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Age
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Intermediate
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Average Rating

4.0
4.0
Total 214 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

214 Reviews
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
126
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Recommended Courses
200
Not Recommended Courses
14
Helpful Votes Count
8
Not Helpful Votes Count
5
First Review
09/26/2012
Last Review
03/22/2024

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Deer Island Country Club

Played On 03/21/2024
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Always play,

Ever since I found Deer Island a couple years ago on vacation, I now always play when in the area. With prices thru the roof in town, the regular rate is a steal for a course this good.
Water on every hole and in play on 16 holes. There were a few greens that were a little bit under par, but didn’t deter from an absolute 5 star day. 1000% worth the drive!!EVERYTIME!!

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

Rio Pinar Golf

Played On 03/19/2024
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Awesome deal

With prices in Orlando thru the roof , trying to play golf on vacation could be expensive. While trying to play on a budget, Rio Pinar was well above expectations.
The starter told us of the FEW bad spots on the course and some of the history as well. Very tight track. Trees on the front and less trees on the back, but both 9s are very target golf. The history of this course makes it a little oooler .

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

Back Creek Golf Club

Played On 03/03/2024
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good

Zellwood Station & Country Club

Played On 03/16/2024
4.0
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

Nothing to remember

A lot of holes were familiar to me. Like I’ve seen them before. Greens were best part of the course. Tee boxes and fairways ok at best. Go off play area, good luck.
Some elevation changes were nice for central Florida. A handful of blind tee shots. With everything in the area sooo expensive, just realize you get what you pay for. I got my logo ball. Thanks!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average

Back Creek Golf Club

Played On 12/16/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good

Jonathan's Landing Golf Course

Played On 10/29/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

5 Stars

The consistency of Johnathons Landing keeps us driving an hour to play a couple times a year. The fact we have been doing it 5-6 years now and the course is in the shape we have come to expect. 5 stars !!
We let a father and son go thru our group on 11 or 12. The had been behind us for a bit. After going thru is, dad decides to jet junior start to play. As a result, by the par 5 16th hole, the group in front of them were completely off the hole as the father and son just pulled away from the tee box . Turned us into 5 hours to play.
See you next year!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

The Cat

It’s better than 4 stars, but just not 5. Solid layout, conditions and staff. Played Panther years ago.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, andrewcipolla. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Crooked Cat at Orange County National!

Highlands Reserve Golf Club

Played On 08/19/2023
2.0
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First Time Playing

Forgettable

After the round, the only memorable thing was the poor first impression I got from the very first person I encountered.
I was playing as a single. My tee time was 8:36. I arrived about 8:05. As I walked up, a gentleman asked if I was Cipolla. I said I was. He then said your with these guys. I then asked if I could get my own cart. His reply was “ We have over 100 people today can’t do it” I asked if I could go inside and ask. He seemed even more frustrated with me and told me 3 guys were waiting for me.
When I asked the young lady inside, she was more then willing to accommodate me, and acknowledged how unpleasant the man outside was. She acted like it’s an every day thing.
After playing a couple holes, I found out the group I was playing with was the 8:12 tee time. I was pushed out on the course with no time to prepare AND 20 minutes early. Took 3-4 holes to feel good.
Again, I don’t remember the course, and I played it yesterday. Nothing memorable. Houses everywhere. Greens fulll but slow. I’m on vacation and I got my logo ball. Good luck to HR.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good

Frog Hollow Golf Club

Played On 08/13/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

An old friend

Play here 5-6 times a season. Know the course well. 85-90% tee to green. Greens are fast. I feel good about reaching both par 3 greens from the white tees. Both playing over 170. Couldn’t make a putt. 2 solid pars on hard holes.

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

Galen Hall Golf Club

Played On 08/06/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Jarred the first hole from 20 yards

CLANK!!! Right in the bottom of the hole for birdie!! Great way to start. Having arrived early and aloud to head out, with zero practice after a 90 minute ride, I didn’t find out how fast the greens were till the 2nd hole that I promptly 3 putted.
Going from the criteria I used last week to rate another area course recently, 5 stars for service, pace, overall good conditions and deal. 75-80% tee to green. Just over 3 hours to play after a group let my 2 some thru on the 3rd hole. THANK YOU for doing the right thing . Few areas around were rough, but it’s been hot. Greens were fast and in above average condition. Got into 1 bunker and it didn’t seem to be sand, but what I can describe it as broken up sea shells. Very small pieces allowed my wedge to glide easily thru.
Galen Hall being a road trip to get to will not be in my rotation. Have made the trip 3 times in 5 years and will not count out returning. The deal, situation and opportunity would have to all come together for me to return. I would recommend playing. And would play more if I were closer.

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

Blue at Arrowhead Golf Course

Played On 07/28/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

Drove the 15th green

Playing 249 yards, the par 3 15th is a beast. I saved the best drive of the day for that hole and hit in on to the back of the green, about 12-15 feet from the hole. Standard 2 putt. Par of the day!! Shot 47-39 with no warmup range time.
I don’t give 5 stars often. But the combination of staff friendliness, course conditions, the basically empty parking lot, the sub 3 hour round I played by myself, and the deal I got makes it 5 stars today.
Course in good shape for as hot as it’s been. The couple bunkers I got into today were tragic, but was able to use the Texas wedge to get out of them. Tee boxes ok. Fairways, solid. Greens were spongy and a lot slower than expected. But we’re very full and lush.
6000 yards from the tips. A lot of peaks and valleys made it more interesting and challenging than most back and forth type tracks. Played on a day of over 100 degree heat index. A lot of trees to find shade and about a dozen gazebos on the course near tee boxes made finding shade and staying cool easy. I did see a couple water fountains, but did not use them as I brought plenty of Gatorade for myself.
Arrowhead is 90+ minutes from my house. That is the only reason I would not come back.

