Rafascott

Old school course - strategy more important than length off the tee. Really enjoyable layout though some holes a bit quirky where too much off the tee can lead to run-offs into creeks etc. overall course in good condition with lots of grass on fairways and greens putting smoothly. Biggest negative was pace of play with our game taking about 5 hours. Seemed way too many players - think they should reduce the number of tee times by making them at least 10 minute gaps.

I have reviewed Hamptons based on it being classed as executive as it is only 3421 yds from tips and par 61. However it is a lovely course with a very friendly staff. Lots of water in play and the par 3’s, of which there are at least 11, are beautiful. Greens are excellent and quick. Great value compared with some of the fees just now. During our game teeing off just after noon we hardly saw a soul. Played 18 in less than 3 hours

Have not played this course since it became White Heron and I’m glad I booked. Money has obviously been well spent as things are greatly improved. Tees and fairways are excellent and the greens are especially good - rolling fast and true. Some really nice holes with strategy important otherwise water will come into play!! Got lucky with the draw too as were paired with a couple of Canadians who were great company.

Fantastic course at GlenLakes - really enjoyable layout without being too tough. Very friendly pro shop and starter keen to assist first time visitors. All parts of course in good condition with greens rolling fast and true. Loved the tee shot on 9 towards the lone pine with the water encroaching down the left. Was well worth the 90 minute drive from Davenport

Really like the layout at Mount Dora - old style course - especially the 12th which has a testing tee shot and approach shot over a pond. Unfortunately today will be remembered for the slow play!! Waited on every shot on the front side then got to the 10th tee to find we were the 4th group waiting to tee off!! Fortunately we were joined during the round by lone player John who was great company whilst we discussed the benefits of GolfNow and other courses in the area. Overall course in reasonable shape though greens were pretty slow compared with some other courses recently played. Really friendly bar area for a post round drink

It is a few years since last playing Harmony and I’d forgotten just how good this Johnny Miller layout was. Course is in great condition in spite of the hurricane with only a few damp spots on some fairways. Greens are excellent, smooth and extremely quick if getting on wrong side of the hole. Played late morning and had the course to ourselves with only a four ball behind. Great value and can’t believe it is not busier as certainly worth the drive - I’d much prefer to play here than be held up for hours on courses like Championsgate or Orange County National which are in no better shape. Will not be as long until I return!!

First of all Sandpiper has to be one of the best value rounds in the area!! Course really is in great condition with good fairways and lovely smooth greens. Got a friendly welcome in the pro shop and allowed to head off early. Maybe should have been concerned when handed a sheet for the holes on the back nine ‘as they can be a bit tricky!!’ Club should have a starter on busy days as folks were heading off down the first as soon as groups out of range - this meant things were backed up for the whole round. Loved the first nine holes which were varied and enjoyable to play. The back nine less so as they were just too quirky for my taste with the 16th hard to fathom - not sure if there is a fairway on this par 5 !!

Have had DeBary on my radar for a while and finally got around to playing today - had an absolute blast!! This is now my favourite course in central Florida. Staff were all real friendly and the starter took great delight in telling us all about ‘his’ course and ensured we had a great day. Even before we got started the view over the lake from the putting green is superb and then you realise both the 9th and 18th greens sit beside the lake - both excellent finishing holes!! This is a great layout with lots of lovely holes. Everything is well maintained with greens slopey and especially quick downhill. Can’t wait to return

Thoroughly enjoyable round at Zellwood Station. Got a friendly welcome in the pro shop after the drive up from Davenport. Course undulates a lot more than the normal Orlando courses and fairways and greens are both very good (greens faster than they look especially downhill) - no wonder the practice green is slopey!! Pace became slower after the turn with 4 groups somehow on the 12th hole. Thankfully a marshall appeared and things improved. Holes on Crater Junction a bit gimmicky but good fun. Can’t believe how cheap it is to play and far better value than many Orlando courses - worth the journey and I look forward to returning.

