Venetian Golf Club

The course was great! Tipped gentleman after round to take care of clubs went to get clubs with car he left them at drop off didn’t wait to put them in car nor did he clean them . A five dollar tip should get u more help than that. He watched us get out of our cars and load them . And I’m a blue collar guy I just thought he should have done more .

Nice layout however the overall condition of the course needs some attention.
This should happen since the word is the developer, Lennar, has sold the course effect Dec 1st.

Lennar obviously stopped putting money into the upkeep.

New owner is what was needed because it is an excellent layout

The greens were in rough shape with really small patches of what looked like crab grass .. putting was tough

Greens have significant issue with crabgrass, while it appears they are trying to cut and roll to keep them in working condition, don't bother with more than two strokes for the green. Green speed is quite inconsistent, and if there is a crab grass between the ball and the hole (which if you haven't holed out, is very likely), then true putts will be far and few. (i.e. equivalent of your 10-20$ course)

Fairways were in decent condition, you'll find dry patches and crabgrass, but not a significant issue in most instances. (i.e. equivalent of your 25-35$ course).

Rough was in decent condition (i.e. equivalent of your 25-35$ course).

Sand traps need significant work, while playable, I would argue they are the equivalent of a lower end municipal in their current shape. (i.e. equivalent of your 10-20$ course).

Course Design, ok, nothing unique. I've played 200+ courses in my life, very rarely have I not taken a picture of at least one hole, even the crappiest municipal typically has something unique or redeeming to photo. This course didn't warrant a single photo, the nicest view on the course was the clubhouse (which is nice).

Pace of play for 18, ~ 3 hrs., though expect significantly longer, we got caught behind a group on the back 9 with a few old guys that took 12 shots (per person) to reach the green (it took 3 holes before they let us through),

We played the second tee box from tips (blue tees I believe), these tees have their own unique issue. These tees and likely the tees behind and one in front have a fee blind shots off the tee because they don't maintain the bushes in front of the tee, I imagine this is less based on course design and more based on lack of proper maintenance.

Plus, range is included with price. Aqua range.

The course is for the most part well marked, which hasn't been my experience on a number of golf courses in Florida, so for those without GPS, its a plus.

I had high hopes for the course based on the level of review, and was rather disappointed, in its current condition I would recommend playing other courses. I think its an ok course for a sub-30$ price, if you want to practice some shots on a course, but bear in mind that putting will be very hit and miss and you may need to move the ball to some grass occasionally, even when on the fairway.

Have played over 40 courses in the area and this course stacks up with the best. Friendly staff - challenging layout and greens and bunkers.

Disappointed carts didn’t have GPS Installed which made it challenging getting read on yardage.

Overall was a pleasant experience and would return. Finished in under 4 hours.

Most of the greens have patches(some big patches) of crabgrass. Makes it very difficult to putt. The range is nice, the staff very nice and helpful. Don’t plan on true rolling greens.

Sara Bay Country club was beautifiul. The fairways were excellent. The greens were super fast . The Bermuda grass off the fairways ate your clubs up..Made it difficult to get out of trouble

Overall a very good layout with good tees and fairways. Greens have some patched of crabgrass that needs to be sprayed/killed off, and most sand traps are in bad shape and in need of new sand. But a good value for the layout/good condition.

Would have been five star except for green speed is too slow for the amount of undulation and in some cases the undulation is severe. Fairways are being watered frequently so no roll makes the course play longer than the yardage.

Nice facility, friendly staff, great pace of play, ( 3.5 hours) highly recommended