Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Polk County, Florida

The 14 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Polk County, Florida, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

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Ranked list of easiest golf courses in Polk County

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1
Highlands Reserve
JADE tees · 4,532 yds · Rating 61.6 · Par 72Davenport
101
2
Indian Lake Estates Golf & Country Club
GREEN tees · 4,621 yds · Rating 61.9 · Par 72Lake Wales
102
3
Links of Sandpiper
GOLD tees · 4,229 yds · Rating 61.0 · Par 71Lakeland
105
4
Cleveland Heights Golf Course
YELLOW tees · 4,777 yds · Rating 63.5 · Par 72Lakeland
105
5
Cypresswood Golf & Country Club
BLACK tees · 4,490 yds · Rating 62.7 · Par 72Winter Haven
107
6
Skyview golf course
Gold tees · 5,347 yds · Rating 66.3 · Par 72Lakeland
107
7
Oakwood Golf Club
RED tees · 3,987 yds · Rating 63.5 · Par 71Lake Wales
109
8
The Hamptons Golf Club
Family tees · 3,381 yds · Rating 60.5 · Par 65Lakeland
110
9
Wedgewood Golf and Country Club
GOLD tees · 5,182 yds · Rating 65.1 · Par 70Lakeland
111
10
Country Club of Winter Haven
GREEN tees · 5,101 yds · Rating 65.5 · Par 72Winter Haven
113
11
Willowbrook Golf Course
RED tees · 5,191 yds · Rating 64.8 · Par 72Winter Haven
113
12
Streamsong Resort - Red and Blue Courses
GOLD tees · 5,196 yds · Rating 64.7 · Par 72Mulberry
113
13
Providence Golf Club
RED tees · 4,985 yds · Rating 64.7 · Par 72Davenport
114
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Streamsong Resort - Black Course
GOLD tees · 5,293 yds · Rating 65.1 · Par 73Mulberry
116

Polk County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Polk County, Florida?

Highlands Reserve in Davenport is currently the easiest golf course in Polk County based on slope (slope rating 101).

How many ranked golf courses are in Polk County, Florida?

61 golf courses in Polk County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 14 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Polk County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.