Streamsong Experience

Myself and a bunch of buddies just went up to Streaming and walked 36. Not my first time, it was for them, but this place never gets old or stops impressing me. Black suppose to be out of this world. Can't wait for that. I've personally played a lot of golf around the world, especially in Florida and I think this place is one of the most underrated facilities in the country. Anyone else had experiences here?

Too many floridians here are used to cheap green fees that they think streamsong isn't worth it.

I personally love the red course. The blue is too quirky for my taste.

I just got back from playing both the Red and Blue Courses. My wife and I stayed in the Lodge. The staff at the Lodge was very friendly, the food was excellent, the room was facing the lake and the scenery was beautiful.

I took a cart and played the Blue the first afternoon, and the Red this morning. I really enjoyed both of them. Both courses were in great shape. I had a good caddy who saved me several strokes. I would play there often if I lived close by. However, it is 2 1/2 hours drive from home to the course. Here are some photos.

I personally don't care what the haters think, I LOVE Streamsong!!......Great courses, fantastic spa, great food, etc.........Mosaic built it for the true resort experience, which it is........ Only the avid golf travelers understand that resorts aren't cheap........

I played there this past winter. It was a great experience. I enjoyed it more than Bandon. Never been across the pond for golf but that's my next big golf trip.

Couldn't imagine going to Streamsong during the summer. You guys are brave souls.

It's a gorgeous facility in a really unique setting. Design was really well done too. I think it's a little pricey for where it is, but I don't think anyone would be disappointed if you're looking for a first class trip.

Fwiw, I'd recommend you spring for a caddy. A fair number of holes on both courses where ours saved us.

I spent two weeks in Florida at start of July. I fully planned to play Streamsong, but the heat in Orlando and Clearwater convinced my Scottish skin couldnt handle it in July. Guess i'll just have to go back another time of year

Its a great place if you have a group or multiple players and can stand the price tag (not playing in Summer). Singles can't play from November to May at all. I have several friends locally in Florida that attempted to book times during that period as a single.

And the caddies are sometimes hit or miss. definitely don't have the overall quality that Whistling or Bandon or Pinehurst do. Plus course management really don't want the handicapped - not like Bandon or Pinehurst do. totall different feeling and treatment. For most top courses, they are pricey on almost everything and I've played all the major resorts in the US and been to Scotland.

But they are awesome facilities and golf courses. No question phenomenal courses.to play. But yes, I do think they are pricey for the conditions. $15 for a hot dog was just a tad too much in my opinion. More than I paid at Pebble. Now its been a few years since I've gone there so they may have come down on those type of things but not from what i've heard.

And i hope one's spouse likes the SPA or special outdoor sports because there is little else for her close by. For guys, its great. But no shopping or things like that.

I can't see someone spending multiple days there playing 36-72 holes per day in the summer there like many people do at Bandon. i've walked 54 a day for multiple days in a row in the summer at Bandon. I don't see myself ever doing that when i was younger at Streamsong. And i did the same 36-54 a day when i went to Scotland back a few years ago.

I had a phenomenal time in my only visit to Streamsong. My wife and I stayed for a night in early May. She spent the day by the pool while I played golf. I played the Red the first day followed by Blue the next morning. If I had ten rounds to play I would probably split them them 6-4 in favour of the Blue. Both courses were superb as was the lodge.

My wife and I are going to be in Florida next April. I'll definitely be going down to Streamsong for night or two.

Too many floridians here are used to cheap green fees that they think streamsong isn't worth it.

 

 

+1 on this. It's the cheap people who lodge the complaints.

nice golf courses but wasn't particulary welcoming or gracious. rather spend my money elsewehere. glad i went once

Too many floridians here are used to cheap green fees that they think streamsong isn't worth it.

 

 

 

+1 on this. It's the cheap people who lodge the complaints.

Lol, you have to admit they would still be busy at half the rate they charge. Come play the Trail in AL and then talk(write) to me about money/golf equation. I would really like to play Streamsong though.

Played Streamsong/ stayed in the resort last July 4th weekend. Had a great experience all around. Hotel staff was very accommodating, golf staff took great care of us and I loved the courses. Ended up playing 54 holes in a day and a half.

