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3.5
1256 Reviews (1256)
5 Stars
192
4 Stars
491
3 Stars
288
2 Stars
143
1 Stars
142
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
73.0%
Recommend this course
877 out of 1256 reviews
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3.5
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
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2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.5%
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26 out of 34 reviews
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3.4
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
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1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
70.8%
Recommend this course
46 out of 65 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
1256 Reviews (1256)

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 89
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course has 3 challenging holes (for me)

I have a tough time on holes 8,9 and 16. The only real complaint I have is the green on #1. It had bare spots that had ruts and holes in it. Horrible!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fivesomes

They allow people to play fivesomes on an early Saturday morning. Ranger did nothing about it. Slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Value course

The course offers great value for money spent. The staff are friendly. The fairways are decently maintained, and the greens are in fair condition with the exception of a few notable greens where they were in poor condition. The course itself rewards smart play, and course management.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Great layout pro shop is nasty and rude

The layout was great, with the course needing some work on fairways and greens. All staff OUTSIDE of the proshop was very friendly and helpful. This was my second time coming to this course and the first time I was turned away by the most rude person working the pro shop. This time I came back to give it a second chance and was treated the same way. The lady behind the desk gave me attitude that I asked to walk the course and told me “we don’t allow walkers on this course” and then proceeded to tell me that there’s no such thing as walking fees. I said whatever due to the price being fairly decent already. Then when she asked my tee time I told her 10:53 and it was 10:30 on the dot, she then copped another attitude with me telling me they already sent my group out 20 minutes before our scheduled time. Telling me they’re ahead of schedule as if it was my fault and should’ve assumed that was the case. It’s a shame that their staff in the pro shop is so poorly run because I liked the course even though each hole was taking about 12 minutes due to pace of play being so slow. I would not come back I would rather go to a facility that values their customers rather than to be made a burden by people who are upset they do their jobs.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Much Improved

I have lived in the Northdale area for the past 30 years and have played the golf course many times, but have not played in the past 4 years, as the course was in terrible shape. I was pleasantly surprised by the improved conditions. Besides the green conditions on #1, which have always been a problem, every other green was excellent!

There is still more work to be done with the cart paths, wooden bridges, etc..., but it's nice to see it coming back. Keep it up!

I will be playing again soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Convenient course for me

I live fairly close to the course (1-1/2 miles), so I really appreciate the close proximity. Considering the dry weather conditions, the course was in pretty good shape. Some greens did have some very rough areas, but they are clearly playable. This is a great course for me!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Course condition

Unfortunately, the greens were a bit of a mess and pace of play was slow!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Average Course

I think for the money spent it wasn't great. Has great potential but the greens were in horrible condition. If they clean those up then it can be one of the best in tampa.

Guy in Pro Shop was not nice, but everyone else, Ranger's Starter's and Bartender's were all pleasant.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Close Convenient Course

Played the course at 2:00 and Tgs rate of play was very good. The course was in pretty good shape, although it has been dry. Some greens were challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

3-2025

Greens acceptable

First time i have played at Northdale in many years.

I was truly shocked, not in a good way.

The staff person was very nice.

The traps were dirt.

The Carts are old.

They have a long way to go on the rebuild .

The place is suitable to practice .I hope the rebuild can restore this fun layout.

I will come back in a year.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

It's in good condition this year.

Other than the 1st green, all greens are in good shape. Additionally, the course generally is in decent condition. For your money this place provides great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Northdale on the Decline again

Despite much improvements on greens, fringe and fairways a year ago, course has declined again to poor conditions with alot of dirt and weeds, some greens almost unplayable others, very neglected... very disappointing after a much need TLC starting a 1.5 yrs ago

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Overview is overrated

First, forget the catchy name “Golf and Tennis Club”. Tennis courts are overgrown with only 2 that looked playable. This is a muny if there ever was one. The only bright spot was the greens (except No. 1). Every shot had potential to roll 20-40 more yards. Many into creeks and unplayable. But it plays fast and the Friday players looked to. be “ working from home”. Otherwise, the weather was great and my cart mates were very generous.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Right off the plane

Landed in Tampa at 10am and booked 12:30 tee time(18mins) from TPA.

Arrived at 12:15 no warmup as the tee box was open and 4hrs later we were on our way back to condo.

Nice layout and greens were rolling…will be coming back again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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