Saddlebrook Resort - Pine/Oak

Very confusing layout, when you first come in you drive past the range then go 2 miles into the development to drop your car off with valet then to walk 1/4 mile to the pro shop just to go 2 miles back to the range then to turn around and go 2 miles back to the 1st tee. The course layout is probably the only thing i would say is worth the $70-$100 price tag other than that you can find better courses for half the price if not less. I was genuinely surprised in the green conditions especially after reading reviews about how they were better than others in the area. There were weeds growing on every green, two of the greens had sections under repair.

The tee boxes were kong from overseeding i believe, other than that small blemish, the Palmer course was in better condition than 3 others we played this week. None had greens that rolled so smoothly.

It is a shame to charge a high price to play this course which is in bad condition.

First time playing this course and boy what a challenging layout. Drives need to be precise and greens are fast and fair.

We played both courses a few years ago and really enjoyed that experience. This year the experience was not the same. We played the Palmer course and it was in good shape but many other things were not what was expected for the price from a resort course. The cart they gave us did not have a scorecard and there was no starter when we got to the first tee, nor was there any scorecards at the starter hut. Many of the tee boxes did not have the tee blocks distanced out and the towels on the ball washers were all shredded. The last disappointing thing was when I headed to the washroom at the halfway house, I came around the corner of the building and a man was urinating OUTSIDE the women’s washroom door. I had to jump over his urine to use the washroom. The course itself was in good condition but all of these negative extras did not make the experience enjoyable.

I was looking forward to playing at Saddlebrook. The entrance looks so nice but the greens and tee boxes need work. Large bare spots and uneven area on tees. Patches and pot marks on many of the greens.

The worst though were the sand traps. They had not been raked and contained more dirt than sand. The layout was nice and there is potential here but it is priced like a high end corse but does not live up to that level.

We were greeted with great service and you feel like you have come to a high-end facility right off the bat. They valeted our car and we were shuttled promptly to the course. As with all Palmer-designed courses, the layout is both interesting & challenging. We really enjoyed it and will definitely come back next time we are in Tampa.

Need to have flag distance on range. Guy at range said he forgot his range finder?? Surely you can do better than that! Course, tee boxes & greens in descent shape! Again, staff can be friendlier! Maybe stop watching tv when customers are checking in!!

Garbage course for 105 dollars. Played all over the country and had a better place for the money

Saddlebrook is a slightly upscale neighborhood surrounding the resort. The resort itself is huge and seems nice but dated. Staff was great; the valet parking has plenty of eager attendants so it was quick and easy. Course was a resort layout; wide fairways and plenty of room for slight misses. Greens were neither slow nor fast and had enough undulations to be challenging. Bunkers well placed and not too punishing. Not busy so it only took 3 hours to play. Yay! Overall it was an enjoyable round.