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Value
3.7
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
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Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6451 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.0

Course Details

Year Built 1961
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Mitchell (1961)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Reviews

3.3
183 Reviews (183)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
19th Hole Specials 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 41
Bunkers 39
Forced Carries 15
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Beginners 18
Seniors 16
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 41
Near Local Attractions 8
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
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Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Very Slow Greens

Even though the cost was low, I would not play this course again.
The greens were extremely slow, weeds throughout the fairways and rough, tee boxes less than desirable. The course played very long, mostly due to the very wet conditions. Even though wet, this is not a woman-friendly course; it is very long for the average woman, even from the forward tees.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Almost flooded out

Under normal conditions I would recommend this course. During a rainy reason like we've had, it is almost unplayable on 40% of the holes. I recommend waiting until there have been a few weeks without any rain.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Layout

This obviously was a very nice course and track at one time. With all the water holes, it can be very difficult. We enjoyed playing here, but believe you need another set of tees. Nothing between 5967 yards and 5286. Something in the area of 5500 yards would be nice.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bombing Range (Wear a helmet)

This course is very compact with multiple fairways in close proximity, had several balls end up in our fairways, two of which almost hit us, as well as ours ending up on others fairways too. Also when on your fairway you can see several different greens and flags which can be quite confusing which one your aiming for. I personally shot at the wrong one twice, luckily my trusty slice lead me back to a decent place for a decent recovery at the correct pin. The course ranger was completely unproffesional and followed us at close proximity for several holes. We were grouped with 2 guys who werent the best, but after a few holes we were moving as fast as the group in front of us would allow and yet the ranger came to tell us to speed up our play after the 3rd hole. He then followed us until the 6th hole when we had to tell him that he was making everyone very uncomfortable and really just putting a damper on our round, after all we payed the same money as the others, we should enjoy our day too. On top of this our foursome finished at 3 hrs 40 mins so we couldnt have been going that slow! For that reason alone I will never give them my money again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

First timer's point of view

This was our first time playing this course and the 4 of us were pleasantly surprised. The course condition shows that they've been working on it. The fairways, 1st and 2nd cuts were great - so bring your chipping game! Water hazards will kick you in the butt, so you need to be on the mark. One downfall were all the single players and twosomes playing "willy nilly" any hole they wanted to. We like to be polite and let the singles play through but they slowed our game down considerably. Otherwise, a great day was had by all. We'll go again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not Bad

Medium level course but very dry. Not for talented players

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

this course was well maintained

the staff could use a little training, the cart girl never came back after she promessed to do so & the ranger should have refrained on making crude comments about other golfers to us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

this course needs work

Needs work on the greens..Balls bounced and change dirctions..They shouldn't be charging those prices when the greens are that bad!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging course but not ridicously difficult.

I have played this golf course several times. Challenging but not to the point that if you stray from the fairway you are penalized. Always enjoyed the course. A lot of the holes are set up for a golfer who plays right to left. Tee boxes could be better, but during the winter season I sure they got lots of play. When recommend this course and will return to play it again this summer.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Course good greens lousy

We always like the course. Play was slow but moving fairly good. A several minute wait on each hole. That wasn't bad but the greens were bumpy, uncut and extremely slow. You couldn't hit a putt straight. The fairways were fine. If the greens were good it would get a much higher rating but, no way!!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Slow play and greens not very good

We actually tee'd off a bit early and thought that was a good sign, until we finished the first hole and found things backed up. 5 hrs. later we were finally finishing up. The fairways are pretty good for the most part, but a number of greens were in less than stellar shape, which took some fun out of the game for me.

For an extra 7 bucks, I'd golf Seminole Lakes GC instead. They're greens were in much better condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0

Nice layout

This club continually overbooks the course on the front and back nines. If you do not enjoy standing around on tee boxes, book elsewhere.
The greens need improvement.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great value and fun place to play

This was the second year I have played East Bay while on vacation. Not only is it a great value, it is very challenging. Only one green was not in good shape, but that was offset by the thrill of seeing an alligator in the water on a hole. The staff was friendly and thhe GPS on the carts made the whole experience even that much better.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Don't pay regular price.

I have played East Bay a number of times due to proximity. Staff is friendly. Tee boxes and fairways are OK. Course is fairly open with a reasonable number of traps and hazards. Pace of play is not bad. The greens however are the worst in the area. They are extremely slow and you can watch your ball bouncing with every putt. Unless you are playing for less than $25 or don't care about the condition of the greens this course is not worth the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Every hole is challenging and fun to play

We got to the course and hour and a half before our tee time as rain was forecast for later in the day. The first tee was open and the starter let us got right out and we had a great time. The course is in good condition and each hole offers unique challenges. Some of the greens were somewhat bare but overall our threesome enjoyed the round. I would recommend East Bay and I will definitely play there again.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens very poor

Greens were poor, fairways need mowing. Some of the staff are really welcoming and friendly but sadly some are not.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens need help

Nice layout, Friendly staff. Course itself is in great shape Greens need a lot of work. Don't think they have been cut or groomed in a week. Long, shaggy, bumpy and not good. All 18 greens!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

good layout

Greens are the only bad thing about this course, they are crusty, hard,in poor condition, took too long to play

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Bad Customer Service

course over-books for profit. very slow play & did not see a ranger until 5:56PM. (1:58 tee time) The worst customer relations I have seen from the Claw to Duneeden. I felt like I was an inconvienience for them. Wood never recommend to anyone.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

greens were in terrible condition

The first holes were not well marked, It was very confusing trying to determine which fairway was yours.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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