Local – Golf

GOLF COURSES
 
Cleveland Heights Golf Course
2900 Buckingham Ave. 
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 834-2377
www.clevelandheightsgolf.com

Enjoy a fun day of golf, food, and drinks at Cleveland Heights Golf Course. Open to the public, the golf course is a 27-hole municipal facility. A full-service pro shop, golf instruction, practice areas and restaurant makes “The Heights” the only place you need for golf or to enjoy some good food and drinks with family and friends. Annual memberships are available. Green fees vary according to the season. For pricing info and tee times, contact the Pro Shop (863) 834-2377. We also have a full driving range with small, medium or large buckets available for purchase.

 
Sanlan Golf Course
2505 Sanlan Golf Dr. 
Lakeland, FL 33812
(863) 667-1988
www.sanlangolf.com

Sanlan Golf Course is a public golf course located at the Sanlan RV and Golf Resort. It offers a 27-hole golf course surrounded by ridges, moss-draped oak trees and lakes. The golf course has a driving range and a practice facility that features grass tees with 30 teeing stations, a practice pitching and chipping green, sand bunker, and putting green. Its banquet room features a stage, wood dance floor, kitchen, rest and changing rooms, and sound system with acoustics. The Sanlan Golf Course has hosted various events and occasions, including golf tournaments, family reunions, weddings, and corporate events.
 
 
The Club at Eaglebrooke
1300 Eaglebrooke Blvd. 
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 701-0101
www.eaglebrooke.com

The Club at Eaglebrooke golf course was designed by renowned architect Ron Garl and opened for play in 1996. Located in southern Polk County, Eaglebrooke is convenient to Orlando and the Tampa Bay area. The Club at Eaglebrooke is nestled among the oaks of southern Polk County – a gem awaiting discovery. From the lush, rolling fairways to the meticulously manicured greens, you know you've found a treasure as soon as you approach the first tee.

 
Grasslands Golf and Country Club
1600 Grasslands Blvd. 
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 680-1600
www.grasslandsgcc.com

Located in Lakeland, Grasslands Golf and Country Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Grasslands Golf and Country Club difficult yet friendly, and the staff can offer tips and tricks for playing your best round. Grasslands Golf and Country Club is a terrific choice for your regular rounds of golf or a new destination for you and friends when visiting Lakeland.

 
Lone Palm Golf Club
800 Lone Palm Dr. 
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-5480
www.lonepalmgc.com

Since 1964, Lone Palm has been one of the premier private golf clubs in central Florida. Established by Publix Super Markets founder George Jenkins, Lone Palm has a firm commitment to providing unsurpassed golf, social and dining experiences for all of its members and guests. Sprawled across nearly 400 acres of serene Florida landscape, the course is a joy to play for both seasoned golfers and beginners alike. Lone Palm also offers social memberships and an exciting calendar of events throughout the year. Our casual, friendly atmosphere is the perfect place to bring your family or to host an event. We warmly welcome you to Lone Palm and invite you to consider all of the amenities that we have to offer.
 
 
Big Cypress Golf Club
10000 US-98
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-6871
www.cypresslakesfla.com

Big Cypress South is the more challenging of the two courses here at Cypress Lakes 55+ Community. It features 6,680 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Here are quick hitting facts about the South Course of Big Cypress:

Designer: Ron Garl (1987)
Greens Grass Type: Diamond Zoysia (June 2014)
Fairways Grass Type: Bermuda grass
Water Hazards: Yes
Sand Bunkers: 21
Yardage Markers: 200-, 150-, 100-yard markers; sprinkler heads marked
Driving Range: Yes
Training Facilities: Putting green, teaching professional, chipping area
Head Golf Professional: Allen Tener
Golf Course Superintendent: Gary Newcomb, GCSAA
Rental Clubs: Yes
Carts: Yes
Pull carts: No
Caddies: No
Walking: Not Allowed
Rest Stops: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Restaurant/Food Service: Yes
Tavern/Bar Service: Yes
Homes on Course: Yes

This 18-hole course at the Big Cypress Golf and Country Club in Lakeland, FL, boasts five sets of tees ranging from 4,803 to 6,680 yards.

 
Links of Sandpiper
6001 Sandpipers Dr. 
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-5461
www.linksofsandpiper.com

The Links of Sandpiper golf course is a par-71 course offering four sets of tees ranging from the blue tees at 6,000 yards to the forward gold tees just over 4,000 yards. The golf course is a links-style course with rolling terrain, setting up some blind shots and doglegs. The undulating greens are protected by bunkers, and the fairways are lined with oaks and pines. Water can come into play with an errant shot on most of the back nine holes.

While both challenging and fair, The Links of Sandpiper golf course is definitely user-friendly and allows players the chance to use every club in their bag. From par 3's that start at 120 yards from the back tees and stretch to 215, it allows for all shot types. The par 4’s offer a variety of challenges from short with small greens to long with larger greens. The golf course allows players to test every part of their game, and while the par 5’s are definitely birdie opportunities, you can’t take them too lightly. From out of bounds just off of the green to water strategically placed, you could walk away with a large number if you’re not careful.

 
Wedgewood Golf Course
401 Carpenters Way
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 858-4451
www.golfwedgewood.com

The 18-hole “Wedgewood” course at the Wedgewood Golf Club facility in Lakeland, FL, features 6,402 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. The course rating is 69.1, and it has a slope rating of 115. Designed by Ron Garl, the Wedgewood golf course opened in 1961. Marcus Shin manages the course as the General Manager.
 
 
Huntington Hills Golf and Country Club
2626 Duff Rd. 
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 853-9393

The 18-hole "Huntington Hills" course at the Huntington Hills Golf and Country Club facility in Lakeland, FL, features 6,768 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 72.6 and it has a slope rating of 126 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Ron Garl, the Huntington Hills golf course opened in 1992. Elaine Peterson manages the course as the General Manager.

 
YMCA Par 3, Home of The First Tee of Lakeland
1740 George Jenkins Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 577-0236
www.ymcawcf.org