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3.7
467 Reviews (467)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
218
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
77.6%
Recommend this course
385 out of 467 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.4
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
60.7%
Recommend this course
17 out of 28 reviews
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3.7
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
74.1%
Recommend this course
40 out of 54 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6607 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.4
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Ironwood Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Wallace (1964) Mike Beebe (2010) MacCurrach Golf (2010)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.7
467 Reviews (467)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Watching the Game 12
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 20
Undulating Greens 15
Water Hazards 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 21
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
Advanced Golfers 9
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 19
Near the Airport 19
Worth the Drive 10

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Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/18/2023

Hi, Azngolfer79. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Ironwood Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/22/2023

Hi, u314161967204. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Ironwood Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hello Pacmak11. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Ironwood Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun

Had a great time despite the slow pace of play. Was in good company

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/28/2023

Hi, u314162451702. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Ironwood Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Greens????

Just been getting into golf for about a year play this course often last year this time the course was in such bad shape but as the year went along I noticed a huge improvement in the course conditions but as of lately they have started to drop down the greens if you can call them that are in really rough shape

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/22/2023

Hi, cgillen21! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards a 5-star experience and we hope to see you back!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/07/2023

Thank you for reviewing us, slhoopaugh93. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Ironwood Golf Course, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/02/2023

Thank you for reviewing us, u000008112847. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Ironwood Golf Course, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Jabdilla

Course seemed in good shape.they didn’t seem to be pairing up foursomes which is good..my only issue is the restroom on the back nine of course.there was a ranger at that spot and as we approached he left.restroom was a unisex facility.upon entering you are engulfed by flys or bugs.there was excrement on wall around toilet as well as toilet.I worked in mfg for 44 years and not seen anything like this.I let the he proshop know when we completed round

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/07/2023

Hi, Josephrabdilla. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Ironwood Golf Course, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of the best courses in Gainesville for the price

Ironwood is one of the best courses in Gainesville for the price. Keep in mind that we’ve lost three courses over the past few years , well at least two recently. The weather was great around 70°, the course condition is pretty decent obviously it’s not the best, but you’re not paying a high end price either. I find it to be pretty challenging,
and at least it does have some par fives and fours, one of the other courses in the area is getting better, but doesn’t have very many above par three. They offer food and bar as well as a beverage cart girl that goes around the course. Overall I really like Ironwood.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/10/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, stevo1762. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Ironwood Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/10/2023

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Ironwood Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ironwood

Great course to play, enjoy your time. Busy place especially when the weather is good

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/10/2023

Thank you for your review, jessehobbs49. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Ironwood Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golfing

Fantastic day to play, made a hole in one on hole 14. Made my day great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/10/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, jessehobbs49. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Ironwood Golf Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

greens were somewhat sandy from previous days maintenance

Very few people hence pace of play was great. the ground had been maintained earlier in the week when I played but didn't learn of this until I turned up and 9 holes closed.,!
Greens were suffering from the maintenance. pace was just right

only met 2 staff one took booking the other check tee time so unable to comment on them ref friendliness and didn't use off course amenities

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/10/2023

Hello, u314159613624. Thank you for visiting us at Ironwood Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/21/2022

CSN26, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Ironwood Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful Municipal Course

Ironwood is an excellent course for the money. It is well run by the city of Gainesville. The course was in very good condition including the greens. Course staff was very friendly and accommodating. It’s a gem in Gainesville.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/28/2022

Hello, u314159585494. Thank you for visiting us at Ironwood Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/02/2022

Hi, u00000314210. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Ironwood Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/02/2022

jessehobbs49, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Ironwood Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/02/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Ironwood Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Complete 180

The course has taken a complete 180 degree turn since the new superintendent Kyle and staff have taken over. Greens we're basically unputtable 6 months ago. They are close to, if not the best greens in gville right now for a public course. You finally get a true roll. The speed of the greens are amazing compared to 6 months ago. The grounds crew has done an exceptional job with this course. Would def recommend playing here. Def worth the money. Keep up the great work.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/21/2022

u000007768512, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Ironwood Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/10/2022

Hi, ricket. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Ironwood Golf Course.

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