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3.5
1244 Reviews (1244)
5 Stars
190
4 Stars
485
3 Stars
285
2 Stars
142
1 Stars
142
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
72.9%
Recommend this course
866 out of 1244 reviews
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3.3
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
69.2%
Recommend this course
18 out of 26 reviews
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3.4
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
69.6%
Recommend this course
55 out of 79 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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Reviews

3.5
1244 Reviews (1244)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 27
19th Hole Specials 8
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 37
Bunkers 32
Forced Carries 24
This course/club is great for:
Locals 59
Seniors 25
Advanced Golfers 24
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 47
Near the Airport 27
In the 'Burbs 26

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Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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4.0
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Slowish

Elements of the course are still needing some work but overall it looks and plays quite nice. Pace was a bit slow although may have been due to a very slow 4 ball a few holes in front. Front 9 was 1 hour 20 mins, but back nine was close to 2 hours for 2 ball on a midweek afternoon? That said we would play again though.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Reviews 41
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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Pace Excellent
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Reviews 7
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Time - Liked the Course

Great value for the money. The course is challenging. Pace of play was good. We had a twosome in front of us who held things up but it wasn't the course's fault. Course in good condition compared to others we have recently played. Will be playing there again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Getting Better Every Day

I had seen past reviews of this course and they were not stellar. Times have changed. As with any course there is a bump or two but one could tell this course has been transformed. New ownership has done a great job. Greens were perfect, fairways were in great shape. The rough was the rough, but after all it is the rough ! Cost wise for the time of year it was on point. Only negative was the cart dying in front of the 18th green, well it almost made it. The jewel was staff. Every single person we encountered was smiling, pleasant, helpful, and a joy to deal with. Double check directions if you havent been there before, gps was acting up. In total great club that we will go back to often !!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 93
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 171
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

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The overall conditions at Northdale was very good....nice fast greens, wide fairways cut close with minimal bare spots. However, it's a difficult course for the high handicapper, even from the forward tees.....bring plenty of balls as there is lots of water hazards that will catch a stray shot....well worth the drive from Port Richey....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Robin on Northdale Improvement

The course has improved greatly over the last year steadily thru strong greens management and overall course TLC

The greens tee boxes fairways are the best I’ve seen

In 35 years. The greens, fringe are definitely a B+, fairways B. Sand trap bunkers have also improved.

I’m impressed with new ownership that actually followed thru on promises unlike the previous 3-4 owners who left course in worse condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

mike

considering what the other courses charge this time of year it is a good value not as crowded as the other courses mid morning

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Effort vs. Efficiency

Course needs a marshal on the weekend to improve the pace of play.

Staff is working hard to make the course enjoyable.

Staff needs to enforce dress code.

Staff should charge riders full fee as well. They are taking up golf carts and impacting the paying customers.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

1st time

This was my first time to Northdale Golf Course and I was pleasantly surprised. Check in/Pro shop was just like most other pro shops. What was surprising was the condition of the course for. it being January 4th, actually better condition imop than courses I have paid more to play. Course played not to easy, not to hard, fair but still a little challenging. All ball washers at each hole had water in them to clean your ball, only a couple holes didn't have towels. Course has restrooms on each 9. Small disappointment, there was no water dispensers to get a drink from on the entire course.

In the end, I would recommend playing here and in fact I look forward to my next round there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 138
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Meh

The greens were lightning fast but very bumpy and in some cases very patchy and poor, tons of pitch marks and damage. The rest of the course requires major investment. The cart paths are horrible and bunkers getting better but still barely playable. Not worth the $55.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Best bang for your buck

Greens, fairways, and tee boxes were all in above average condition for the price and time of year. Pace of play was fantastic. Worst Greek on the course was the practice green, and it was in average to above average shape. $39 for a 12:21 tee time. Hard to beat.

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