^^^^ At half the price they would probably be too busy.

2 years ago I played the Red and played the Blue a week ago. As a FL resident I paid 85 to walk and it's well worth it even in the heat. I wouldn't want to play from a cart there, it's such a great experience. I really liked the Blue. My phone had no connection so golfshot didn't work when I played the Red, and I didn't have a caddie. So it was hard. For the blue it worked and it was much more enjoyable. I'll try and play the Red again in August and will reserve judgement until I can play it with gps. It's very hard to judge distance at Streamsong when you're used to normal FL courses.

I played there this past winter. It was a great experience. I enjoyed it more than Bandon. Never been across the pond for golf but that's my next big golf trip.

 

Couldn't imagine going to Streamsong during the summer. You guys are brave souls.

i'll be there saturday morning september 3rd. going to double round and walk it. christmas in september.

Golf Buddies outing there the 27th and 28th of August. Looking forward to it. BTW, I'm a transplanted Wisconsinite who's been a Florida resident for 10+ years. We've never not played golf, at any time of the day, because of the heat. It's not nearly as bad as people seem to think. Just drink lots of water and bring an extra golf glove or two.

I think given time Streamsong will be worth it, but I didn't really like it. Chalk it up to bad attitudes and a course that wasn't that special. If I am going somewhere like Streamsong I don't want to feel like I am bothering the staff. I had to go looking for the starter when my tee time arrived which kinda ticked me off since I had to rush afterwards. At the turn, I bought a couple things at the snack shop and the girl put my $10 change on $10 snacks in her tip jar herself. WTF. The course design didn't do too much for me either to be honest. Some of the holes I really liked but since it is Fl golf, it is Fl golf. There were no reflectors on the pins which made me hit a couple long. That is inexcusable in my opinion these days. Caddies were fine, probably the best thing about the place. I have played more consistently better layouts elsewhere in Fl. If you have a brain and look past the hooplah..... That said, since I like good courses I will probably go back to play the new one at some point. Just count me as one of the uninspired. I guess I must be a cheapskate according to the poster above (not), but if you read other threads about the place, I am not alone.

Yeah you pretty cheap brah

With that said it's pretty cheap to play streamsong. Example I was in Vegas last month. Paid 70 bucks for Paiute in middle of summer.

People are too used to cheap summer Florida rates that they think that's the norm. It's not. We are fortunate to get good rates but that doesn't undermine the quality at streamsong. Name another public course that has a Biarritz as part of the layout. You can't because the layout itself is harder to maintain with 25 dollars green fees. You can call it over rated or expensive but don't call it a typical Florida course. If you truly played all the Florida courses then you wouldn't make such a statement. It just makes you look foolish.

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but since it is Fl golf, it is Fl golf.

Interesting comment. I'm curious to know the five Florida courses you think are the most similar to Streamsong from a design perspective. Which Florida courses have the most comparable greens, turf, dunes and strategic playing options?

If cost wasnt a factor, what are your five favorite Florida public courses?

Thanks

how similar

I played there this past winter. It was a great experience. I enjoyed it more than Bandon. Never been across the pond for golf but that's my next big golf trip.

 

Couldn't imagine going to Streamsong during the summer. You guys are brave souls.

You're kidding, right? I might could understand that if you were comparing the Bandon Dunes or Trails courses to the Red or Blue at Streamsong, but Pacific Dunes and Old MacDonald? Having recently spent four years living in the UK, making two trips to Scotland, and playing golf from one end of England to the other...it's incredible how similar Bandon is to Scotland. Looking at the photos Juan73 posted and seeing primarily one color--green everything, does not give one much hope of encountering a course as presented in the photos on Streamsong's website. I have a tee time for the Red Course in Sept, but if it looks like Juan's photos---it will be less than impressive. I would really hate it if I enjoy the round at Southern Dunes more than Streamsong Red...and I've played the Dunes 25 times or so since it opened.

