COURSE INFO

The South Course at Ardea Country Club is a versatile, player‑friendly layout that blends strategic design with a welcoming feel for golfers of every skill level. Featuring six tee positions, including dedicated options for seniors, ladies, and juniors, the course can be tailored to each golfer’s ideal experience. With expansive fairways and newly renovated Tifeagle greens, the South Course offers an enjoyable, well‑crafted round that appeals to all ages and abilities.

Holes: 18   Yards: 6,566  Par: 72   Rating: 72.4   Slope: 135  

HOLE-BY-HOLE

1st Hole

Par 5 · 509

Pro’s Tip:
Dogleg left par 5, good starting, good chance to make birdie to start your round

Tee 1: 509

Tee 2: 500

Tee 3: 476

Tee 4: 412

Tee 5: 412

Tee 6: 350

2nd Hole

Par 4 · 386

Pro’s Tip:
Short par 4, slight dogleg right, tee shot should favor the left side

Tee 1: 386

Tee 2: 365

Tee 3: 343

Tee 4: 343

Tee 5: 290

Tee 6: 230

3rd Hole

Par 4 · 342

Pro’s Tip:

Tee 1: 342

Tee 2: 327

Tee 3: 319

Tee 4: 271

Tee 5: 240

4th Hole

Par 3 · 176

Pro’s Tip:
Good par 3, green complex makes this hole challenging

Tee 1: 176

Tee 2: 171

Tee 3: 160

Tee 4: 140

Tee 5: 140

Tee 6: 80

5th Hole

Par 4 · 401

Pro’s Tip:

Tee 1: 401

Tee 2: 390

Tee 3: 379

Tee 4: 342

Tee 5: 342

Tee 6: 280

6th Hole

Par 4 · 370

Pro’s Tip:
Dogleg right par 4, want to avoid the fairway bunker to leave a short iron into the green

Tee 1: 370

Tee 2: 370

Tee 3: 346

Tee 4: 346

Tee 5: 333

Tee 6: 225

7th Hole

Par 4 · 422

Pro’s Tip:
Dogleg left par 4 requiring a good tee shot to have a shot at the well guarded green

Tee 1: 422

Tee 2: 404

Tee 3: 384

Tee 4: 314

Tee 5: 314

Tee 6: 260

8th Hole

Par 3 · 194

Pro’s Tip:
Longest par 3 on the front nine, wind direction is key here

Tee 1: 194

Tee 2: 168

Tee 3: 153

Tee 4: 128

Tee 5: 128

Tee 6: 70

9th Hole

Par 5 · 500

Pro’s Tip:
Dogleg right par 5, reachable for the long hitters, well guarded green

Tee 1: 500

Tee 2: 469

Tee 3: 456

Tee 4: 456

Tee 5: 430

Tee 6: 330

10th Hole

Par 4 · 396

Pro’s Tip:
Good par 4, accuracy off the tee is paramount

Tee 1: 396

Tee 2: 383

Tee 3: 368

Tee 4: 318

Tee 5: 318

Tee 6: 230

11th Hole

Par 4 · 374

Pro’s Tip:
Dogleg right par 4, must be far enough left to have a look at the green for the second shot

Tee 1: 374

Tee 2: 365

Tee 3: 350

Tee 4: 336

Tee 5: 336

Tee 6: 250

12th Hole

Par 4 · 385

Pro’s Tip:
Straight away par 4, want to avoid the fairway bunker on the left side

Tee 1: 385

Tee 2: 367

Tee 3: 359

Tee 4: 335

Tee 5: 335

Tee 6: 270

13th Hole

Par 5 · 511

Pro’s Tip:
Short par 5, the tee shot will determine if you can go for it in 2

Tee 1: 511

Tee 2: 504

Tee 3: 478

Tee 4: 478

Tee 5: 459

Tee 6: 320

14th Hole

Par 3 · 131

Pro’s Tip:
Shortest par 3 but the green complex makes this a tough hole

Tee 1: 131

Tee 2: 122

Tee 3: 109

Tee 4: 109

Tee 5: 102

Tee 6: 60

15th Hole

Par 4 · 407

Pro’s Tip:
Long dogleg right par 4, second shot always plays longer than the yardage

Tee 1: 407

Tee 2: 398

Tee 3: 389

Tee 4: 332

Tee 5: 332

Tee 6: 240

16th Hole

Par 4 · 367

Pro’s Tip:
Long hitters will cut the corner leaving a short wedge to the green, others will play straight ahead and have a mid iron to the green

Tee 1: 367

Tee 2: 358

Tee 3: 324

Tee 4: 324

Tee 5: 315

Tee 6: 230

17th Hole

Par 3 · 172

Pro’s Tip:

Tee 1: 172

Tee 2: 171

Tee 3: 161

Tee 4: 127

Tee 5: 127

Tee 6: 100

18th Hole

Par 5 · 522

Pro’s Tip:

Tee 1: 522

Tee 2: 514

Tee 3: 498

Tee 4: 475

Tee 5: 375

Tee 6: 375

"Played the North course. Absolutely beautiful course. Great shape. Very natural habitat everywhere. Rated top 10 golf courses by Audubon."

Norah H. | MEMBER

"A beautiful park-like setting with a set of challenging golf courses in near perfect condition."

Bill L. | MEMBER

"Played both North & South courses. Some of the best fairways and greens I’ve played ever. My wife has been golfing for 15 years and she was even impressed. We are now members of Ardea. North course is challenging but a ton of fun. Beautiful natural scapes and wildlife everywhere. Deer, gators, birds and ground squirrels... Staff is phenomenal. 10/10. We’ve found our “home” Club."

Evan J. | MEMBER

SOUTH COURSE GALLERY

Designed for every level of play, the South Course offers wide fairways, six tee options, and newly renovated greens for a more approachable round. Thoughtfully crafted and player-friendly, it delivers an enjoyable experience for golfers of all ages and abilities.

 

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Certified PGA Professionals offer one-on-one and group lessons tailored to your goals.

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A welcoming adult beginner program that builds skills through fun, progressive learning.

Crush It! Youth Golf Lessons

Junior golfers develop fundamentals and confidence through games and team play.

PGA Junior League

Team-based youth competition encouraging camaraderie and sportsmanship.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many courses does Ardea have?
Ardea features two championship 18-hole courses: the North and South courses.
What recent golf renovations have been completed?
The North course underwent renovations including TifEagle greens, upgraded tee boxes, irrigation overhaul, and enhanced short game areas.
What practice and instruction options are available?
Practice facilities include driving range, short game zones, and putting greens. Instruction includes lessons, club fitting, Game On, and PGA Junior League
Is golf included for all membership types?
Membership categories differ. Full Golf and Cross Bay Premier provide full access to both courses; limited options offer partial or time-restricted access.
What membership tiers are available?
Options include Ardea Premier, Afternoon North and Full South, Full Golf South and Afternoon South, Racquet Sports, and Social.
Do all tiers include access to racquet, fitness, and pool?
Many tiers (Full Golf, Racquet, Social) include full access to racquet sports, pickleball, fitness, swimming, dining, and social amenities. Some limited tiers restrict golf access or tee time windows.

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