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4.1
202 Reviews (202)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
81
3 Stars
73
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
91.5%
Recommend this course
173 out of 202 reviews
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4.1
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 31 reviews
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4.2
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.0%
Recommend this course
40 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Donald Ross design delivers classic turtleback greens and strategically placed bunkers that consistently reward smart shot-making. Welcoming staff, well-maintained conditions, and outstanding value make Bartow a compelling choice for central Florida golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Municipal
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6623 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.0

Bartow Golf Course is a municipal course that offers an affordable yet challenging round. The course has a classic design with an interesting mix of holes that range from being wide open to narrow and tree lined. The postage-stamp-sized greens demand accuracy and there are also a few strategically placed bunkers lurking along the greensides. Build up your score on the front nine before tackling the tougher back nine. The golf course has enough challenges to keep more advanced players satisfied but it's forgiving enough to appeal to beginners as well. One of the most memorable holes is the par-3 13th. There is a tree that stands right in the middle of the fairway, forcing you to either go over or try to get around and risk going in the sand trap.

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Course Details

Year Built 1919
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1926)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge

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Reviews

4.1
202 Reviews (202)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 13
Water Hazards 9
Undulating Greens 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 21
Seniors 18
Walkers 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 19
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Easy to find your way around and it wasn't busy.

The bunkers were not maintained very well. The fairways need more grass on them. The greens had some bad places in them. For the price we paid, it wasn't bad.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

good value for $$$$

Although we played in 3:30 min due to tee boxes & greens being so close we waited on every hole. GREAT walking course ( flat ) greens a challenge as they are all crested making it hard to hold the green on approach shots.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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