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3.4
841 Reviews (841)
5 Stars
187
4 Stars
413
3 Stars
150
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
37
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
72.7%
Recommend this course
696 out of 841 reviews
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3.8
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
83.8%
Recommend this course
31 out of 37 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.3
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
12
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.1%
Recommend this course
47 out of 67 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff at Babe Zaharias consistently earns high praise, from the pro shop and cafe to the starter and course management. The layout delivers genuinely challenging holes with interesting undulations, offering strong value for public course golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6020 yards
Slope 115
Rating 69.0

Located just 20 minutes from downtown in the Forest Hills section of Tampa, Babe Zaharias Golf Course meanders through a tree-lined residential neighborhood. The golf course measures a modest 6,020 yards, but should not be taken lightly. Although both nines on "The Babe" are par 35, the back side sports four par-4 holes in excess of 400 yards, providing a challenge for golfers of all skill levels.

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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Greens Bermuda grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.4
841 Reviews (841)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9
Beginners 6
Seniors 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 11

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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Decent course, some holes be on a look out

Decent course everyone working there were great though some holes yiu will have to be very aware as you could be hit by balls flying into you.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough condition

Short course with some fun holes. Not in real good condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course to Practice Accuracy

This course has a great layout. It’s not long, but shot placement is paramount. Love the challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 89
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Easter is the 2nd best Sunday to play golf

The pace of play was excellent at under 4 hours, thanks to Easter. The course wasn't in the best of shape, and the greens were a bit inconsistent, but for the money, I wasn't expecting pristine conditions. The course is fairly short, and I got paired up with some folks who wanted to play the white tees. At about 5800 yards, it's short course, even for a par 70. Putts rolled well, but the greens were sometimes fast, and other times a bit slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Standard Municipal Course

Interesting layout and a score able course.

Starter let a couple of regulars out after us that mucked up pace of play for the first 3/4 groups.

Greens were decent pace but in rough condition and the rest of the course pretty much the same. I will likely not go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good day for a round

The fairways were nice but the 1st cut and behind was not good. The course layout was nice and staff members were friendly and cheerful. Great course for beginners and middle of the road players.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 233
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

“The Babe”

Green’s quite fast, pace of place great and personnel working there are fantastic

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course!

We had a great time playing this course. Course is in fairly good shape considering winter and drought conditions! We will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 93
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We came back.

In spite of the one hour drive from where we are staying, we came back because we enjoyed playing this course so much. Great layout lots of nice challenges and opportunities to play every club in the bag. Staff were friendly and helpful and the clubhouse was clean and well presented. We had a Cuban sandwich in the bar after our round and they were delicious. This is definitely on our list when we return to this area next year. Thanks!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Strategic Course

Love this course because of the layout. The course is pretty decent for the money spent. Second time playing within a week. Will definitely visit again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We Came Back

If anything, it was better the second time.e! Staff, amenities and layout all 5 full stars. A few areas with very minor condition issues that are hardly worth mentioning.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 93
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Value

A beautiful, mature course with massive trees all around. Very minor issues with conditions on a few greens did not detract from the enjoyment of the course. Pace of play was great, just under 4 hours. The staff and the other golfers were all friendly and accommodating. A tremendous value, we will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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