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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 7237 yards
Slope 133
Rating 75.3

Editor's Note: Course closed and redesigned as Cabot Citrus Farms.

The Pine Barrens at World Woods Golf Club is one of two championship golf courses at the club. Named after the numerous pine trees that cover the course especially along the fairways, it feels far removed from the Florida coasts. Tom Fazio designed the course and it is considered not only some of his best work, but one of the best courses in the state. It is a tight golf course that is notorious for its vast waste areas and bunkers. Although it has a modest length of 7,259 yards, there is plenty of length within the layout with many of the par 4s stretching past 400 yards. There are two small lakes that come into play. The fourth hole is one of the most well known, and most photographed, in the state. It is a par 5 with a treacherous waste area dominating the right side all the way to the green.

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Winter Rye
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1993) Jan Bel Jan Dennis Wise (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes - 300 tees
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover, Diner's Club
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.4
939 Reviews (939)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 34
Brunch 11
Patio Dining 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 128
Undulating Greens 109
Elevation Changes 96
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 105
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 87
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 75
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 130
In the 'Burbs 33
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 231
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Superb

It is time for a makeover of the clubhouse and parking facilities. That said this is one of those occasions when the course and practice facilities speaks volumes.
This is no quirky , fabricated golf course . It is a mature , brawny stronghold that exposes the weak and pretentious. It strips away the facade of those with weak plans of attack and a quiver filled with suspect command of their golf game.
Don’t come here if you don’t have full command of a power fade or draw off all the clubs in your bag . Length, control of distance, sand shots and accuracy on approach shots are premium.
Spend at least 30 minutes on the practice range honing these shots before you step on the course. The green undulations are subtle and the are fast.
Every short approach is punished.
It is a wonderful test of skills.
Highly recommended especially 4,8,911,12,14, 15 and 18. Frankly the course is a masterpiece.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice layout plenty of challenges

First time playing. Interesting layout, a few tricky shots but overall a good course. Condition was above average, good greens with plenty of undulations. I will play again for sure. Very slow play despite presence of ranger on course 5 hour round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Exclamation Point!!!

As good as golf can get! Even when Pine Barrens isn't in primo condition, its still a treat to play a world class golf course. Never get tired of World Woods.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could be great course with minor changes

World woods pine barrens is a great track, but over the years, the maintenance has gone down. There is more interest in pumping people
Through vs managing pace of play, maintaining fairways and greens. The staff is very friendly, but the ranger didn’t show up until hole 18. With a packed weekend like today, walkers should not be allowed in order to keep pace of play. Ahead of us were 2 walkers and 2 people in a cart making for a very slow round of 5 hours 15 minutes. Greens were also overgrown and very slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great design and elevation changes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

Course was in good condition. The greens were a little slower then I like but we’re soft and receptive. Overall a very enjoyable day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Chicago Milwaukee Advisor
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Florida course with Pinehurst feel

Getting the luxury to World Woods Pine Barrens course was a real treat. The value of playing here may be one of the best in the country. $100 bucks to play a top 100 course in the country in hard to beat.

The course layout is dynamite, and all the sandy dunes areas makes you feel like you are at a Pinehurst type course. Rough was dormant for this time of year, which is to be expected. The fairways were great and the greens were really good once they dried out a bit from the morning rain.

Loved the risk reward of alot of the holes. Especially the par 5 4th hole and the par 4 15th which is an outstanding hole. I went right which would provide you with a great angle to the green but I ended up in bush and double bogey was my score. The closing 3 are not the greatest holes but leading up to that you will not be disappointed.

Only downside is the aesthetics. The drive in is not great as the blacktop is not good and very bumpy, same with the cart paths. Clubhouse is similar needs a little updating. Range did look awesome and there is a putting course and a 3 hole preview course too.

All in all I highly recommend this place if your in the area. I have also heard great things about the sister course Rolling Oaks. World Woods is a must for any golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Save your money

Greens are garbage. If you took all the grass from all the greens you may be able to get one maybe. DON’T WAIST YOUR TIME. Should’ve been given a free replay.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

not worth the money

greens were just ok and course not worth the money

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

not worth the money

cart paths are horrible,.greens are good and course is not worth the money

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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