewel of the Big Cats at Ocean Ridge, but the front 9 was in really poor condition. I will think twice before booking this course again while I'm done there in August on vacation.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/05/2023

We apologize for the conditions you described from your recent visit. These issues have been aggressively addressed and we fully expect the course to be in excellent condition when you visit us in August. I would ask if you made your concerns known to our staff during your visit, and if so, they should have taken some measures to address your concerns and find a mutually satisfactory solution. If that is not the case, please email me at blong@oceanridge.com and we will work with you any way possible to make amends for the issues you described. Thank you. Bill Long ORPG

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens in bad shape.

A number of the greens were in very bad shape. We had to move our balls to actually have a decent patch of green to hit towards the hole. The fairways were very spotty.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/05/2023

Thank you for choosing Tiger's Eye Golf Links. We apologize the greens were not at their best during this visit. We have taken great measures recently to address these issues and we are seeing improvement already, which will continue as we move forward. We hope you will visit us again soon and see our continued progress.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A little neglected

I first played the course when the Big Cats first opened and it was a premier destination, however now it seems like it needs a refresh. I realize that it was a couple of days removed from a heavy rainstorm but the sand traps were unplayable and looked like they had been that way for a while. The greens were also in questionable condition, myself and a member of my group had to move our balls on the green a couple of times to avoid bare patches and small sodded areas. I realize that times are tough and maintaining four courses is a major challenge, I feel that it's time for a makeover of a nice design. Staff was great, I was a single and they added me to play with a couple. Played quickly although we didn't need to.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/05/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to Tiger's Eye,. We definitely had a rough patch of weather that contributed to some issues, but we have taken great measures to address those issues and the course is looking much better now and will continue to improve as we move forward. Thank you again and we hope you will visit us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Track. Cart path only

Greens need some work. Cart path only on a beautiful sunny day after the course dried out from the overnight rain. Despite no standing water there was nobody authorized to lift the cart path only rule. As long as the superintendent is there to lift the rule don't play after a rainy night. Very frustrating.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/05/2023

Thank you for the nice Four star review of Tiger's Eye. We apologize for the Cart Path Only situation, but that is a necessity after such heavy rain. We hope you will come visit us again soon and hopefully the weather will be much better! Thanks again.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Finally played Tiger’s Eye

I’ve read lots of reviews, and I’d heard Tigers Eye had stumbled for a bit. I also read they were turning the corner. .

Practice green looks bad, but rolls nicely. Course greens had a few spots, & were vertacut a couple of days previously, but they all rolled great. The few bad spots are easily avoided.

Tees were first be, and fairways were great. Only poor lies would be along the edges of the woods, which is pretty typical in the area.

Staff was very friendly & accommodating. Afternoon round, I finished in less than 4 hours.

Is readily play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/05/2023

Thank you very much for the nice Four Star review of Tiger's Eye. We truly appreciate it.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Need new management

Greens in rough shape. Weeds throughout the course. Bridges need to be redone.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens

Greens were just verticut which spoiled the round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens bad

Course layout great but greens were just verticut and had no grass. Why in prime season ???

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It was a beautiful day and I really enjoyed being out. It was the first time replaying this course Iin several years. Nice course and facilities. The course was in great shape but could use some rain as is probably the case in many courses in the area. Tigers Eye is a good layout to test your golf skills. I would recommend to most golfers as there are multiple tee boxes to test any level.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Need new management

Our same foursome played Tiger's Eye shortly after it opened about 16 years ago. At that time, the course was in excellent shape and we enjoyed it immensely. We decided to revisit it again and what a disappointment it was.. Although the Staff was friendly, the greens were simply awful, with bare spots and poa annua infestations throughout. Additionally, the course was rough around the edges, with weeds growing everywhere. I played and scored fairly well despite the conditions; but I'd be lying if I said that we weren't very disappointed. It seems that the course has been either horribly neglected or grossly mis-managed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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