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Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 6488 yards
Slope 137
Rating 71.6

Editor's Note: Course closed for business.

Located just off the beautiful Gold Coast, the Diplomat Golf and Tennis Club sprawls across a lush terrain covered with thousands of coconut and Royal palms. Towering banyans provide shade throughout the golf course as well. Although it is a public course, it has the look and feel of a private club. It has been a staple of the south Florida community since opening in 1957. The layout features interesting hole designs that incorporate raised greens framed by contoured mounding and more than 75 strategically placed sand bunkers. The water features are hard to miss seeing as they come into play on all but two holes. The golf course is a challenge but not too intimidating for less experienced players. The beautiful scenery alone will be well worth the round.

Course Details

Year Built 1956
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Red Lawrence Joe Lee (1998) Joe T. Jemsek (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted All major cards are accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts required. No jeans or sandals allowed.

Available Facilities

Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Reviews

4.3
309 Reviews (309)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Patio Dining 15
Brunch 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 48
Bunkers 38
Forced Carries 22
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 28
Entertaining Clients 26
A Weekend Splurge 22
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 31
At a Resort 26
Near Local Attractions 18

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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great course

This course was well laid out, fast greens and challenging overall. We will play here again. Winds were up so it made it even harder.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

last day

12 of us played on our last day before flying home that evening payed $65 all in we played texas scramble and really enjoyed the course would definitely recommend it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice track, excellent friendly staff

Good playing conditions. The greens were consistent and rolled well (about 7-8). Nice layout and a most welcoming staff. I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Troon Quality

We play a lot of troon courses and this was as good as any. Only concern was the first three holes play slow by the very nature of their difficulty and arrangement.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 119
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice view, nice layout, excellent condition

I think the title says all. It's just excellent in all ways. It comes with free bottle of water and range. Sure with all the amenities, it comes with a pricey tag. If you look around, you can find very good deals to play this course. Highly recommended!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course/Layout

My buddy and I played this course twice this past week, and we would not have returned had the Diplomat not been in both excellent shape and a terrific layout. There is water practically everywhere but bail out areas are provided, so there is no real need to continually shoot the green. This is resort golf, so don't expect a four hour round. The first time we played, we were matched with a man and woman celebrating his birthday. The woman played decently, but was meticulous in her pre-shot routine. The ranger twice told us to speed up, which we did, but still finished 20 minutes behind pace. My apologies to those players behind us, but like death and taxes, you can't always choose your playing partners. Things were a lot smoother the second time we played, as we were matched with players who knew enough to move their ball up to remain in time. Would gladly return here on my next trip south.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable day

We have played this course on several occasions in the past few years. The course seemed slightly less tended than in previous years but still a nice course. Some interesting water holes. We arrived early for tee time, made use of practice facility,. When earlier tee time groups were no show, staff moved us up. Good pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

resort course

On the whole an enjoyable afternoon with two lovely Canadians. I didn't expect the valet parking at the course. Just another way of fleecing the tourist!
I don't mind paying if it is a top class no1 course: this wasn't. but on the whole enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Great experience, the staff was excellent!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

City feeling

Beautiful and elegant clubhouse. Good course in good shape. Overpriced at $143 I paid half of that on Golfnow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

this course has great features

always enjoy playing at the Diplomat. Staff is friendly. Facilities are useful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Very sad that it rained 8" the 3 days prior to our HOT DEAL previously booked tee time. The Course was soaked to say the least but the layout was great. Only a few people were playing Would love to play again when it's dry.

Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good

Good course , but it rain a lot ..overhall courses condition was awesome . In will definitely played again .

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Nice resort course

Very good course condition. Tee boxes could get some more love. Greens are fast.

Some challenging holes. Staff is very nice.

Lots of trees and flowers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

I always enjoy playing The Diplomat. The course was in very good condition and the facilities are first class. I would hightly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent condition course

All facilities are excellent
Gps into the car
Good assitent

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Staff not accommodating.

The course and facilities are great. But when i showed up early and asked to be put out earlier ( if there was an opening), I got the cold shoulder.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Awesome course!! Great shape of holes and perfect fast greens

This course is great! A little expensive but worth the money. The course is in immaculate condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average experience

Fairways in average condition, tee boxes covered with sand on the day we played, greens in good condition, overall ok - as we got a good deal with GolfNow price/value was ok. Friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful layout and great facilities

This course design is fantastic and everything is in top condition. Not the longest or most difficult course, but a lot of fun to play. Visually stunning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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