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3.6
1515 Reviews (1515)
5 Stars
235
4 Stars
704
3 Stars
348
2 Stars
133
1 Stars
95
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
77.3%
Recommend this course
1148 out of 1515 reviews
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3.6
126 Reviews (126)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
76.2%
Recommend this course
96 out of 126 reviews
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3.7
179 Reviews (179)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
82
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
78.2%
Recommend this course
140 out of 179 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6200 yards
Slope 124
Rating 69.4

Located just minutes from the beach, the conveniently situated Clearwater Country Club sprawls across a coastal landscape of Spanish moss-draped trees and towering, mature oaks. Stevenson Creek meanders through the golf course, coming into play on six holes. Built in 1920, the layout has a traditional design that is challenging but fair. The course is tight but it plays long, especially on the par 5s. The rolling fairways are well manicured and the greens play at medium speed and are consistently well maintained. Clearwater C.C. actually has a reputation amongst locals for its superb conditions. It is also popular with visitors, snowbirds specifically, since the club offers the area's only seasonal and short-season membership with exclusive privileges. It is also one of the few clubs in the area that allows walking.

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Course Details

Year Built 1920
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Architect Herbert Strong (1920) Perry Maxwell (1940) Joe Lee Press Maxwell (1940)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Casual

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities

Reviews

3.6
1515 Reviews (1515)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 54
Brunch 29
19th Hole Specials 21
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 68
Water Hazards 59
Undulating Greens 35
This course/club is great for:
Locals 75
Seniors 65
Walkers 40
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 106
Worth the Drive 17
Near Local Attractions 16

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Never play there again

Course was in horrible condition. No yardage for women. Should have never paid that much for this course. Should have been told how bad conditions were before paying. Thumbs down for this one.

Conditions Poor
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3.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

pace was fine normally bad, no water or cart girl not good

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Previously Played

Worst course if you actually want to play.

The pace of play here is a non existent concept. Nearly 4 hours into our round and we were teeing off on the 12th hole behind a group who was possibly the initial founding members when the course was built. Then we decide to skip ahead of them since they weren't moving and they get upset and tell the clubhouse on us for passing them for playing so slow. Our group was in their 30s and 40s and we could have been considered the grandchildren for everyone else playing the course on a busy Saturday. Avoid this place if you enjoy playing golf. If you want to occasionally play golf and visit with grand or great grand parents, then this is the place for you! I will never be going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Overpriced golf

Given the fact that summer rates should already be in effect, the cost of golf at CCC was ridiculous. Over 5 hours to play, saw the cart girl once, and had to look for a patch of grass to hit from everywhere on the course. Limited options for snacks and beer in the clubhouse make this course value at maybe $25 per round.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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1.0
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First Time Playing

Terrible value and service

Do not waste your money. Many other courses to play. Only good thing was the food server. One man show but he was a good guy. Layout is bad for some golfers. Many holes surrounded by roads and homes.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

slow slow slow

I've played here 5 times this year and have encountered delays with tee times and slow play on 2 previous occasions. But this time, it was ridiculous. We teed off at our 1:52 time slot and one hole in we ran into a backlog. It was so bad, we were joined on the back 9 by the twosome that teed off at 3:00! Very poor management of tee times and non existent rangers on the course to monitor pace of play. It's hard to play well when you wait 23 minutes to hit a shot. In speaking with various members, this is apparently normal for this course, which has a reputation for terrible pace of play and unwillingness to address it. I won't be back unless this is addressed.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Clearwater Country Club was Awesome

My wife and I were matched up with another couple at the Clearwater Country Club for an 8:37 Tee Time.. The Starter let us off a little early. The course is an old course layout. The greens were perfect - literally. Pay attention to the grain. Most of the Fairways were in good shape as were the Bunkers. The rough was easily playable. We played the White Tees and the Ladies played the Red Tees. My wife giggled with glee at the significant advantage. We finished in under 4 hours. We had a great time and even went in to have a beverage and Lunch. The Staff was great as was really food. The Clearwater Country Club is definitely a Must Play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

5 hours to play is not acceptable

Decenct course that really could use a much better s
Watering system

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

sorry but no can do

Awful pace, poor conditions. Need a lot of tlc. Dangerous course, alomst got hit many times.

Will not go back, been there done that

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played Clearwater CC three times this month during our March visit to the Gulf area. The course is one of the better public courses in the area for this time of year. Greens and fairways in pretty decent shape. Pace of play is slow but that is to be expected for March in Florida. Used Golf Now deals to get a price reduction on green fees which makes this a good deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Ho Hum Day at Clearwater Country Club

Another disappointing day of golf at Clearwater Country Club. The condition of course was poor at best. Tee boxes were ratty, little to no turf in the fairways and rough and the bunkers and there edgings were some of the worst we've seen in a long time. The best part the course were the greens. Most of them had a lot of grass on them but unfortunately they were running at about 8 on the stimpmeter. Lastly, pace of play was slow which is very typical for this course...

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor fairways and rough

Nice course but does not appear to have irrigation on the fairways or rough so you need to find a clump of grass to hit off or hurt your wrists on the hard, barren ground.
Too bad, it could be a great course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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