Lives
Orlando
Handicap
5-9
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
Once a week

About

I'm a 7 handicap who plays once a week. I have played most Central Florida courses and love Florida golf!

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.7
4.7
Total 40 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

40 Reviews
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
39
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
3
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
01/21/2014
Last Review
11/19/2020

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Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes

Played On 11/15/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Staff
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course with Fantastic Amenities

Was fortunate to have the opportunity to play Legacy Club as a guest and I really enjoyed my time. Unfortunately, the course was extremely wet from the recent tropical storm so it was cart path only through the first 9 and skipping hole 5 which was unplayable. Outside of the wet fairways, the course was in great shape. The layout is nice and there are no "tricks" as it's right in front of you.

The off-course amenities are fantastic with the grill/bar and mens locker room. Staff are extremely friendly and I'd love to come play this course again.

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

The Country Club of Mount Dora

Played On 05/23/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Staff
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Overall Good Round

Course is in good shape, greens are on the slower side but for the price, you can't beat it. Staff was friendly and everyone felt safe. Will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/28/2020

Hi GUYMatthew1985, thank you so much for the 4-star review and sharing your feedback with us. We're glad you had a great time and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing The Country Club of Mount Dora.

I Recommend This Course
5.0
Staff
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

The Greens are Rollinggggg

Course is in fantastic shape and the greens are super quick, I'd guess rolling 11's. Staff was extremely friendly, felt safe and everything was clean. Had a great time, will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/27/2020

Excellent! Thank you for your kind words. We're so glad that you enjoyed our conditions and that you felt safe playing our course. We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

West Orange Country Club

Played On 01/20/2020
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Staff
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course Conditions are Average for this Time of Year

For a private facility, I expected the course to be in better condition during peak season but unfortunately the greens need some work. The layout is fun and challenging, which is a plus. The staff was friendly but the bar/restaurant wasn't open at 11:30. It was a holiday so II understand but they were moderately busy so there was a miss on some additional revenue.

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

Deer Island Country Club

Played On 01/11/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Staff
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Best Condition Yet!

Another fantastic round at Deer Island! The course is in fantastic condition, the best I've ever seen it. Pace of play was excellent but man, was it windy. With gusts over 30 mph, it was challenging to pick the correct club with the correct ball flight. I'll certainly be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/15/2020

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, GUYMatthew1985! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Deer Island Country Club!

Lone Palm Golf Club

Played On 12/28/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Staff
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Fantastic Experience

Was fortunate enough to play Lone Palm for the first time and I really enjoyed everything about the round/post round experience. The course was in fantastic condition and the layout is right in front of you. Nothing tricky or hokey, just good golf holes. The clubhouse is extremely nice and the 19th hole has everything you'd like to see at a club. The staff and members are extremely friendly. All-in-all, a wonderful golf experience!

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

A Good Test of Golf

I find Las Colinas to be a harder test of golf than El Campeon, due to some of the long par 4's with tight fairways that tend to be dogleg rights. The course is always in good shape and can play longer than anticipated.

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

A True Hidden Gem

Played Mission Inn multiple times and It's aways in great shape. It can get a little soggy on a few holes but nothing that hurts the experience. If you have the chance, take the trip out here to play, you won't regret it!

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

Deer Island Country Club

Played On 11/10/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Staff
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Layout and Conditions for the Price

I've played Deer Island multiple times and will continue to come back. For the rate, you can't beat the conditions, layout, amenities and staff. Pace of play was excellent and they are putting money into the course. Bunkers were great and there are only a few greens that have condition issues. The greens rolled true although they were not extremely fast. I'll certainly be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/13/2019

Thank you for visiting us at Deer Island Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Eagle Dunes Golf Club

Played On 11/03/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Staff
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens Roll Fantastic

Early morning tee time, got out even earlier. Pace of play was amazing and the greens were rolling fantastic. There are some areas of the course marked as ground under repair where they had some washouts but those didn't impact play. I always love playing this course and will certainly be back. AND..just like the name, we saw a Bald Eagle!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/07/2019

Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round! Thank you for your kind words! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Eagle Dunes Golf Club!

Timacuan Golf Club

Played On 08/16/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Staff
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good to be Back

It had been years since I'd last played Timacuan and it's nice to see the course remains consistent after all these years. The greens rolled true (were not super fast) and the rough looks to have been grown out. I don't remember the rough being as long as it was but could be due to the mass amount of rain we've had lately. Fantastic day for a good cause at the charity golf tournament.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/23/2019

Thank you for visiting us at Timacuan Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Orange Tree Golf Club

Played On 08/04/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Staff
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Need to Find the Fairway....

