Hawkes Bay Golf course (The Villages) ☆ Follow

Hawkes Bay is a 9-hole course at The Villages Executive Golf Trail facility in Lady Lake, Florida, featuring 1,333 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 28. The course opened in 1999. Taking its name from the wildlife preserve that runs alongside several fairways, Hawkes Bay is known for its undulating greens, large bunkers and the moguls that can transform a good shot into a tricky uphill or downhill lie without warning. Whether you play 849 from the forward tees or 1336 from the rear tees, the course offers adjustable difficulty levels.

Hawkes Bay is a fair test of golf skills, with the first five holes being relatively straightforward while the last four holes turn up the heat. Birdies are notoriously hard to snag on the second half of Hawkes Bay. The course has a rating level of 2, indicating moderate difficulty. The course is part of The Villages' extensive Executive Golf Trail system and is maintained to high standards as one of the 46 nine-hole courses available to residents and visitors in the community.