Lives
New Smyrna Beach
Handicap
10-14
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

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Average Rating

3.9
3.9
Total 33 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

33 Reviews
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
29
Not Recommended Courses
4
Helpful Votes Count
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First Review
01/27/2019
Last Review
03/12/2020

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The Club at Venetian Bay

Played On 03/12/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting better!

Played last year and conditions were sad. This year I would not call them good BUT they are much improved in 12 months. You can see they are putting time and $ into the course and soon it should return to its glory days. Stay tuned.

As for now there are some issues but well worth the price. Give it a try

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/13/2020

Hi jpolucci. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at The Club at Venetian Bay!

Viera East Golf Club

Played On 02/22/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course couple of issues

Play here often. Overall god course and good value. I don’t like the holes that are near I95 as the traffic noise is very annoying but a good layout and variety of holes.
Conditions are usually very good winter conditions. In the past month something has happened to the greens. The still are putting reasonably well but do NOT look healthy.

My only other issue is with the F&B. For the 3rd time in 6 rounds I’ve had issues. This time I saw the cart girl on about #6 @2pm and asked if I’d see her again “not today sorry“. No issue I’ll get something At the turn. Stopped to a sign on the door “sorry closing at 2:30 today”.
I’m diabetic and my own fault for not bringing something but assumed (we know what that spells) there would be at least crackers. I heard they are trying to assess HoA 7MM for a new clubhouse. They should address current operators first, IMHO

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/11/2020

Hi, jpolucci. Let us first say that we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. We work hard to create a seamless experience with so you can focus on enjoying yourself and let us do the rest. We also want to thank you for your honest and constructive criticism of the course. Your comments are presented in a way we can incorporate them into actual change. We are going to escalate your review to our team in charge and do everything we can to improve before your next game. Thank you for visiting and playing at Viera East Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!

Viera East Golf Club

Played On 02/03/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the effort

Its easy to find, course conditions are as good as any I've seen in the area,although i haven't been on any of the private courses. Price is fair. Decent range. Lots of tee choices.

The only grump i had other than the never ending slow pace is the F&B. Got rude service from someone because the chair i sat i was in the wrong place. Thought she was going to make me move. We stopped at the turn around 3pm and the cook had left.

All those i came in contact in the golf operation were terrific.

Go and you won't regret it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate

Indian River Preserve Golf Club

Played On 01/30/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Worth the dirve

its a little off the beaten path but worth it. I had not seen teh course as Walkabout but know they like so many others had financing issues. The course is coming around to those that know the old conditions. Greens are good, fairways, tees, bunkers will take some time.

This is a very challenging course if you want to shoot a good number. That said , most although not all , have bail out areas for those more timid or less aggressive or talented.

I will be going back soon and suggest you give it a try.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 02/09/2020

Thank you for coming to see us and for leaving us a nice review! The team is working hard to continue to improve the golf course every day! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Baytree National Golf Links

Played On 01/21/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

A lot of good here

Some really interesting holes and routing. Conditions ok but seem to lack the $ to bring that next level. Like so many area courses. Only negative is they need to cut some brush/swamp. Holes like #2 a wonderful Par 3 with a terrific kidney shaped green that you cannot see because ur hitting over brush. #9,14,18 all need trimming of swamp brush. That aside it is an interesting layout in decent shape at a more than fair rate. I’ll be back for another round. Btw 1st time I played pace was great 2nd time we quit on 16 tee as the 4th group on the hole

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

Indian River Preserve Golf Club

Played On 01/17/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value Good Layout. Conditions Improving

This is another course struggling for money maintenance but since I played 10 months ago conditions have dramatically improved. The greens are good pace is medium

The layout has some fine holes a couple of duds but very enjoyable but difficult. Hey, if it was easy everyone would play it !

Worth the trip and prices are CHEAP!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/09/2020

Thank you for your review! We appreciate you taking the time to offer us some feedback.

Our team is working very hard to continue to improve the golf course conditions and we are excited about the improvements we are making and will make as we get back into growing season this spring!

