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First of all I used to play this course as a guest when it was private and in fantastic private cc shape, I’ve also played it from time to time over the last ten years and have been distressed by the degrading condition of the place. I would say the course is coming back and was very enjoyable to play. Most of the recent complaints focus on cart path condition and dampness of ground. Well there is clear indication that new cart paths have been installed with many more needed, didn’t care as my friend and I chose to walk. With regards to the dampness of the place, there was no standing water except in one bunker marked gup, you could feel the softness of the ground from all the rain we’ve had, look it’s built on clay so it’s going to feel soft and damp at times, just time your play. The greens were soft a fast, bunkers well maintained and the fairways cut pretty short. Overall it was great and we will be back. By the way lunch at The View restaurant was fabulous.

Never disappoints, great layout, conditions and staff friendly and professional. Watch out for the squirrel around the first tee, stole my sandwich out of my bag, forgot to close the pocket, my bad.

Great layout, amenities and staff. Outing in front us us slowed the pace of play. Wish my a-game was with me but not today, oh well another time.

Took a little off for aerated greens, paid a good discount for walking so really can’t complain, other than that always a good battle with Mr. Dye.

Great layout and conditions enjoyed it very much, fifth round in eight days in the area so I was getting pooped. Love the isolated holes thru the cypress, definitely a little bit less forgiving then the Palmer course. Enjoyed both Saddlebrook courses.

Nice track overall, good conditions, friendly staff, enjoyed the round.

Nice design, good to excellent conditions, friendly staff, all the ingredients for a good golf experience. Definitely will play again if in the area.

Great design that needs a lot of work. The patch jobs on some of the greens just isn’t right. Speed of greens to slow. A good value for the thrifty golfer out there. Staff was great and the amenities are adequate. Place has a ton of potential and I wish the new owners success.

Can’t say enough about how the staff rallied and came to my rescue when my budget rental car failed to start in the morning, a big thanks to all. With regards to the course, I have always enjoyed Palmer design courses and this one was great, looking forward to playing the sister course during my stay. Other than some minor tee box and fairway conditions I thought the course was in great shape, really enjoyed the whole experience.

Similar to other folks sentiments, greens in great shape some spots on fairways and bunkers need help.

Nice course, layout and conditions. Small greens make approach shot accuracy a must, enjoyed the course very much.

Good to excellent overall, only complaint is the greens are never soft and receptive, have to play old man golf on some approaches and hope for a good bounce. Which of course leads to green speed being very fast which I like but don’t get many opportunities to experience as a public linkster..

Never disappoints, what a golf destination experience should be. More than holding its own during severe drought throughout the area.

Range a bit pricy, you have to walk up to the pro shop to get your cart key then walk back to your cart. Oththan those two minor issue, the staff was professional and the course was in fantastic shape. With the ongoing drought conditions the course was plush, green and well maintained, greens ran well and were very receptive, will return soon.

I’ve played this course since it opened unfortunately the condition has continued to deteriorate with time. The greens were in great shape and rolled true, unfortunately the drought and lack of serious investment makes for a troubling experience. Needs an infusion of funds and a change over of the lounge lizards, sounds like a used car dealers convention every time I go there, gambles and bs artist who don’t fix their ball marks because they have been members for decades.

Course had received a good amount of rain the day before so there were a few damp spots which also made the greens roll a bit slow. Overall good to excellent, great day weather wise, 81 from the blues, not bad.

Course was in good to excellent shape. I used to play there in a league so am very familiar with It. I’d like to see them soften up the greens a little to make them more receptive. Rouge and grass will grow as the season goes on making it an even bigger challenge.