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

Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club

Played On 07/23/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Never lost a ball

If you know Deerfield, you know how rarely that gets said. Having played here a couple dozen times, and being a bogey golfer, let’s just call it a good day. I birdied the last hole for my lowest score at Deerfield, 89!
From the white tees, plays 6000+ yards. The par 3 8th hole was playing 217 yards! ( little over 200 on the card). I caught a couple bunkers early and had no issues getting out of any of them. 85-90% tee to green. A few tee boxes could use a little love. Recent rain softened up things, but made everything visually appealing. Greens a bit slower than expected, cause of the rain, but are in very nice shape for summer.
The only time you will be swinging the club on a level footing is off the tee. All sorts of different evaluation changes makes it extremely challenging.
I recommend Deerfield to everyone and will definitely return.

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

Applecross Country Club

Played On 07/04/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

July 4th

Have been aware of Applecross for a while now. With its recent addition to Golfnow, finally got my opportunity to play. The hot deal was a bit more then I’m use to paying to play anywhere, but to play a new course for me and not have to drive a couple hours made it worth while.
Not sure what to say. When I do pay around $100 to play a course, I expect almost perfection. The handful of times I’ve done it, I’ve been disappointed. Applecross was as close as I’ve played. . I didn’t feel like I was overcharged, and I’ll probably be looking for another day to try to improve on my 91 from the gold/blue hybrid tees. Probably about 6100 yards.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/01/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Applecross Country Club.

Frog Hollow Golf Club

Played On 07/02/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Frog Hollow Golf Club

Played On 07/02/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Almost 100%

10:20 Sunday tee time , in the car heading home at 1:35. Most players bailed because of forecast. Our gain!
90%+ tee to green. Greens Rolling fast and consistent. The one bunker I found today was on 17 right side. It did have water in it. I took a drop. Only a few needed work. Same with tee boxes. Few bad ones. Frog Hollow is In as good of shape I can remember in the last 5 years. ( We play 4-5 times a year here) I lipped out a 10 foot birdie put on 16 after one of my best 4 irons ever. Hit. Pin high left and 205 yards.pin was in the back. Wish I made that putt.

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

Inniscrone Golf Club

Played On 06/15/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/22/2023

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Inniscrone Golf Club.

Jonathan's Landing Golf Course

Played On 06/04/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Still worth the trip

My group plays Johnathons once or twice a year. We make the hour drive because we know to expect above average everything. In 6-7 years, it never disappoints. It’s been dry for a while so the ground is hard, but the course stays green and playable.
Front and back 9s completely different. Front, more wide open, back a bit odd, but getable. Hole 3 after the back to back par 5s to start is always backed up, but we came in at just over 4 hours. Always fun to play. Always recommended.

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

The St. Anne's Club

Played On 05/29/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Not for beginners

If you truly are new to the game, I mean you generally shoot 100-110 or more , please think about playing elsewhere. I’m not trying to scare people away, just please be honest about your abilities before coming here. We had a group in front of us that took multiple tee shots then waited for the green to clear when they were clearly 200+ yards out. Caused a 5 + hour round after they chatted up the cart girl for 5-10 every time she drove by.
Tee boxes are bad. No other word for it. Fairways are a good 75-80% . Bunkers are as nice as I’ve seen this season. The greens are FAST!! Some rough spots in places, but holding them was tough.
Very tough course. Only about 4-5 years old but already has teeth to it. 6100+ from the whites. I find a lot of opportunities to hit driver, but also opportunities to lose balls and strokes. Have shot a low of 86 here and a high of 103. I’m a 15-16 HDCP. and love the challenge this course provides. Bring your GPS if you have one. It will definitely help any first time players. And please continue to fix your ball marks AND another one or two. It’s easy.

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

Patriots Glen Golf Club

Played On 05/12/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Still working on it

5 stars today for the fact they continue to work on Patriots. Played 3 weeks ago and noticed even more things done.. The commitment to making this great layout fantastic again is solidly moving forward.
Grass in fairways is growing. Got a good amount of run cause they were hard. Traps seemed to be maintained ( I avoided them today) and the greens stay very full and lush, but continue to be slow. . PLEASE, EVERYONE, fix your divot and one other one. It’s not hard to do.
Moved up to the gold tees today cause I was playing with a few older players. A little over 6000 yards on the card, but still hinges were moved up on most holes. Shot a sold 47-43 with my first ever birdie on the hardest hole on the course. Currently #17.
Not sure why one of my guys in my group doesn’t like Patriots, but I will continue to play here and recommend others to do so.

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

Garrisons Lake Golf Club

Played On 05/07/2023
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Not a great day

As we approach the 4th green, I notice 4 carts at the 5th tee box. That was frustrating to see. Unfortunately it got worse when the 7 of them rolled on down the fairway at the same time!! Was a kids tournament playing behind us, and by th 7th hole, we were all waiting on the 7some to play. The kids only played the front 9. The group never offered us to play thru. Closer to a 5 hour round than had to be.
Course improvements continue. One bad day will not stop me from coming back. Look forward to playing again this season and would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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