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4.0
1363 Reviews (1363)
5 Stars
219
4 Stars
481
3 Stars
305
2 Stars
181
1 Stars
177
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
84.2%
Recommend this course
928 out of 1363 reviews
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4.1
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
87.5%
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 7005 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.9

Editor's Note: Course closed. See Clermont National Golf Course listing.

Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Terrill LaGree

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire. No denim. Collared shirts required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Reviews

4.0
1363 Reviews (1363)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 50
19th Hole Scenic Views 41
Brunch 22
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 169
Bunkers 122
Forced Carries 70
This course/club is great for:
Locals 99
Advanced Golfers 90
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 83
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 113
Convenient to the City 65
In the 'Burbs 57

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Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Best course layout in Orlando area

We have played this course several times in the past few years. The layout of this course is excellent. However, the water system is not working at all. Absolutely no grass left anywhere. Course is still open but no money is going for maintenance. Course for sale for past 3 years. New possible owners will have to replace and/or overhaul water system which will be a huge expense. Greens are painted green with a lot of unwanted weeds and grass varieties that do not allow ball to roll smoothly. This course used to be in good condition but management has simply let it go. We were very disappointed because I can remember what it used to be - my favorite when we visited from Illinois .Would not recommend this course to any golfer until it is renovated.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/22/2021

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve, and we are working towards getting things up to par. Thank you for playing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could be great

This course has the best vistas of any course in Florida. Views or just fabulous. As for the course conditions terrible. Greens are being watered but the fairways are bone dry. To be fair to yourself a club length of movement on the fairway may still not get you a lie with any grass. Please someone buy this course and get it in shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/22/2021

Hi, Nucit606. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrible Course Conditions

The condition of this course was a joke.. More dirt on the fairways than grass, no bunker maintenance at all. Greens were basically spray panted circles over dead grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 02/22/2021

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve, and we are working towards getting things up to par. Thank you for playing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Dirt track

I have always enjoyed the layout and elevation of this course. The conditions, however, are the worst I have ever seen for any course. There is not a patch of grass on any fairway. Enough said and save your money and simply play elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/08/2021

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve, and we are working towards getting things up to par. Thank you for playing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awful condition

No fairways , bunkers were total junk. No way this was a 3 star course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/08/2021

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve, and we are working towards getting things up to par. Thank you for playing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course layout

This is a great layout for golf course. The only issues are course needs a little TLC. Fairways are dry and Greens are spotty. Could pull some weeds out of traps too. But don’t get me wrong. This is a really fun course to play - absolutely love layout. Just needs a little love.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/22/2021

Hello, u491522621. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Absolute dog patch

Was warned by staff day before arrival about bad fairways and ok greens. When we arrived was shocked that anybody would play here. Dirt driving range, dirt fairways, zero grass. Bunkers were a disgrace. Greens looked as if the staff found some green paint and said, this will work! It doesn’t. Wouldn’t play here for free. Can’t possibly recommend this place to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/22/2021

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve, and we are working towards getting things up to par. Thank you for playing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/08/2021

Hello, JonMiosky. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind. Thank you for playing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 116
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

best layout anywhere

as I said BEST LAYOUT ANYWHERE BAR NONE -----every hole is different - elevation changes than my home state of Vermont. Greens were ok - fairways not so much - teeboxes = who cares

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/22/2021

Hello, vtcwe. Thank you for visiting us at Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 83
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could be a GEM!

What do I say? Warm welcome when we got there. Courteous staff! Starter gave description of a few holes with a smile. Loved the layout! The course need some TLC. Hard as a rock, needs water and grass. You have to shoot darts to hold the greens. Fun course if you can control the speed.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 02/22/2021

Hello, Bogey087. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

It could be the showplace of the area

But, it's really in bad shape. Virtually little to no grass on the fairways; greens where okay. The fairways and rough are so bumpy they should require seatbelts in the golf carts. The layout of the course is fantastic and it could be a real gem if somebody was willing to put some money into it and take care of it. I've played it for the last 3 or 4 years and this is the worst that I've seen it. What a disappointment.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/08/2021

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve, and we are working towards getting things up to par. Thank you for playing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Scenic Layout-Terrible Conditions

We enjoyed our round today at Sanctuary Ridge. The layout is interesting and challenging. Since it’s in hilly Clermont, the vistas are spectacular. Unfortunately, the course conditions are not good. There is little grass in the fairways, and the greens are very inconsistent.
I’ll probably play it again because I so enjoy the layout. Hopefully it will be in better condition next time.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/08/2021

Hello, Willyhoto. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course needs work.

Fairways are very dry and the bunkers are neglected and growing over. Very good bar and restaurant, very friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/08/2021

Hello, mls5704. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Great layout terrible conditions

Could be the best course around if owner cared. The fairways were dirt only sand traps full of weeds and tees with limited grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/08/2021

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve, and we are working towards getting things up to par. Thank you for playing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

Course needs a lot of work. Fairways are very thin, on grass on most of the tee boxes. Greens were ok shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 02/08/2021

Hello, timlange65. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Really fun great course!

Played here for the first time today, read some reviews so really didn’t know what to expect. We had a great time loved the layout and elevation. The staff was super friendly and helpful to explain the holes to us before we played.

They advised they seeded a couple weeks back and it didn’t take so the fairways were a little out of shape which they were but not enough to take away from us enjoying the round. The greens were in pretty good shape which was nice. Will definitely be playing here again plus a free beer at the end was awesome! Thanks for a great day!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/08/2021

Hello, chapmanr87. Thank you for visiting us at Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 119
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Use to be a fun course

The course has really gone down hill from last year. There is NO grass on the fairways and the greens wouldn't be if they weren't painted. The course has a great layout but very poor conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/22/2021

Hello, uLROF4776LR. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrific conditions!!!

Like a cow pasture‼️ But only saw horses. Too bad. Lovely view They should have paid us to play. Sad.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/22/2021

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve, and we are working towards getting things up to par. Thank you for playing Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 02/22/2021

Hello, TheGamesman. Thank you for visiting us at Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Has beautiful views and much potential

I think this course could be a destination in central Florida. It’s to bad it is so run down. The carts are worn out and lots of areas need attention. It’s a shame that a beautiful tract like this is in the condition it is!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/22/2021

Hi, u314161143675. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

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