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Value
4.3
Layout
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Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.5
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7045 yards
Slope 147
Rating 75.3

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2014.

Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jim Fazio (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Caddies No
Golf School Academy No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts

Reviews

3.9
56 Reviews (56)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 20
Elevation Changes 19
Narrow Fairways 17
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 16
Locals 16
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 13
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 21

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Will Play Again

The course is good shape for the time of year. Does present a good challenge. Will go again and bring friends next time. Maybe get there earlier to have lunch after the match.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

well maintained

The course very challenging but still user friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

golf

best layout in the area.cant wait to take another shot at it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Golf

The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The course was in the best shape ever since I first started playlng it six years ago on my annual golf trip to Florida.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

El Diablo is a beautiful course

this was the finest course we plaayed in our twenty days of golf in Florida, including Streamsong and other $150.00 plus course. It was absolutely beautiful with fountauns throughout with red or blue water, beautiful flowers. The difficulty came from the huge amount of sand bunkers. It was beautiful and fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

great challenge for everyone

very good course , very good condition--tee positions can make it challenging for any level golfer

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hit it Straight !

Even from the white tees this is a tight, unforgiving course.....lots of bunkers.....great visual appeal on every hole....be prepared to shoot 5 strokes or so over your handicap and go out and have a great time here......great course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value - Good Course

The Course is challenging but leaves room for minor mistakes. The tee boxes need a little attention. Overall I felt the course was in very good condition and I will play there again. Definitely worth the money and the trip from Gainesville.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

A bit out of the way, but worth it

This is the second time we played El Diablo and it is a great course. We returned because the first time the pace of play was hampered by an apparent self-declared fivesome holding things up. This time it was not as bad, but we still had to contend with the slow play of the seniors/members in front of us hitting two and sometimes three balls off the tees and from drops.
This is a great course with challenges, risk reward shots, blind tee shots and plenty of chances to hit a "come back" shot. The greens were in great shape across the board and the fairways are average. The tee boxes could use some attention; alot of them are significantly crowned and get divoted up to the point where it's hard to find a decent spot to hit from.
A bit out of the way, but worth the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

what once might have been

the course might have been an excellent venue in times past. But, in our outing the fairways were thin and rough in poor shape. The greens were good, however we were looking forward to excellent conditions and a great time. Not worth the fee.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The money paid off

The money they said they put in the course really shows! Played this course in past and was really disappointed. But what a difference ,fairways are real grass not weeds , greens where really full and smooth. I'm really happy they are getting this place back because its a beutiful Course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good Course Tight Fairways

El Diablo is a very good course. The fairways are somewhat tight and some hole will challenge you if you're out of position. Greens are good, some small, so you better have a good distance. My first time playing and I will return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Sand in the Bunkers

The sand in the bunkers was pretty difficult to hit out of if the club was placed beneath the ball as it appeared to be a "muddy" substance ......

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

narrow fairways

the greens were fast and true.The fairways were bare in some spots but all in all pretty good.The rough was bare spots all over

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

A good challenge if you ball striking is right!

This course is well worth your time, and good value for your money. it will keep you thinking for the entire round. Positioning and ball striking are key. if you shoot well here, you have have a very satisfying experience!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

worth it

Course equipment is old but works good. A few areas on the course that need some TLC but for the most part it was in good condition. A Tight course with no forgiveness for errant shots. High handicap golfers bring extra balls.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Gem in the rough

Friends and I will travel up to an hour and a half to play every week. In the Tampa area that gives us access to hundreds of courses. This course is located at our outer limit. In the past year we’ve played at least 40 different courses. This one we all agree is the best. The fairways are outstanding and the greens are beautiful (maybe a tad on the slow side) and true. The fairways are just narrow enough to make it a challenging day. This is not your typical Florida flat course, the fairways are rolling and most of the greens are elevated. Above all, the place is beautiful, scenic and amazingly maintained. This course is going to the top of our power rotation. Worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very enjoyable, would play more if it were closer

El Diablo is an hour away, but the courses in town where I'm at are pretty horrible, so I do occasionally travel to play. If this course were 20 minutes away I would play 1-2 times a month easy. Their rack rates have gone back up after putting a bunch of money into the place, and I wouldn't pay full price ($45 I believe) but only because the full cost for me with travel just doesn't justify it. It's almost worth that to play otherwise. The course layout is not boring, and the greens for the most part are pretty interesting as well. They don't play super fast and aren't pristine, but pretty decent and consistent. Clubhouse isn't exactly sprawling, but has what most would need. The dining area is modest but also clean. Staff is friendly, and I must say I had a very well made sandwich before I left, better than I expected for $6.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

diverse holes - elevation changes -

enjoyed the round - very friendly staff - good food - great value - will play there again - pace of play was excellent

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging

This course is fantastic. I will play it again. Great lay out. Just wish they had better yard markers. If your in the area play it

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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