This is my second time playing Orange Tree, and the more I play the course the better I tend to play. This course is extremely difficult from the tee - you must find the fairway or you'll be hitting 3 from the tee frequently. Houses creep in and you can find yourself in some tough positions.

The greens are always perfect here - rolling 10-11. They have some significant slope, so make sure you play your approach to the correct spot on the green.

The clubhouse is under construction, revamping the grill so there is a lot of construction going on.

I'm sure I'll be back!

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

ChampionsGate Golf Club - National

Played On 07/14/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Staff
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Greens are rolling....

It's been a while since I've played the National course and I was surprised by the quickness of the greens, even though you could tell they had been punched recently. All-in-all another great day at the course!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/18/2019

Fantastic! Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate - National Golf Club.

Providence Golf Club

Played On 06/16/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Staff
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fantastic Course for the $$

I've played this course multiple times and I keep coming back. The course was in great shape and the greens rolled true. Only drawback here are the firm greens as they are new. With time, they'll soften up but it makes for a fun and challenging round, similar to the US Open greens with the firm bounces. This forces you to be strategic as to where you want your ball to land and release. I'll certainly be back!

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

Harmony Golf Preserve

Played On 01/06/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Staff
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Beautiful Conditions and Fantastic Layout

If you have the chance to play here, I recommend you do so! Great conditions and a wonderful layout. Only downside is the location and drive from Orlando.

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

Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club

Played On 12/22/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Staff
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Fantastic Course Conditions

My first time playing the course, and it exceeded my expectations. The course was in fantastic shape and I really enjoyed the layout. The only downside to this location is it's distance from Orlando. If you have the chance, I recommend visiting!

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

Strong test of golf from the back tees

We played the blue tees 6,900 yards but with no black tees, these ended up being what I consider the back tees. The course was in fantastic shape, no complaints there. I do, however, strongly recommend playing up here, no matter your index. As a 5 handicap, I consider myself a pretty good golfer and these tees, with this layout, were humbling. There are some holes that are virtually impossible from the back. The second hole is a par 3 where the tees were all the way back across the water. It played 215 yards, into the wind, all carry over water to a sliver of a green. Then you go into par 4's that measure 468 yards with blind tee shots and approaches. The way the course is laid out, if you don't hit the ball on a string, about 290 yards, you're in for a very long day. All in all, we enjoy both courses here and they're always in great shape, but I don't think I'll be playing the blue tees again on Las Colinas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 12/10/2018

Thanks for the 5-stars and great feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your recent round with us at Mission Inn Resort & Club. Join us again soon!

Mystic Dunes Golf Club

Played On 07/08/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Staff
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course Conditions Improving

It had been years since I'd played Mystic Dunes as the course conditions left a lot to be desired. We decided that it was time to give it another shot and we were impressed with the progress the new ownership had made. The greens rolled nice albeit slow, and for the most part, the course was in much better shape. I'm sure the green speeds will pick up as time goes on. We'll be back again and it's nice to see this course improving as the layout is very challenging with some truly unique green complexes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/09/2018:
Great! We're glad that you've noticed the improvements that we've made to our course and we appreciate your review. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the challenge of our layout. We hope to have you back again soon for your next round!

ChampionsGate Country Club

Played On 07/04/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Staff
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Spectacular Conditions with a New Clubhouse

I'd played this course once before when the clubhouse was a temporary building and the cart barn was a tent. They've built a brand new clubhouse and bar both of which are very nice.

The course conditions were fantastic (they always are) and the pace of play was great. The course is relatively easy as most holes are straight away and the rough is manageable.

Highly recommend playing here if you haven't before!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/07/2019

Big thank you for your review and support GUYMatthew1985! We appreciate you and hope to see you back out here again soon!

Timacuan Golf Club

Played On 12/27/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Staff
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Must Play in Orlando!

We play with a normal Sunday group which travels around the Orlando area playing different courses each weekend. This week we decided to give Timacuan a shot and it had been 5+ years since I last played it. Man were we in for a treat! From the moment we arrived, the staff were extremely friendly and we ever teed off a little early. The course was in fantastic shape, better than I ever remember. The greens were rolling at around a 10.5 and picked up speed as the day heated up.

The course has a few tricky holes (#2 being one of them) so make sure to play smart and don't be afraid to take less club to place the ball where it needs to be.

All in all, our group had a wonderful time and we'll be back very soon! I highly recommend giving the course a shot, you won't regret it.

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