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4.6
818 Reviews (818)
5 Stars
593
4 Stars
176
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
94.9%
Recommend this course
775 out of 818 reviews
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4.6
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.2%
Recommend this course
69 out of 71 reviews
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4.6
148 Reviews (148)
5 Stars
103
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.3%
Recommend this course
141 out of 148 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Private/Community
Par 72
Length 7007 yards
Slope 128
Rating 73.1
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Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch
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Course Details

Year Built 2020
Architect Chris Wilczynski (2020)

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2023 #19) (2021 #20) (2020 #18)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2020 #25)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2020 #18)

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4.6
818 Reviews (818)

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st timer

All was good. Wide fairways ,course was in fantastic shape. The only kicker was the greens. Super fast and undulating Lots of 3 putts for our foursome. Pin placements were never on flat ground. We could all get there but getting in was challenging. Would definitely go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful place

I’m a Lakewood Ranch resident and have played heAzario many times. Each time the course is in impeccable shape. Nearly impossible to get a bad lie…..even in rough. Pace of play was right at four hours. Prices in LWR have gone out of control so the price to play is what it is. There are becoming less and less courses for outside public play in LWR area. Azario will go private as well in probably two years when development is built out. Only gripes about the place is the greens are too tricked out. They need flattened and cut differently. Also - aloe outside members to access Bahama Bar for a drink and food for goodness sakes. You gladly took the $129 to play the course…why not allow access to wall next door for a pre or post round drink and food?

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Very nice layout not to tough tee to green. Green are well manicured run true and big with undulations. The club house and the bar area by the pool are very nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place

Great course. Had Great landing areas to drive the ball. Greens were tough but fair. Carts were plush. My only negative was driving range. You drive into water and the balls float. Probably done this way for lack of space. Would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great conditions, greens are equalizer...

Love the course but the greens are a little too hilly in my opinion... 10 is like a putt putt course set up... if they reworked the greens slightly the course would be awesome...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice course with difficult greens

Course was in in great shape throughout. The only blemish was the greens did not hold shots into them, even with a wedge using a pro-v. Some of the greens had way too many undulations making some putts near impossible. If they flattened some greens somewhat (especially 10) the course would be great. Rumor is this course will go private, so get out there soon before it's too late.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was a little drier than normal, but still a great course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

The course is amazing and very well maintained. Layout was very thoughtful. Plenty of wildlife as well. Only complaint we all had was that the greens were like playing at a mini golf. Like rolling hills, and the cups placed right on the edges..so, even a soft putt that would normally land next to the hole...will just keep on rolling away down and usually off the green. Other than that...beautiful course.

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