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Public,
18 holes,
$$$$$
This course is not a typical links-style, but it leans more to a links feel than a traditional style course. The fairways are generous, some as wide as ninety-nine yards, and the greens are also ample. The quote "Its bark is more intimidating than its bite" aptly describes this course that contains some blind and restricted tee shots. A staff consensus is that the course does not have a signature hole, rather it is in essence a "signature golf course."
Mike Strantz's design here is exhilarating, infuriating and bewildering -- but never dull. This immensely entertaining test of patience and self-belief might just be the most underrated course in America.
Apart from weekends in spring, Tobacco Road can be played year-round for less than $100. If you can find anything else this much fun for that price, then it's probably indictable in several states.
If you prefer A-to-Z target golf, this ain't for you, with blind shots and greens with more bumps and false fronts than a Hollywood starlet. If you relish courses that area head-scratching joy to play, you won't find anything better.
Thanks to the many blind shots that start on the first tee and end with the approach to No. 18, things tend to move slowly here. But the rangers are visible and polite. Plus, you can use the extra time to figure out the target line.
Course features:
    
Year Built: 1998
Designer: Mike Strantz
Greens Grass Type: Bent Grass
Fairways Grass Type: Bermuda Grass
Water Hazards: Yes
Sand Bunkers: 1-10
Yardage Markers: 200, 150, 100 Yrd Markers and Sprinkler Heads Marked |
Accepts tee times: Yes
Earliest call for tee time: 7:00
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Driving Range: N/A
Training Facilities: Putting Green, Teaching Pro, Chipping Area
On-Site Golf Pro: Chris Brown |
Dress Code: Shirt and Shoes Required
Spikes: No
Guests: Open
Access: Course
Discounts: None
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Rental Clubs: Yes
Carts: Gas, Course access
Cart fees: $0-5 per cart (18 holes), N/A per cart (9 holes)
Pullcarts: $0-5
Caddies: Not Available
Walking: Allowed
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Restaurant: Restaurant
Bar: Full Bar |
Hours: Open 7:00, Close N/A
Available products: Clubs, Apparel, Accessories |
County: Lee
Homes on Course: No
Golf Community: No
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Scorecards:
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Slope: 150, Rating: 73.20, Total Yardage: 6554
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Slope: 142, Rating: 70.80, Total Yardage: 6304
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Slope: 132, Rating: 68.60, Total Yardage: 5886
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Slope: 124, Rating: 66.10, Total Yardage: 5094
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| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
| Yardage | | | | | | | | | | 0 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 |
| Ladies Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
| Ladies Handicap | 3 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In |
| Yardage | | | | | | | | | | 0 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
| Ladies Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 4 | |
| Ladies Handicap | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 4 | |
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Note:
While every effort has been made to ensure
accuracy, we advise you to check all information
with the golf course before booking your tee time
or driving to the course.
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