Lives
Sarasota, FL
Handicap
0-4
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.8
4.8
Total 12 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

12 Reviews
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
12
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
09/20/2015
Last Review
07/12/2020

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Reviews

4.8
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Change

Been playing University for years, as of 07/11/2020 greens were the best I have ever seen, true, faster than they have ever been and flat... makes this course fun again.....Nice work ! kudos to the superintendent!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The Areas best

The "new" course (Piper) is just outstanding, Type of course you could play every day and never get bored and hit different shots. Seriously long from the back tees, but a great selection of distances to make it playable for all. A couple of LONG par 5's. #2 at 646 and #10 at 615. Some amazing (for Florida) elevation changes on many holes, not a bad par 3 from ANY tees. This can be a difficult but FAIR golf course, careful to pick the right tees and you will have a great day, Lakewood National is THE premier facility in this area, Tour quality practice facility and TWO outstanding courses with greens that are superb and can run REAL fast (12+)

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch

Played On 06/16/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Brand New

Brand new and ready for play, excellent condition, some greens with a very good mount of undulation and large. Good design, all par 3's a good test.No bad holes....Range is aqua, with grass and very hi tech mats laid out really well clean, neat, I like it, also short game area is first class, well done. My only "complaint" is I would hope they start cutting the greens lower, they are in great condition ,very healthy but just a bit slow, maybe running 8.5 to 9 due to length, knock them down get them to 11- or so and this place becomes a REAL test. Played in 3Hr20Min. Indo carts should NEVER change....Really nice in cart GPS and Pro shop design is outstanding.... like this course..

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect

The BEST public facility in this area by far. Conditions are outrageously good, greens that run at 11 or better every day, world class practice facility. Different pin placements, play different tees, add a little wind at times and you could play this course every day and never get tired of it...O yes ,very handsome pro shop and enthusiastic staff, make things complete. Have yet to use restaurant....(recently opened)
Overall outstanding and for a NEW course...SMH...wow!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

River Hall Country Club

Played On 04/30/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the drive

Outstanding conditions, very generous fairways for the most part with the challenge being the green complexes, most elevated and a short side miss will cost you! very well Bunkerd, outstanding practice facility. Really enjoyed this course. greens were just perfect...long from the back tees.....really enjoyed my round, will return (1hour 45 drive)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
7e384556-2de7-5f7c-bcd8-703c40744e46
Commented on 05/03/2018

We are elated to hear that you had a satisfactory experience with us. We work tirelessly to ensure that our service and facilities are beyond your expectations upon arrival, as we believe in creating an environment that allows you to not only have a good time, but make lasting memories. Your positive feedback allows us to continue to build and grow with our consumer base so we can continue to optimize each special opportunity to make you happy. Thank you again for your business.

Sincerely,
Hampton Golf Management

Panther Run Golf Club

Played On 04/23/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First time

First time playing and will not be my last, excellent conditions, greens were perfect, practice area very good (aqua range) but for me I don't mind that.Pro shop well stocked with quality merchandise...
Long trip for me about 1 45 min. but it was worth it...recommended or sure

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
7e384556-2de7-5f7c-bcd8-703c40744e46
Commented on 05/10/2018

We are elated to hear that you had a satisfactory experience with us. We work tirelessly to ensure that our service and facilities are beyond your expectations upon arrival, as we believe in creating an environment that allows you to not only have a good time, but make lasting memories. Your positive feedback allows us to continue to build and grow with our consumer base so we can continue to optimize each special opportunity to make you happy. Thank you again for your business.

Sincerely,
Hampton Golf Management

I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First time

First time here and a pleasant experience, very kool design (layout) will require some precise shots at times. Greens have some adulation for sure and depending what tees you play from can change the course a lot and I love that, not just longer or shorter but almost a different course. Liked it so much, I'm going back this week! ONLY down side was the range grass was not very good at all, practice greens were quite good....
Hidden gem, and it's an hour drive for me.....

