Golf Course Review Normandy Shores Golf Club Miami Beach Florida
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Reviewed by: roarksown1, Playa del Rey
Golf Playing Conditions 7.23 GREAT
First time ever at Normandy Shores just north of Miami Beach last week and it was a very enjoyable experience. Apparently this track was not so great a few years back, but it appears to have been improved in every facet based on its latest showing.
It’s not quite as tough a course as the Miami Beach GC down the road, mainly because it’s very flat, has fewer water hazards to navigate and its greens aren’t quite as tricky, but it’s still a very fun test of golf in a very nice setting surrounded by an island of residences in this exclusive little community.
Amenities such as cart GPS and the like are all very well done. The range is small but adequate, as is the practice area for chipping and putting. The course itself is in fine shape. Fairways are nice and green with lush surfaces to hit from, while the rough is very manageable. Greens were in very nice shape as well, rolling true at medium-fast speeds and very receptive to good shots. Tee boxes were just fine and the sand was very nice as you would expect from a SoFLa course.
Enjoyed the round immensely and also took pictures of all 18 holes that should be posted promptly as soon as Johnny comes down off his Pebble Beach Cloud 9 …
Golf Course Review Miami Beach Golf club Miami Beach Florida
Reviewed by: roarksown1, Playa del Rey
Golf Playing Conditions 7.64 GREAT
Back in South Florida for a company sales meeting. We were able to spend two half days golfing. One day was at Normandy Shores, and that review will be coming soon. Our second day was back at Miami Beach Golf Club and it did not disappoint.
Very tough track here with tons of water in dangerous, unseen places to rack up the penalties if you’re wayward. There are also a lot of different slopes to the fairways and rough areas that are unexpected in this flat part of the state, and the bunkers are complex and frequent. On top of that you have some challenging greens … it all adds up to a formidable day for shooting low scores.
The Review
Conditions are very good right now but the greens had recently been sanded, so that was interesting. They still rolled quite fast though and there are a lot of drop-offs and tough angles to navigate to keep the low putt count. But all in all they were in good shape with the exception of the sand which likely brought the rating down.
Fairways were in very good shape on every hole, as was the deep rough, but not deep enough to give too many headaches. Sand was in very good shape and found often throughout the day from our group – more on that later. Tee boxes (we played the blues) are in fine shape across the board.
We had five players so we went off three and two, then, after appraising the situation on a fairly busy Wed afternoon, decided to join up as a five-some as we were waiting already all day on the threesome in front of us, who also waited on a slower group in front of them. At no point did we ever fall behind and we were absolutely pushing the group in front of us all day. We all play fast, ready golf. So it was funny when a ‘marshal’ came out on the 8th tee box (we started the day on the back nine) to tell us the group behind us complained that we were a five-some and had to break back up into two groups. Absolute silliness.
Parting Thoughts
But once again, this is a super fun and challenging course to play with very good conditions to match. So if you’re in the area, don’t think twice. Just get out there and play it.
Golf Course Review Golf Club of Jupiter Jupiter Florida
Reviewed by: play2batch, tequesta
Older course layout. Wide open fairways generally. Course has 6 par 3’s, and 4 par 5’s. Course was in decent shape, for the most part.
Rating/Slope for blue tees is 67.9/125
Greens were rolling a bit on the slow side today. There is water on the course for about half of the holes. Cost was $50, with cart.
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You don’t typically just stumble into a top 15 public course in the US but that is kind of what happened yesterday. I had a business trip to Florida and decided I would bring my clubs along as I had an off day on Monday. I searched around for courses in the Orlando area and most were undergoing maintenance. Without many solid options nearby and having heard of Streamsong’s greatness I decided to rent a car and make the drive (1.5 hours) south on Sunday evening. Given the timing they had plenty of (cheap) availability at the lodge, which i found out later was only at 19% capacity. The only course open for play Monday’s is the Blue course. I ended up paying 36 Monday with a $55 replay rate.
The Blue course was phenomenal. The front 9 stacks up with any 9 holes I’ve played. Dramatic bunkering, nice elevation changes, huge greens, big fairways & lots of scoring opportunities. Although i thought the front was the better 9, the back is still quite strong. The course is very forgiving off the tee it certainly has greens that will keep your short game in check. The course conditions were fantastic. I was shocked that the greens were as quick/true as they were given the heat/humidity/rain but I would say the were 10.5+ on the stimp rolling even quicker down grain. The fairways were near perfect and I can’t fault the course, service, or facilities.
