Lakewood National Golf Club - Piper Course

Shocked when I grabbed a hot deal for $30. Course was only open for 2 weeks. Staff was extremely organized and courteous.
The course condition itself was magnificent , the only negative was all the home building everywhere. Greens were smooth, fast and very challenging if you land on the wrong side.
Lots of fun playing here.

This was my second time playing at Lakewood National Golf Club. One time playing the new Piper course. I loved the original Commander course. The staff and experience at Lakewood Ranch is first rate. But the Piper course is not up the the same quality as the Commander course RIGHT NOW. I have no doubt it will be once the course finishes growing in but the course should recognize that and give a discount on the rate until things even out. There’s obvious wear and tear on the tee boxes and fairways from heavy use on new grass. The front nine was largely in the middle of an active construction zone. The back nine had a better layout and at least had some conversation nature areas to appreciate. Playing as a single took a solid 4 hours for 18 hrs. Never saw a ranger to move play along. Didn’t take cards anywhere on the Piper. Overall would rather play the Commander course until Piper matures.