Lives
Chicago
Handicap
15-19
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.6
3.6
Total 5 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

5 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
4
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
10/22/2012
Last Review
01/07/2022

Reviews Map

Reviews

3.6
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Waterlefe Golf & River Club

Played On 06/08/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A hidden gem...

We try and play Waterlefe whenever we get to Bradenton. It's definitely worth the drive. Course is tough but fair. Great condition. Scenery is tremendous. Pace of play is fantastic. Would definitelty recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Iberostar Cancun Golf Club

Played On 01/19/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Solid resort experience

Pretty typical resort course. Straightforward holes, wide fairways and easy to hit greens. Amenities were nice; free food and drinks. The staff was very friendly. It wasn't crowded so our round moved at a nice pace. Close to the hotel zone.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

An Up and Comer

My first piece of advice would be to take a cab. We stayed in the hotel district and decided to rent a car. We got lost around the airport, asked for directions and soon arrived at the course. As others have mentioned it's a bit obscure, hidden in the back of a new development. The place was empty and we were told to take our time at the range and to tee off whenever we were ready. If you want free drinks and great views of the Caribbean go to one of the resort courses. This course is for serious golfers. It's long, demanding and was in great condition. Accessible fairways for the intermediate golfer, but the length made it a challenge. The greens were fair, but a bit sticky. If you're looking for something beyond the standard resort golf course this is it. I can definitely see it hosting a PGA tournament in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Orchard Valley Golf Course

Played On 10/21/2012
1.0
Verified Purchaser

No carts; excruciatingly slow play.

Arrived at the course for our 1:36 tee time and were told that there were no carts left so expect a delay. We ended up with a 30 minute delay as others finished their rounds and returned their carts. I should have taken this as an omen. We ended up playing 8 holes in just under 3 hours. No marshalls to be found. I finally couldn't take it anymore and decided to call it a day. The pro shop offered a rain check, but it expires at the end of the year. The staff was very friendly and apologetic. The blame for this starts at the top.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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