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Conditions4.5
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Value4.2
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Layout4.7
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Friendliness4.6
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Pace4.4
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Amenities4.5
Golfer Photos
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Number 16 turns the corner as the sun melts over the horizon Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 12/30/2020
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From the clubhouse. Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 07/22/2020
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Bunkering on top of large mounds Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 07/22/2020
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 07/22/2020
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Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 01/29/2020
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Southern Hills Plantation Club, hole 17. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 03/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Epicscuds on 03/09/2019
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Photo submitted by u000001934012 on 07/31/2017
Golfer Reviews
Money Grubbing golf course
If you intend on playing this course and there is possible rain in the forecast, DO NOT play this golf course!
If you play any holes, they will charge you. Regardless of the amount of holes you played.
I played six holes and then the skies opened up with rains. I come back into the clubhouse expecting an 18 hole rain check instead they prorated the holes that I play and charge me for the six holes!
That is absolute nonsense. In the four years I’ve played golf, I have never seen a golf course so cheap and money hungry.
Great layout and Value
The clubhouse and amenities are first rate. We started in a fog, so the first two holes aside, nice layout and visually appealing. Holes were fair. Found the greens on the slower side, but very smooth and rolled well. Most all course conditions were good, tee boxes were a little long and a few bunkers had not been raked, but overall a great course with good appeal.
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Mixed Review
We have played this course for many years on our annual getaway to Florida. Love the beauty, layout and the friendly women tees. However, in our recent visit, the fairways didn't have the manicured roll that we have enjoyed in the past - the aprons were soft and lumpy; so, the course played long which negated the usual pleasure of women friendly yardages. And then over the past few years, the price of playing here has greatly increased to now a $189 rate for weekdays and $210 for weekends. It truly is a special course but the high price tag in combination with less then ideal course conditions made for an unexpectedly disappointing day for our recent visit. I am not sure we will return next year which is surprising in that it typically is favorite course of the area.
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Hampton Golf Management
Really fun layout. Good staff. Fairways wide and greens were easier to hit than some of Pete Dye's family trees greens. The greens here were fair but difficult to putt, lots of subtleties. I'll be back for my revenge
Perfect place to move to!
Snowbirds! This is THE place. A breathtaking Pete Dye Signature Course in a quiet, peaceful rural location, yet 40 minutes from the Tampa airport!
You can live here and play here for a value that can’t be beat. I was stunned at the quality of the course and checked into membership and real estate close by. Holy Cow!
If you are looking for a winter retreat, this course is for you.
I doubt there’s very many values like this in the whole country!
Great course!
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Kind Regards,
Hampton Golf Management
Awesome course! Beautiful property
Friendly staff
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Kind Regards,
Hampton Golf Management
Crazy price
I have played this course before and there is no course in the Tampa area worth $210 and this course is not a 41/2 star course
I would think people that pay much for this course is CRAZY
The last time I played this course it cost me $55 and at least that was close to what it was worth.
Over priced
The course is very nice but they never have good prices for locales to play it without taking out a loan last year they had some good deals on playing it but not this year and I don’t have any desire to play courses for more than $55
Great Course, Left Thirsty
Course was in great shape and is always a fun challenge. Greens are the best in the area.
We were told there would be a beverage cart on the course, but we only saw her on our second hole and then not again. Coupled with the lack of water coolers (odd COVID precaution), we ended the round dehydrated and hungry.
So, bring your A-game, and your own drinks and snacks and you’ll have a great time!
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Kind Regards,
Hampton Golf Management
Good Morning,
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your recent experience with us. We are saddened to learn of the challenges you encountered and would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly. We place a premium on our staff’s attentiveness and diligence when it comes to each one of our customers and their individual experiences, for which we are responsible. Please reach out to us directly at info@hampton.golf . We look forward to hearing from you.
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Hampton Golf Management
Fantastic as always
This course never ceases to amaze. From the rolling fairways, speedy greens, and impeccable conditions this course is a must play for any locals or visitors. This is unlike any other Florida golf experience. Expect elevation change.
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Kind Regards,
Hampton Golf Management
12/23/2020
Very nice and challenging course. Definitely not a typical Florida layout with elevation changes and rolling hills. Would definitely play again.
