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3.5
1247 Reviews (1247)
5 Stars
190
4 Stars
486
3 Stars
287
2 Stars
142
1 Stars
142
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
74.1%
Recommend this course
869 out of 1247 reviews
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3.4
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
74.1%
Recommend this course
20 out of 27 reviews
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3.4
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
72.0%
Recommend this course
54 out of 75 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
1247 Reviews (1247)

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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

On this particular day, I had to wait an hour after our tee time to receive a golf cart. Same happened to future tee times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course for the price.

Course was a bit muddy in areas, but overall fun layout and great pricing for the season.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good for the money.

Fun forgiving course. Good fairways and quick greens. A little wet. CART PATHS NEED REPAIR. Otherwise great for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good layout and fast round

Played on a Wednesday late morning...played in a little over 3 hours.

Greens had recently been aerated with the very small tines and fertilized. For the most part greens were smooth and quick. Not as fast as usual.

Course has a nice layout. Mostly flat with minimal uphill in a few locations. This is not a course for a beginner as there's enough water and bunkers to wreak havoc for a beginner.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

To slow play

They crammed way to many people in one morning 135 golfers they should have started some on the back and some on the front. Poor management as well very rude I will never play here again....

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nothing is perfect but..

Had a rough round just seemed to land on the worst part of the 'greenside' stuff either hardpan or sugar sand. Pace was slow but expected given the Holliday's. Greens were dreadfully slow and repetitive 'nothing exciting'. Loved all of the tee shots. Layout is fun especially the tough 16 par 5. Greens were boring the rest was fun.

Speed them up boys.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Never in good shape

I’ve been told that 20 years ago this course was beautiful, but they have new ownership since then and the course has gone into disrepair. Greens are never in good shape. Just not a well maintained course or HOA since the homes on the course are all in disrepair and run down too.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great value for the money

I have really enjoyed this course the few times out. Nice layout. Most greens are in very good condition. Fairways likewise.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Great Value

Really enjoyed the course layout. I played from the tips. Greens were very good in fact, best in the area (fast) with the exception of TPC when they’re at their best. Very much worth the $. Not super pretty but nice. I would play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the money

Great shape and design. Blue tees are a challenging distance. Fun to play and a great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course Generally with Quick/Smooth Greens

This course has good variance on distance to par 3's, par 4's and 5's. Some water, some fairway bunkers, trees in play. Greens have undulations, one to two are extreme depending on pin location.

Fairways were a little soft due to recent rains but were cut as well as the rough. Not much sand in the traps.

Greens had just been fertilized with the tiny granules. But overall were still quick and rolled smoothly...biggest problem on the greens were a couple of foot draggers somewhere up ahead of us.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Bring your MF swim trunks. Its underwater

The back nine should have been closed. It’s just too wet. Anxious to play it in a dry season.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course does not drain well, very muddy and no driving range

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 140
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Florida Advisor
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Do not play after rain

To be fair, this course is very nice and has a fun and challenging layout. I would never play this course after a strong rain though. When we played it had rained the night before and it was cart path only, this i have no problem with but, the course was so wet it seemed like literally every ball plugged. On a brighter note the greens rolled very nicely and that made the round a bit more enjoyable. Its worth a play just not when it is wet.

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