Played in the AM of 4/14 and was round #7 of 9 on our Masters Week Golf trip. World Woods is an absolute world class golf course and you definitely can't go wrong with either PB or RO. I already wrot... Continue »

Played in the AM of 4/14 and was round #7 of 9 on our Masters Week Golf trip. World Woods is an absolute world class golf course and you definitely can't go wrong with either PB or RO. I already wrote about the basic facilities and clubhouse in my PB review, so check that out to get a feel for what to expect. Basically, don't come here if you want to get pampered. Come here if you want to play golf, 'nuff said.

As it was with PB, the greens had recently been aerated & top dressed so that detracted a bit from the experience, but we knew that in advance so it wasn't a surprise, just disappointing to fly across the country and have a course with punched greens. Oh well, RO makes up for it with an incredible layout that's unique to central Florida. While not quite as dramatic as it's big brother, RO sports towering oak trees (hence it's name) throughout the property that actually play into the strategy on multiple holes (I hate oak trees... pretty sure I hit at least 10 of them throughout the day). There's not a lot of water on the course and with generous landing areas, RO plays a bit easier than PB.

Quick Tip, on #18, don't even try to go for the green unless you are positive you can stop the ball on the putting surface. It's nearly impossible to get up and down from behind the green. of the 7 of us playing in two different groups, 5 went for the green, all ended up long (there's bunkers guarding the front so it seemed long was the "safe" play), and nobody made par, let alone birdie. Don't get enticed by the 190 yard uphill shot.. play to the bunkers or just in front of the green and you'll have 2 strokes.

I digress, anyways, RO is a great tune up for PB, just be sure to check their aeration schedule.

Monday 17th November 2014 - Day two of Florida trip played World Woods - Rolling Oaks...well we nearly did. Shortly after commencing the rain started and was closely followed by Thunder and lightening... Continue »

Monday 17th November 2014 - Day two of Florida trip played World Woods - Rolling Oaks...well we nearly did. Shortly after commencing the rain started and was closely followed by Thunder and lightening. We came off after eight holes.

What we saw and played was really good, Tee boxes, Fairways and Greens all in good condition.

The weather prevented us from seeing the course at it's best. Would definitely play again if I get the opportunity.

Played here last Thursday during FL golf trip. Two Tom Fazio courses. # 8 ranked course in FL. Course was in outstanding shape. Tees 10; Fairways 10 (like hitting off a lush carpet); Greens 10; Traps... Continue »

Played here last Thursday during FL golf trip. Two Tom Fazio courses. # 8 ranked course in FL. Course was in outstanding shape. Tees 10; Fairways 10 (like hitting off a lush carpet); Greens 10; Traps 10. And the price was $40. Customer service is top notch. The marshal came up to us after 14 holes and said the group in front was 20 minutes behind and not making progress. He had us follow him back to # 1 and told us to play the front 9 and when finished go back and play 15-18. We finished in 4 hours with his assistance. World Woods also has the # 76 ranked course in Golf Digest Top 100 Public here but it was closed for maintenance. Otherwise we would have played 36 that day. Going to be in Tampa - Clearwater or Orlando? Play here if you have the chance. The only drawback is the tolls from Tampa? Round trip $12 but worth the cost for great golf. If for no other reason go to see the 20 acre circular range; 3 practice holes (3,4,5) and 2 acre 36 hole putting course. Believe me, you could spend dawn to sunset and not get enough.