This was what I was expecting to see:

I think given time Streamsong will be worth it, but I didn't really like it. Chalk it up to bad attitudes and a course that wasn't that special. If I am going somewhere like Streamsong I don't want to feel like I am bothering the staff. I had to go looking for the starter when my tee time arrived which kinda ticked me off since I had to rush afterwards. At the turn, I bought a couple things at the snack shop and the girl put my $10 change on $10 snacks in her tip jar herself. WTF. The course design didn't do too much for me either to be honest. Some of the holes I really liked but since it is Fl golf, it is Fl golf. There were no reflectors on the pins which made me hit a couple long. That is inexcusable in my opinion these days. Caddies were fine, probably the best thing about the place. I have played more consistently better layouts elsewhere in Fl. If you have a brain and look past the hooplah..... That said, since I like good courses I will probably go back to play the new one at some point. Just count me as one of the uninspired. I guess I must be a cheapskate according to the poster above (not), but if you read other threads about the place, I am not alone.

^^^^^^ This.

Overpriced. Rude staff. Nothing special. I will however play the black when it opens... Just to check it out.

Do they really not have prisms in the flagsticks? This is definitely inexcusable for a course of this stature and cost. It's not a deal breaker for me, but is most definitely annoying and would get on my nerves occasionally. Even our muni courses here have prisms on the flags.

I played there this past winter. It was a great experience. I enjoyed it more than Bandon. Never been across the pond for golf but that's my next big golf trip.

 

Couldn't imagine going to Streamsong during the summer. You guys are brave souls.

Okay, I'll bite the hook. You liked it better than Bandon? Haven't made it to Bandon yet, but please enlighten me?

I flew private to Bandon and flew commercial to Streamsong, yet Streamsong was still easier to get to.

The food at Streamsong is 1000x better. I was told by a member of our group that the Bandon food was worse than British food. Not sure about that comparison but the Bandon food was almost inedible.

The locals in Bandon were so depressed, I felt like I needed Prozac.

Conditions at Bandon were much more bumpy than Streamsong. There was a lot of grain at Streamsong but that doesn't bother me as long as it has a consistent roll.

how similar

I played there this past winter. It was a great experience. I enjoyed it more than Bandon. Never been across the pond for golf but that's my next big golf trip.

 

Couldn't imagine going to Streamsong during the summer. You guys are brave souls.

 

You're kidding, right? I might could understand that if you were comparing the Bandon Dunes or Trails courses to the Red or Blue at Streamsong, but Pacific Dunes and Old MacDonald? Having recently spent four years living in the UK, making two trips to Scotland, and playing golf from one end of England to the other...it's incredible how similar Bandon is to Scotland. Looking at the photos Juan73 posted and seeing primarily one color--green everything, does not give one much hope of encountering a course as presented in the photos on Streamsong's website. I have a tee time for the Red Course in Sept, but if it looks like Juan's photos---it will be less than impressive. I would really hate it if I enjoy the round at Southern Dunes more than Streamsong Red...and I've played the Dunes 25 times or so since it opened.

I played a four ball tournament there and we didn't get to play Old McDonald. Between the practice rounds and tournament rounds, we played 6 rounds total at Pacific/Trails/Dunes. Pacific obviously has the best views and better than any view at Streamsong.

None of the actual course layouts at either Bandon or Streamsong were awe inspiring. I probably will remember a few more holes at Streamsong, but not many. It's not like when I played Sand Hills. I think I remember every hole there.

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but since it is Fl golf, it is Fl golf.

 

Interesting comment. I'm curious to know the five Florida courses you think are the most similar to Streamsong from a design perspective. Which Florida courses have the most comparable greens, turf, dunes and strategic playing options?

 

If cost wasnt a factor, what are your five favorite Florida public courses?

 

Thanks

I'm curious as well.

Making an random observation without having the ability to back it up, pretty much negates said observation.

Do they really not have prisms in the flagsticks? This is definitely inexcusable for a course of this stature and cost. It's not a deal breaker for me, but is most definitely annoying and would get on my nerves occasionally. Even our muni courses here have prisms on the flags.

Like this is #9 on the blue. This is level with your eye. The fairway is about 80 yards wide, you just need to know where to aim (over the left edge of the bunkers on the right)

Played Red a couple months back, playing Blue tomorrow. Would I ever pay the winter rate to play the course? Not a chance. But I'll walk it for $85 at any temperature