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3.5
1269 Reviews (1269)
5 Stars
196
4 Stars
498
3 Stars
289
2 Stars
144
1 Stars
142
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
73.3%
Recommend this course
889 out of 1269 reviews
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3.7
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.6%
Recommend this course
31 out of 38 reviews
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3.4
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
71.0%
Recommend this course
44 out of 62 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its challenge and variety, with well-maintained fairways adding to the enjoyable round. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this an excellent value for the price.

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
1269 Reviews (1269)

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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Better than the last time

The course is in fair condition. Bunkers/traps are terrible. The tee boxes, fairways, and greens were okay. The rough was as expected nothing too bad. Hopefully the new owners will make the improvements necessary to resurrect this once great course. I like playing here because it’s close to home.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Could be better.

Course has a decent layour, but is in rough shape.

Traps are all dirt and weeds.

Wirh some care, it could be nice.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Gem in the Rough

A favorite course for the value. TEE boxes and FAIRWAYS are well maintained, but the rough is ROUGH so keep your eyes on your balls. GREENS are smooth and rolled, despite the dirt patches and multiple grass type that will impact putting speed. BUNKERS are overgrown with weed and relatively hard, hence no rake. CLUBHOUSES is in good shape. GOLF SHOP (Not-Pro Shop) doesn’t have much selections. STAFF is very friendly, but bring water, as I have NEVER seen a beverage cart or refresh water station. Parking lot and Tennis Courts needs a lot of TLC given the beautiful houses throughout the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Getting better, but good value.

Greens, tee boxes and Bunkers can all use work. Bunkers are currently treated as Ground Under Repair and rightly so. Considering the course conditions at the start of the year, a lot of work has been done and overall very good value vs. most weekend early morning prices. Keep up the good work.

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

Better Than 3.0 Rating

I’ve been hesitant to play this course due to the negative reviews. Overall, I was surprised as the greens and fairways were in good condition. A few greens are in poor condition — but it appears that management is repairing and not neglecting these. Will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Better than expected EXCEPT Bunkers

Hadn’t played in a while due to negative reviews. Heard it was better, so tried a Hot Deal. It was decent for a Hot Deal price. Bunkers are horribly overgrown with weeds, so a solid chip gets caught up in the weeds on the way out. Overall the fairways were decent and the greens still have some sand from punching but we’re rolling pretty well..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Ehhhhhhhh

Greens were punched a few days ago, and of course they didn’t mention that at booking. The course was in horrible shape. Even if the greens were rolling pure the rest of the course was still horrible. There was a Marshall on nearly every other hole checking on pace of play. I think they could use that money on fixing the course instead of Marshalls. Would certainly not recommend.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Course Rangers and amenities ruined our Day! No Water on the whole course in 95 Degree weather? Never play here again

We play as a group of 4, after the ranger came up to us after 8 holes and asked us to play faster and catch up the 3 group in front of us. We politely acknowledged him. 4 more time we were push and watched by the course Rangers (2) of them to play faster! Several times we approached the next tee box and the team of 3 in front of us was still in play. We could not play any faster! Then it dawned on us it was the group behind us complaining! Look we all paid our money and have just as much right to play the course as and regulars. Needless to say We will not be back and We will tell everyone about the course being a joke! This was not golf etiquette!!!!!! We were playing at the rate of play! The ranger should of told the people behind us just that and not push us to play faster just so we could wait at the next Tee box! Give Us back our money back!!!!!!

Also- NO WATER COOLERS ON THE WHOLE COURSE IN 95 DEGREE WEATHER! even the ball washer were dry! I mean WTF are you paying for? Very. Bad amenities!

WE WILL NEVER PLAY HERE AGAIN! AFTER OUR FIRST TIME PLAYING HERE AND WE WILL TELL EVERYONE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TODAY!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/14/2023

you are supposed to keep with the group in FRONT OF YOU

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

First time playing while my other two in the party had already played here once, amazing course. Excited to visit the other sister courses, love how it almost didn't feel like a Florida course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Wonderful layout, good condition

Loved it. You really have to think about placing your shots. Really unique layout. Lots of trees and water. Bit of a wait on the first tee but once we got going pace was pretty good. Course was in fine shape for summer in fla. Supposedly its improving so yay. Club house was bleh but they did have a bev cart on sunday

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Dehydration Station

No coolers allowed, no water available on course, and never saw a beverage cart… almost passed out by hole 15. Conditions were poor but I did enjoy the layout. Don’t recommend but it’s affordable and the ball flew when I hit it.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Alright

I’m Spanish.. I feel that in the US the courses are not as in shape as they should be. The course was good and I found it to be cheap in relation to others. The layout is fun and nice. I hope they keep taking care of the course as it says in the reviews. I will be coming back because it’s good value

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

My kind of place.

Relaxed neighborhood course. Continuing to see improved playing conditions. New mgmt ?

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