Lives
The Villages, FL, USA
Handicap
15-19
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.2
3.2
Total 15 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

15 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
12
Not Recommended Courses
3
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
2
First Review
12/29/2012
Last Review
09/09/2018

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Reviews

3.2
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3.0
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Used cart

Course Review

The course overall varies in condition, depending on the time of the year, Mostly average, great price, and somewhat challenging due to the tree lined fairways. The greens are usually in nice condition. The restaurant has a great steak sandwich and burgers. The price is reasonable, and service is great.

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

Mount Dora Golf Club

Played On 02/12/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Back again

I played this course several Years ago and it was in bad condition. After reading several recent reviews and the cost to play, I decided to give it another try. I was pleased with the improvement they made on the course conditions. The fairways and greens had nice grass on them. The carts were fairly new. It's still not a top condition course, but fine for the average golfer and a good price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
2.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Monday golf group

I read some of the reviews and back in 2013 the course apparently was in a lot better condition then we found it today. In all fairness, the front nine was closed, they were aerating the greens. We played the back nine twice. It was in terrible condition, the fairways had a limited amount of grass and some of that was weeds. The greens were completely shot, although I did putt well on them. Even at a reduced rate of $18, that was plenty. There were six of us and we all felt the same about the condition. I was told to scratch it of our list. It needs a lot of work, and I do not see the money there to accomplish that.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Royal Oaks Golf Club

Played On 04/04/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

The course condition was nice

We had eight players, I secured two tee times and used Golf Now to get a good price and lucky enough to get two times back to back. The course was in very nice condition. They must over seed their fairways and greens, both had a nice amount of grass on them. The greens were fast. Overall a very nice golf outing. We did not eat at the course.

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

Ocala Golf Club

Played On 02/22/2016
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Monday Golf Group

The overall conditions were good, the staff was very nice. The Fairways could use a little more grass(over seed,) and more water. The greens were very good and the layout has some elevation and water hazards.
The course differs in that it has five par five's and five par three's. Although we did not eat their this time, it does have a nice restaurant, good hamburgers. It also has a nice pro shop. Did I mention, the price was right ($26) using Golfnow.com

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Greens

I played the course before and enjoyed it more then. Today we ran into poor green conditions. They aerated the greens and most were very poorly prepared. I understand the need to aerate the greens, but I've played on aerated greens before and they were, not great, but ok. These were very bad. If you are planning a trip there, I'd wait a couple of weeks.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

#10, a driveable par 4

Greens were good, fairly quick. Fairways need more grass. Most approach shots are from tight lies.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't let the six par3's fool you on difficulty

The fairways and greens were the best I played so far this year, they were in excellent condition. The rough along the fairways and especially around the greens was really penalizing. It enforces the saying "keep it in the short grass." It has plenty of water hazards, and environmental areas. Take along some extra balls. Using the Golfnow.com, it's a great deal. I will definitly play it again when I get a chance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Inverness Golf & Country Club

Played On 4/1/2013
3.0
Verified Purchaser

The greens were very fast, hard to read and putt

I have played much nicer courses for same price or less. Nothing outstanding about this course. I would play again, but far down my replay list, and would have to be cheeper. Part of our outing is lunch afterwards, cheeseburgers. Their restaurant is closed Mondays, and it's prime time? Note: If you have not played Brooksville Country Club, give yourself a treat, four outstanding holes on back nine, good value.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Marion Oaks Country Club

Played On 2/21/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens were exceptional.

Very good value for the money. At the rack price it would still be a good value. I was most empressed with the greens, some of the best I've played on in some time. The restaurant is good for lunch after the round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Liked the elevation changes this course offfers.

This is a course we will play again. Overall the course was in very good condition, the greens were great. My group members enjoyed the drastic elevation changes on some of the holes. It's a nice change from the normal flat courses, for the most part, in our area. They also have a nice dinning area to have lunch after the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

El Diablo Golf & Country Club

Played On 1/28/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Great value with Groupon.com purchase

Right from our arrivale, to after lunch in the course restaurant, we had a great time. The chicken tenders were outstanding. The course is tree lined on most of the holes, but we got friendly kick-outs when we strayed. The greens were great also, fast and true. This course is on our replay list.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Pine Oaks of Ocala

Played On 1/21/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

The greens were nice, and fast.

The course is set up nicley, it wou;ld be an easy course to walk should you choose to do so, mostly flat. It has a nice mix of stright and dog leg holes. Water comes into play on several of the holes also. Good value.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club

Played On 1/14/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

very good value

The course could use improvements in the entrance parking area. It's not a Mid $30 or $40 course, but at $20, it's a great value. The greens and fairways were good. I will play again. The other members of the group (3) also felt it was a great value, and will return.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Four Winds Golf Course

Played On 12/28/2012
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Rates among the worst condition course I ever played.

I realize it's winter conditions, but observing the overall appearance, and condition of Tee boxes, fairways, bunkers, and greens, I'm not sure my opinion would change, regardless of the time of the year . It is not a course I would return to unless there were major improvements. Based on the overall appearance of the grounds, there is little money available for improvement.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 08/07/2013

This course has had some drastic changes from previous years' conditions, the greens are well maintained, the fairways are cut daily to every other day, the greens are in a rejuvenated bent grass condition. I am a very novice golfer, but upon talking to some of the golfers whom frequent this course "It is in the best condition that is has in the past 5-10 years."

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