A view from the 7th tee at Indian River Preserve Golf Club
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3.5
976 Reviews (976)
5 Stars
209
4 Stars
393
3 Stars
229
2 Stars
106
1 Stars
39
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
68.8%
Recommend this course
747 out of 976 reviews
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3.2
100 Reviews (100)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
9
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
60.0%
Recommend this course
60 out of 100 reviews
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3.3
134 Reviews (134)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
64.2%
Recommend this course
86 out of 134 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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Indian River Preserve (FKA Walkabout Golf 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

3.5
976 Reviews (976)

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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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

What a shame

I have played this course since it has originally opened. It was always in perfect shape. Once the new clubhouse was built, either they ran out of money or interest in the golf course. Bulldoze the club house, bring back the old trailer and bring this course back to what it once was. If your goal is to play the worst maintained course in Brevard county, there is no doubt this is the course you want to be at.The Greens are either dirt, or the few that had grass on them were like putting on a fairway. The fairways were mostly hardpan dirt, very little grass. The rough was mostly dead grass/weeds. I fertilize my yard once a year and it's in much better shape than anything on this course. At this point they should just shut it down or sell it to someone who wants/knows how to maintain a golf course. We will not be back unless things drastically change in a good way. If I were Golfnow, I would be pulling this course from your site, all they are doing is making customers angry that they were fooled into playing this goat track.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/08/2024

Hello, rowdy6634. 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 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Used cart

never again

This used to be one of my favorite courses in the area. It seems they are no longer maintaining this course. The fairways are bare with hardly any grass and the greens are horrible with no consistency at all. Some are just dirt and others have grass more befitting a fairway. It's not about the money, it just isn't worth my time.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/08/2024

Hi sandro420, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course has a good layout but

Fairways had little to no turf, the greens were terrible
Do not waste your time or money. Would not recommend playing

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/08/2024

Hi Rocky53,

We’re sorry to hear of your less-than-satisfactory experience and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies.

We value our customers' opinions and would like to make things right and determine how we can provide a solution that makes you smile.

Please contact us directly at the pro shop. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Indian River Preserve

The tees were very impressive, flat and green. The fairways were not well kept. The greens had just been topdressed, and there was no notification published on Golf Now. All greens had risk reward, with a fair bailout. The housing department adjacent to the fairways has really increased, but the building do not intrude or distract from play. The clubhouse is very impressive, and staff was nice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/08/2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the condition of the fairways and the lack of notification about the topdressing of the greens. We appreciate your feedback and are glad that you enjoyed the tees, clubhouse, and the friendly staff.

Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Brown All Over

Something must have happened, the entire course was brown when we played last month. The greens were mud with little or no grass. Clubhouse is always nice with great food.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

great staff

everyone there was very nice proshop,cart guysetc..the course was pretty beat up from all the bad weather lately

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/08/2024

Thanks so much for the great review, uLHQH4854LH. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Indian River Preserve Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

crappy course condition; extremely slow pace of play; had to skip a hole

Course conditions are horrendous; Greens are not green, fairways are crappy - no grass; Slow slow slow people here, pace is terrible.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/08/2024

Hello, nqr7NTVFwkI9zJnDJZ85. 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 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Enjoyable

Second time there in a week. Was windy and brisk but sunny day. Course was dry some roll on fairways. Decent shape for this time of year . Conditions will continue to improve . Hope to play it more

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/08/2024

Hello, 860vhMbggjpd01sGLnOQ. Thank you for visiting us at Indian River Preserve Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Tough Course- Wet and Windy

Have played this course the past 3 years during the start of the year. Last year it was dry as dust, this year it's very wet. Don't think they've cut or rolled the greens in some time. With the wind, it is very hard to hit greens in regulation for guys who shoot high 80's or low 90's. From there the greens are tough to read, many splotches and damaged areas. Three putts happen all to often, With NO grass on the fairways, you're hitting off dirt making it that much harder. I need to play more courses in the area but this one is at the bottom of my list which is unfortunate.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 02/08/2024

Hi, FescueTour! 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!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Birthday boy

Nice course good value with recent rain would like to play with better conditions next time. Will be defiantly be at next time

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/08/2024

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, wiltsie9. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Indian River Preserve Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout- poor conditions

Great layout. Par 3’s are all tough. No grass in the fairways. Greens were sanded and rolled (bounced) inconsistently.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course conditions

From tee to green the conditions were unacceptable. Maybe the time of year I hope but I wouldn’t recommend playing this course in January

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Course, but Greens still need improvement

Hopefully consistent warmer weather will bring the greens back.

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