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The Groves Golf Course
Played On 12/13/2015Once 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!
Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch
Played On 11/14/2015Can'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..
Candler Hills Golf Club
Played On 04/07/2015Beautiful 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!!
The Preserve Golf Club
Played On 02/21/2015Not 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!!!
Ledges Golf Club
Played On 09/20/2014What 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.
Jacaranda West Country Club
Played On 03/15/2014Nice, 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
The Highlands Golf Course
Played On 12/6/2013beautiful 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.
Rosedale Golf & Country Club
Played On 12/2/2013Lots 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.
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