I can’t wait to return to play both the red and newly opened black course! A couple things to note, the course is walking only UNLESS you get a caddie. Although the course was plenty walkable, in the summer heat/humidity, walking 36 was tough but definitely worth it.
If you’re into golf, one venue on your bucket list should be the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL. There’s plenty to do there, for example, you could spend all day at the World Golf Hall of Fame, taking in all the exhibits, viewing movies in the IMAX theater and testing your stroke on the Challenge Hole – reminiscent of Number 17 at Sawgrass. Or, if you’re looking to play a round of golf designed by a couple of legends, you can book a round on the Slammer and Squire Golf Course, one of two courses connected with the World Golf Village.
What to Expect
The Slammer & Squire Golf Course is the property’s original course and is located just a wedge shot away from the World Golf Hall of Fame. It was designed by noted golf course architect Bobby Weed with considerable input from the course’s namesakes: Sam “The Slammer” Snead and Gene “The Squire” Sarazen.
Five sets of tees plus a blended set – a combination of the Blues and Whites – makes The Slammer & Squire enjoyable for any golfer – provided you play from the set that best suits your game. From the back (Stone) tees, the course plays 6,939 yards with a course rating of 72.7 and a slope of 127. The Blue tees at 6,132 yards (69.2/121) will challenge most golfers and still enable them to leave with a little dignity. Ladies will find the Green Tees at 4,996 (68.0/115) an enjoyable test.
The History
The Slammer & Squire opened to the public in May 1998 and features two distinct nines. The outward nine traverses through fairways lined with giant Loblolly pines, while wooden pathways and bridges guide you through traditional Florida wetlands. On the back nine you will find generous fairways, contoured greens, and plenty of water hazards. You’ll also be treated to impressive views of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Just behind the pro shop is a full length driving range with plenty of targets, a large practice putting green as well as a short game area that includes a sand trap. The Clubhouse has a fully stocked pro shop with lots of logoed gear from a number of top apparel companies as well as Men’s and Women’s locker rooms complete with showers. Inside the clubhouse you’ll also find the Legends Grille where both breakfast and lunch are served. The food is reasonably priced and very delicious. I highly recommend the Philly Cheesesteak Sliders or the Caribbean Fish Tacos after a round of golf. The bar has all of your favorite libations as well as several domestic and craft beers on tap.
The Highlights
Memorable Holes (All Yardage is From the Blue Tees)
Most Memorable Hole: Number 18, Par 4, 371 yards. The distant bunker is a good line for your tee shot. With water running down the entire left side, there is ample room right of the green to bailout. The subtle undulations of the green will make your last putts quite memorable and the view of the Hall of Fame across the water is quite spectacular and definitely camera worthy.
Favorite Par 3:
Number 7, 143 yards. This hole is truly a shotmaker’s delight. Fashioned after The Redan, the famous 15th at North Berwick, the flag can be attacked either by carrying the bunkers straightaway, or better yet, by fading a tee shot. This allows the ball to feed down to the hole. Miss the green and you’re most likely staring a big number right in the face. No wonder The Redan is the most copied par 3 in all of golf.
Favorite Par 4:
Number 1, 358 yards. The wind will dictate how difficult this hole plays. Keep your tee shot left of the right-side fairway bunkers on this dogleg right. Make it to the dogleg off the tee and you’ll have a short approach to the slightly crowned green. Par – or better – is a good way to jump start your round.
Favorite Par 5:
Number 16, 527yards. The last three holes are a daunting task and feature the longest par 5 and the longest par 4 on the course. Shot placement off tee is essential on #16. If you’re feeling good about your game thus far, you may want to take an aggressive line over the fairway bunkers in an attempt to get home in two. Should you choose to layup, you must avoid the left hazard as well as the trees on the right side. The green’s false front slopes heavily back towards the fairway.