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Warmest Regards,
Hampton Golf Management
Is a very excellent course. A little damp due to recent rain that brought the cold front. Beautiful weather. Amenities were great , range, practice greens. Staff were friendly. Course played awesome, will return with a little dryer weather.
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Warmest Regards,
Hampton Golf Management
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We are elated to hear that you had a satisfactory experience with us. We work tirelessly to ensure that our service and facilities are beyond your expectations upon arrival, as we believe in creating an environment that allows you to not only have a good time, but make lasting memories. Your feedback allows us to continue to build and grow with our consumer base so we can continue to optimize each special opportunity to make you happy. Thank you again for your business.
Sincerely,
Hampton Golf Management
Good course
This was a nice course, a little bit pricey based on the difficulty. It took me an hour and thirty minutes to get there and I was hoping it was going to be as difficult as Bella Colina, but it was not.
I also noticed the lack of diversity which made me feel a little uncomfortable but thankfully no one was overtly obnoxious
Overall a good experience but pricey.
Lack of diversity? There are four par 3's, four par 5's and the rest are par 4's. Are you saying there are too many par 4's?
Amazing Pete Dye Exprience.
The Master golf course designer hit a home run with this one. I've played numerous Dye courses and never expected a layout like this in Florida. I wont spoil it with it details....just exprience it yourself. Greens were punched probably a week or two prior to my round, but still rolled fast a true. Bunkers were under repair, but you're supposed to stay out of them anyway....!!
Not your typical Florida course
This course was in great shape and an awesome challenge. The undulation was not typical Florida and seemed like I was playing in the mountains. The only complaint I had is even after hitting awesome shots right in the middle of the fairway, many times I was left with very uneven lies. Either my ball was a few feet above or below myself. Which I understand is the design but I feel that if you hit the middle of the fairway you should be rewarded with an even lie. I am not sure there are any even lies anywhere on this course.
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Thank you very much for taking the time to provide feedback about your experience. Your comments and feedback are extremely important to us. We appreciate you pointing out the positive aspects of your experience, and appreciate even more your feedback on how we may improve. We place a premium on our staff’s attentiveness and diligence when it comes to each one of our customers and their individual experiences, for which we are solely responsible. Thank you again, and we hope to receive the opportunity to impress you in the future.
Warmest Regards,
Hampton Golf Management
Above and Beyond expectation
Playing Southern Hills made me truly understand how masterful Pete Dye was with his course architecture. True to typical Pete Dye style, the greens were very undulating and difficult. The routing provided many great holes, with subtle but engaging turns and dramatic elevation changes. The bunkering on the course was phenomenal, several of the bunkers were placed in spots that made it crucial to play target golf. They were even interesting design aspects like bunkers built into large mounds. Playing at Southern Hills Plantation is more like an out of Florida experience. Not many other places in Florida what do you see so much elevation change and feel so much like you are in West Virginia or even the foothills of California for that matter.
My experience with both the restaurant and the pro shop were very pleasant and I was impressed by the size of the clubhouse. If you get the opportunity, you would be a fool to turn down the chance to play Southern Hills Plantation.
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Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We take great pride in our customer service and the experience we deliver. Receiving feedback of all kinds is very much appreciated by our staff as we strive to continue to maximize the opportunity you allow us to entertain, and satisfy our guests. However, receiving reviews like yours are the most rewarding, as they reinforce our tireless efforts to deliver an excellent product. Sincere thanks from our entire staff, and we hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards,
Hampton Golf Management
Best course in North Tampa
This was the first time playing Southern Hills. From the bag drop to check in the facility was top notch. The Pete Dye design was great. A lot of elevation change with dynamic bunkering.
The course had aerated the greens but they gave us a discount that was not advertised. Even with the greens under repair they were still better than 90 percent of the courses in the area.
Everything was thought of. Free range balls before the round. Cart service throughout the round and they had the restaurant open (with masking and social distancing protocols).
Southern Hills is a premier course and you get a premier experience.
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Are you serious? Nearly every golf course I've ever played prorates rain checks, and I've been playing for 30 years. I don't know if you've only gotten rainchecks from one other course than Southern Hills, but to call them money hungry because of this is ludicrous.