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4.4
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
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3
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1
Conditions
4.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
83.5%
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76 out of 91 reviews
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4.4
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
83.5%
Recommend this course
76 out of 91 reviews
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4.4
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
83.5%
Recommend this course
76 out of 91 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7075 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Formerly known as Raptor Bay Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 2022
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Raymond Floyd (2001) Raymond Floyd (2022)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, American Express, MasterCard
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required. Cut-offs and T-shirts are prohibited anywhere on the premises.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2023 #6)

Reviews

4.4
91 Reviews (91)
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Fun course

Nice conditions, driving at a premium, not difficult after drive, greens excellent, no traps around greens

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/19/2018:
Thank you for playing Raptor Bay Golf Club! We're glad to hear you had fun. Come back again soon.
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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Over priced

I was excited to play this course for the first time. Surprised the range is off matts into a net with no plan to install one. Some holes are unique and some are straight with no character. Landscaping is colorless and boring. No bunkers on the course but there are sandy waste areas. The stacked sod bordering the waste areas creates a bumper on some shots which is really strange.
Greens are humongous so a GIR can easily lead to a 3 putt.
Bottom line: interesting course, but severely overpriced.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ragtop

For a resort-style course it was superb. Used to playing difficult courses in FL that are not resort-style. Very wide open course. Difficulty is in not knowing where the water comes into the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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Previously Played

Normal price point is too high. Only value is if you a get discount:

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Definately Give It a Try

I was a fan of the old Raptor Bay course - but - I am an even bigger fan of the new Saltleaf. From the moment you hand over your bags at the bag drop to the beverage afterward - the experience was like being a 'member for a day'. The course redesign was creative yet not overwhelming. My wife is a new player and never once felt over-challenged. My advice to anyone would be to give it a try.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Saltleaf Experience

The 18 holes at Saltleaf were exceptional and the course conditions were excellent. Greens were fast and true. The new holes were just that new, but can certainly expect them to stand the test. Great course redesign and I will miss Raptor Bay, but Saltleaf is a very welcoming replacement.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The course conditions were excellent. Fast smooth grees, but not uncontrollably fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Did 9. Lots of fun, good course, passed the drink snack 3 times. But that twisty stick the ball rolled over on the fairway straightened out and slithered away.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Very nice golf course.We played after 2pm when the rate is reduced by$100 to $ 249.I would not pay to play at a the higher as it is not justified.It's evident by the lack of players which made it very nice for us as we had no one in front or behind.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Resort Course

Nice layout with excellent amenities, friendly staff and top notch pro shop. Disappointing practice facilities with a net driving range and no short game area. Not even a chipping area. For the price this was unexpected and a letdown. I would hope they would enhance this area of the course to make it a more desired destination.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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