I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play it again and again

Great fun. No condos or somebody’s backyard pool to look at. All good holes except for the ones that need tree removal( 6,11,13,14,18)

Only issue other than the course consistently kicks my butt is the amenities. I like the fact that it’s all golf but at 90 degrees they need more than one cart serving 36 holes.

This is a great place as is it’s sister Pine Barrens. Get there and play them more than once.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful Golf

I’ve been coming here for 20 years and think it is the best golf for the $ in the country. Brandon or Streamsong might have a little in quality but not when you compare the $49 I paid on May 1st

That said I do have some thoughts for improvement. First get a chainsaw. Pine Barrens probably needs it more but Rolling Oaks needs a cutting on #6,14,18 would so much improve the holes.

The other nego was not golf related but when we finished at 5:15 the clubhouse was locked including restrooms. I am a golfer and could care less if they close but on a 90 degree day they really need to provide some comfort services.

Little grumbles aside this place is golf. If you haven’t been put it at the top of your list. If you have been you know what I’m talking about

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

Indian River Preserve Golf Club

Played On 04/06/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Day at Walkabout

I know it’s not that anymore but I like that name :)

We had shied away from playing in February hearing reports of deathly slow greens and other poor conditions. We were pleasantly surprised. The greens were excellent I’d say in the top 10% of the 50 courses I’ve played in FLA this winter
They are obviously struggling with $ to maintain the course like so many other public access courses. Some tees were rough (not all) and the bunkers need some TLC. Other than that the fairways are skinny for grass without overseed but playable. The lay out is very strong. Lots of interesting holes. I had heard it was a hard course and it was. Lots of water There are some tee shots that are just plain “hit the shot or hit the road “!
Even though my score was high from the 6150 tees there were no shots I couldn’t hit but you had to hit it the first time and not as I did so often :)
As I said it is a challenge but I liked every hole. I wish I wasn’t heading north tonight or I would play it tomorrow. Maybe you should for me :)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/30/2019

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and the time you took to leave this review. We hope to see you again soon!

The Preserve at Turnbull Bay

Played On 04/05/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Paspalum greens

Were good though not great. They couldn’t make up for the lack of turf grass the rest of the way. The back 9 fairways were much better than the from side. We played winter rules but even that we as hard to find grass. Especially on the green surrounds

The best new is that it is an interesting layout. Although difficult it was still fun to play. Much of the course is house free in the wilderness which I prefer.
I want to come back in a few months and play after the Bermuda pops

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

Victoria Hills Golf Club

Played On 04/04/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

As expected

Nice layout. Lots of sand! Greens good but very grainy and some spots of overseed popping that needs mowing occasionally. Fairways ok but off the main line you can sometimes get just sand/dirt. This is true for green surrounds too which can make for impossible chips and/or pitches. Overall very enjoyable course. Did I mention there is a LOT of sand?

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/14/2019

Thank you very much for taking the time to post this positive review. We look forward to you visiting us again in the future.

Best,
Hampton Golf Management

I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Private and it shows

Pace was great. As was layout and conditions. I was a guest so don’t know pricing. Also I had no access to the large clubhouse but it looked grand. The course was very difficult. If I remember correctly we played 6200 yds with a slope of 147. Still it was a fun round If you get a chance to see it make sure to give it a try

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Try it

I was there as a guest so I don’t know the cost. I had no access to the bar or dining but the course was excellent. Based on the housing surrounding the course I would say this is a high end development. The course was enjoyable. It also was quite difficult. The conditions were excellent. The course has a LOT of water so down the middle is best. Very playable if you keep it straight.
This is a private club with a strong layout and excellent conditions so try it if you have the opportunity

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

Eagle Creek Golf Club

Played On 03/31/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasant surprise

After already booking a time I went here to read reviews and read a lot of complaints about conditions. Greens were quick and mostly smooth with a few clompy spots from overseed. Fairways also mostly good. Some dormant Bermuda some overseed. Rough is rough. Bunkers were of good quality with the only issue being idiot golfers playing and not even attempting to rake.
Layout was mostly interesting. Some strong par 3s. An issue for first time players is there are a surprising number of blind tee shots with hazards excuse me, WET penalty areas and some hidden bunkers too. Greens and green surrounds were interesting. Also some rivetted bunkers that I avoided thank you :)

Get a game and bring it here. You will enjoy it

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/05/2019

jpolucci,

Thank you for your positive comments. We were a little confused because we've had very few complaints or negative reviews concerning course conditions, and we only over-seeded par 3 tee boxes this season. Nonetheless, we are happy that you enjoyed the course and we hope to see you again soon.

