Links of Lake Bernadette
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3.2
1770 Reviews (1770)
5 Stars
310
4 Stars
759
3 Stars
434
2 Stars
168
1 Stars
99
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
67.6%
Recommend this course
1396 out of 1770 reviews
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2.7
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
17
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
54.7%
Recommend this course
47 out of 86 reviews
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3.0
127 Reviews (127)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
20
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
60.6%
Recommend this course
77 out of 127 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high marks, and noticeably improved greens have impressed returning players. Friendly staff and a brisk pace of play make rounds here an enjoyable, affordable outing.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6484 yards
Slope 125
Rating 70.7

The Links of Lake Bernadette enjoys verdant landscaping and a rolling terrain that are perfectly complemented by mature and towering pines. At 6,400 yards, the golf course is seemingly short but it feels like it plays much longer due to frequent doglegs that can be found throughout. Six of the par 4s play over 400 yards and a few par 3s measure over 200 yards, which also helps the course feel longer. Water hazards and bunkers come into play but they are balanced by large greens and wide fairways that make for easier approaches. Although beginners won't feel out of place and there are four different sets of tees, the golf course boasts several tricky holes that will challenge even the best players. One of these, the 163-yard 13th, was once called the best par 3 in Tampa Bay.

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Course Details

Year Built 1983
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dean Refram

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

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Reviews

3.2
1770 Reviews (1770)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 31
Patio Dining 10
19th Hole Specials 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 39
Bunkers 29
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 42
Seniors 30
Beginners 24
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 25
Worth the Drive 24
In the 'Burbs 20

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another Disappointing Golfing Experience

This is the second course in the last three weeks to be "under construction" when we played.

NO real greens and NO real tee boxes.

When golf courses perform annual maintenence why can't they do one nine first and the second nine later instead of ripping up the entire layout?

Overall, it was a most disappointing experience!

The only positives were quick round (2 & 1/2 hours) and inexpensive greens fees -, or should I say "dirt" cheap!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is being improved

Important to note that the course is investing on totally new greens so there are temporary greens in play.

There are workers in place doing improvements so it is just a matter of time and we will benefit from a better course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Tees and greens are closed

If you're paying $20 be aware before you book that both the greens and tees are closed. Temporary tees and in front of the regulars and the temporary flags are before the regular greens, so every hole is 40 - 50 yards shorter than normal. There are no temporary greens, they haven't even mowed around the flags. Is it worth $20? Sure but be aware. I've never played a "leave your putter at home" round before.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in rough shape

The course was supposedly under construction from the looks of it. The grass was not cut, the tee boxes were in rough shape. All around is a good course to practice or for beginners.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Temp tee box and greens

Due to upgrades on the Greens and Tee boxes. The putting was not fun. Again the price was cheap but not worth the golf play.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible

When I booked the reservation, at now time was it relayed that all of the greens were closed. There were temporary pins placed on the fairways. Tee boxes were closed as well. There were several holes that played 55-66 yards

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible Don’t play here

This course was terrible. The greens were not even on the green there weren’t tea boxes on a lot of the holes nor where their markers. Highly Dislike

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

No Greens

I have played this course frequently and like it. I would have loved to play yesterday, however there were no greens they had. All the greens closed was made for a terrible day out there. They said that if I would have called and let them know they would have told me. They said golf now never puts that information out there. So buy them from golf now was a bad thing this time

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Greens

When booking the T time, I was not informed about all the greens were out of service. I like this golf course, but as long as the greens are out of service me and my friends will not play there.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don't go at this time

I've played here many many times over the past 10 years and this is the worst I've seen it. To make matters worse, GolfNow did not give notice of the renovations. There were signs staying to not use the tee boxes or greens due to the renovations. It was bad. The fairways were also in poor conditions as well.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

They should shut down until the greens are fixed.

I don't know what's happened but it is not a golf course. It's really sad.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Where are the cows

Have played this course in the past and was embarrassed that we asked friends to play They explained the situation with the greens, but failed to mention the fairways. Between the crabgrass and the unmowed grass, it was truly a challenge We asked for our money back, but since we had booked thru Golf now they couldn't. $114 for 4 people was about $100 too much.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 64
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dry Bernadette

I like this course but it’s very dry right now. The effects of the winter visitors is still very visible.unfortunately..That is the reason behind a recommendation to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs work but still alright

I would continue to play here for general availability if other places are booked but the state of the course is unfortunately sub-par. The greens are terrible and inconsistent shag carpet. The fairways are almost okay but don’t expect any rollout for fliers. Stingers are what you’ll need here. Beyond that staff is awesome! Pro-shop is pretty well sorted and carts are in good shape. Just wish they would shut down and take care of of the greens and mow more frequently.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 96
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

have played here many times in the past. some of the greens were in pretty bad shape, lack of rain. but for the most part it was in pretty good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not good

Tees and fairways were very dry due to lack of rain but the greens were terrible. Bald spots all over and very bumpy. It was more or less a cow pasture. I like the layout of the course but needs some sserious TLC

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Greens need a lot of work. Carts were great and nice layout.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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