Manatee County Golf Course

I think it's the closest course to the islands without having to drive an hour each way which is nice. Greens were rolling great unlike what I read in some reviews but so many people don't realize that it is aerification season right now which they did back in May but all good now. Staff was awesome and the price was right, I will be back next week.

When the course is almost empty in the afternoons,why not do the smart thing and have a 9 hole rate ? We saw almost no one when we played yesterday at 3 pm.
The course could make a lot of money by encouraging 9 holers to play with reasonable greens fees.
Of course if your object is to not make money, keep running the course in the same old way.

I would play it soon before it goes to summer conditions. Playable now.

I’ve played Manatee County course numerous times. It was in good condition. They just didn’t manage how they sent groups out which ruined the whole pace of play. The 2 of us were pair with another pair which was completely fine but we were sent out after 3 straight twosomes. The last of which appeared to have never played before. Made for a marathon round which sucked.

Except for the bad smells from the water treatment plant, this course is perfect for simple enjoyment. Lots of birds and nice mature trees and exotic plants . No waiting time . No GPS in the carts but still OK. They ask far too much for a simple draft beer at the bar... and practice balls are not cheap. Everything else is very nice.

This public course is situated so conveniently to our home. It could be our home course! More water on some greens and fairways - but it's FL...

Management has been informed of his tyrannical behavior but no one wants tame him.
Perhaps this is a good enough reason to change courses. As a matter of fact, he recommends that you change your place to play golf.
His behavior would only be tolerated at a county course.

Been a few years since playing here. Greens were in great shape not real fast. Fairways were mostly in good shape. Tee boxes were a little beat up and dried out. I bought a small bucket of range balls and you hit off a mat. One of my playing partners wanted to hit a few drivers to warm up and he went ahead of mat at end of bay and was immediately reprimanded to stay on mat. I believe that wasn’t necessary. Our group had a good time other than that incident.

poor conditions course is busy but they are not making any improvements or keeping up with maintenance poor management at this location seems as though they are getting ready to let this course go for other purposes