Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club
2888 Southern Dunes Blvd
Haines City, FL 33844-2707
United States
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Overview
Southern Dunes grew out of an unfortunate event in 1989, when a 350 acre citrus grove was lost to a severe freeze. Instead of replanting the grove, the group of owners decide to build a golf course on the land. Today, Southern Dunes offers a refreshing design that differs from many typical Florida layouts, where flat fairways are heavily guarded by water. Instead, Southern Dunes plays over rolling terrain with elevation changes of up to 100 feet. Though water is in play on a few holes, tall-lipped bunkers are the primary defense, and many guard the fairways and greens.
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“The bunkering at Southern Dunes is unlike most others which adds to the challenge, aesthetic appeal, and unique experience the course presents. This is seen from the from the first with eight varying bunkers, one of which stretches well over half the length of the fairway through the green. The bunkers and hazards vary us size and formation however are in great abundance throughout the round. Stretching to just under 7,200 yards, the course is long, demanding and presents a stern challenge. The front nine winds through a residential neighborhood whereas the back nine plays away from the homes that line the front and plays more to the natural landscape and further exposes changes in elevation. The greens are often large and all, well maintained. Southern Dunes is a course golfers are sure to enjoy."
Read More2025
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“Solid public course south of Orlando. Not your typical flat Florida course, has some undulation and design variety. Course over seeding was very impressive... plush conditions and firm/fast greens. New top golf style range will be opening."
Read More2023
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“Southern Dunes is a unique brand of Florida golf -- one of the rare courses that doesn't rely on water for it's challenges. The course features only 2-3 holes with water and is more of a rolling, hilly course than some typically flat tracks in the state. Greens were excellent even in the coolest of temps and the course includes a ton of variety. I would recommend all stop by this course if in the Orlando area."
Read More2022
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“Incredible conditioning for a public golf course. Really fun and interesting routing and great value. The only negative is that there is a lot of housing on the course, especially the front nine but that is a small negative compared to all the other positives. Highly recommended!"
Read More2020
