Lakewood National Golf Club - Commander Course

Used my final free round from golf now since they switched from that, but well worth it. Played with my brother. Staff was very accommodating considering we book opposite courses on accident. They let us play no problem and pick our course. We chose the piper which is the newest course. The layout was beautiful with holes that everyone can play from as they have 7 tee locations ranging from like 4500 Lady closer-7300 yds tour tees.
Greens were fast and true, undulated and a real joy and challenge to read and play!
Fairways and tee boxes were almost perfect. Wish people would sand their par 3 tee box divots but I’m nitpicking. Every shot was a strategic fun challenge. We played blacks which was the third tee in and was still 6500 yds.
GPS carts. Coolers on side of cart come prepacked with ice.
Practice range was great with free range balls.
Huge undulated practice green and chipping green with bunker practice.
One of the best of the fifty courses I have played in last year+.
If I had any gripes it was the amount of mowers out there that were in our shot line on first couple holes. That and the bev cart prices were a bit steep. Will be a gorgeous track line once homes are built as there are maybe 5-10% of course lined with houses.

The course is and has always been in great shape, you think of something negative and I'll have to say not at this course.

I'm giving this course a rather bad review. Not so much for the course, though. It was in decent shape and was really ok. However, myself and my playing partners ran into a consistent problem with our golf carts. Right from the very beginning we had problems. When we headed to the first tee our carts stopped and said we could go no further because we were in a restricted area, even though we were heading in the right direction. We had to go back to the clubhouse and they supposedly reprogrammed the computers so this wouldn't happen again. Except it did another 2 0r 3 times while on the course. This was a big distraction and irritation. I'll not bother to play there again.

Three of us had a great time playing this course. Very nice condition. There were friendly holes and not so friendly holes, but still played like a fun course.

This is a course you should try to play if you are in the Bradenton area vacationing at the beach and need a nice public course option. The price for the quality of course is very good. It's obviously hot in Florida, but if you can bear the heat and the greens haven't been punched recently, you'll enjoy this place.

The Commander course is one of the best in the greater Sarasota/Bradenton area. I will play this every time on vacation.

Played Commander and loved it. I’m a 22 handicap and found it to be tough but fair. There are 6 tee boxes which cater to every skill level. Course was in great shape and pro shop personnel were awesome. Highly recommend.

Spectacular course to play... must play if you’re in the area

Immaculate conditions, really fun layout and can play it everyday of the week and have it seem like a new course, starter on #1 of commander deserves a raise for handling a upset player that showed up for his tee time late and then proceeded to get made at the starter for not letting him out instantly. He handled the situation perfectly

Great day. Loved the course. Perfect golf day. Thank you!!!

Maybe the best course in the area. Course is long but fairways are wide and forgiving. Greens are where you rack up your strokes. Love this course. My playing partner gets a 9 on #11 and then aces #12! Shoots a 78 with a 9 on the scorecard.
Only negative is the pricey beer/food.

If you’re looking for primo golf, this is the spot.

Great layout in superior condition The staff is warm and friendly. I strongly recommend playing this course.

had a 40 minute squall but it kept the day cooler and the course was perfect........ please keep it available...........

Ok I get the protocols with COVID-19, as I work at a private country club in the area. If you are not going to handle a golf bag with a mask and gloves on just let me know or make a sign up. I was also told I couldn’t go to the range till right before my tee time? Are you kidding me? Then there is actually a sign that you cannot putt on the practice green till ten minutes before your tee time, you have got to be kidding me, it’s a 12,000 sq ft green. We go to the first tee and no scorecards, come on! So you want me to touch the screen several
Times rather than my own scorecard? I get no pencils but no scorecards is just plain cheap. Additionally all times we were there previously we could go to the Tiki Bar and have lunch and drinks but this has been discontinued.
What appears to be happening is they need the daily fee revenue but they really don’t want you there. So go play where you are appreciated

It's a treat to golf there, but a bit to expensive for my level of golf.

Have played some nice courses in this area but
This one is head and shoulders above the rest
From tee to green it’s pristine and can be very
Challenging , Pretty long with undulating greens that are quick but roll true.. it’s a professional layout so choose your tee box accordingly - has the true feel of a professional course - played with a member on front nine and she was very helpful with tips - see you soon , can’t wait to get back there !

A very enjoyable golf course to play. Wide fairways with little trouble off the tee. Big undulating greens allowed for some fun pin locations, your ball could catch a slope and funnel it towards the hole. Fun to play 5 par 5’s and a super short par 4. Was in great shape!

There are some very hard holes but, if you play them right you will shoot a good score and some birdie-able holes.