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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
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
73.0%
Recommend this course
889 out of 1269 reviews
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3.7
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.7%
Recommend this course
30 out of 35 reviews
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3.4
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
74.1%
Recommend this course
43 out of 58 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 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
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Staff

Friendly staff. Course is pretty worn out. Cart paths are pot holed and hard to ride on. Pretty messy all around but not terrible. Greens were slow but not bare-holed. Course doesn’t drain great. For a cheap rate, it’s a fun experience. Definitely targeted for a lower price point, which isn’t bad. Again, staff is awesome and very friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not good

This place is not good at all. Do not waste your time and money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course

Northdale has a classic layout feel. The holes are interesting and the course is challenging. My only recommendation is don’t play when wet. In those conditions, which I have played on multiple occasions, it plays much longer and the course retains water.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good conditions and value

2nd time playing northdale. Course is a little brown but overall was I n pretty good shape, fairways were good, and greens rolled very smooth. The course layout isn’t very difficult but overall it was a good round and for $20 it’s a good value for the money!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Changes

Gotta give credit where credit is due. This course had gotten very run down. I was very pleasantly surprised today by the conditions of the tees and greens which were VERY good, and the fairways, which are GREATLY improved. If 3.5 stars was an option, that's what I would give. If things continue in this direction, it is definitely 4 stars.

There is a nice variety of holes here, and the prices are fantastic!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice course

Nice course that runs through and old neighborhood. Pretty forgiving layout, with room for miss hits. Overall a nice course for the money, and good practice areas.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Good value for the money

Good value for the money

If you can get this course on a hot deal it is worth it. The layout is good and the green complexes are as well but both the greens and fairways need grass growth. Fairways are rockhard in places and can result in ugly bounces. Bunkers need work and need to be raked More frequently than bi monthly. There is no driving range here but a “hitting net“ with about five stations

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not great for night golf

It could be a decent par-3 course if more than half the lights were actually on and working. Most of the time, we were hitting into darkness. Play during the day or find a different night golf course because this one will make you sad.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee Tome Management @ Too Fast Greens

We played the course on Sunday, 3 March 19 with a 9::07 TeeTime. The course had a starter, but told us that getting us off with a 45 minute delay should be considered great compared to their normal delalys. This is unacceptable, and I will not book anothyTee time this type of course Management or the lack there of.

All would have been fine for the pace of play, but why would you ever cut your greens to a 12 or higher fior recreational golfers. This should never be done, and it slows down pace if play for good to average golfers.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun, golf and sun!

Found the staff to be extremely friendly. Made you feel welcomed. Some of the hole were tricky. Will certainly return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Northdale Golf Course

Even though it had rained quite heave over night the course was still playable. Very few fairways that we could not drive the cart up to the ball. Staff extremely friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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
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