Lives
Longboat Key
Handicap
10-14
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.9
3.9
Total 13 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

13 Reviews
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
10
Not Recommended Courses
3
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
01/24/2019
Last Review
03/05/2023

Reviews Map

Reviews

3.9
Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Course Difficulty
First time playing this course
Recommended
Review has

IMG Academy Golf Club

Played On 03/04/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

IMG

IMG has insured that they provide a reputable golf experience for all levels of golfer. The fairways, greens and traps are very well maintained. The course has some genuinely interesting holes which can mess up any golfer, especially when pins are in difficult positions. I would recommend this course anytime.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

The Club at River Wilderness

Played On 02/26/2023
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sorry

I originally played this course in 2016. At that time I thought I had found a jewel. By 2019 they had let everything go. Fairways, greens and traps. I said I would not play again. However, there was an opportunity to play for a reasonable amount of money considering the high cost of all courses in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. I was very disappointed again and for $83 I felt there was no worth in the play. Additionally, there was no way to get anything to eat either at the turn or cart. A terrible roundwhich found the area around the greens overwatered and very soggy. This course is not worth the ride or cost.

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

Manatee County Golf Course

Played On 01/20/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always

Esplanade at Azario is a wonderful course. Immaculately maintained it plays very well and is challenging to every level of golfer. The greens play true and they run between 9.5 and 11. Be prepared for water play and difficult pin placements. I would recommend this course to any player.

My only problem is that it will close to public play when the houses are built the same as the other Esplanade has already.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Tatum Ridge Golf Links

Played On 01/09/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Tatum

I have been playing Tatum Ridge for many years during the high season. I have always enjoyed playing here. The course, conditions and staff are very good. However, this time I found the bathrooms on the course almost unusable and actually something that should be closed. Porta potties would be almost better. Please get this corrected.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor

Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch

Played On 01/13/2022
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice New Course

Esplanade Azario at Lakewood Ranch
iis a welcome addition to the Sarasota/Bradenton golf scene. Although a little pricey it is within the prices presently being charged by lesser courses. It is in absolutely great condition and plays very nicely both from the fairway and rough. The greens are well manicured, and they are fast. Don't be putting downhill. The staff was wonderful from the front cart men to the roving food cart personnel.

The only issue was a little more ranger time since we had a foursome that did not play well but playing from the back tees and holding the course up. Took 4.5 hours. Needed some conversation about moving.

All in all, a fine experience and one which I would gladly do again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
7e384556-2de7-5f7c-bcd8-703c40744e46
Commented on 01/23/2022

Good afternoon,

Thank you very much for taking the time to post this positive review. At Hampton Golf, we place a premium on customer satisfaction. We appreciate you pointing out the positive aspects of your experience, and appreciate even more your feedback on how we may improve. Thank you again, and we look forward to you visiting us again in the future.

Warmest Regards,
Hampton Golf Management

Rosedale Golf & Country Club

Played On 02/27/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

IMG Rocks

This course has remade itself into one of best courses in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Just a few years ago it was not a favored course, but they have worked on it so that it is a fun place to play. Very recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sandpiper

Not in great condition although they keep the greens nice. Fairways nothing to write home about.

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

Rosedale Golf & Country Club

Played On 01/15/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rosedale

Definitely a four star course. Greens were a bit slow but in very good shape. Some muddy areas in front of greens. Excellent play for the money.

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

The Club at River Wilderness

Played On 01/06/2021
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointing

I have played this course many times before. I found the course not what it used to be. Many areas of fairways not up to par and the greens that were in perfect shape before were just average and very bumpy.

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

Bent Tree Country Club

Played On 02/12/2020
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What happened

I have played this course a number of times in the past. It has always been decent. However, this time i found the fairways to be absolutely without grass, the traps to be dirt not sand and the greens probably not mowed for at least a few days. The value to me for this course right now is zero. The management here is either trying to make it crappy so they can shut it down and sell it or they just don't care about the quality versus what they are charging. I will not play this course again and I am not a golf snob. This course would be worth no more than 25 dollars to play in this condition and that's being generous

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Challenge

Playing the Blue tees this course gives intermediate players all they can handle. It is brand new and still coming into its own but it only needs growing up not anymore to make it great now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fabulous

Playing University Park is playing one of the best in the Sarasota region. Outside of playing private clubs, University provides everything you could ask for golf before, during and after the round. A fabulous experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Rolling Green Golf Club

Played On 01/23/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fair Course

This course is perfect for the geriatric group. It does not prove too difficult and is easy to get around. It does not provide very clean fairways which should be reseeded. But it is a fair and reasonable price for a days golf play

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Now Reading