Lives
Parrish, FL
Handicap
5-9
Age
35-44
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.2
4.2
Total 13 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

13 Reviews
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
13
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
03/17/2013
Last Review
10/09/2023

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Buffalo Creek Golf Course

Played On 10/08/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value for today’s Florida golf environment.

Any golfer who has lived in the area pre-covid to the current climate knows that prices have gone through the roof and it’s really hard to get on a decent course unless you’re okay with playing at 2pm in 100 degree+ heat indices. Buffalo Creek has raised their game front several years ago. It’s not perfect, but a good value for your dollar.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average

Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch

Played On 07/02/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great First Time Experience

For those of you familiar with Esplanade - Lakewood Ranch and Lakewood National - Commander course, this felt like a hybrid of the two. Great facilities, excellent staff, and a nice layout. Forgiving fairways with increasing second shot difficulty due primarily to the new greens that rejected all but the most pure, elevated iron shots. The greens rolled true and at a moderate pace, which I assume will increase in pace with time. No doubt I'll be putting this course in the regular rotation. It's awesome to have another quality course in the area.

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

The Club at River Wilderness

Played On 07/27/2014
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Solid Course - Wish I Knew About Aerated Greens

I play this course about once / month, and enjoy it quite a bit. The staff is always friendly, and for the most part, the course is consistently in good shape.

I was very disappointed that I was not made aware the course had been aerated...I would've made my reservations elsewhere. Often times Golf Now informs you when the course is in that condition, but it was not called out in this instance.

I'll continue to play this course, but I hope the communication between Golf Now and River Wilderness will improve moving forward.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course, Great Value

First time back at this course in a few months, and very pleased with my experience. The greens were in excellent condition, as well as the tee boxes. This is not an easy course, so if you are an average golfer, bring extra balls. Staff was accommodating and friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fine New Course

Very pleased with the condition of the course, despite being brand new. It will only get better with age, and more challenging, as the landscape continues its maturation process. Greens were deceptively fast and well maintained. The practice facilities were fantastic...free balls at the range, putting greens, and both short and long distance chipping areas. Definitely visit this course if you haven't had the chance yet.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value, Pristine Condition

I was very pleased with my Heron Creek experience. Drawn in by an aggressive in season rate of $39, my friend and I decided to give the 50 mile drive to the course a try. We played the Oaks and Marsh courses...challenging holes, well manicured fairways, and an upscale feel. We will definitely be back, despite the drive.

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

Waterlefe Golf & River Club

Played On 02/03/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Pristine Challenge

The course was in immaculate condition. Quite a treat for my out of town guests. Warning...if you are a below average golfer, this may not be the course for you, as it is one of the more challenging ones in the area. If you don't heed my warning, bring a ton of balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Heritage Harbour Golf Club

Played On 11/1/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid "go to" Course

The course was in good condition, and the staff is friendly. Moderate in terms of difficulty...you can get away with mildly errant shots, but you will be punished for hooks & slices.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate

Rosedale Golf & Country Club

Played On 8/17/2013
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough Day to Play, but Great as Always

We're regulars at Rosedale...great course, close proximity to where we live, and a very nice clubhouse. It's been raining cats and dogs in FL this summer, so this round was cart path only. Not a big fan of that rule, but it was necessary given the conditions.
If you're a big hitter, you should definitely play from the blues or greater, as I seldom used a driver on the par 4's.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

The Club Renaissance

Played On 8/9/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Speedy Friday AM round; Average experience.

Nothing glaringly wrong about this course, but nothing to rave about either. Plays pretty open, links-like on front nine, typical FL course on back nine. Was a bit peeved when I was told the range was not on site, and we didn't have time to go to the facility you can utilize to practice (5-10 minute drive), so heads up if you like to warm up before a round...come early.

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

Beautiful course. Challenging, but not overwhelming.

Beautiful course, and a professional, friendly staff. Course was as well maintained as you could have gotten under the circumstances, as a significant amount of rain has fallen in the area over the past month, ultimately leading to some muddy areas, the 90 degree rule, a driving range closure, and on 2 holes, cart path only. Not much you can do about this besides have an advanced drainage system.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate

Riverwood Golf Club

Played On 5/18/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained, challenging course.

My friend and I decided to go out of our Sarasota/Bradenton comfort zone and try a course down south. Riverwood was an option, and with the solid reviews on this site, we gave it a go. Well maintained, good staff, and a challenging course, especially the greens, which were in good shape, but very fast. Only downside is it was a bit challenging to get there from our area...75 South is the easy part, but navigating the two lane roads from that point can take some time. We'll come again, but will budget a bit more for travel time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

The Highlands Golf Course

Played On 3/16/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Decent course, tighter fairways, some greens/fairways in need of attention.

The staff was friendly throughout my golfing experience. I was disappointed to learn I couldn't use the driving range since I am not a member, so warm ups were completed by hitting off turf into a net. Some areas of the course were in need of repair, in particular the greens. Overall, I'd recommend someone give it a try, but it's not one of my favorites in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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