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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
149 Reviews (149)
5 Stars
104
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
142 out of 149 reviews
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About

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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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great an challenging course!

Staff was super friendly a the course was well taken care of. Had an awesome time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course. Should be in your top 3 rotation. Fun layout that will hold your interest.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth Every Penny

From the moment you arrive, you are treated as a valued member. Bag drop staff were available to unload and lod your clubs. The fairways were generous and pristine. The enormous greens were undulating but rolled very well. This course will not disappoint!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course Beautiful conditions. Great tee box setup for all skill levels. Will be looking for a deal on golf now every time we’re in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best public access course in the area

Fantastic experience, excellent conditions different Florida golf experience than the usual Florida style golf course.

Fairways are super forgiving, but the test is around the greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

Course conditions are always fantastic. Staff is friendly. Pretty decent pricing for the area. Will probably go the way of most other courses in the area…..private before too long. Pace of play has always been good; cart girls are good; only complaint is that you just paid $100~ to play the course and you can’t go grab a bite to eat or a drink at the bar unless you’re a member? Total bullshtein. Come on Azario change this rule. Ridiculous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs time to mature

Good layout and challenging course especially as windy all the time. Greens are very undulating and they had some pins on slopes which would draw complaints. No rough at all. Some holes you need to gear back especially if down wind to avoid water, and some shorter par 4s you should play for position with a hybrid off the tee. Not a big fan of hitting balls on the driving range into the pond. A lot of new house build will occur so this course will look much different over time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best public course around

Very nice course, great staff, not overcrowded like some courses. A bit pricy but can get great last minute discount on certain golf apps and if you are flexible.
Definitly worth it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the play!

Nice track...friendly staff...future amenities/Clubhouse looks awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout with the ability to be a great course. Currently the greens are still recovering from the aeration but rolling true. Nice range and decent temporary clubhouse. Cart girl was out and about which was nice. Tons of new home construction being completed around the course but more affects “look” of your round than anything else. I would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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