Lives
sarasota fl
Handicap
15-19
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.1
4.1
Total 28 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

28 Reviews
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
26
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
2
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
12/03/2013
Last Review
04/29/2024

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The Groves Golf Course

Played On 12/13/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Once again great fun

This is a wonderful place to "practice". There's risk/reward on several holes and if you play from the back tees many holes are challenging. The staff starting with the cart crew, the pro shop and the starters are all very helpful, accommodating and professional.They really help make it fun. This is not a groomed, resort course. It is a beautiful little gem however!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Can't wait to go back!!

I had heard the course was in great shape and it was. Very nice layout with most holes having room for us medium handicaps. (13) Greens were very fast and I love that especially when they run as true as these did. Just a great day on the golf course. There was a slow group in front of us but the ranger talked to them and we did the round in 4:15. My only sorrow is that clearly they will be building lots of homes and going private at some point. The lack of homes made it even better. Can't wait to go back..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/18/2015

Dear bob3iron,

We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Esplanade. We are very excited that many of our new amenities will be completed shortly. There are homes available on the golf course for sale that will enable you to play golf forever and always!

Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Mike Graci
Head Golf Professional
Esplanade G&CC

Candler Hills Golf Club

Played On 04/07/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful desert course

Carefully maintained resort course that was somewhat open off the tee but demanded some good approach shots. Lots of bunkers which were all in great shape and beautiful landscaping that created a desert feel in Florida. Very unique and great fun. Greeter, starter and ranger were all nice and helpful. Didn't like the 90 degree rule but I'm sure makes for better fairways. The par threes were beautiful and challenging which made up for the short par fours. All in all one of the better courses i've played in Florida. Job well done!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

The Preserve Golf Club

Played On 02/21/2015
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not taking care of business

Course just not really worth playing. Fairways are a mess and the greens, although cut and rolling fast which i like, were beat up pretty bad. at least 1/2 the greens were in bad shape and in some areas you actually had to move ball to putt because there were sandy patches for repair. You can tell from the nearly bare pro shop and no one in the dining area that no money is being put into this course. Somebody help and take care of it!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Ledges Golf Club

Played On 09/20/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

What a golf courseexperience should be

As always, much fun. Despite a really cold start at around 40 degrees the course was lovely as usual. Good fairways and greens and , as always, great views and scenery. The course is just the right combination of easy holes (75 yard 3rd which really isn't that easy!) and some challenging ones. (#2) The staff is always helpful and kind and the 19th hole is friendly and good, hearty. well-priced food. Speaking of price, the greens fees etc. are reasonable and they are senior-friendly. Despite courses closer to me, I prefer the Ledges.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Jacaranda West Country Club

Played On 03/15/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice, friendly place

Very efficient staff has you going off on time. they started groups on 10 and 1 and I thought that would be a problem in terms of time but it wasn't. fairways were decent, greens fast and excellent. Course is a nice wide-open layout with a few challenging holes/shots which is perfect for a 15 handicap. played the forward tees which was too easy, need to play the whites. Decent driving range and putting green too. Just basic, fun golf

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

The Highlands Golf Course

Played On 12/6/2013
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

beautiful course and fairways, greens slow

Really enjoyed our round on a beautiful day. Clubhouse staff and rangers, etc. all great. Fairways were beautiful as was the course; very lush and pretty. For some reason, the greens were really slow. I imagine because of the lack of rain they are saving them for the peak season? It was too bad, because all the greens had come back after last year and seemed to be in good shape. All in all a great day and would definitely come back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Rosedale Golf & Country Club

Played On 12/2/2013
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lots of beautiful holes and great staff

From the moment we got there we were met with very friendly staff people. The starter, who met us at the bag drop was helpful and basically told us that if we were ready to go we could even though our tee time was later. It is always nice when a course is flexible. The course has many beautiful holes, some extremely challenging; narrow with water on both sides. The greens were excellent and rolled true. Just fast enough for us amateurs. There were always staff coming around to see how the pace of play was and to offer help if necessary. Best of all, the assistant pro re-gripped my driver on the spot since it's grip had somehow separated during the round. Great value as well. Definitely coming back but might not play ProV1s on some of the holes where it's super tight.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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