Lives
SW Florida
Handicap
5-9
Age
65+
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.8
4.8
Total 4 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

4 Reviews
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
4
Not Recommended Courses
0
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First Review
05/26/2017
Last Review
10/17/2017

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Coral Oaks Golf Course

Played On 10/12/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Exceeded all Expectations

I played and reviewed this course last spring when it was beginning the renovation project. The wait is over and if you haven't scheduled a tee time you need to before our part time residents return and find out about Coral Oaks. Same great staff, NEW carts with GPS, REMODELED pub, and AMAZING greens that putt true and roll smooth. I cant forget to mention the fairways. Lush and green with perfect lies. The practice area also was the recipient of some love with the putting green enlarged at least 3X prior size and the chipping area completely reworked. The actual driving range has always been one of the best in the area. Here's praying the players recognize what they have and help take care of this by fixing ball makes and divots. Kudos to the entire Coral Oaks staff. Already booked for tomorrow and Thursday this week. Get out there as I'm certain tee times will be a premium in season, now is local golfer time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/03/2018

Thank you for your excellent review, look for our peak season specials and save a few dollars on your rounds.

Whispering Oak at Verandah

Played On 05/24/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

2nd time was even bettter....

Since my first review, I took the time to read some others and I am in complete disagreement with those that complained about being harassed about the pace of play. Admittedly did not play the Machismo tees but moved up one to the #2 tees that are sloped at 138 and have a par rating of 72+. It plays about 6600 from there and our 4some did it in 4 hours and 5 minutes, with all scoring at or under our < 10 handicaps.

As for the staff, one of the best in SW Florida. Said it n the other post and I will say it again. I personally enjoy the Oaks course over the Orange course but having played both in a two week period they are equally groomed and you can't miss on either one when the reopen the Oaks after they maintenance break.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Coral Oaks Golf Course

Played On 05/22/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pardon the Dust

Its the sign that greets you and the staff was up front about it when I called about playing. The great news it looks like the place is going to be amazing when it fully reopens in September.

The temp greens are temp greens. Putt 2 and go. The fairways have fully healed from the winter and you would never know this is the same place that I played 2 yrs ago or even in February when it was all beat up from seasonal play. Kudos to the superintendent.

The shop staff was friendly and informative on the phone and welcomed us like longtime members of a private club when we arrived. Nice touch at a muni.

The restaurant staff was also very friendly but the place is showing its age and the AC must have been broken that day. It could use some TLC.

Get the greens rolling, keep the fairways growing and this once again will be a must-do.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/01/2017

Thanks for your support and great review, We hope to see you often once the renovations are complete.

Old Orange at Verandah

Played On 05/10/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

It begins at the bag drop...

May is the month Floridians wait for to enjoy the cool month of reciprocals. Took 24 players to Verandah to play the Nicklaus designed Whispering Oaks. Many had not seen the course before and were impressed and challenged by the design. The course was in great shape and did not show the effects of the drought we have been suffering. Greens rolled true and were a comfortable speed.

The highlight of the outing was the service of the staff that began at the bag drop, carried on into the pro shop, and the 19th hole crew at Blossoms Cafe; who somehow figured out how to handle our large crew and another large group of lady kayakers who arrived at the same time. Verandah is unique in that sense and a very nice community from that standpoint.

To a person, everyone asked when they might be able to return and play the second 18, Old Orange. Coincidentally the general manager stopped by to say thank you for coming to the club at this time, so I passed along the request. That review is identical to this one under Old Orange. You can't miss with either course. They are both enjoyable and you can set the level of challenge with a choice of 5 tees.

Thank you to the staff for a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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