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3.6
326 Reviews (326)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
67.8%
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229 out of 326 reviews
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4.1
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
14
3 Stars
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2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.3%
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3.6
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
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3 Stars
22
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
66.3%
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7089 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.7
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Panthers Run
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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Fairways Bermuda
Greens TifEagle
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tim Cate

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Reviews

3.6
326 Reviews (326)
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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A disappointment

A fine layout, a good place usually but greens in bad condition - almost impossible

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/22/2023

We sincerely apologize for the unsatisfactory conditions you described in your review. We have been working very hard to alleviate these issues, and these greens have shown great improvement in the time since your round was played. We fully expect them to be back in good condition in the very near future. If your group was not offered one of the several options our staff has been instructed to provide our guests to help make amends for this temporary condition, please let me know and we will work with your group any way necessary to find a satisfactory outcome. My email is blong@oceanridge.com. Thank you.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Verry desapointed

For the moment this course dons't whort the Price.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worse Greens in Area

Played a month ago and greens were okay but lots of polanta and this time were unacceptable because of unevenness and ball wouldn't roll straight

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic Layout

The staff are very friendly, especially the starter, Joe. The course layout , fairways and tee boxes are some of the best on the strand. Unfortunately, the greens are not up to the stsndard of the rest of the course. In time I'm sure they will improve.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/16/2023

Thank you very much for the nice Four star review of Panther's Run. The greens will definitely be improving quickly. Thanks again.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Need to give the greens time to repair

It was a great course with a nice layout. Our party really enjoyed the challenges except for the greens. They are currently extremely hard to putt on as most are very bumpy. There are some with almost ground under repair sections. We were impressed with the fairways and tee boxes as they are well grow in with grass. In a few weeks, hopefully the greens will be repaired.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/16/2023

We deeply apologize for the unsatisfactory conditions you described. The greens on Panther's Run have endured an outbreak of Poa Annua (as did many of the bermuda greens courses in our area) which required aggressive treatment. This type of treatment can also results in the greens not looking their best during the process. With the Poa Annua now under control, we are equally aggressively treating the weak areas to make sure these greens are once again in excellent condition for our guests. We hope you will visit us again and see our progress.

Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/16/2023

Thank you for the very nice Four Star review of Panther's Run! We truly appreciate you feedback and patronage.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course: Greens Need Help

Great course layout. Generous fairways and interesting layout. Greens had a lot of problem areas: bare spots, wet spots. If the grass on the greens was healthy it would be a great course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/16/2023

Thank you for the review of your visit to Panther's Run.We truly apologize for the unsatisfactory conditions you described. The greens on Panther's Run have experienced an outbreak of Poa Annua and the treatment resulted in the greens not looking their best over the past few weeks. With the Poa Annua now under control, we are equally aggressively treating the weak areas to make sure these greens are once again in excellent condition for our guests.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens are in poor condition. I am a former owner at Ocean Ridge and I was very disappointed with the conditions of the course

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
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Commented on 05/16/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to Panther's Run The greens on this Big Cats course have endured an outbreak of Poa Annua this spring, similar to many of the other courses in our area, which required aggressive treatment, resulting in the greens not looking their best during the treatment process. With the Poa Annua now under control, we are also aggressively treating the weak areas to make sure these greens are once again in excellent condition for our guests. We hope you will visit us again and see our progress.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/16/2023

Thank you for the very nice Four Star review! We truly appreciate it!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t waste your money.

I arrived to a frosty welcome in the Pro shop, not what I was expecting or appreciated. I tried to explain to the gentleman that a mistake was made on the booking as there was only one golfer playing. He ignored me despite me providing evidence of my booking through GolfNow, he just said he didn’t care what I had he went by his own screen. Subsequently I was charged twice for only one player playing.The course was In very poor condition and the greens were in bad condition. The pace of play was ridiculous with 3 matches on some holes! Speed of play was so slow on the back 9 that I drove in from the 12th. hole, the first time in 24 years of golf on the Beach.
Apparently the greens will be rebuilt in the near future and they need it.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/16/2023

We deeply apologize for the unsatisfactory conditions you described. The greens on Panther's Run have endured an outbreak of Poa Annua (as did many of the bermuda greens courses in our area) which required aggressive treatment. This type of treatment can also results in the greens not looking their best during the process. With the Poa Annua now under control, we are equally aggressively treating the weak areas to make sure these greens are once again in excellent condition for our guests. We hope you will visit us again and see our progress. Regarding the customer service issues, if you would contact me at blong@oceanridge.com, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with you to find a solution to this issue. Thank you.

Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout, rough greens

Could be nice. Greens were generally pretty bad, had to allow players to move balls to avoid bare and bumpy spots. Some greens should be closed and redone entirely. Areas around greens also in poor condition. Hopefully they can fix it, overall a decent layout

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/19/2023

Thank you for choosing Panther's Run for your golfing experience. We apologize for the issues you mentioned. We have very aggressively treated these greens for any invasive weeds and they are improving quickly now. They will be getting even better daily as the weather warms up. I will pass your feedback along to our Director of Agronomy and we will take whatever measures necessary to continue to improve course conditions and our guest's overall golf experience in the future. We hope you will visit us again soon and see our continued progress!

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

Great course

Really nice course that needs time to get rid an invasive little weed on the greens. I would not let that stop you.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/19/2023

Thank you for the nice four star review! We have VERY aggressively treated the greens for any persistent Poa Annua issues and they are responding very nicely. These greens will be getting even better daily through the remainder of spring and beyond. Thanks again.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/19/2023

Thank you for the very nice Four Star review of Panther's Run! We truly appreciate it and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 90
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I do not recommend this course presently just because of the greens conditions.
One is fast, the other one is slow etc…There are not in good shape.
For the rest, everything is ok!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Thank you for the Four Star review of Panther's Run. With the warmer weather we are now experiencing, the greens will be improving daily and we expect them to be in very good condition as we move through the reminder of 2023 and beyond. We hope you will come visit us again soon and see our continued progress. Thanks again.

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

DISAPPOINTING

We played that course on a beautiful sunny and warm day. That’s the only thing that was beautiful. The conditions of the course could have been acceptable if it was not of the crappy greens. It is definitely not worth the money. There are other courses in the area that are in much much much better conditions like Sandpiper, Brunswick Plantation, Meadowlands, etc. Will not go back until the course, and specifically the greens, has been drastically improved. It’s too bad because the layout is nice. Years ago the big cats courses were so well maintained, not anymore!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Thank you for the nice Four Star review of Panther's Run. We hope you will visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need some TLC

Nice layout but the greens are in terrible shape. They really need some TLC unfortunately. Fairways and tee boxes were OK. Found it expensive for the condition of the course. Will not go back before they improve the conditions of the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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