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4.3
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
98.6%
Recommend this course
58 out of 65 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7192 yards
Slope 140
Rating 75.0

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Dwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Steve Smyers (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire is required. Tank tops and cut-offs are not allowed on the course.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2023 #15) (2021 #23)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2017 #4)

Reviews

4.3
65 Reviews (65)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 10
Undulating Greens 10
Elevation Changes 9
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 8
A Weekend Splurge 7
Group Getaways 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 8

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyable

Really fast greens with undulations so you may find your ball rolls a long way from the hole when you thought you had a good shot into the green. Lots of fairway bunkers so although the fairways look wide you will get in trouble if you don't hit it straight. I preferred the back nine as it was as close to the houses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A course for any caliber of player

I have played hundreds of courses all over the USA. This is my favorite. A big golf course with big undulating fast greens, numerous bunkers with firm sand that is very playable, and wide fairways.. Grip it and rip it. With 5 sets of tees any player from a beginner to a touring pro can enjoy it. I have played the course over 1500 times. I have been a member for over 18 years. Water on only 2 holes. Many times I start with the same ball and finish with the same ball.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Very enjoyable golf course

We play a string of courses every year and add a special course each time. This course now tops our list. We are serious players who like to have fun and this course provides both. Great layout, fast, undulating greens and great aesthetics makes this course a must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Southern Dunes is Brilliant!

We holiday in Florida every year and stay at Southern Dunes. over the course of a 2 week stay I will play 5 or 6 times.

I cant recommend this course highly enough, it has everything.

My only regret is that the configuration doesn't allow more water hazards but other than that it is faultless

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course is in great shape and is fun to play!

I was able to play 9 holes late (~ 6 pm) and then later in the week was able to play 18 holes late (~ 5:30 pm). I stayed at a house on the course and was disappointed to hear that they were aerating the day that I had available on my Disney week vacation, so I booked a round at the Waldorf Astoria. I got out late on Southern Dunes to try out the course and I found the conditions fantastic and the course just plain fun to play. After that I assumed that the Waldorf Astoria was going to be amazing, but I was very disappointed with the Waldorf Astoria and wished I was able to play my full round at Southern Dunes. The last day of my trip, we got away from the park early, so I got an opportunity to play Southern Dunes again late (5:30 pm) :-) I got the full round in and was happy with the back nine holes as well. One of the holes was under maintenance, but beyond that the conditions were fantastic. I wish I had more time to play Southern Dunes!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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