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/26/2018:
Hello, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience that you are already back again! We appreciate your detailed feedback, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Interesting

Interesting layout, greens were 10.5 to 11 for sure, quite quick and for the most part smooth, green complexes are real good! layout is good, some long rides from hole to hole...I would say a "shot makers " layout...translation , you need to know where you ball is going. I enjoyed the round. Aqua Range ,which personally I think is fine, just they do need a new ball inventory, water gets to the floaters quickly, short game practice area quite good.
Also the starter on duty this day was outstanding, professional, went out of his way to make sure I had an enjoyable round, we will just leave it there but well done sir! professional starters are hard to find ( forgive me on his name????) Monday morning 01/08/2018

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/10/2018:
Thank you for the kind words and the 5-star review of Magnolia Landing. Glad to hear the starter was great! Please come back and play with us soon.
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Outstanding

While this facility is still under construction, the golf course is NOT! it is ready and in just outstanding condition! actually amazing , greens are tour quality, fast (10.5 to 11) and hard, just the way they should be.
Outstanding practice facility and in my opinion the best looking, designed, pro shop I have seen in a long time, open, minimalist design, VERY well done. And all of the staff is really doing their assigned jobs, top to bottom.
A couple of the greens are a bit overdone (size and undulation) but does not ruin a great track . only hole I would re do would be number 12, par 3, if the BACK tee was 140-150 yards and that meaning the member, guest ,forward tees would be from 85- 110 yards , problem solved! The green complex is simply too difficult and big for a 175-240 yard shot.
GREAT track , look forward to playing it every time.
Just a note, this is a Florida golf course design NOT designed for walking and the "pace of play" comments here make me laugh, why is it some can play this course in under 4 hours and others take 5 plus hours and it's the courses fault? PEPOLE play slow, NOT Rangers, Marshalls or the course!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Tough one

Well, This review is a tough one....first, this course is in OUTSTANDING condition, almost shocking for a new course, I see people complaining about the firmness of the greens, well that how they SHOULD be, not typical Florida mush...more good news, excellent practice facility, well looked after and could practice there every day..MORE good news..The pro shop design , for a "modern" course is just magnificent! modern, huge and kind of the minimalist design..KUDOS to the designer ! one of the best I have ever seen...Pro Shop and outside staff ALL very good!
Now for the not so good news....some of the greens are OVER designed with an OUTRAGIOUS amount of undulation and space, did I say OVER??? Tee to green it's quite good on ALMOST all holes with the glaring exception of #12 which would be a great hole if the back tee was maybe 150 yards NOT the 240 it is to an impossible green! (simple fix there!)....and 10 and 11 I haven't quite figured out If I love them or hate them......(leaning to the latter)....But make no mistake ,this is a GREAT golf course, just might need a few things here and there.....From a mans point of view this course is like the exotically beautiful woman who catches your eye , you know she is going to be a handful, and you just keep asking her out......

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Kingsway Country Club

Played On 11/23/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great!

Kingsway has been and is one of my favorites. Great layout just a pleasure to play, for me I could play there every day and never get bored....If you have the opportunity to play there, you would be a fool not too..
greens were a little shaggy when I played but I think they must have missed a few days of cutting due to some pretty good rain but still excellent conditions. Pleasure to play there....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
d8b2a7f2-3974-51b4-aea3-d2b7e16cdd96
Commented on 12/02/2015

Hi Srqpro,

Thank you for your raving review! We are thrilled to hear that we are one of your favorites and that you continue to play at Kingsway Country Club. We love having you here and can't wait to have you back!

IMG Academy Golf Club

Played On 09/19/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

So close

They have done some great work there, the course is in excellent condition and AMAZING condition considering it's the end of a long ,hot and VERY wet summer...job well done there! A good test of skills also, not a super long layout but tends to require accuracy and kind of "sneaky "long overall...4 great par 3's! only ding I can give the facility is the staff...I encountered everyone from very professional and pleasant to could not be bothered talking to another pesky customer to trying TOO hard and bordering on annoying...bottom line I recommend playing there, needs some work, but don't we all???

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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