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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6018 yards
Slope 127
Rating 68.8

Situated just minutes from the Gold Coast beaches in the heart of Boca Raton, Southwinds Golf Course enjoys warm ocean breezes and lush vegetation. Water is a prominent presence throughout the course. Water hazards come into play on 16 holes. There are also mature trees throughout that will play a deciding role in shaping your shots. The golf course offers some enjoyably difficult holes but overall the challenges are manageable. Each hole is unique offering everything from opportunities to "grip it and rip it" and others that are defined by trees and lakes. The golf course finishes with one of its many water holes but on this par 4, you have to hit over water twice. In addition to the golf course, Southwinds also offers a driving range a putting green with a practice bunker.

Course Details

Year Built 1977
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.1
488 Reviews (488)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 39
Bunkers 21
Forced Carries 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 29
Seniors 16
Advanced Golfers 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 32
Worth the Drive 16
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Nice but challenging course

This course is not long but it has many challenges. Greens were very good. Fairways good. Only issue was a group ahead of 4 who were not quick and did little to speed up when leaving the green. But they only played the front 9. So the back was clear. Will be back. I am determined to do better scoring as I know I can rise to the challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 79
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for beginners, staff needs a reality check

Great course for beginners as every hole is pretty much a straight line. Staff could use some work on their customer relations. The older guy by the golf carts has an attitude every time we go. The kids helping him are very friendly. The staff in the shop could use some work too. It’s a great course to go to since I’m local but I don’t go here often because the staff a major turn off.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Real good value

Short, simple course. In good condition. Very good value. Played in under 4 hours on a Saturday. Excellent for beginners and those who aren’t practicing for the US Open.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Charging extra to ride single on the golf cart

I had unpleasant experience here, and I played almost everywhere in tri-county - this is the first bad review I have ever written. I paid for 18 holes round tee time 0800. I am aware they pair you up with someone if you are a single player - its ok. But they force you to SHARE a golf cart with someone as well. ??? I PAID for my own round and that includes a golf cart. People do all kind of things - smoke cigars, drink bear and what not. Its ok, but why would I have to share a cart with someone who enjoy doing their own things? It is a robbery, because each person paid already for a round, which should include a cart. Here, if you want to ride alone, they force you to pay additional $12. Just Be aware.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course; friendly staff

We’d only played here once before and left wondering why we don’t play here more often. We enjoyed our round a lot; course is in very good shape and pace of play not too slow.. There are plenty of water hazards and sand traps to make the course challenging. Staff was pleasant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

DISRESPECTFUL & RUDE EMPLOYEES

The course was nice and in good shape and enjoyed playing there with some friends. The Staff at this golf course is very disrespectful and puts little value in the entertainment and service of their customers. As I showed up the cart guy said I should have booked a tee time if I wanted to play the course even though there was barely anyone on it. Staff was reluctant to sell me range balls and made excuses about how the machine didn’t work before eventually caving in. Cart guy refused to send me off to the first tee for 20 minutes despite there being nobody on it, and when I told him that his response was “go find something else to do”. When I was on the 18th hole on my second hit that same cart guy told me I had to immediately leave the course and put the cart in as the sun was going down (still 45 mins before sunset) I responded by telling him that I was playing for my personal all time record (which I was). He responded by telling me “I don’t care about your record”. The staff there was so unfriendly, selfish, and impatient that they couldn’t wait the 2 minutes for me to finish the last hole and instead took great pride in putting a dent in my day. I will not be returning to this course and recommend that everyone stays away from a terrible group of people.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 101
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Southwinds a revisit

This course is very close to my house and was my home course for many years.
Had not played there in 5 years, as I have been playing more executive courses as my distance isn’t what it used to be.
What a pleasant surprise. Like seen an old dear friend after a long time.
Totally enjoyed the round. The course is in great shape and while my distance was not as long as it it used to be
I was more accurate in more in the fairway than I used to be.
Scored 96 used to score in the eighties. Even had a whole in one there.
It was a total pleasure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 79
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Single

Got paired with three guys 2 long hitters played championship tees. Did not settle in until back nine
People need to tell yell 4.
I enjoyed the foursom.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

2-3 times playing the course. There r some quirky holes where u need to have played to stay out of trouble. Overall very enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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