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Arboretum Golf Club
Played On 04/15/2017Not bad if you like a sloppy slow 5+ hour round
Yes I know it is early spring and there could still be snow on the ground but this course is a mess. Cart paths only because it is a swamp in the fairways. Worst greens i have seen or played in the Chicago area. But even that was okay and I could have looked past it if not for the pace of play.
It took us 5 1/2 hours to play. There was a tiresome in front of us drinking heavily and taking forever. We mentioned it to the starter at 9 that they were 2 holes behind and terrible, losing multiple balls each hole and marking and lining up every putt. He did say something once and gave us a bla bla bla excuse that they would speed up, heavens they got slower and we generally had 3 groups waiting on each tee on the back 9 waiting.
I am not from the area but do know there are a lot more options that this place next time I am in the area.
Cross Creek Country Club
Played On 12/20/2015NiceSurprise
Most executive courses down here have terrible greens and are poorly maintained. This one was a nice surprise. Loved the challenge of the layout and condition of the course. People were very friendly. Will be back. Best executive course I have played in the area.
Kingsway Country Club
Played On 11/23/2015Wow!!! What a hidden gem.
While play Riverwood a year ago one of my playing partners asked if I had played Kingsway to which I answered no.. He said next time I was in the area I should check it out and man was he right. This is a fantastic layout. Greens were a bit slow that today but putted very smooth, but I just liked the layout of the course it is not hard but offers a great challenge and is visually challenging. I am sure after playing it a few times that would change but there were a lot of shots you hit where figuring out the lines or carry were difficult.. I will be back more to play this.. Oh and the people were very friendly.
River Hall Country Club
Played On 11/17/2015Good Value no rangers to keep slow groups moving
I really like the layout and how this course plays. Only problem is they don't really monitor groups like they should. We had a threesome that waited for ever for the 4 guys in front of us. One player with our group a member quit after 14 holes in disgust over the slow play. One guy in the 4 in front was tearing up the greens with his spikes and another was not racking traps and throwing clubs. No one to control them.
I will always go back but they do need more people watching slower groups.
Course was in great shape even with the greens just recently being sanded.
El Rio Golf Club
Played On 02/27/2015Nice Little Course
I was pleasantly surprised.
Played here with my wife and daughter. As is par for the course at most Exec Courses there were 2 groups on every tee but moved along in under 4 hours. Best part were the greens that were unexpected, most of the other courses of this type have really bad greens but these had grass on them and weren't to bumpy just a little slow.
We had a great time as the other groups in front and behind were quite friendly so it made it more enjoyable.
We will be back.
Magnolia Landing Golf & Country Club
Played On 11/22/2014Water Water Everywhere but not a drop to drink
This is a very nice place to play. I like the layout of the course, greens speed was great, fairways were a little dry.
Bad thing was the lack of any drinking water on the course and no cart person. Coolers did not have cups and the main stations with bathrooms and ice machines did not work at all ice or water. Pretty parched by the end of the round.
Colonial Country Club
Played On 11/18/2014Always in great shape
I have played here several times and really like the layout of the course and condition.. Wet; cold and sloppy day as it rained on and off the entire round. Course was wet as expected but in very good condition. Staff is always extremely polite and helpful.
Hope they continue to allow the public to play here year round. This time of year this is one of the best for the money. I will be back one more time before I leave.
Myerlee Country Club
Played On 11/17/2014With a little work could be really nice
My wife and I like to play here. Not overly challenging but lets you use all of your clubs during the round not just a pitch and putt.
Greens though continue to need some attention. slope and lay of the greens could make these a lot more fun if they weren't slow and long.. It is Florida and I would think with a little time and investment better grass could be found.
Red Tail Run Golf Club
Played On 07/25/2014Great course
I love playing at Red Tail, love the design of the course and the playability of it.. Really wish the greens were a bit nicer, just to many ball repair marks.
Would love to see some pot bunkers placed in areas around the course to give it more of Scottish links look..
