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3.6
1219 Reviews (1219)
5 Stars
183
4 Stars
478
3 Stars
282
2 Stars
138
1 Stars
138
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
75.6%
Recommend this course
849 out of 1219 reviews
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3.4
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
72.5%
Recommend this course
37 out of 51 reviews
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3.5
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
72.0%
Recommend this course
67 out of 93 reviews
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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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3.6
1219 Reviews (1219)
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Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
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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 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 44
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

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. 🚮🚮🚮

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 92
1.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 92
2.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Wet.

Unfortunately the course was very wet due to heavy rain . The course was still playable but slower.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously 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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Happy Hour

Our 9 holes after work was a success! The course was quiet and easy pace to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Mixed experience

I’ll keep this review short and sweet. The staff were friendly. The course was definitely a mixed experience. The fairways were nice from what I can remember. However, some of the greens were rough. One of the greens was basically half dirt and half green. Of course I tried to putt over the dirt patches and my ball basically went off-roading. Other greens weren’t nearly as bad as that one but definitely need some tlc. As others have stated, some of the tee boxes were rough with weeds growing inside them. Overall, it wasn’t a terrible experience as my group did have fun but we definitely have reservations about returning unless the greens were improved. Not trying to sound picky or high strung but seriously a green shouldn’t have patches of dried brown dirt within putting distance of the pin. I'd definitely double check before paying full price.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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