| Eagle Lakes Golf Club |
Here’s a look at three Florida golf courses that are often ranked among the worst based on recent reviews. We’ve included what people are complaining about and what (if anything) is being done to resolve the issues. Agree? Disagree? Let us know.
1. Eagle Lakes Golf Club (Naples, Florida)
What’s wrong:
This course gets a lot of flak in reviews due to its condition and overall value. Critics often cite burned-out tee boxes, sparse or patchy fairways (with a lot of dirt coming through), bumpy greens and poor maintenance. Tripadvisor
Also, many are angry about the cost versus the experience; they feel like they are paying premium costs while receiving substandard maintenance. Tripadvisor
Customer service issues also emerge: slow playback, scheduling issues, sometimes unexpected costs. Tripadvisor
Status / response:
The reviews are mostly negative, although some people still rate the layout or staff friendliness higher than the state. Golf pass
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| The legends at Orange Lake Resort |
2. The Legends at Orange Lake Resort (Kissimmee, FL)
What’s wrong:
Several reviewers describe the “terrible condition” of things like greens and fairways. Crabgrass on greens, sparse grass, poorly cared for bunkers and inconsistent turf have been reported. Golf pass
Many consider the value very poor: high green fees but low quality. Some reviews say they felt misled and expected better based on the status of the resort. Golf pass
Problems with customer service are also reported: staff at reception or the pro shop are poorly described, and complaints about the way bookings or course conditions are (or are not) disclosed. Golf pass
Status / response:
There is great dissatisfaction in recent reviews. Some people return to the course, but generally with low expectations. Management does not appear to have fully addressed the complaints (according to the most recent reports). Tripadvisor
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| Pelican Executive Golf Course |
3. Pelican Executive Golf Course (The Villages, FL)
What’s wrong:
Pelican is among the executive courses at The Villages that received an “F” grade on recent report cards. Problems include poor green conditions, tee boxes, uneven or “sandy” greens, weak grass cover, slow or dirty surfaces. Villages-News.com
In addition, there are many complaints about how often courses are closed for “rest and rehabilitation” or renovation. Closure schedules frustrate golfers who expect consistent access. Villages-News.com
People note that compensation or expectations remain high even when playing conditions deteriorate. Villages-News.com
Status / response:
The Pelican track is closed for rehabilitation and bids have been solicited for renovations. Villages-News.com
There are signs that work is being done: Pelican has made reopening efforts with updated greens and bunkers. The villages
Why these courses score so poorly
As far as we can see, the most common complaints are:
– Maintenance issues: poor turf, burned out tee boxes, patchy fairways, slow or bumpy greens.
– Value mismatch: high prices or fees, but disappointing quality.
– Customer experience: staff responsiveness, compensation surprises, slow play, track connections.
– Overuse + weather + older course designs/grass types: Several mention that weather (e.g., lack of sun, too much rain) and aging infrastructure contribute to decline. gazenewsthevillages.com
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