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Saddlebrook Resort - Oak/Cypress
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
713
4 Stars
627
3 Stars
187
2 Stars
87
1 Stars
62
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
Saddlebrook's staff consistently earns high praise for being genuinely friendly, courteous, and well-prepared with GPS carts and helpful course advice. The redesigned layout offers excellent variety and strong value compared to other top courses in the Tampa Bay area.
About
Holes
18
Type
Resort
Par
71
Length
6390 yards
Slope
137
Rating
72.1
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Saddlebrook Resort Golf Course
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6390 yards | 72.1 | 137 |
| White | 71 | 5893 yards | 69.4 | 135 |
| Gold | 71 | 5336 yards | 66.6 | 124 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 5336 yards | 71.8 | 130 |
| Red | 71 | 4769 yards | 64.6 | 118 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4769 yards | 69.0 | 124 |
Scorecard for Oak/Cypress
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.9/139 | 405 | 305 | 240 | 525 | 475 | 240 | 575 | 370 | 392 | 3527 | 352 | 477 | 144 | 417 | 500 | 374 | 389 | 201 | 429 | 3283 | 6810 |
| Blue M: 73.4/137 W: 80.1/146 | 390 | 295 | 190 | 515 | 455 | 215 | 545 | 355 | 392 | 3352 | 352 | 477 | 144 | 417 | 500 | 374 | 389 | 201 | 429 | 3283 | 6635 |
| White M: 70.6/134 W: 77.3/142 | 380 | 275 | 165 | 490 | 435 | 185 | 515 | 340 | 360 | 3145 | 336 | 363 | 133 | 373 | 482 | 345 | 360 | 176 | 410 | 2978 | 6123 |
| Gold M: 68.0/128 W: 74.0/134 | 350 | 260 | 135 | 465 | 380 | 160 | 465 | 315 | 336 | 2866 | 326 | 302 | 122 | 363 | 454 | 315 | 330 | 160 | 344 | 2716 | 5582 |
| Red M: 65.1/122 W: 70.2/126 | 320 | 238 | 115 | 445 | 350 | 130 | 435 | 265 | 297 | 2595 | 278 | 245 | 111 | 310 | 415 | 242 | 257 | 135 | 300 | 2293 | 4888 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
Course Details
Year Built
1976
Fairways
Bermuda Grass
Greens
Bermuda Grass
Golf Season
Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts
Yes - included in green fees
Clubs
Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range
Yes
Golf School/Academy
Yes - "Saddlebrook Golf Academy" & "Saddlebrook Preparatory School"
Teaching Pro
Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area
Yes
Putting Green
Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted
VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed
No
Food & Beverage
Snacks, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, SpaAvailable Activities
Swimming, BilliardsAvailable Sports
Fitness
Reviews
4.1
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by ImStillaYankee on 10/15/2025
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Photo submitted by u000005123786 on 09/07/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163860510 on 08/24/2023
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Photo submitted by u815175832 on 07/27/2023
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Photo submitted by StuKid on 07/02/2023
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Photo submitted by ImStillaYankee on 05/04/2023
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Photo submitted by ImStillaYankee on 05/04/2023
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Blocks not put out Photo submitted by chezzik on 12/28/2022
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Shredded towels Photo submitted by chezzik on 12/28/2022
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Hole 1 Photo submitted by deadlypinfish on 10/24/2022
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Difficult greens Photo submitted by deadlypinfish on 10/24/2022
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Photo submitted by Jhagler on 11/03/2021
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Photo submitted by Jhagler on 11/03/2021
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Photo submitted by Jhagler on 11/03/2021
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FABULOUS 9TH HOLE Photo submitted by webbknight on 03/09/2021
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Beautiful Photo submitted by uofmdguy on 01/29/2021
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Little glance at 18. Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 08/04/2020
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Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 08/04/2020
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Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 08/03/2020
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Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 08/03/2020
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Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 08/03/2020
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Photo submitted by u5860681 on 07/31/2020
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Photo submitted by u5860681 on 07/31/2020
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Photo submitted by u000006681800 on 07/21/2020
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Photo submitted by u000006681800 on 07/21/2020
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Photo submitted by u000006681800 on 07/21/2020
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Photo submitted by u000006681800 on 07/21/2020
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Photo submitted by u755281599 on 07/01/2020
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Grass in great shape Photo submitted by Rymelan on 03/19/2020
