Love this golf course. It's so pretty & well kept. Club house personnel are very nice. They have…read morea good selection of clothes. Average pricing for the area.

This was my first time that my teenagers have ever golfed (other than very nice driving ranges). I…read moreused to golf quite frequently at very nice country clubs in Atlanta. That being said I didn't have huge expectations for this experience for the price. This is a Par 3/4 course that also has a driving range. What we got for 126$ on a Friday (which is probably more expensive than other days) was the following: 2 golf carts (very nice ones)- you must be 18 to drive and they take a DL as guarantee 9 holes 3 sets of clubs (I have a broken leg, so couldn't join in) I did cost 20$ to ride along 10 balls 10 tees We had to wait a bit for a golf cart, but you can also walk the course if you want the exercise (not us!) It was a beautiful day and the staff was friendly They had inexpensive snacks. Not a huge selection, but 2 jumbo hot dogs, chips, pickles, lollipops and 2 coffees was only 13.50. I highly recommend this facility for fun and beauty for beginners and experienced golfers for this 9 or 18 hole course!

Fantastic setting and servers! The pricing is competitive and the food is good. I'll keep going…read moreback.

Amazing golf course. Wide fairways. Fairways and greens are in amazing shape. Everyone is…read morehospitable and courteous. Great experience and we can't wait to go back. A+++++

This review is for the Clubhouse only…read more They did a magnificent job on hosting the 40th reunion for Crystal River High School on 7/27 and 7/28. The Rumors' Bar and Grill did a fine job on the hors d'oeuvres for Friday nights' gathering. And, I finally found a place who knows how to make a White Russian properly. Also, the buffet for Saturday nights' get together was pretty yummy. Good job guys and gals. And thanks for putting up with our shenanigans.

This golf course is no longer open. Went to try to play and entrance was gated and the course is…read morevery overgrown!

We had no idea that Crystal River had a mini golf course and we drop in every few months. There is…read moreplenty of parking. We came about 1 today (Saturday) and no one was here which made it really easy to get started. The man working the window was very nice. It was $24 for us both as veterans. They do a $2 per person discount for 65+ and military/veterans. They have full 18 holes and it was a lot of fun. We loved a few of the surprises along the way. The only thing my bf said he would have liked would be writing stations at the holes for scoring. Great place, fun course, and we will be back!

What a hidden gem! I took my grandkids to Crystal River Mini Golf and was pleasantly…read moresurprised--it's one of those places you wish you had discovered sooner. The entire facility is immaculately clean, from the course itself to the bathrooms (which were pristine!). The mini golf setup is fun and engaging, offering just the right mix of challenge and enjoyment for both kids and adults alike. We especially appreciated the sunshades strategically located around the course. What really stood out was the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The **owner was incredibly pleasant** and made the experience even more enjoyable. It's clear that a lot of care and attention goes into maintaining this wonderful spot. If you're looking for a **great family-friendly activity in the area**, I can't recommend Crystal River Mini Golf enough. We'll definitely be back! --- Does this capture the feeling of your experience? Happy to tweak it if you'd like!

They try so hard!! Here to celebrate my Mom's birthday with my sister, both of us from out of town…read more Mom wanted a fancy establishment so she made a reservation for Saturday night with Prime rib specials. Beautiful building with easy parking, greeted almost immediately from the hostess. Hostess was not dressed as fancy as the establishment, so maybe it's not that fancy? Live piano music while we dined was a nice touch. Waiter arrived a few minutes after we were sat. Apologies for us having to wait, no problem. Sister and I both had a cosmo and Mom went with water with lemon. We all ordered the Prime rib, myself a queen and my sister and Mom the King cut, mom wants the end piece well done. Bread came and we sat and chatted. While chatting I became animated and knocked into my glass and spilt my drink. No one was around to ask for something to pick up the spill, had to use my dinner napkin. The waiter asked if I was OK, told him I needed another napkin and why, but never asked if I wanted another drink. Dinner comes out after 25 minutes, it's a busy night, we see that. With in seconds my Mom wants to send hers back, the end cut was 75% fat! Who sends that out? Waiter apologized profusely and took her plate away for a new cut of meat. After 5 minutes of waiting, sister and I started taking from our plates to give to her so she could eat with us. I still have no napkin and no drink except the water. My sister declares she is done and the waiter comes with Moms dinner and my napkin. More apologies and he is now frazzled so he walks away. Never asked if I wanted another drink. So now that window is closed. Boxes for my left overs and most of mom's meal. She basically ate from our plates because it took so long. Dessert menu is given, we all ordered coffee and a dessert. Carrot cake came out drizzled with caramel and too much of it that it took away from the carrot cake flavor. Only ate a quarter of it, took the rest home. While we are eating the chef comes out and starts talking to the table next to us about their experience but never leaves or asks any other guests how their meal was. An apology from him would have been great as to why Moms replacement took another 25 minutes. They really do try to be more than what the reality of the situation is. The potential is there but needs a strong lead to pull it together. A F&B person myself I saw that it was every other table type of serving which ultimately leads to poor service. Stations are for optimal results in my experience. Servers tend to not like that because they will not get seated enough, but if there are reservations, seating evenly is a no brainer. I'm pretty sure Mom is going to want to come back but for me, I think I'll recommend another place. Keep trying, you'll get there.

