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3.4
858 Reviews (858)
5 Stars
187
4 Stars
417
3 Stars
156
2 Stars
56
1 Stars
42
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
70.9%
Recommend this course
703 out of 858 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.3
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
66.7%
Recommend this course
32 out of 48 reviews
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3.3
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
11
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
68.1%
Recommend this course
47 out of 69 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
858 Reviews (858)

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 199
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hit your shots

This is a great track in a grand old neighborhood. You have to hit shots and make putts just like any other course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Time In a Long Time`

First time in a long time that I played the Babe. Carla was there and was great seeing her and knowing that she was doing good. Had great time playing with my partners. Three of us shot int he 80s..........

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor conditions

Fairways were ok but everywhere else was very poor..

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok city course

Not a bad course. In better shape than it usually is. And greener. I play Rogers Park probably more. I have wondered if Rogers Park has a bigger budget. When i play at Rogers there is ALWAYS guys out working on the course. I don’t remember EVER seeing any one working on the babe. And it shows.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The Babe

This is my home course for some cheap practice. Tampa’s municipal courses are Eh at best. Babe is just long enough , cheap , and some days quick. As of right now the fairways and greens are in good shape . Worth the $20

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Upgrade!

Played the course with a friend and we both said how great the course looks. Most of the tee boxes were in really good shape and several fairways were in perfect condition. Seems like they’re investing a good amount of money in the course as all the greens were in the best shape I’ve ever seen. I’ve played the course numerous times of the years and I have never seen the course in such great shape. The bar connected to the clubhouse is also being upgraded and so far so good. Great local course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Time

I’ve played this course several times, and it’s always a fun time. With some nice contours and interesting layouts, this can be a challenging day of golf. Most of the staff is extremely friendly (maybe the lady starter was having a bad day). Be sure to get a burger off the grill... excellent!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good bang for your buck

Not pristine conditions, but greens in good shape amd consistent. Some fun hole layouts. Good pace of play. Great value for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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