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3.5
1246 Reviews (1246)
5 Stars
190
4 Stars
485
3 Stars
287
2 Stars
142
1 Stars
142
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
73.9%
Recommend this course
868 out of 1246 reviews
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3.4
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.1%
Recommend this course
19 out of 26 reviews
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3.4
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
72.7%
Recommend this course
56 out of 77 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its challenge and variety, with well-maintained fairways adding to the enjoyable round. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this an excellent value for the price.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6824 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.8

Northdale Golf & Tennis Club remains one of the premier Tampa golf courses because of its affordable play, its use of water on 11 of 18 holes, bunkers, rolling undulations and contoured greens that really challenge players. Just 12 miles north of Tampa International Airport, this is a neighborhood golf course with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere that will add to the enjoyment of your day. Renowned golf course architect Ron Garl designed the par 72, 6824-yard championship golf course. Northdale Golf & Tennis Club winds its way through 180 plus acres of property that is home to Brushy Creek and a series of small lakes and unspoiled wooded areas.

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Course Details

Year Built 1977
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Dwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1977)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
GPS No
Caddies No
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

3.5
1246 Reviews (1246)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 27
19th Hole Specials 8
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 37
Bunkers 32
Forced Carries 24
This course/club is great for:
Locals 59
Seniors 25
Advanced Golfers 24
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 47
Near the Airport 27
In the 'Burbs 26

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Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cart

The only issue I had was the time we had to wait for a golf cart.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

This course is built to score well

It’s pretty much a wide open course. A few of the greens had bare spots. I imagine it’s because Florida has been in drought conditions for sometime now. The Staff is very nice + welcoming. I’d play there again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great potential but somewhat lacking

The starter, rangers, bartender, and course refreshment cart personnel were very friendly. Course conditions, except greens, were fair. Greens were horrible and clubhouse cleanliness was poor. This course has enormous potential with some TLC.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Good round of golf for an exceptional price.

Always a good round of golf for an exceptional price. What made it better was playing with my Grandson and brother-in-law. He was in Tampa on vacation from New York. He was impressed

The only thing that could have made it better was if my son could have joined us. The weather was cold to begin with for this Tampa boy, but by the 6th hole, it was perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 228
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Some greens need repair

While the greens keeper did very well with pin placement, some greens had severe, sandy depressions. Aside from that and packed mud bunkers the course is in very good condition. While the ball could be moved to avoid having to put through the damaged areas, several approach shots were affected when landing.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Disappointing

Staff was friendly. This really was the end of a positive experience. A very long 5+ hours round that had us waiting on pretty much every shot. No rangers to be found. Seems to me there was too many people jammed on the course. A few greens in awful condition, especially first hole. Bunkers were in very poor condition. Hardly any sand and some there were no rakes at all. Not that you could rake hard packed greens. Really seemed to be absence of consistency in greens keeping. Possibly cost cutting. Disappointing time spent , though the threesome I joined were from the area and very friendly and accommodating. They were also first time and disappointed. Fix your ball marks people.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ranger Danger!

Our foursome played the last 2 Fridays and we won’t be back anytime soon! Rangers harassed multiple groups on the course to keep pace. 2:05hr wasn’t fast enough for the front 9 on a full course. The same ranger on his second gripe fest said he needs people to finish early so he can play fast a 1pm after work! The ranger on the back said go to other courses if your don’t want to be harassed. It’s a shame!! No rangers for years and now 2 a-holes! It’s a shame because Karen and the ladies in the bar restaurant are so awesome. They’ll be missed.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not bad for the money

Layout is fun, some challenging holes. Couple of greens in rough shape. Bar/lounge is a good time, food is good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

Some greens had some bad stops. No problem. Just move your ball. It’s not PGA. extremely friendly place. Overall you’re going to like it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice track. Friendly staff

The only negative point is the Green on home number one. The rest of the course is really good

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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There’s been frost delays for the past two weeks. They decided to still take in money and just tell you sorry you’re teeing off 35 minuets late. That translated to NOT finishing with a 12:45 tee time we ended up leaving after hole 15 at 5:40. Unacceptable. 50% of the greens are unplayable. Based on this experience I would never play here again

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible management

I don’t think I’ve ever written a review so hear me out. I have been golfing here whenever there’s no other options for the past 8 years. Course has never changed. Pretty sure the greens have been “punched” every time I’ve gone. Greens are always terrible. Giant patches of dirt every time I go. Prices have gone up with no changes. First hole is a par 5 and the hole is a giant soccer golf hole in the middle of the fairway… so much for a par 5. I don’t know how any golfer could possibly play the first hole and say to themselves “This is worth my money”. Keep in mind prices were still rising even with the first hole being this way for a year. Used to come with my girlfriend and she would be a rider. Apparently they don’t accept riders in the cart anymore starting today. Place keeps going downhill but where is all the money going? That’s the bigger question.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course -- great layout, great conditions

I was impressed with the starter, a very friendly gentleman, and was extremely pleased with the layout of the holes and good overall condition: great greens, great fairways, great tee grounds. I would get a membership at this course if I lived in the area as I would enjoy playing a few times every week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Time

course in good shape couple of greens need a little work but I could see they were addressing it. I enjoyed the round and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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