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Babe Zaharias Golf Course

11412 Forest Hills Dr, Tampa, Florida 33612, Hillsborough County
(813) 631-4374
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 70
Length 6020 yds
Rating 69.0
Slope 115
Type Public
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Golf Clubs

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Driving Range
Bunker
Golf Simulator
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green
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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

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Year Built 1926
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Ron Garl (2004)
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3.4
3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 880 reviews
68.3%
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880
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  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
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  • Conditions
    2.8
  • Value
    3.6
  • Layout
    3.9
  • Friendliness
    4.4
  • Pace
    3.9
  • Amenities
    3.4
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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.

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Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 6
Best For:
Locals 9
Beginners 6
Seniors 6
Location is:
Convenient to the City 11

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Golfer Reviews

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u314161203288
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Poor putting surface

The putting surface was , on most holes, very poor. Bald spots, dead grass spots. And some areas of mostly sand.

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First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
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u152941027
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played

Consistently Good Golf

I’ve been playing at The Babe for over 30 years. I can say with confidence that the course is playing as good as it ever played. Fun course - enjoy yourself.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Bigblu2u
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

It's coming around for a Muni

There hasn't been much rain, but I think they are doing the best they can. I always enjoy playing there.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314160561676
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Friendly staff. Nice greens today. Spotty grass in fairways but overall pretty good value for a public course.

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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flopcity215
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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frisonimike
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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Michael4442916
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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Bigblu2u
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Needs rain

Played there 2 weeks ago, greens and fairways were green. Today they were a little toasted. We need rain.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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mhd33543
T O P 1000
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Disappointing

Played here several times earlier this year and found the greens to be in excellent condition. However, having the lack of rain and watering have left the greens in fair condition. Fairways and rough are also very dry as well.

I hope they can bring it back.

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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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u1379263
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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soxfisher
Reviews 7
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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mmilne26
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Wesley1962
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

First Time

Booked through GOLFNOW hot deal. Short and narrow track. #7 & #13 need your full attention. Greens are good. Fairways spotty need some attention. Just enough water to kick this course to "somewhat challenging."

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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randypandy5
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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WitsInn
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Greens were all in great condition and excellent to putt on. Fairways also in great shape, nice green grass to hit off. Don't recall any holes that had issues. Off fairway conditions were just ok, sandy in spots, lots of leaves. I felt there were some trees that needed trimming, especially when they interfered with a shot from the middle of the fairway. Great value course to play.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u722692019
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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bosterha1
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very basic course

Played this course for the last course on our Florida trip. 6000 yards from the tips, par 70. Has some interesting holes, fairways were in ok shape, greens slow but in nice shape, rough was just dirt. Carts were basic. Golfed at 8:30 am and golfed in 3 hours. After all the water trouble on the other courses we played it was nice to just relax and play an easy course that allowed some birdies and a decent score.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314160469958
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u00000556279
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

For the value, good day!!

Overall course in good condition. But they use to many chemicals/fertilizers near the greens and on the greens. Take a hand sanitizer to use during the round!!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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ponder47
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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