Northdale Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6824 yards | 72.8 | 129 |
| White | 72 | 6271 yards | 70.4 | 120 |
| Gold | 72 | 5836 yards | 67.6 | 118 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5330 yards | 71.0 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.9/136 | 507 | 402 | 175 | 407 | 163 | 361 | 369 | 376 | 533 | 3293 | 382 | 511 | 385 | 407 | 375 | 200 | 535 | 202 | 414 | 3411 | 6704 |
| White M: 70.5/132 | 487 | 374 | 166 | 388 | 116 | 345 | 349 | 327 | 510 | 3062 | 357 | 489 | 363 | 385 | 338 | 188 | 490 | 174 | 382 | 3166 | 6228 |
| Gold M: 67.1/126 | 447 | 334 | 150 | 341 | 103 | 322 | 315 | 312 | 467 | 2791 | 328 | 434 | 320 | 344 | 297 | 171 | 416 | 133 | 337 | 2780 | 5571 |
| Yellow M: 65.3/121 | 441 | 328 | 111 | 334 | 79 | 276 | 292 | 250 | 395 | 2506 | 306 | 427 | 313 | 338 | 291 | 155 | 412 | 118 | 333 | 2693 | 5199 |
| Red W: 70.4/122 | 435 | 322 | 103 | 328 | 72 | 269 | 282 | 240 | 390 | 2441 | 299 | 420 | 306 | 332 | 285 | 138 | 410 | 103 | 329 | 2622 | 5063 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 |
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We 4 play here 2xs a week as it is the best course condition within miles. Always workers cutting grass picking up cut down bushes etc
Course is in super shape for November except for the first green…… which has been troublesome over the years anyway..
SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!!!
I never write reviews, but I couldn't take it anymore.. Parking lot was empty, Had a 10:15 tee time playing alone. I drive up to the 1st tee and see 3 golf carts in the fairway. 2 carts had two some's and one cart had a woman playing alone playing whack a mole hitting her ball driving up hitting the ball another 20 yards driving up over and over. Not a worry in the world by anyone or golf etiquette of waving through. I go inside the shop and told them what I just saw and it was instant attitude by the woman behind the counter.. "WE DON'T DO 5 SOME'S OUT HERE AND IF THAT'S THE CASE I HAVE TO GO OUT THERE AND TELL THEM!!I I said there's no need to get upset... I just came in wondering if I could start on the back 9 since I'm solo. "YEAH THAT'S FINE BUT IF YOU GET TO THE FRONT AND IT'S BACKED UP THEN PLAY THE BACK AGAIN.." I'm sorry you chose to work at a golf course and don't know how to manage tee times correctly on a work week Friday afternoon with no one on the course.. I wish the bar Staff could run the pro shop and the entire course. Bar Staff is great and friendly but the shop staff has to go!!! Northdale for $50 when it used to be $25/$30 without a deal. give me a break, plenty of other courses in the area (HERITAGE HARBOR) that have their stuff together with much friendlier, professional and competent staff... Saving my money until management changes. Northdale good old days are over unfortunately. Very disappointing knowing what it used to be and could be in the right hands. Lastly, the first hole par 5 green still looks terrible after 2 years plus!!
Improving
Using lots of water. A few holes need improved drainage. A few greens need a lot of attention. Traps suck. We rake and place which makes them ok. Good value. Great restaurant. Super staff.
Needs TLC
Most of the greens were in terrible shape. Good value for the local players. Came into town for a couple of days and tried the course.
Don't even try to get first tee time on Saturday.
Don't bother doing your due diligence and getting the first tee time on a Saturday there's a five some (you read that right 5some)that takes over the course and everybody thinks it's okay The guy on the inside says oh that happens every week and the starter doesn't want to go say anything ..... Then the grass is overgrown can't find your ball. 🚮🚮🚮
Too many excuses from the whole management to renovate this course. This course must be shut down. The owners have no clue on what to do to get this course in great condition. Shame on the owners. I'll never be back and I hope the owner is capable of reading these reviews.
Wet.
Unfortunately the course was very wet due to heavy rain . The course was still playable but slower.
Bad shape
Lack of maintenance, plug drains, rough and weeds out of control, I’ve been playing this course for 25 yrs! By far the worst shape. They way over charged for the conditions. I won’t be back!!
Horrible Just Horrible
Don’t waste your time or money! An absolute dog track! Even at $45 that’s $44 too much for this place. Unless you shoot over 120 don’t bother this place was absolutely awful ! Tee boxes sucked, greens sucked, bunkers unplayable! No water on course at all! In short you are better off staying home than playing this course!! One of the Worst courses I’ve EVER PLAYED!
Increased greens fees that done go to the greens.
Northdale of previous years was worth the 30 something dollars you paid for 18. Now, you pay the same price for much better kept and fun courses in the area. The last two times I’ve played here the greens were a mess, the fairways are brown (in a rainy season) and not to mention as of lately the crowd that gathers there have been golf snobs pushing for you to finish at an ungodly rate. 18 within 3 and a half hours is an acceptable rate of play but the people behind you expect you to finish in 3. This used to be my go to local course as I tried to learn and navigate a game I’ve come to love. Now I’ll avoid it.
Very Disappointed
My impression from rumors I heard a year ago was the course was under new management and they were going to put money into the course. I believe they redid the greens and a year later some of them had bad spots in them. Tee boxes and fairways were good. Cart paths were crap as they have been for a long time. I like the layout and it’s a challenge but for $30 on GolfNow I guess you get what you pay for. I was very disappointed.
Happy Hour
Our 9 holes after work was a success! The course was quiet and easy pace to play.
Pleasant experience
Much nicer than I've ever seen it. Grass on fairways not hardpan. Greens primarily in good shape. Good speed.
If you haven't been here recently, you will be pleasantly surprised.
Need better coordination
Had a specific tee time told I was paired with a 3 group,told to wait,they were 15 min late,no one came out to tell me,went in side asked what's going on ,they said go play ,meanwhile 2 groups jumped in front of me, not acceptable
Best I've ever seen it.
Fairways excellent if you like a little grass and not hard pan. Greens mostly good shape,a few in repair, but overall good.