Last Friday was my first time playing this golf course with about 20 of my golf buddies and…read moreeveryone really enjoyed the course layout, the greens, and the fairways was absolutely amazing. Skyview has a practice/warmup area that most courses would env. The practice greens was very fast, actually faster than the ones on the course. They also have a serviceable chipping area and driving range to work on your game. Most of the holes are right in front of you, no real tricks, it does boast some of the highest points in Florida, which I would certainly agree with. The par fives are long but fair (all over 530 yards but downhill), the par fours are challenging and the par three's are a mixture of mid to long (two par three's over 200 yards from the tips). The only negative or drawback was that during our entire round we didn't see not one cart person for much needed refreshments. Other than that it was a sensational December day to golf in West Central Florida. Hopefully I'll see you on the tee box soon.

I've completed 6 one hour lessons with Nicole Gerome. I've had a huge improvement from absolute no…read morenothing to being able to golf with confidence and humor around The Villages. I'll be totally honest. I had next to no interest in the game but with so many golf courses here, well, I was missing out on important social opportunities and quality time with husband and friends. So let's give it a shot . Nicole listened and did not try to convince me how awesome golf is, instead we just worked together on skills and I asked questions about the game. She answered simply and I listened. I started playing golf and sort of held my own in the beginning and now I consider myself " not half bad" and enjoy playing. Whenever people say, whoa, nice shot, I always say I had a great teacher. Thank you, villages academy, you have a great instructor in Nicole.

Signed up for a one hour golf lesson at the Sarasota Practice Center, but they told me the wrong…read moretime and even wrote the time wrong down on the reminder card. I show up at the time I was told and show them my reminder card and of course nothing can be done about it. They apologized and told me I could come back in a few hours or rebook. The mistake was entirely their fault. Initially it took 20 minutes to book the lesson because they were using a new computer system that no one was good with, only for them to give me the wrong lesson time. Clearly they need to have a better tutorial on their computer system, as it was an overall huge waste of time. It's too bad. I had heard good things about The Villages and was looking forward to a golf lesson -- but it's expensive and they can't even work their own computer lesson booking system. Perhaps it was an honest mistake, but I was so turned off by the whole thing I didn't even bother rebooking.

I don't understand these negative reviews. I've been dealing with Birdie Golf and Johnny for about…read more6 years (buying clubs, balls, gloves, grips, and got a few quick tips) and have nothing but positive experiences. Johnny and his staff have always been friendly, helpful but not pushy, and professional. I will continue to give them my golf business and tell every one I can to do the same.

Went in to look at a hybrid a couple days ago ... Thy wanted me to try out this one club .... I…read moredid and hit it okay on the simulator.... When they handed it to me it had a 250 dollar price tag on it .... They said they would give it to me at $139 .. I figured looked okay with me they seemed pretty nice and honest ...brought the club and checked online and seen it for sale everywhere at around 75 dollars ...

We celebrated our 10th year for our annual golf trip and what an amazing experience to play this…read moretrack. From the time we arrived to departing, the experience was top notch! The facilities are amazing, staff members are helpful and friendly, and great food (must try the tuna in a cup). We played both the Roost and Karoo courses and winded down one of the nights on the Wedge course. Each round was unique and wide open, so let it rip! The greens are super challenging, but very fun! A top 3 for our group and would love to be back again! Enjoy!

Stayed here for 4 nights. courses were nice, but not close to worth the greens fees. the…read moreaccommodations are where the real issues lie. $1200+ a night for a standard 2 bedroom condo with no amenities. One mediocre restaurant on site, terrible service all around. Every person I talked to completely agreed and will not be back. I can't fathom how they can get away with the price points for what you get. Lesson learned. They should be embarrassed.