A view from the 7th tee at Indian River Preserve Golf Club
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3.4
983 Reviews (983)
5 Stars
211
4 Stars
393
3 Stars
230
2 Stars
108
1 Stars
41
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
68.4%
Recommend this course
750 out of 983 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.2
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
11
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
56.4%
Recommend this course
57 out of 101 reviews
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3.3
140 Reviews (140)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
14
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
63.6%
Recommend this course
89 out of 140 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7146 yards
Slope 143
Rating 74.5

Formerly known as Walkabout Golf and Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Perry Dye (2003) Joe T. Jemsek (2003) Jan Stephenson (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.4
983 Reviews (983)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 30
Patio Dining 19
Amazing Food 16
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 69
Forced Carries 49
Bunkers 47
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 47
Locals 43
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 38
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 41
In the 'Burbs 23
Convenient to the City 15

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2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

bad

course is in worse shape than i have ever seen! fairways and greens are shot....not sure how they will get it back to what it was without shutting it down for a good 4 to 6 month complete overhaul

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/03/2024

Hello, u314161213985. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Course condition

Golf course was in very poor condition. Was really surprised how it has gone down hill from the last time I played it. Not sure why it has deteriorated as it has but I hope they can get it back to a playable condition. Great layout.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/03/2024

Hello, billyfl. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout but greens hit by fungus

I've played here many times.
The Good:
Love the layout of this courses
Very friendly and helpful staff at the pro shop
Can't beat the lunch deal.
The back 9 in much better condition.

The bad:
The greens on the front 9 were hit hard by fungus. Putting is "poke and hope". They do look like they are repairing but it will probably be a couple of months.

The fairways on the front 9 are very thin. Typically they improve during the rainy season. Back 9 was much better.

Overall, I love the layout and the staff but until the greens come back it's hard to recommend.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course needs work

I have played this course for many of years being a local to the area. I have seen it at its best and would have friends travel to play and be excited to have them play my local course. Now I have seen it at it worse and would not recommend anyone to play it for the price till they do something with at least the greens. I will be playing elsewhere till the conditions improve.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

We were forewarned (by the pro shop staff) that the course was in bad shape due to the weather during the winter months. We went ahead & played because it was a beautiful day & we had a really inexpensive deal. The course definitely had some shakey spots (especially the greens). Quite a challenging course with lots of water & sand. We were given 2 coupons to come back in the fall. Hopefully we can do that!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 79
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

A Great Day AT Indian River

Always a joy to visit with Laurie in the Pro Shop and Carlton at the cart barn.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/10/2024

Hello, Rabarber1. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Indian River Preserve Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 101
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 203
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't play this course now

The greens are in very bad shape basically unputtable...wait until June maybe for recovery. Generally, the front nine is tough to play and the back nearly impossible to play unless you have tremendous ability to land in limited in bounds locations. Out of bounds is a jungle or water, bring lots of golf balls.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 04/04/2024

Hi, rnglover. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Your feedback helps us do better. Thank you for visiting Indian River Preserve Golf Club. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 263
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 83
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Fun Time on a Windy Day!

Indian River is always a fun round and challenging course. Once the greens get into shape it will rejoin the upper level, moderate priced golf course options.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/04/2024

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Indian River Preserve Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Big gators

Down from Canada and of course had to get gator photos and was lucky enough to spot two big boys. Golf was fun and lots of water so will be buying more balls.Course was in great shape except for the greens but this is an issue with most Florida tracks and I will be back !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/04/2024

Hello, Gofish99. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Indian River Preserve Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well worth the drive

Course was in good condition for this time of year. Greens were in good shape. Generous fairways and decent sized greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/04/2024

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, my69bart. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Indian River Preserve Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was overbooked, very slow pace , Corsley is really nice but the conditions were not good. Specially the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/21/2024

Hi, tom050! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Indian River Preserve Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice day and pace was fast

Weather was possibly going to rain so we chanced the round, weather held out and was beautiful day and very few other golfers, fast round!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 03/20/2024

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Indian River Preserve Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 112
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens

Terrible, maybe next season. Too many bumps from little clumps of grass / weeds that you can’t avoid on every single putt. Hope it gets better soon.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/20/2024

Hi, FloridaGolferFinally! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards a 5-star experience and we hope to see you back!

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