A beautifull sunset view of hole #3 at Sapphire National Golf Club
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3.3
214 Reviews (214)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
20
Conditions
2.8
Value
2.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.7
63.1%
Recommend this course
143 out of 214 reviews
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3.3
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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3.4
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.6%
Recommend this course
36 out of 51 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Public
Par 70
Length 6331 yards
Slope 137
Rating 71.0
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Sapphire National Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/31
Architect Ron Garl (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Reviews

3.3
214 Reviews (214)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
19th Hole Scenic Views 16
Patio Dining 14
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 27
Undulating Greens 20
Water Hazards 18
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 22
Advanced Golfers 19
Locals 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 18
At a Resort 13
Near Local Attractions 8

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Reviews 11
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

it is a golf course

The course has a decent layout and nice carts. The so called sand traps were the worst I've ever seen anywhere. They were caved in on edges and hard as the cart path, luckily I only went in 2. greens were mostly decent, a few had terrible spots on them. Pace of play was terrible had a 4some lolly gagging around holding everyone else up and of course no one to speed em up. me and the people behind us stopped after the 15th after already playing for almost 4 hours. Seems like since this is the only course us visitors to area can play, at 90 bucks they would do SOME upkeep and maintenance. Plus them not mentioning that its carts path only until noon on reservation was awful, had I known I wouldn't have played with my replaced knees. TELL PEOPLE before they show up to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Gorgeous setting, and very challenging

I am a beginner golf player used to Florida flat and wide open courses. This was the most beautiful course I have ever played due to the surroundings and the course I thought was in good shape although not perfect I think some of the other reviews I read were overly harsh. Grass was lush green but maybe too long in some places but not bad. The main thing is how difficult this course is for a beginner like me. I lost about 20 balls because there are so many narrow places, doglegs and trees that unless you have great aim it will be a challenge. That said I just want to practice so I can go back when I am ready to play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Know there is now mow weeks

Pins hadn’t been moved in a week and grass had grown well over the lip of the cup. Fathers Day, then saw it was all mowed on Monday. I own a landscape company and I know it was not mowed anywhere for a week. Worst conditions I’ve ever experienced. Expensive considering the condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible Shape

We were so disappointed in this course. It was my first time , but the other two guys had played there a few years back and said it was beautiful then. . The course was in such disrepair it is hard to describe. By far the worst course I have ever played and I wish I had never chosen it. I will not ever be back and will be sure to warn others as well.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dandelion flowers

Fairways Grass is too long there’s dandelion flowers every where. Greens have not been cut so long. Tee boxes are dead. Not worth the money. Layout is nice, staff are friendly

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great views

Good layout
Poor condition
Overpriced for what was offered
No
Putting green
No driving range

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t waste your money

Greens, fairways, tee boxes all in terrible condition. Many areas needed to be seeded, goose poop on Manet greens and a lot of it! It’s is like they are in receivership that’s how bad it is. Oh, the traps are probably the worst I’ve seen. $90 is a Joke maybe $25, maybe!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very scenic golf course

This golf course had fantastic views. Unfortunately the greens had just been aerated which made the putting very difficult. The tee blocks and bunkers need a lot of work. If you want to play a golf course with beautiful views, this is a must play golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Birthday disappointment

While the website boasts pictures of an immaculate course with spectacular views unfortunately that’s a facade. The bunkers were not manicured, no rakes to rake and place, many had landscaping fabric or corrugated pipe showing, greens were recently punched which is fine except it’s possibly the worst top dressing job ever, tee boxes were in bad shape, fairways were spotty with many different types of grass growing. No practice facilities other than a putting green. The course has a cart path only policy before noon. That would be useful information for a man with multiple knee surgeries. There is a full restaurant on site unfortunately it doesn’t open until 2, my food and drink options were limited to a small table of snacks and a couple of beers. The staff was nice enough. I drove 2 hours expecting one thing that their website promotes and was honestly sold a bad bill of goods. Very disappointed on spending 90 bucks as a birthday present to myself.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Incredible Course

This course is phenomenal! I was in GA for a golf vacation and had the pleasure to play this course. Even though the greens had just been aerated, they rolled pretty well and will be absolutely fantastic when they heal. The tee boxes and fairways are superb! It's obvious the staff puts a lot of love into the course. I will definitely play this course again next trip!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course

Unfortunately, we played shortly after the green were aired and sanded. Besides greens conditions the course was beautiful. Definitely the type of course an amateur could make par on. Very fun and relaxed pace in a professional atmosphere. Well done

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout - greens and tee-boxes need work.

Great course, very nice layout. Greens were punched and sanded the day we played making putting extremely challenging. Many of the tee boxes did not have grass - they need some work. Otherwise, great place to play a round.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 113
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Beautiful location but tough course

Thoroughly enjoyed playing this course. The view from many holes was spectacular! It as tough unless you have good accuracy. The only draw back was it’s remote location.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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