
The Lakes Course
Sandridge Country Club





About this course
The Lakes at Sandridge, a municipal jewel tucked away in Vero Beach, offers a spirited challenge steeped in Florida's golfing landscape. Carved from the characteristically flat terrain of the Treasure Coast, the course presents a parkland-style experience, where strategic bunkering and cleverly placed water hazards dictate play. Mature palms and indigenous vegetation frame each hole, demanding thoughtful club selection and accuracy from tee to green. Expect a course that doesn’t overtly punish wayward shots, but subtly rewards strategic play and precise approach shots. While not a championship venue in the traditional sense, Sandridge has served as a popular proving ground for aspiring professionals and local amateurs alike. Its accessible nature and well-maintained conditions make it a staple for the Vero Beach golfing community. Sandridge's enduring appeal lies in its commitment to providing quality golf at a fair price. The spirit of the club is one of relaxed camaraderie, where the focus is on enjoying the game and the company. Many locals have made Sandridge their home course, forming lasting bonds over shared rounds and post-game gatherings. Its simplicity, affordability, and dedication to the local golf community, solidify it as a treasure in its own right.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Vero Beach, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1992
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Ron Garl
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,262 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.6/132
- Course Vaults score
- 6.0
Getting there
Sandridge Country Club is most readily accessed via Melbourne International Airport (MLB), situated approximately 35 miles north along Florida's Space Coast, a drive of roughly 45 minutes that descends through the flat, subtropical landscape toward Vero Beach. For those arriving by private aircraft, Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) lies just minutes from the club's gates, offering the discretion and convenience that befits this oceanside sanctuary. The final stretch carries you through the quiet, manicured neighborhoods of Vero Beach's barrier island, where the salt-tinged air and glimpses of the Indian River signal your arrival at Sandridge Country Club - a masterwork of strategic design set amid native Florida vegetation and pristine wetlands.

FAQ
Common questions about The Lakes at Sandridge Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Lakes at Sandridge Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.
The Lakes was designed by Ron Garl.
Yes. The Lakes at Sandridge Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Lakes is 72.
The Lakes plays 6,262 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Lakes is 132.



