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4.0
464 Reviews (464)
5 Stars
131
4 Stars
219
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
85.1%
Recommend this course
397 out of 464 reviews
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4.0
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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4.0
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
83.6%
Recommend this course
51 out of 61 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6554 yards
Slope 133
Rating 71.9
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Sanctuary Lake Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Bent grass
Greens Bent grass

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.0
464 Reviews (464)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 26
Bunkers 19
Thick Rough 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Advanced Golfers 12
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 10
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 23
In the 'Burbs 20
Worth the Drive 8

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is challenging. After tee shot many of your shots can be from difficult lies. Not much rough but alot of water and marsh areas to grab your attention.
Only complaint was that on this weekday the pace was a slow 5 hour round. Nice course overall and definitely worth playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Cool Course, but Overbooked

It’s pretty annoying when a golf course can hold someone responsible for being late to their tee time, but when the golf course overbooks and isn’t able to get you on the first hole tee box until 15 mins after your tee time, that’s pretty bad.
Pace of play was also very bad for the entire 18 holes. It took us (just a twosome) almost 5 hours.
Other than that, it’s a very cool links course. Challenging but soft greens. Had a good time.
If you normally play the white tees at other courses, play the blues here. The whites are too short compared to the white tee boxes at most other courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not great

Had a 2:40 tee time. Did not tee off until 3:40 due to a back up caused by an event in the morning. Played the first 9 in under 2 hours, ranger had the audacity to ask why we were behind… just not a great first impression at all.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just need ranger controlling pace of play on course

Had great time but always hard for the solos/duos to get past the 4’somes and just drags out an already long round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always nice

Always love playing this course. Beautiful layout. Fairways are wide enough with enough hazards to make it fun. Test your skills without losing too many balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

7th round of 2023 in January

Glad that they are of course that stays open almost year-round. It's my 7th round here in January of 2023. Of course was a little wet but was still in very good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Good condition

The course was in good condition considering it's January 16th. The fair was in good shape and the greens were pretty good also. Was a challenge hitting the ball into the greens with them being a little bit Frozen

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Bring Accuracy

This course was a fun and challenge one. We played from the whites, which werent that far off from the blues, except for on one or two holes. We were paired with another duo, who were of similar skill and fun to play with.
Cartpath only due to recent storms and rain.
Starter was a bit of a character.
Would like to play again on a day when the course has not been blown out by rain.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyed Course

I’ve always wanted to play at Sanctuary Lake. It definitely didn’t disappoint.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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