Lives
Estero, FL, USA
Handicap
5-9
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.3
3.2
Total 4 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

4 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
3
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
12/06/2012
Last Review
03/17/2017

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The Legends at Orange Lake Resort

Played On 03/15/2017
1.0
Previously Played

Total lack of course maintenance of a great Arnold Palmer design!

Have played the Legend frequently for the last 20 years. It was always in pristine shape with visiting pga players in orlando frequenting it. For the last 5 years it has gone down continually with very poor management of greens , fairways and bunkers. Turf in the fairways is matted brown grass that does not appear to be growing. Bare spots are numerous .In some fairways you cant even move the ball around to find a descent lie. Greens are very bumpy with so many weeds growing on them , you have to move your ball to get a clear putt to the hole. The greens desperately need a total makeover which is obviously long over due. Bunkers have deep loose sand which makes a skillful shot almost impossible. The worst thing I see is no one working to improve the conditions! Even the driving range is not being maintained and yet they are charging exorbitant prices for a bucket of balls!
Orange lake is a quality gold crown resort which has allowed a company with either no financial ability or knowledge to manage the 3 courses on site. Shame on who ever has allowed this wonderful layout to be destroyed! There are many resort owners including myself who are very upset and are leaving the resort to play elsewhere because of the terrible conditions of their courses! Please be warned!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/22/2017

I couldn't agree more with the previous comment made with regards to poor management of the orange lake legends golf course. I would like to add that not only the legends golf course has suffered, but also the reserve and cranes Bend. It has always been considered a real treat and pleasure to play the legends golf course since it was built in 1998, the goal that I am certain Mr. Palmer had in mind. It absolutely hurts to see such a wonderful golf course go downhill as it has since orange lake turned it over to integrity. Being an owner here at Orange Lake since 1987, it was always something that not only myself, but others that have been invited to join me looked forward too. I sincerely hope that Mr. Harrill reviews these comments and makes a very, very tough decision as to how this can be changed and improved. Until then, the amount of golf our group will play on this premise will be extremely limited.

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Commented on 03/19/2017

This is an accurate description of the course as of March 19th, 2017.

Stoneybrook Golf Club

Played On 01/06/2014
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great greens - very little grain

Greens are excellent! Fairways grass and tees are good. Lots of roll. Washrooms dirty and are in need of renovation. 19th hole is closed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate

Old Orange at Verandah

Played On 12/07/2012
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great wildlife. Pretty course

Good practice facilities. Fair and well manicured greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Bonita Bay East - Sabal Course

Played On 1/5/2012
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

My favourite

Challenging. Good greens. Scenic. Fair with lots of room for good drives.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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