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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 7237 yards
Slope 133
Rating 75.3

Editor's Note: Course closed and redesigned as Cabot Citrus Farms.

The Pine Barrens at World Woods Golf Club is one of two championship golf courses at the club. Named after the numerous pine trees that cover the course especially along the fairways, it feels far removed from the Florida coasts. Tom Fazio designed the course and it is considered not only some of his best work, but one of the best courses in the state. It is a tight golf course that is notorious for its vast waste areas and bunkers. Although it has a modest length of 7,259 yards, there is plenty of length within the layout with many of the par 4s stretching past 400 yards. There are two small lakes that come into play. The fourth hole is one of the most well known, and most photographed, in the state. It is a par 5 with a treacherous waste area dominating the right side all the way to the green.

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Winter Rye
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1993) Jan Bel Jan Dennis Wise (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes - 300 tees
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover, Diner's Club
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

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Reviews

4.5
939 Reviews (939)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 34
Brunch 11
Patio Dining 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 128
Undulating Greens 109
Elevation Changes 96
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 105
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 87
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 75
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 130
In the 'Burbs 33
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

Course was in great shape and a lot of fun to play. I only had oneday in the tampa area and I got really lucky selecting this course. Not being from the area this was a great choice. If ever back in the area I will definitely make time to play here again,

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

reminds us of playing in Pennsylvania

Friendly pro shop employees. A little confused of where to get practice range balls....drove to range and then had to come back to get the balls. The course was in great shape and it reminded us of playing courses in the North. The ranger was very informative and helpful. Only saw food cart twice the entire round. Price was good for the round as well as for the food. Enjoyed our visit.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day of golf

Fun/nice/scenic layout; course in good condition. Greens in good shape and roll great. Good thing though I booked thru GolfNow otherwise I wouldn't have played at the full rack rate; hard to say it's worth that much.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

everything is good except the greens

The course is in good shape, except for the greens, which are baffling. The comments from everyone who play that I heard were the greens. They probably are running around six on the stimp. Otherwise, great layout, challenging, & different than you will find in FL.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Windy Surprise

I have played the Rolling Oaks several times. I think that is one of the most respectable courses here in the Brooksville area. I took advantage of the GolfNow discount of $45 as to the $119 regular green fees for the Pine Barrens Course. The course was in good condition. There are many challenges already with the sand coming to play EVERYWHERE, but incorporate a windy day and you can face even more challenges.

The cart staff are very friendly and helpful when you get to the facility. Inside, there are less than hospitable pro shop personnel. Unless, you are "known" to them, you are treated less than "desired" to be out there. Curt would be the best way to describe their demeanor. You can see the difference in their tone and mannerisms.

The food and staff was fine. The prices were fair and portions of the sandwiches are excellent. The practice facilities are massive.

The course was is great shape less a couple of greens that had bald spots near the played holes. Would have seemed more logical to move those pins to allow that area to heal faster. The greens putt true and the different Tee placements can accommodate all levels of play.

In summary, it is a beast that will bring shot makers to ensure a second shot. Good drives can roll into trouble. Blind Tee landings and narrow gaps can bring trees into play. There was some slow play, but it was under 5 hours. The wind was a factor on this round, but other rounds played had similar "waits" for the Rolling Oaks.

I shot my lowest round (80 for the par 71) since moving down here. I strongly recommend the front staff to review customer treatment, but I also still feel this is the best course for the GolfNow values that it can offer for the area...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

paradis pour golfeur

belle variétés de troues sans maisons à proximité , bon deal pour $ 55.00,,, à $119.00 pour ceux qui on le budget pour un énorme cigare `a $35.00 durant leur partie

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pine Barrens

Worth the drive. Outstanding value and quality. A true gem in Tampa Bay's back yard. They pride themselves on pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course, interesting design, not top 100 in country

This was worth the drive of 90 minutes but it's not a top 100 in country course. We played Pine Barren which is an interesting layout and price was very reasonable. Course conditions were ok with greens very slow. I enjoyed the round and would go again but I've played nicer public courses that aren't ever mentioned in any rankings. The facilities were ok but seemed dated and not what I expected. It's all about the golf courses which is ok by me.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Course

Great Golf course, offers a good challenge and beginners might struggle here, we loved the pace of play. Unfortunately the cart girl only came by once

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pine Barrens was good but not excellent.

In the past I have played and have been very impressed with the conditions of the course. This time around the rough was okay, greens were spotty not fully grown in but rolled okay, tee blocks could use some work but the over all facilities are a golfers paradise best layout I've played in Florida. I'd recommend this course for a good player.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not maintained very well.

Disappointed in World Woods. Appears that they have significant financial troubles.

Course layout and design are excellent. Tees were not mowed. Many fairways had little or no grass. Sand traps were in quite poor shape. Greens were OK but slow. Carts were no clean. Too bad. Have many good memories of this course from the past.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good day of golf

World woods is a great golf destination. Two great 18 hole courses, a par 3 course and 3 practice holes. Starters provide guidelines to protect the quality of the courses such as no carts within 100 yds of green except on paths. Would love to see rangers enforce those rules. Bozos ahead of us today were driving right up and parking in front of green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Track

Very busy, but, this is a beautiful course and well worth the money!! Amazing scenery and great layout for Florida!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Needs a good scrubbing

Course great, design and use of topography is perfect. Place is otherwise run
Down and dirty. Ate lunch on a table outside and it was dirty and neglected. On course restrooms are terrible.

Was surprised at the overall condition of facility.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

First round of season and was good course to get started on.great practice facilities and course was in good shape.pace a little slow but not bad

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fairways thin

Nice layout. Pace of play reasonable fairways could be better. Greens good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Dah

Very enjoyable course and day. Would recommend this course for players at all levels. Green are in excellent condition and very fasts. Staff pleasant and helpful. Can't wait to play it again. Do yourself a favor and play this course, one of the best in the area.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Worth the trip?

We live in Orlando and had heard so many great things about World Woods, so we packed up and made a weekend out of it so we could try both courses. For the rate we paid on Golfnow, we feel it was worth the trip. To pay their normal rates? No way. There is so much quality golf in Central Florida, that the two hour drive makes no sense. The Pine Barrens course was different than most courses in Florida and was fun to play. The course itself was in good shape and the staff was very friendly (with the exception of the young lady in the pro shop checking us in...)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

World Woods Pine Barrens, great discovery

Really enjoyed this course and it's very natural look with large sand waste areas and strategic design. For a public course really gives much more expensive and exclusive resorts a run for their money. Uncrowded. Facilities (clubhouse and locker room) basic but adequate.

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

Winter Escape

We got a great deal from golf now and totally enjoyed the course. The practice facilities at World Woods are phenomenal and the course beautiful, with lots of elevation changes, waste areas and wildlife. We liked Rolling Oak even more!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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