Buffalo Creek Golf Course
Plan your round at Buffalo Creek Golf Course
Buffalo Creek is a public 18-hole, par-72 course in Palmetto, Florida, owned by Manatee County and operated by Fusion Golf. Ron Garl designed it, and it opened in 1988 according to most listings. From the back tees it plays about 6,926 yards, rated 73.6 with a slope of 129.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Ron Garl
- Opened 1988
Course strategy
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Buffalo Creek Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
336
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
330
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
130
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
336
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
442
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
396
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
369
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
158
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
426
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
338
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
325
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
352
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
119
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
433
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
382
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
115
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
401
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
407
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Yellow | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 10 | 382 | 368 | 336 | 299 | 255 |
| 2 | 4 | 6 | 401 | 367 | 330 | 294 | 262 |
| 3 | 3 | 16 | 171 | 150 | 130 | 104 | 71 |
| 4 | 4 | 8 | 391 | 371 | 336 | 286 | 237 |
| 5 | 5 | 12 | 511 | 478 | 442 | 405 | 351 |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 466 | 450 | 396 | 345 | 275 |
| 7 | 4 | 4 | 436 | 405 | 369 | 356 | 287 |
| 8 | 3 | 18 | 201 | 179 | 158 | 138 | 78 |
| 9 | 5 | 14 | 493 | 457 | 426 | 389 | 328 |
| Out | 36 | 3,452 | 3,225 | 2,923 | 2,616 | 2,144 | |
| 10 | 4 | 9 | 404 | 374 | 338 | 301 | 250 |
| 11 | 4 | 11 | 389 | 356 | 325 | 290 | 233 |
| 12 | 4 | 5 | 412 | 386 | 352 | 313 | 274 |
| 13 | 3 | 15 | 181 | 160 | 119 | 94 | 66 |
| 14 | 5 | 7 | 529 | 482 | 433 | 413 | 346 |
| 15 | 4 | 1 | 450 | 415 | 382 | 353 | 304 |
| 16 | 3 | 17 | 182 | 145 | 115 | 96 | 70 |
| 17 | 4 | 3 | 446 | 416 | 401 | 379 | 319 |
| 18 | 5 | 13 | 481 | 442 | 407 | 379 | 333 |
| In | 36 | 3,474 | 3,176 | 2,872 | 2,618 | 2,195 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,926 | 6,401 | 5,795 | 5,234 | 4,339 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 129 | 71.0 / 121 | 67.8 / 115 | — | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | 70.8 / 121 | — | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book your tee time through GolfNow
- Check the dress code with the shop; a collared shirt and soft spikes are listed on the booking page
- Expect to share a cart with one other player when required
- Confirm current hours and specials on the Manatee County golf page
Dress code
Listings differ. The tee-time booking page lists a collared shirt, no denim, no tank tops, soft spikes only and hats worn forward, while other listings only mention no tank tops, mid shirts or cutoffs. Check with the shop before you go.
Carts & walking
Tee times are listed with a cart included, and two players per cart may be required when applicable.
Practice facilities
Listings show a driving range, a pitching and chipping area and a putting green.
Policies
The course is owned by Manatee County and managed by Fusion Golf. Tee times are sold through GolfNow, and the county page directs golfers to the course page for current rates, specials and hours.
Quick answers
Buffalo Creek Golf Course at a glance
Is Buffalo Creek Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Buffalo Creek Golf Course is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does Buffalo Creek Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Buffalo Creek Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,339 to 6,926 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Buffalo Creek Golf Course?
Buffalo Creek Golf Course was designed by Ron Garl and opened in 1988.
What's the dress code at Buffalo Creek Golf Course?
Listings differ. The tee-time booking page lists a collared shirt, no denim, no tank tops, soft spikes only and hats worn forward, while other listings only mention no tank tops, mid shirts or cutoffs.
What are the cart and walking rules at Buffalo Creek Golf Course?
Tee times are listed with a cart included, and two players per cart may be required when applicable.
What practice facilities does Buffalo Creek Golf Course have?
Listings show a driving range, a pitching and chipping area and a putting green.
How do you book a tee time at Buffalo Creek Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page.
Where is Buffalo Creek Golf Course?
Buffalo Creek Golf Course is at 8100 69th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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