All the test of golf one needs.
Port at Harborside International Golf Center
Played On 05/10/2014Nice course but not as oggod as I expected it to be
This is a nice complex, I along with my playing partners expect a bit nicer conditions, the greens were pretty rough and severly bumpy and my oh my slow.. I am sure the rain the previous day might have caused them to not mow.. The course is very nice looking and difficult even on a day with out a lot of wind.. Would like to play it again under better conditions.
Riverwood Golf Club
Played On 02/19/2014Very Nice and Challenging
This is a very beautiful and challenging golf course.. Equal to Twin Eagles, Corkscrew or Tiburon but at half the price.. I will play it every time I am down.
Just loved the layout. Greens needed some attention but still better that most a little on the dry side.
The Club At Westminster
Played On 01/03/2014Pleasant Surprise
Been coming down to the area for 4 years now and playing here and there but had avoided playing this course. I really liked it, it is rough around the edges but is a nice and challenging layout from the blue tees. Par 3's are flat out hard. Greens rolled smooth and little on the slow side the days I played but for the money I will be back each time down. A lot nicer than FT Myers CC or Edgewood and the same price or lower.. Love all of the pines trees..
Piper Glen Golf Club
Played On 07/17/2013Could be something special
I have played this course multiple times since it opened.. I love the layout and challenge of the course. Slope of the greens borders on down right unfair on some holes.. If the greens are fast you better hold on..
Condition of the course has been better but this is still a very good value for the cost and great challenge.
Interesting track
This was a very interesting track to play.. It was not what I would have expected from course that uses John Daly's name. It is not a beast or long at all. Layout was pretty but short for what I expected. Course was pretty soggy after a good nights rain storm and sloshy and it was still short from the back tees.
It is very early spring and the grass has yet to green up.. looked very strange seeing all of that brown grass. Greens were nice for the time of very and faster than I would have expected..
I will definitely play it again.
Bonita Bay East - Sabal Course
Played On 01/27/2013Very Nice Course
First time playing here... Course was in excellant shape.. Greens were great and really fast.. Generous fairways that lead to fast sloping greens and oh yes there is sand everywhere..
Fair test for all golfers and enough bite from the back tees to make it a good test for better golfers. I will definitely be back to play it again..
Palmetto-Pine Country Club
Played On 1/21/2013It is what it is
Course was not in really good shape. Greens were sanded to make them look nice but the grasss was sparse..Fairways were pretty much the same, Grass was not very good for FL standards. Not worth the cost at $75 when you can play Whispering Oaks or Twins Eagles for $89..
I did love the layout of the course.. not overly tight and not your typical FL course, more of what you would expect in GA or SC.. Lost of pine trees and you have to work the ball right to left and left to right. Could be a hidden gem in the area with a little grass and TLC.. Gil the starter was great. Staff was friendly as well as some of the members that were there when I finished.
TwinEagles Golf & Country Club - Talon Course
Played On 11/26/2012Tough Test
Always have to play this course when down in FL.. My 2nd favorite course. Good value right now and gives you a chance to compare your game against the Senior Pro's.. Course is generous off of the tee but requires good iron play and of course putting can be a challenge on these greens. Was a little miffed that the greens had just been verticut and sanded. Course was in its usual fine condition.. If you are 50 plus and think you have game try it from the II tees.. Be prepared to hit a lot of long irons and hybrids into the greens.. It was a blast..
Staff could use a course in being nice to their guests, they can be a little stuck up.. Starters were great..
Old Corkscrew Golf Club
Played On 11/23/2012Toughest Course in SW Florida
This course is the best course in SW Florida... Layout is fantastic but the elevation of the greens, traps and contour of the greens is what seperates it from all others. It is not for the timid as it will test your patience putting.. Got to love it!
Hi JTHom,
Thank you for playing at Kingsway Country Club! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your first round at the course! We hope to see you again for a second round.