After a lovely welcome in the pro shop from Todd we were allowed to head off early as the course was not busy. This is a really nice layout in spite of fairways being through houses. The par 3 holes are especially nice with my favourite being the 12th though this green was not the best. Overall course conditions are excellent with greens smooth and true. Would recommend to anyone given the unusual elevation changes for Orlando and the joy of not having too many lakes

This is a fantastic course and should be on everyones list if in the area. Staff very friendly from the pro shop to the starter who allowed us an early start as a two-ball to get ahead of a foursome. There are some lovely holes with plenty of water to keep you concentrated though there are only a few holes with forced carries. Loved the 18th hole though will need to try to get my par next time I visit - hopefully sometime soon!!

Had a fun day at Silverado where we were lucky enough to be paired with a real friendly local called Tommy who was great company and helped point out best ways to play some of the trickier holes. Course was extremely busy due to Labour Day so front 9 was slow though things improved during the back 9. Greens were punched recently so could have been better and Tommy did say they were really smooth before this was done. Nice welcome on arrival as well as in the bar

Enjoyable game at Lake Wales. Arrived early and after friendly welcome in pro shop were allowed off early to get ahead of large group. This is a great Donald Ross layout with really good smooth greens. Would have rated the course as 4* but for the fairways which were not great. We played preferred lies and would suggest this for all.
This course very much worth visiting - play preferred lies and enjoy this great layout

Was really looking forward to playing this Donald Ross course. Was not disappointed!! Staff here are real friendly and very proud of their courses heritage. Had a great chat with the bagman who could have talked all day about the history and which of the greats tee’d it up here in the 1950’s
They say Ross’s courses offer easy bogeys but tough pars and this is no different - not a long course but some strategically placed overhanging trees make for tough choices off tees or shot shaping for approaches. Par 4 12th hole is standout with a long approach over water needed to reach the green. Also loved the 4th hole which needs an accurate tee shot to avoid having a tree block approach shot.
Loved my day here and look forward to returning - certainly worth a visit

Really enjoyable day at Cypresswood just managing to finish before a huge thunderstorm arrived - slow players ahead the issue!!
This is a very fine layout designed by Rob Garl with well presented greens - not overly fast but plenty grass and roll well. I especially loved the par 5 third hole - beautifully set with the trees and lake down right hand side.
Staff friendly throughout and I look forward to returning and would recommend to anyone for a quality game.

Enjoyed our game here - with a friendly welcome when arriving to the excellent bar staff after our game in very hot conditions. The course felt unique to any others we have played in the Orlando area -like being in the hills somehow away from everyone else. This is not the best layout but for the very reasonable green fee the course was in good shape. Fairways in good condition and the greens smooth and true though a little slower than some.

First time playing Arlington Ridge and have to say dollar for dollar it is hard to beat. Got a great Hot Deal for early afternoon and can't believe it was so cheap. This is a far better course than many in the Orlando area that will charge lots more. Less than an hour up the US27 past Clermont so easily accessible and well worth visiting. Fairways lush and great to play from and greens in excellent condition - quite grainy so fast if putting with the grain and a lot slower into which was a challenge and great fun. Will definitely be back and hope they keep up the good work!!

Managed to get a really good Hot Deal for a mid afternoon tee time. Unfortunately we ran into a big thunderstorm on the 2nd hole and had a 40 minute delay. Managed to get back out on course first so for the remainder of the round saw no other players. This is a really good course with excellent greens which putted fast and true. Highly recommend a game at Panther Lake and I will return

Was across at Melbourne to collect someone from the airport so arranged a game at Baytree National. Warm welcome in pro shop and as we had arrived a bit early were welcomed to start whenever suited. This is a very nice layout with some of the best greens we have putted on - truly like a carpet!! Well worth a visit for anyone in the area and I will certainly be back - must try to hit the 18th green with my approach (great closing hole)

Travelled 50 miles from Orlando area to play the Palmer course and was not disappointed!! This is a really nice layout with some lovely holes with just enough water in play to keep players on their toes. Course was in great shape including the greens which were slopey, true and fast enough. Would highly recommend