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I discovered Old Corkscrew when my plans to play another course with a friend fell through. I looked around and am I ever glad I chose this course! It is literally a nature preserve! It is very peaceful and has a very challenging layout. While the weather was a little colder than I planned for South Florida this time of year, the sky was blue and the sun very warming. The course is in great condition and the greens are very fast. Your short game needs to be on or you will have a tough time holding par. The staff was extremely friendly. A great value that I would rate ahead of Tiburón Gold or Black.

If you want to play Tiburón, play the Black Course. The Gold does not offer enough to justify it’s price. Be aware that booking a Tee Time before 10:00 am will result in getting a fore caddy - whether you want one or not. Mine paid more attention to the other players, so I know I did not get any value from it. They do it for pace of play, but we played faster without one the day before with a 10:00 am Tee time. It’s still a good experience, just not worth the price. Enjoy the 19th Hole and staff - they’re great.

I’ve been waiting to play this course for a year. The Black course has no rough to speak of, but you have to keep it on the fairways to have any chance for a good round. The course is in great condition and the greens were perfect. Nonetheless, it did not live up to my expectation and from a value-for-the-money point of view, I won’t be back. By the way, don’t bother with the Gold course. It lacks the character of the Black. The 19th hole was great for drinks and lunch. The golf shop staff was superb.

Fairways and greens were in perfect conditions. The weather could not have been better. The pace of play was outstanding.

This course played a tiny bit easier for me than the other Bandon properties. The greens are larger and the fairways are generous. That is not to say this is not a test. Old Macdonald has some of the harder holes at Bandon. Enjoy, but do bring a caddy.

Some truly spectacular ocean views on a challenging links course. I enjoyed every hole. The greens were fantastic!

What can I say. I have played some great courses in my time, but this one rates as one of the best ever! Nothing disappoints on this true links course. Make the trip. I strongly recommend a caddy.

Every hole combines great design with spectacular views. The greens were pristine! I found myself wishing for five more holes! Don’t pass this up!

Bandon sets a high bar with their slogan. This course did not disappoint! A caddy is a BIG help. Use one.

All the reviews of this course make it worthy to be on any golfer’s play list in BC. If it did not have so much housing developed and so much construction underway, it would be in the top 10 courses I have ever played. It is very challenging and exceptionally picturesque EXCEPT for what has become a distracting amount of housing and condo development. I wish it was more like the Valley Course from a developement point of view. Set your expectations accordingly. Bear Mountain is a great resort and I can’t say enough good things about the staff and accommodations.

I really enjoyed this course. The greens were in great condition with very challenging contours. You’ll see lots of deer and wildlife. Don’t be too quick to put this in second place to the more famous Mountain Course. I found plenty of players (myself included) who preferred this course. The staff is very friendly and the accommodations are first rate.

The Greens are still recovering a bit & #1 has a temporary green, but this sweet little course will challenge you - especially the back nine. A very good value with a friendly staff.

I was disappointed. The pro shop was understaffed. The tee boxes didn't identify the hole number. The overall signage was poor; creating a frustrating experience going from green to tee. There was no overall course diagram available on scorecard or in the cart. Forget cell phone coverage here, so there was no chance to go to the Internet or use an app. Many parts of the cart path were crumbling away...and this is on some steep paths! On the positive, the greens were challenging and the topography was fun. This is not a boring course. I saw that the clubhouse, course, and many lots were being auctioned off. With a little care, this would be everything it looks like online.

I made the trek to World Golf Village expecting a PGA experience like I experienced at TPC Sawgrass. The hotel does NOT deliver on a golf-resort experience. It was loud, the service was poor, and the hotel was filled with many non-golfer groups. If you can find a way to play the King and Bear without over-paying for the mediocre (2-Star) hotel, I would. This is a fun course to play. The gator on hole 17 made this a real Florida golf experience. The greens were in better condition than the Slammer & Squire. The club house is what you would expect and the food was good.

I made the trek to World Golf Village expecting a PGA experience like I experienced at TPC Sawgrass. The hotel does NOT deliver on a golf-resort experience. It was loud, the service was poor, and the hotel was filled with many non-golfer groups. If you can find a way to play the Slammer & Squire without over-paying for the mediocre (2-Star) hotel, I would.

This course is a gem! A great mix of challenging holes and interesting water hazards without being too intimidating for the novice golfer. Very nice driving range with dedicated chipping and pitching areas. From pro shop, to starters, to cart staff, to 19th hole, the friendly staff seal the deal.