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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
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
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2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.8%
Recommend this course
25 out of 33 reviews
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3.3
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
69.8%
Recommend this course
44 out of 63 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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun fun

I love this playing at this course!! Greens are always in the best shape, can't really say anything bad about this, one of my favorite!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Stop Being So Critical

What's the deal with people hating tee boxes? Yes, we would all prefer to hit from a pretty surface, but you're hitting off a tee for crying out loud. As long as the tee box is level, what's the problem?

The greens here are very good. Yes there are some rough spots, but the vast majority of the greens are really nice. The fairways are also very good-are there weeds? Of course there are, but there is plenty of soft plush grass as well.

I live less than a mile from the course and it's my "go to" when I can get there by 4:30 to get 18 in. I always enjoy it. Not the greatest challenge in the world, but you have to be on your toes.

This course is a solid 3 to 3.5 and the staff is very friendly. I think some people are expecting Baltusrol for under $20. This is a nice course and well worth the price. Quit the belly aching.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens are good

The course conditions overall are average but I liked the greens and the layout. The price was good. I would play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

REAL BAD SHAPE....

I would almost tend to think they were closing down. The course condition was extremely poor and staff had no clue about customer service. Will NOT be back without verified new work has been done. Not worth my or the other part of our foresomes time...

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just perfect

The course was fantastic. We both turned in good scores and just enjoyed how beautiful the course was. Found not one complaint here. Look forward to returning soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course

Staff member in clubhouse at 12 noon was very friendly and helpful. Course great condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Goat Track

Bare spots on several greens, tee boxes were horrible, staff was rude. It used to be the best course in the area but it will be a while before I go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Must play

Got the money and value the best course in the area

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Really rough shape!

I am not sure what course the other people played, but this course is in ROUGH shape! Several of the greens had bare patches. Several of the tee boxes were spotty and the ones that had grass were full of crabgrass. The fairways were decent enough. The staff was very nice, and I flew around the course (18 holes in 2:45). I won't go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

A little difficult to find

Nice track. Fairways and greens were GREEN! Layout is nice and wide for most holes. Lots of water in play. We had an enjoyable round and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible customer service and pace of play

This was our second time playing this course. The first time took us 6 hours to play 18 holes. After speaking with manager after the first round, we were assured this was a rare occurrence. We decided to try it again, but were once again greeted by a slow round. After a 2 and a half hour 9 holes, we were third in line for the 10th hole. This was panning out to be another 6 hour round so we visited the pro shop to speak to the manager. We were offered a rain check for 9 holes but as were are from Canada and we were on our last day of vacation, a rain check was useless. Obviously the pace of play was unacceptable, which is why we were offered a rain check. For the two of us, it was a waste of money and we will not be returning.

On another note, make sure your cart has the pin placements on it. Ours did not and really messed up our round.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Love the course

Even though the greens had been top sanded recently, they rolled great. The course is kept up well.

I love the hole layout

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wow those greens

Best greens on any public course we have played recently in Florida. had to be a 10 + stimp. Greens make a golf course. DO NOT leave your approach above the hole!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very slow NO RANGERS anywhere

They start you off 10 because "it's faster than starting on 1"???
Okay we get there and 4 other groups waiting to tee off. No Rangers anywhere!
Fast forward 5 hours we are done. Twosome in front of us used the course like a driving range, hitting as many as three tee shots per hole. They had no business playing that course. Greens are lightening fast and probably too much for the average player. Tees, and fairways need a lot of attention. Price is cheap but you get what you pay for. Won't play again until they manage that course better from cart girls to grill attendants they just aren't trained at all. Understaffed in proshop and even a long line to fricken pay for the round.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

pack lunch and dinner

had a 1:05pm tee time didn't tee off until 1:20pm, started on #10 played the first 9 in 3 hours we decided to play the back 9 again in hopes to finish before dark
no rangers to keep things moving, I've played this course a few times and have NEVER finished in under 4.5 hours, needless to say I'll never play here again
unless you enjoy waiting 10 minutes or more on every tee box play anywhere else

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

Make sure you try this course. The course was in excellent condition and a challenge to play. I have recommended this to my friends and am looking forward to playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

fast greens

Greens always maintained well. They were especially fast and in tough locations. Course well maintained.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor, could be a 4 star, but is a two.

Greens are exceptional. Good speed and role true. Tee boxes and fairways are beat up. Many areas dug up due to carts on a wet course. Round took 5 hrs. , totally unacceptable. If you treat a customer rudely at check in, don't expect them to come back. The minute my payment came up as a third party tee time , I was treated rudely. Poor customer service, bad pro shop attitude.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

COMPLETELY OVERBOOKED

Took us 3 hours to play 9 holes. We quit after 9. Unacceptable!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

A Favorite

The course was in good shape. The greens where great and fast. Very true. I am a snow bird and play this course as often as I can get a good deal.

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