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3.8
2698 Reviews (2698)
5 Stars
530
4 Stars
1488
3 Stars
471
2 Stars
132
1 Stars
77
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
86.8%
Recommend this course
2363 out of 2698 reviews
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3.7
387 Reviews (387)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
213
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
84.2%
Recommend this course
326 out of 387 reviews
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3.7
563 Reviews (563)
5 Stars
85
4 Stars
321
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
21
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
85.4%
Recommend this course
481 out of 563 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7003 yards
Slope 130
Rating 73.2
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Buffalo Creek Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops, mid shirts or cutoffs.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Reviews

3.8
2698 Reviews (2698)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 40
Bunkers 30
Forced Carries 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 37
Seniors 29
Advanced Golfers 21
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 27
In the 'Burbs 26
Convenient to the City 17

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Reviews 93
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Time

Played this course for the second time in 2 weeks and it was a 5+ hour round again, I tried to tell the inside folks that they were starting people too fast but he didn't want to hear it. the greens are not great but the fairways and tee boxes are good,overall it's probably what to expect this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

My new favorite course

In my view, this course is the best value for the money I have found in the area. The staff is friendly and helpful and everyone seems to know their job and cater to patrons. The layout is moderately difficult but if the teeshot is placed properly the play is easy. Sand bunkers need attention with additional material but evaluation was difficult because of heavy rainfall previously. There is some bad spots on the greens that are being address but overall the greens were very good and rolled true with appx. 6-8 stemp. A few of the greens have severe breaks that call for quite a bit of skill. The greens were my favorite part of the course. There are some VERY large gators on the grounds so watch where you ball goes. You are a visitor at their home. This is a very enjoyable day of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 58
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

Nice Course for Money

Fairly wide-open course with a few water holes to make it challenging. Pace of play could be a little better but not horrible. Greens pretty fast but play true. If looking for a round under $75, definitely worth playing if in area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok course

No consistent pin locations, tee boxes great . Rest of course just ok..

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

40 min late from our tee time. Not happy car Path only very Slow.. Waited on every shot.

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

Pops playing golf

For a public county course, it’s in nice condition. Pace of play terrible. Price is high for a county /tax payer owned property 🤷‍♂️

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good public course

Very good layout and in good condition. Links style corse, very fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

Buffalo Creek is a very nice course. The layout is awesome with all kinds twist and turns. It’s in very good shape. The staff were incredibly nice. Very helpful. The greens were nice (I didn’t have my best putting day. The greens keeper set some outrageous pins. But it made it fun to try and make the putts. Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible greens

I have never seen greens in such poor condition. They were like green spray painted concrete. Several greens were just unplayable due to damage and under repair. On the positive side the layout of the course is nice and the undulation in and around the greens was better than most in the area. The course could use a beer cart as well.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

ok

Enjoyable round, fun course, pace was a little slow but not bad..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great staff!!

Buffalo Creek is in good shape. Great group of gentlemen running the course. Keep up the good work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best staff in Manatee County

Most courses around treat golf now guest as second class players. Buffalo Creeks staff is second to none.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Jack H

Very friendly and helpful staff from the moment we’re arrived to when we left!
Enjoyed the course design but course condition was not what I expected!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They overbook

It took us 5 hours and 50 mins to play the round. Every tee box had 2 groups or more.

Way too long to play a round of golf. This was a week day. Would not want to play weekend then.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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