This course was designed by a well known architect named Arthur Hills in the early 1980's. I had previously played this golf course in summer 1999 and was not at all pleased with the deplorable condition of the course. Back then, the greens on this course were the worst Florida greens that I had ever seen and I swore that I would never go back. Fortunately around Thanksgiving of 2001 a friend asked me to join him there for a round and I'm very glad that he did because I have to say that this golf course has vastly improved. Although still one of the shortest golf courses on the list at 6092, 5530 and 4573 yards from the blue, white and red tees respectively, I have to say that Gator Trace no longer ranks in the absolute bottom slot of golf courses on this list. That honor now goes out to Indian Pines, in my opinion. In terms of overall course quality I would rank it in the same class as the Martin County Red/White Course and the Club Med Sandpiper. The few times I have discussed this course with the locals, most of them cautioned me about the narrowness of this course. I have to say that aside from the 5 consecutive doglegs on the first five holes, I didn't particularly feel that there was a lack of landing room on most of the holes. At least I didn't feel all that compelled to leave my driver in the bag, or perhaps I'm just getting better and straighter. After those 4 dog-legs right and 1 dog-leg left that you'll experience in the first 5 holes you won't see another one until #18. All of the other holes are straight shots. Kind of a strange design. There's water on perhaps 15 of the holes and a fair number of traps. And yes, there are gators on this course. I've seen them, lots of them. I have played here as cheaply as $15 for 18 holes with a cart during the summer months a few years ago and don't think I've ever paid more than about $21 to play here even in late fall. Nice little clubhouse and upstairs bar/restaurant at this course where they serve good food on Friday nights so I am told. This course advertises its specials very, very often in the Fort Pierce Tribune sports section.

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I played Gator Trace for $20 on May 23. So far this is the worst course Ive played in the area. The condition of the course was okay, but I found the layout to be pretty poor. My biggest complaint is that there isn't any yardage given for hazards off the tee. I hit into a the water 3 times off the tee because I didnt know how far it was to the hazard. This course also has slow and very small greens. If you are a higher handicapper who wants to play a shorter course then this might be one to consider, but don't pay $20. There are alot better courses around for $20 in the summer.