Thank you,
Lee
Director of Golf
Eagle Creek Golf Club

Oaks Course at Stonegate Golf Club

Played On 03/30/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun Day

Good conditions quick greens. No overseed. The way to go! Fairways fine bunkers rough. Some challenges on par 3 and a couple of par 4s. Mostly wide fairways. I would consider fairly easy only based on the fact that it was my Best round in my past 50 and I doubt I’ve improved

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/22/2019

Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We take great pride in our customer service and the experience we deliver. However, receiving reviews like yours are the most rewarding, as they reinforce our tireless efforts to deliver an excellent product. Sincere thanks from our entire staff, and we hope to see you again soon.

Kind Regards,
Hampton Golf Management

Arlington Ridge Golf Club

Played On 03/27/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

For the buck. Greens are not over seeded (my preference) so they are ugly but rolll very fast. Fairways are over seeded and most are wide and nice only issue was green surrounds. No overseed and more sand than grass If you missed a green more often is than not you had to putr or maybe low lofted iron punch. Practice range ok. Pitching/chipping ok, practice green ok.
I paid $32 to a friendly staff. Tough to beat. Give it a try

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

Black Bear Golf Club

Played On 03/26/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Good course but not easy

There is nothing unfair here but first time players will have difficulty with the mounding hiding the fairway lines. Green surrounds are again fair but difficult. Tee shots fairly simple but lots of fairway bunkering. No water except for last hole. I played with same ball but didn’t score that well too many approayout of position

All staff very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a trip or two!

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

Providence Golf Club

Played On 02/26/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just a little better than average

I actually like the course with the exception of two horrible par fours The greens are good fairways generally ok but some parts scratchy.

Problems with this visit were mostly just odd service. We had a GolfNow hot deal and signed in early we could not go out before our time because “that’s the hot deal”. We sat for 30 minutes with the twosome grouped with as no one went off the tee. Not sure what the deal si with this but I have run into it on other courses. Golf Now should get together with courses and stop making us Hot Deal purchaser feel like something the cat drug in
Only other issue was on an 85 degree day we saw the beverage cart once on #12. Not good service or healthy. And I don’t care if the cart makes money or not. If you are trying to elevate the status and ability to charge more for the round you are going to have to get the house in order first

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

LPGA International - Jones Course

Played On 02/26/2019
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

I cannot say this is a bad course. The conditions were excellent and the putting surfaces the best I’ve seen in the last 30 courses I’ve played this winter.
The problem for me seemed to be the factory golf. First I wrote a question to the staff from their website without an answer. Waited 7 days then called the pro shop who transferred me to the golf director. Correction : his voicemail. Left a message that also was never answered

The day of play we came back to the clubhouse from the warm up range to get reprimanded for using the wrong path. After tee off on the 3rd tee the ranger cruised in and without any discussion told us we should keep up with the group in front of us. When I said “you do know we started 25 minutes after them” he looked at me and drove away. The whole experience felt like get er done and go away

As I said the course was fine if a little boring. The Hills might be more interesting and maybe the mediocre service was only one bad day I guess I was just hoping/expecting the logo of LPGA would make for a higher standard

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

The Club at Venetian Bay

Played On 02/22/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun layout

Some what easy course. Conditions were ok if not great greens really have serious issues . Good value and with some greens fixed it could be much better value.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/26/2019

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to review us here at The Club at Venetian Bay, and for the four stars. We are glad to see that you had an enjoyable experience with us. However, we will take your feedback about the greens conditions into account so we can make the necessary improvements going forward. We look forward to seeing you again in the future!

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