Lives
Clearwater, FL
Handicap
15-19
Age
25-34
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a month

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.0
4.0
Total 3 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

3 Reviews
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
2
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
04/29/2018
Last Review
04/29/2018

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East Bay Golf Club

Played On 04/29/2018
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Not bad for the price.

Course was a little beat up; lots of marks on the greens, sand traps not well defined at all. The greens are very small and tight making it challenging, but they don't roll very well. The layout is a bit wonky with many holes being crammed next to each other including an iron only driving range hugging the 1st tee.

Overall, I will be looking for a better course in the area, but it will be hard to beat a 25 dollar twilight round with a cart at this decent-enough golf course.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Mangrove Bay Golf Course

Played On 04/21/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mangrove bay is in good shape right now.

I've played this course many times growing up, even taking 1st Tee summer camp lessons here. The course shape has always been hinging on the Florida weather and how much maintenance can keep up with the heat.

Simply put, I loved playing here recently. The course is in great shape. Greens are intact with little markings are rolling well enough (they have never been super slick). The fairways and tee boxes are perfectly green. The sand traps have never been super high quality but they are adequate.

The layout for this course is on of the best selling points. It has been one of my favorites for the area. There are some great long holes here. Its hard to imagine how they tuck this nice long course away in the middle of the busy area.

That being said you have to pay for what you get. The greens fees are not horrible if you're a budget golfer as long as you WALK. The cart fees will definitely hurt you here. I believe to rent a push cart its $3.00 and probably what I will do next time I play.

The staff have always been pretty average. I've never had a negative interaction with an employee here, they just seem a little stand off-ish, not really super friendly but that doesn't bother me much. I believe its because of the high volume the course sees so they are likely in business mode trying to get everyone out on the course.

The amenities are great. One of the best driving ranges in the area and I believe the cheapest rates to hit the balls there (9$ for the largest bucket). They have a large putting green and very large chipping green hugging the starters box. They have regular kitchen with burgers and such and also serve hot dogs from the starters box on the turn. There is a cart lady with plenty of beer making rounds on the course.

If you're looking to golf in the area, Mangrove Bay is worth the look.

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

Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club

Played On 04/08/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course is surprisingly challenging.

Be warned: I believe this course will be undergoing renovation soon during the summer (2018) and temporary greens will be in place. May want to hold off until they complete this.

Otherwise I had a great time here. I am long off the tee and had a hard time taking driver most holes. Its just very tight and tricky. I actually really loved the challenge this course offers even though on paper it is short.

The greens were rolling extremely well, it took me a few holes to get used to the speed after playing some of the courses in the area which are very slow.

The value is okay, if you're a budget golfer like myself definitely try and WALK if you can.

It was a great day playing golf with my father in perfect Florida weather on the Sunday of the The Masters.

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