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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Ranger Danger!
Our foursome played the last 2 Fridays and we won’t be back anytime soon! Rangers harassed multiple groups on the course to keep pace. 2:05hr wasn’t fast enough for the front 9 on a full course. The same ranger on his second gripe fest said he needs people to finish early so he can play fast a 1pm after work! The ranger on the back said go to other courses if your don’t want to be harassed. It’s a shame!! No rangers for years and now 2 a-holes! It’s a shame because Karen and the ladies in the bar restaurant are so awesome. They’ll be missed.
Not bad for the money
Layout is fun, some challenging holes. Couple of greens in rough shape. Bar/lounge is a good time, food is good.
Greens
Some greens had some bad stops. No problem. Just move your ball. It’s not PGA. extremely friendly place. Overall you’re going to like it.
Nice track. Friendly staff
The only negative point is the Green on home number one. The rest of the course is really good
Pass
There’s been frost delays for the past two weeks. They decided to still take in money and just tell you sorry you’re teeing off 35 minuets late. That translated to NOT finishing with a 12:45 tee time we ended up leaving after hole 15 at 5:40. Unacceptable. 50% of the greens are unplayable. Based on this experience I would never play here again
Terrible management
I don’t think I’ve ever written a review so hear me out. I have been golfing here whenever there’s no other options for the past 8 years. Course has never changed. Pretty sure the greens have been “punched” every time I’ve gone. Greens are always terrible. Giant patches of dirt every time I go. Prices have gone up with no changes. First hole is a par 5 and the hole is a giant soccer golf hole in the middle of the fairway… so much for a par 5. I don’t know how any golfer could possibly play the first hole and say to themselves “This is worth my money”. Keep in mind prices were still rising even with the first hole being this way for a year. Used to come with my girlfriend and she would be a rider. Apparently they don’t accept riders in the cart anymore starting today. Place keeps going downhill but where is all the money going? That’s the bigger question.
Great course -- great layout, great conditions
I was impressed with the starter, a very friendly gentleman, and was extremely pleased with the layout of the holes and good overall condition: great greens, great fairways, great tee grounds. I would get a membership at this course if I lived in the area as I would enjoy playing a few times every week.
First Time
course in good shape couple of greens need a little work but I could see they were addressing it. I enjoyed the round and will be back.
Northdale's back!
It's a great layout, the fairways and rough are good, the greens are fast. Pace was good, and I appreciate that they had a starter and ranger on course. Reminiscent of this course at its prime. Enjoy.
Need my money back
Course was in such poor conditions almost unable to play sand bunkers on the greens within feet of the flag and I mean multiple 6‘ x 6‘ sand pits all over the greens. You couldn’t even putt on them I feel like I was completely scammed by golf now pictures on the app look absolutely amazing almost like it was AI would not recommend this to my worst enemy
Awful Ripoff
What a Dump !!, Greens have bare patches loaded with sand fill Fairways are dead, no overseeding. Bulldoze the Clubhouse & course with the same machine ,save money ........
Go elsewhere unless you are totally stupid to pay money for this junk.
Good course
I love the layout of the course. Maintenance is doing a great job on the course. The greens are fast in pretty good condition. The staff there are always very friendly. I would recommend playing there.
Ron L
Best Bring Your “A” Game
One of the best layesnout tracks I have played in the Tampa area. The course IS NOT EASY! However, I’d rather play Northdale than some wide open course. Purse is in good shape. All bunkers are racked and greens mowed. It’s best not to play the ball down and you may have to move it around on the greens so you don’t putt through dead areas. 80% of all greens are in great shape. I’ll definitely play Northdale again.
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.