Steve3225516

Lets start with the good news:.............

Now for the bad news.
This course has gone back to dirt. The front nine is totally sparse of grass . Its difficult to hit off of hard pan. The bunkers have only the essence of sand covering dirt. The greens are the best part of the course, Our carts sounded like they only had a day or two before they are sent to the junk yard. the cart paths could cause severe back injuries if not carful,
Come on Bent Tree just spend a little money on cart path maintenance. Back drag them with a tractor of something for goodness sakes. Its been almost two years since the hurricane and there are still piles of debris laying around the course as well and dozens of stumps still needing removed or ground down,
The back nine shows promise but its a whole lot newer then the front nine.
We will not be returning unless we see much improvement. There are to many courses in the Sarasota and Venice area that can be played for a whole lot less and in outstanding condition..
Don't waste your time or money to go to Bent Tree

What can I say about almost perfection. Wellen Park is always a challenge. The greens roll fast and true. The fairways are green and your balls is usually in a great lie. The staff is friendly and always willing to answer your questions if it’s your first time playing the course. Yes it’s surrounded by construction but I don’t typically play in the construction areas. From Kristina the teaching pro to Kelly the cart attendant this is the place to play. We will be returning all summer for sure.

This was our first time playing the full 18 holes at Capri Isles. The pace of play was extremely slow on the front nine but the back 9 was a breeze as both groups ahead of us only played 9 holes. The front and the back are totally different. Warning!! Theee is water almost on every hole. If you tend to hit the ball a little right just being a dozen balls. Condition was acceptable. Looks like they didn’t overseed this year. The greens were outstanding. Staff was awesome. We will return.

Used to play BJ every week prior to the total renovation. Now the course lacks any appeal to the eye and is just another flat course highly overpriced. The flags on the pins are black making them almost impossible to see from time to time. No mirrors or reflective tape on the pins making a range finder very difficult. Golf carts are gas powered and I heard they were bought instead of leased. The staff were friendly. Had to sign a sheet with all kinds of information need for the cart. Felt like I was in a TSA line. To many local courses for half the price to go back again.

Been awhile since I’ve played Legacy due to the price but today was well worth it. The fairways are very tight and the greens like glass. That being said the course is very fair yet challenging. Will return when able to an always challenging course.

Upon arriving to the course we were greeted by a note on the cart stating run the rough only as the course had recently been over seeded. Most tee boxes were closed and the tee area was in the fairway. The fairways are still very sparse. Most if not all approaches were a muddy mess. If you didn’t hit the green your ball plugged in the mud. Hopefully things will dry up and improve some with the overseeing.

The staff was friendly and the cart guys were always super nice. Hope to return in a couple of weeks.

Waterford May be an aging course but it’s still an awesome track. Coral golf is making some significant changes to the amenities and course condition. The fairways are in great shape and the greens roll true. With the addition of Golf Now hopefully our group can play it all winter season.

The staff are always friendly and helpful. Keep up the great work.

Waterford is always a joy to play . The staff is super friendly and the course is in excellent condition. Our group plays Waterford during the summer and now with them being on Golf Now season golf should be fun.

This was probably my 6th time playing Wellen and it was the first time the pace of play was slow. Seems that all of the private courses have added WellenPark to their reciprocal list and they think they also own this course. Played behind a group of 4 and we were a twosome. At no time we’re we offered to play ahead. There were at times that they hit 8-10 strokes to reach a par 4. Very hard to even watch.

A ranger would come in handy to eleviate these problems. The staff is always incredible, Kelly is awesome as the cart attendant. The course is in perfect shape and the greens are fast and true. Keep up the good work.

Played Sunday in gale force winds yet the course was still very much playable and very fun. The fun part was playing the course differently because of the wind had to keep the ball low on every shot even the approaches the wind would take your ball sailing in any direction. It wanted to putting was a challenge due to the extreme speed of the greens, which are in perfect shape, but still managed a birdie and a handful of pars. The staff is awesome as always there was not a cart attendant due to the heavy rain the night before. The backdrop gentleman were very informative and I will come play this course again and again this summer I recommend this cars to anyone who wants to have a great time on a great course with great staff.

The course is maturing very nicely. The greens have to be the best around. If you miss the putt don’t blame the green “you” missed it. The fairways are perfection a perfect lie if your in the short grass. From the bag drop guys, Don the starter and Kelly the friendliest cart person in Sarasota county this course is a must play.

This will be my 5th time playing Wellen Park. The course is getting better each time I play. Pace of play was very comfortable and the staff is always super accommodating. Dan the starter was friendly and informative and Kelley the cart attendant was beyond friendly. I hope to play this course many times this summer if the rates come down to something affordable for weekly play.

My group has played Tatum 54 times since October 1, 2022. That’s 216 rounds of golf we have brought to the course. This is the second time we were told out tee time is 2:07 and you will not tee off until that time. We sat for 38 minutes with no one teeing off ahead of us we just sat there and waited. At 2:00 I went back into the pro shop and asked if we could tee off and we’re told nope 2:07. Well I had enough and caused a kerfuffel and yelled at the guy sending people off.
We have been told on multiple occasions you use “hot deals” and we do t get any money for that so you can wait. We love the course as it’s affordable during season down here and the staff is always awesome. Let’s just play golf and quit playing games with people trying to enjoy the game.

This makes round 5 for our group and Wellen Park. The course is getting better by the day. As soon as the summer rains come and the course aeration begins the course should become softer and easier for our pin seeking shots. Lol!!! The fairways are perfect and the greens are slick but fair. Stay below the pin or pay the consequences.
The staff is awesome and the pro shop is fully stocked with gear.. Hoping the prices lower a little for the summer .

This is my third time playing Wellen and it hasn’t gotten any easier. The course is in perfect condition and the staff is awesome. You will need to sharpen your course management skill on this tract. Hope to return many more times.

As a Venice resident our group has been watching the build of this course since the first shovel of dirt was turned over. Ignoring the construction around every corner the course was close to perfect. Understandable was the hardness of the course due to its early life but it will be awesome in time. The fairways were perfect never a bad lie. The rough was playable and the greens were like glass but rolled true. The staff from the bag men, the pro shop and the beverage cart person were inviting and informative. The only downside is the price. Hoping the prices will drop a little during the summer. Will play it often.

Our group used to play Legacy every week until the prices got to high. Snagged a hot deal and it was totally worth it. The course is in awesome shape. The greens need a little TLC like rolling to stop the ball bouncing around. Staff was very friendly especially the young lady loading the bags on to the cart. Will return when $$$ allows

This will be my 3rd review of this course and I can only say it’s getting better each time I play. It’s very fun to see a course mature before your eyes. We played Wellen on its 6th of opening. The greens were like rocks and the fairways were tight. Each time we play the greens are getting more manageable and the fairways more lush. The bunkers are to die for as they have perfect sand. The staff is beyond friendly and will answer any ?? You have. Met I believe may have been one of the club pros Tom on the range and he was so helpful. Finally a course with the player in mind nit just the $$$. Speaking of $$$, the course is just a little overpriced but you can find decent prices if you look for them. Keep up the great work.

Tatum never ceases to amaze our group. The course is in great shape. The staff is awesome and the greens are in great shape. Play was a little slow due to the holiday but the ranger was on top of it. We will continue to play Tatum twice a week all season.

The course can be a little wet at times and golfers need to keep clear of wet spots instead of driving through the mud.

The course recently over seeded for the winter and the fairways were closed to carts . We were able to drive in the roughs which caused no delays or heartache’s. Course is in awesome shape and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Playing again Thursday . Will be our go to course during season