Last Word:
The Slammer and the Squire provides a challenge regardless of which tees you play from or how good you are. Low handicappers will be challenged by a number of risk/reward opportunities; playing these holes smartly will yield a low score. High handicappers will be glad to know that the greens are pretty straight forward with not a lot of hidden breaks and subtle undulations. They are quick, running about 11 or 12 on the stimpmeter. There’s a full length driving range as well as a large practice putting green and short game area to hone your skills. Should you arrive hungry or get so during your round, the Legends Grille is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch. The food is very good as are the portions. You won’t leave hungry.
Golf Course Review Eagle Creek Golf Club Orlando Florida
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Check out the latest golf course review below for Eagle Creek Golf Club.
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I played on 01/25/17 afternoon. Eagle Creek is one of my go-to places to play when visiting Orlando. Its not the fanciest place but its always consistent and playable with some great, hidden challenges.
The day I played, course was packed with all the golf personnel flying in from every where for the PGA Merchandise show. This course is adjacent to famous Lake Nona so some of us call Eagle Creek, poor man’s Nona. We got to play at 2PM for less than $40 each as out-of-towners. Customer service is usually great, just attentive enough but not hounding you for post round tips if you don’t want the clubs cleaned. Tee boxes were slightly beat up and not cut down to usual lower manicured settings. Fairways and Greens were very firm and most shots rolled or bounced through due to lot of roll. Most approach shots were short irons so firmness didn’t effect it as much as it could have been.
During our mid-round, we could see water being applied to greens and greens became more receptive as round wore on. Greens looked shaggy but it rolled faster than it looked and one of the hole, if you didn’t make the putt, it rolled completely off the green and you couldn’t get it within 10 feet of the hole. Our foursome all tried to putt is about 4 times and gave up and called it automatic 2 putts and moved on citing illegal pin placement.
Signature hole at this course is #18 par 5. You must land your ball on an island green that is reachable in 2 but even if you laid up, your short wedge shot is no guarantee of easy par.
Great part about this course is that its fairly close to Orlando International Airport so if you need to catch a flight post golf, this is perfect place to finish up your Orlando golf trip. Enjoy this course while rates are still cheap because its as good as the Disney Courses.
Golf Course Review Stone Creek Golf Club Ocala Florida
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Check out the latest golf course review below for Stone Creek Golf Club.
My date of play was 1/22/17. If you ever need a little ego boost to your game, this is definitely place to come play.
Condition here is immaculate so you will always great consistent lie and there are hardly any trouble so you can spray all over and still shoot a decent score. Only defense this course has is their green speed as their greens and fairways are mostly flat.
Great place to come play for that first round to shake off the Winter rust for us Northerners. Staff is always extra friendly so don’t let them talk your ear off. Layout is somewhat boring since its repeat of same shot over and over again but if you’re dialed in with one of your club, you may have your record breaking round here.
Price is reasonable and pace of play is great since tee shots are playable from 99% of the golf course. If you enjoy a nicely manicured golf course that is easy to play, this is great place for it. It would make a nice place to learn how to play golf.
Golf Course Review Deer Island Country Club (International Golf Club) Tavares Florida
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Check out the latest golf course review below for Deer Island Country Club (International Golf Club).
Wow, I can’t believe no one else has reviewed this beautiful course. I was lucky enough to play here on 1/24/17 morning. Course has changed name and now its called Deer Island golf club.
First off, this course is pretty far from Orlando and there is only one way in and out. It took us about 1 hour to get here but from local friend’s recommendation, we had to come check it out for ourselves. This course is a true gem. If they had the private club money to maintain this place, it would easily be ranked in top 100 in US.
Difficulty of this course is brutal on windy days. There are water hazards in play on almost every hole and any miscue can end up with lost golf ball. My local friend who is normally low 90’s shooter lost 14 to 15 golf balls at this course on a windy day. Lay out is beautiful and price to play here is less than $50 for prime time. Course condition could use some improvement but its definitely playable and as long as you’re not looking for country club condition, you will not be disappointed. Tee box, fairways, and greens are little shaggy.
One thing I do want to put extra attention is their bunkers. Ones with abundant sand (some bunkers were rock hard with no sand) are very very very fluffy. Sand is more like a fluffy lava ash and your club goes through it with no resistance of any kind. I am a decent bunker player but could not get my ball out when the shot was longer than 10 feet from the hole. I recommend any player who enjoy challenging golf course to come and try this place as I will certainly try to go back and play it again.