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Photo submitted by Rymelan on 03/19/2020
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Photo submitted by Rymelan on 03/19/2020
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Alligator floating around Photo submitted by Rymelan on 03/19/2020
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Photo submitted by u3897278 on 02/05/2020
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Photo submitted by Epicscuds on 01/23/2020
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Not a bad course. Photo submitted by KingOsi on 07/21/2019
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Photo submitted by djones1961 on 11/26/2018
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Photo submitted by Butch88288 on 04/08/2018
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Photo submitted by Butch88288 on 04/08/2018
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Photo submitted by Butch88288 on 04/08/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 01/31/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 01/31/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 01/31/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 01/31/2018
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saddlebrook fun day Photo submitted by webbknight on 01/16/2018
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Palmer Course 18th hole Par 3 Photo submitted by AGCarson on 10/21/2017
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tough course Photo submitted by webbknight on 08/31/2015
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#18 Green Photo submitted by David5354608 on 12/24/2013
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#9 Tee Box Photo submitted by David5354608 on 12/24/2013
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#9 Green Photo submitted by David5354608 on 12/24/2013
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Photo submitted by David5354608 on 12/24/2013
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#18 Tee Box Photo submitted by David5354608 on 12/24/2013
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#11 Tee Box Photo submitted by David5354608 on 12/24/2013
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Photo submitted by Alejandro7982762 on 06/28/2013
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Saddlebrook Palmer
Course is in good shape, greens roll true. Pace of play was super fast. middle of the day on a weekday. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Arnold out did him self
The staff was great. The course is in good shape. The beer lady was around three times. First time playing course. Greens are firm and fast. Will definitely be going back. I'll play Saddle Brook course next time.
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Great Day of Golf
Played the Palmer course, great couse, greens were perfect, highly recommend the course.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Extremely Challenging
Played On 04/09/2022
Reviews
2
Handicap
10-14
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Fantastic Staff, fun course
We had a little glitch but Logan in the proshop fixed everything. Already looking forward to going back.
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
Resort Course
So not so challenging, and you can expect slow round. VERY difficult to find 1st on Palmer! Some nice holes, but over-all not bad, but not great. Fairly short. Probably will not return, but value and staff were excellent.
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Fair
Difficulty
Fairly Easy
Palmer Course disappointing
First time in 2 years we had been out to the Palmer 18 at Saddlebrook. What was immediately obvious was that they had not cut the fairways in several days. It was like playing out of straggly rough. The greens were OK, but you could see where some had damage. The bunkers were actually in the best condition I had seen them. Plenty of sand and it was not packed down or wet.
The halfway house was open for the first time in 12 years. Hooked up with a single about 12 holes into the round. He said that normally the fairways were good, but the greens were "hairy" . It looks like they may have a money issue. Didn't see any maintenance workers out there.
Conditions
Average
Value
Fair
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
New friends
I was a single the Saddlebrook staff introduced me to a group of 3 I had my own cart they made the extra effort making our golf round very comfortable! I would have no problem playing as a single at Saddlebrook!
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Palmer Course - Nice layout
Wide fairways, greens in decent shape. Course amenities and facilities were in disrepair and very dated.
Conditions
Average
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Amenities
Fair
Played On 04/11/2022
Reviews
55
Handicap
Don't know
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
Played On 04/10/2022
Reviews
8
Handicap
15-19
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
Great Experience!
Great course, friendly staff, played 18 with my son and had a great time. Will definitely be back!
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
Rough Shape
Frustrating that the course upkeep is so inconsistent. Tee box grass was as long as the rough, greens had burned out patches. Played a month ago and the course was manicured beautifully?
Conditions
Poor
Value
Fair
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Average
Value
Average
Layout
Average
Friendliness
Fair
Pace
Average
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
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