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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7333 yards
Slope 132
Rating 74.8

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

Rolling Oaks is one of two championship courses at World Woods Golf Club. The layout offers something completely different from the renowned Pine Barrens course at the club, but it still offers the same amount of challenge and quality. The golf course is named after its landscape of rolling hills and forests of centuries old Oak trees draped with Spanish moss. Lush, rolling fairways lead to undulating greens that are protected by sharply defined, white sand bunkers. Water hazards come into play on three holes. The golf course has a traditional design but the dramatic elevation changes and picturesque landscape covered in azaleas, dogwoods, and magnolia trees really make it stand out. In addition to the two golf courses, World Woods also offers a nine-hole practice course and a circular, 20-acre driving range with target greens and practice bunkers.

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

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4.3
785 Reviews (785)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Brunch 23
19th Hole Specials 12
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 106
Undulating Greens 103
Elevation Changes 88
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 90
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 78
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 77
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 115
In the 'Burbs 24

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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Good golf

Great rate and great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play

It would be nice if the people understood ready golf. Pace of play is killing golf. They also need to play the proper tees. There are no ladies tees they are called forward tees. When you hit the ball only 150. Yards why don't you move up . The idea of the game is to take the fewest strokes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 243
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Rolling Oaks

Course is in great condition right now. Paired up with a couple of guys for a good time. Great course, definite play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Lowered Expectations Will Help

If I could give World Woods two separate ratings they would be 5-Stars for the Golf Courses and the golf experience, and 1-star for the staff and the customer service.

I have been to World Woods on three occasions during my visits to my mother-in-law who lives in Palm Harbor - so it is a bit of a drive to Brooksville. I keep thinking that I will give the staff another shot just because both of the golf courses are worth putting up with some inconveniences in order to play - the courses are both ABSOLUTELY worth every penny. I just would not expect the attitude and level of service to be so poor at such a world-class golf facility. I have been blessed to play some of the finest courses in the US, UK, Canada and Mexico, and these guys and gals are right at the very bottom when it comes to customer service.

My experiences with each visit have been that the staff basically acts like they are doing you a favor by allowing you to spend your time and money with them. This may not be the case with the folks who are lucky enough to live close by and able to play there regularly, as I did see the staff pleasantly interacting with a few folks and appeared to know them fairly well - but if they don't recognize you as such... don't expect much and then you won't be disappointed.

The golf is still DEFINITELY worth putting up with some low-class, low quality customer service - food and beverage quality included.

My recommendation if you "ain't no local" would be to show up full, with some beverages stashed in your, go out and enjoy some really great golf and then get out of there ASAP!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value as usual!

One of the best courses in Florida and for $29 in the summer it's an amazing value. Both WW courses are always in great shape. Can't wait to get back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course!

We made the hour drive to World Woods and played both Pine Barrens and Rolling Oaks. I had read a lot of online reviews and most players recommended Pine Barrens as the better of the two courses, so we played it first. I will review that 18 hole layout for the Pine Barrens course.

Personally, I thought Rolling Oaks was the better course. It felt like a North Carolina/ Western PA course. The tee boxes, fairways, and greens were all in pristine condition. Big, wide open fairways lead to a multitude of various approach shots. The greens themselves were very receptive and held numerous shots of ours from 180-200 yards out. The greens rolled true, and it was very easy to read the break. Outside of 3 feet, you won't find a straight putt anywhere on the course.

The fairways and greens are scattered with bunkers on most holes, and seem to be appropriately located to catch the wayward tee, and approach shots.

Overall, I thought the course was fantastic and very picture-esqe. Just a very beautiful, well laid out course. I'm not sure if I'll go back anytime in the near future, mostly because there are a ton of other good golf courses in the Tampa and Bradenton areas worth trying. But if you're looking for a course with natural elevation changes, as well as big, undulating greens, look no further than World Woods!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Primo course

Finally got to play at World Woods after hearing from so many of my friends that this is the number one facility to play in the Tampa area. Well I agree with them. Played Rolling Oaks from the senior tees and still found the course challenging. Although the greens had been aerated 2 weeks ago they were very playable. Looking forward to playing Pine Barrons the next time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best round

This was my best round in a golf course like that.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great hidden gem

This course was in amazing condition from tee to green. The only bad thing were the bunkers were packed down by the recent rain but other than that very friendly from beginners to advanced players

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great!!

I played this course many times and have always had a great experience. It was a hot deal for 23.00 so playing here was a no brainer. However, even at double the price I'd been happy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wow...Impressive!

I can't say enough about the golf there! I loved everything about the place from the staff to the greens!! I am going back for sure! Worth the drive and the price...Besides the golf is fantastic!! Oh I said that already!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the drive

Even for full price this golf course is worth every penny you give them and every gallon of gas to get there. You will be hard pressed to find a golf experience with as much bang for your buck. Thirty-six beautiful holes and enough warm up space for a whole tour. I'm taking every single person who visits me in Florida to world woods for a day guaranteed. Probably the first course that's made me happy from to to bottom since I moved here from Pennsylvania.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

beautiful and scenic

This golf course is beautiful and If one didn't know otherwise, you would not know you were in Florida. Always in great shape and always a pleasure to play. Because we had what the staff called a "trade" t-time, they wouldn't let us check in early so we had to go into the proshop twice. Are they trying to discourage use of "hot deals"? Probably not, but it did make me feel a little unwanted. 2nd trip to the proshop was fine. The restrooms in the clubhouse were out of order and we had to use portapotties but hopefully that is temporary.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Rolling Oaks

Great course, putting drove me crazy but greens rolled true. Scenic and challenging fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The best

Amazing !!!!it world's woods!!!everything was perfect!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of the best courses in this part of Florida

The course was in excellent shape apart from a couple of greens that had bare patches. It is challenging, I played from the white tees, 6000yds, the shortest men's tee, anything that is off fairway is punished. It's a great layout, different challenge on each hole, water and lots of bunkers. The scenery/wildlife is amazing.

I have played Pines Barren, the other course here and enjoyed that but for me Rolling Oaks has the edge.

Both course are well worth the visit

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

fairways in great condition

greens are better than average for Florida this time of year

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great track nice greens

Had a nice time out. Played with 3 people I had not met prior. Friendly atmosphere. The course conditions where excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best bang for your buck

I have played many rounds here and I have never seen it in bad shape. I just played back to back rounds on both courses and they are in great shape. This is a must play. Definitely two of the best courses in the country

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Its always good.

The World Woods courses are always in good shape. Tee to green is great. Greens roll good. They roll so good you have to account for the grain when judging speed. Speed is medium fast. Not too many hazards which is nice. Got it for $24 which is a steal. The #8 and #16 par 3's might be my two favorite par 3's in the area. Quality conditions, quality layout, medium difficulty. Must play. Restaurant closes at 6pm so be aware of that.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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