Golf Green Fees in Lakeland, FL
Golf green fees in Lakeland, FL range from $20 at Cleveland Heights Golf Course (city-operated) to $75 at upscale daily-fee clubs in Polk County. Lakeland sits midway between Tampa and Orlando on I-4 — close enough to both metro areas to draw golfers seeking cheaper alternatives, yet with a self-contained market of 20+ public and semi-private courses. Cleveland Heights Golf Course (city-operated, $20–35) is the most affordable 18-hole option and one of the best-value city courses in Central Florida. Grasslands Golf & Country Club (semi-private/daily-fee, $45–70), Sandpiper Golf Club ($35–55), and Huntington Hills Golf ($40–60) represent the mid-tier. Rates are year-round with summer (June–September) offering the lowest prices — 30–40% below winter highs. Lakeland's market is a local-golfer market; resort pricing is rare here.
How much does public golf cost in Lakeland?
Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Lakeland average about $37 for weekday play. The most affordable tracked course is Lake Bess Golf Club at $20 on weekdays. 34 courses allow walking. 6 offer twilight rates. Pricing changes by season, time of day, cart inclusion, and tee time availability — verify with the course before booking.
Pricing data last updated: May 15, 2026
Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Lakeland
Full listThe courses below have the lowest verified weekday rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Lakeland. Rates shown are for 18 holes on a weekday where available.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Twilight Rate | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Lake Bess Golf ClubCheapest | $20+cart | — | Yes |
| $29+cart | — | Yes | |
| $32 | $29 | Yes | |
| $33 | $38 | Yes | |
| $36 | $30 | Yes |
Lake Bess Golf Club
$20
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedSebring International Golf Resort
$29
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedPlacid Lakes Country Club
$32
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedRiver Greens Golf Course
$33
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedHamptons Golf Club
$36
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowed7
Courses under $50
8
Courses under $75
34
Walking-friendly courses
6
Twilight deal courses
1
Senior rate courses
All Golf Courses in Lakeland
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| Twilight | Walk? | Verified | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lake Bess Golf Club Cheapestpublic | $20+cart | — | — | Yes | 4.3(150) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
| $29+cart | $32 | — | Yes | 4.4(299) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
| $32 | $32 | $29 | Yes | 3.8(129) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
River Greens Golf Course public | $33 | $41 | $38 | Yes | 4.5(369) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Hamptons Golf Club public | $36 | $36 | $30 | Yes | 4.3(258) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
| $37 | $37 | $33 | Yes | 4.5(62) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
| $39 | $39 | $49 | Yes | 4.5(155) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
Big Cypress Golf Club public | $72 | $72 | $40 | Yes | 4.4(268) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(207) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Mountain Lake public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(75) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(149) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Sun 'N Lake Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(350) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Torrey Oaks Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(14) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Bobcat Run Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 2.7(7) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(28) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.0(1) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | — | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(81) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Lone Palm Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(235) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(478) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 2.8(26) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(338) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(110) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Lakeland Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(376) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.0(102) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
white heron golf course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.0(2) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Sebring Golf Links public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(41) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(16) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(215) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(10) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(463) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(11) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Lily Lake Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(163) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Dundee Road Golf Range public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(174) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Best Value Public Golf Courses in Lakeland
Ranked by Google rating relative to weekday rate (rating ÷ price). A higher score means more highly rated for the price. This is a directional guide — value also depends on course conditions, location, and personal preference.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Rating | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Best ValueLake Bess Golf Club | $20 | 4.3(150) | 0.215 |
| $29 | 4.4(299) | 0.152 | |
| $33 | 4.5(369) | 0.136 | |
| $37 | 4.5(62) | 0.122 | |
| $36 | 4.3(258) | 0.119 |
Twilight Golf Rates in Lakeland
6 courses in Lakeland currently have twilight rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker. Twilight availability, start times, and pricing vary by season and day — confirm with the course before booking.
| Course | Twilight Rate | Weekday Rate | Est. Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placid Lakes Country Club | $29 | $32 | Save $3 |
| Hamptons Golf Club | $30 | $36 | Save $6 |
| Sanlan Golf Course Banquet Hall | $33 | $37 | Save $4 |
| River Greens Golf Course | $38 | $33 | — |
| Big Cypress Golf Club | $40 | $72 | Save $32 |
| Highlands Ridge North Golf Course | $49 | $39 | — |
Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Lakeland
34 of the 34 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Lakeland allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.
| Course | Walking Policy | Weekday Rate | Walking Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bess Golf Club | Allowed | $20 | $20 |
| Sebring International Golf Resort | Allowed | $29 | $29 |
| Placid Lakes Country Club | Allowed | $32 | — |
| River Greens Golf Course | Allowed | $33 | $33 |
| Hamptons Golf Club | Allowed | $36 | — |
| Sanlan Golf Course Banquet Hall | Allowed | $37 | $28 |
| Highlands Ridge North Golf Course | Allowed | $39 | — |
| Big Cypress Golf Club | Allowed | $72 | — |
| Sebring Municipal Golf Course | Allowed | — | — |
| Mountain Lake | Allowed | — | — |
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About this pricing data
Green fees in Lakeland change by season, day of week, tee time, cart inclusion, residency status, and booking channel. Some rates may be missing or not yet available. GreenFeeTracker collects publicly available pricing data where possible — some courses do not publish rates online. Always verify directly with the course before booking. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect recent price changes.