Scotland Yards Golf Club
About
Scotland Yards Golf Club, as its name implies, has a traditional links-style layout that is reminiscent of the traditional links courses of England and Scotland. It offers the experience of classic Scottish golf with the convenient of being only 20 miles north of Tampa. The golf course tumbles across the gently rolling hills of west central Florida. The course plays long and it features wildly undulating greens that require tremendous accuracy. True to its links nature, there is little water but there are plenty of pot bunkers treacherously lurking throughout. The signature hole is the par-5 second. At 554 yards, it is the longest hole on the course and it is only rarely reached in two. The demanding third shot is uphill to a green that is fiercely guarded in front by two massive mounds and pot bunkers.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6661 yards | 71.6 | 120 |
| White | 72 | 5938 yards | 68.0 | 114 |
| Red | 72 | 4888 yards | 67.7 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.3/125 | 387 | 373 | 535 | 414 | 508 | 164 | 360 | 204 | 526 | 3471 | 320 | 179 | 500 | 369 | 363 | 528 | 175 | 383 | 172 | 2989 | 6460 |
| White M: 68.3/119 | 336 | 299 | 467 | 353 | 489 | 155 | 322 | 129 | 511 | 3061 | 295 | 159 | 478 | 342 | 327 | 484 | 155 | 335 | 160 | 2735 | 5796 |
| Gold M: 65.5/114 | 297 | 278 | 399 | 336 | 452 | 148 | 285 | 114 | 477 | 2786 | 259 | 138 | 431 | 279 | 298 | 436 | 143 | 288 | 119 | 2391 | 5177 |
| Red W: 67.1/112 | 235 | 248 | 390 | 304 | 387 | 119 | 235 | 92 | 415 | 2425 | 236 | 125 | 398 | 269 | 260 | 425 | 108 | 255 | 109 | 2185 | 4610 |
| Handicap | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 15 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 |
Course Details
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Snacks, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet FacilitiesAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #15)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Dewit2me69 on 02/24/2020
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Par 5 #3 Green Photo submitted by 23GreyGhost45 on 11/09/2019
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18th Green Photo submitted by 23GreyGhost45 on 11/09/2019
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3rd Green Photo submitted by 23GreyGhost45 on 11/09/2019
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18th green Photo submitted by 23GreyGhost45 on 11/09/2019
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Photo submitted by 23GreyGhost45 on 11/09/2019
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Photo submitted by bmarlatt on 11/15/2013
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Photo submitted by bmarlatt on 11/15/2013
Good price. Greens- some good, some bad. Poor fairways. Difficult sand traps.
Getting better every time I play there
Moved down to Florida in June and started playing Scotland Yards in July. From that time till now the course just keeps getting better and better. Greens are in great condition, along with the fairways and tees. Maybe not the best in the area but they have come a long way from July till now, doing it with the lack of rain that we've experienced since October. Much of the overgrowth and brush around the course is gone, making it a more appealing sight while you're playing. My hats off to the entire staff and workers for changing Scotland Yards from a don't waste your time course to one of the nicest and got to play courses in the Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel/ Dade City area.
Great day at the course
Always enjoy this course but we had a little wind the day we were there and it blew up a small dust storm over part of the course and then would dissipate just kind of cool never bothered us had a very nice round we'll go back many many times
Nice course; poor time management
We liked the course and the price was right. However, we had booked a 7:45 start time but had to wait until 8:25 because of a regular shotgun start group. So don't trust the early morning start times on Golf Now.
I would not play this course if u book thru Golf Now as we were told the owner doesn't like players who book thru them. We had a set tee time & we were held at the first tee until that time, even though there were NO golfers in front of us for about 4-5 holes. They made us feel really unwelcomed!!! (The owner)
Scotlan Yards
We had a good time. The owners are on site and obviously are working very hard to improve the course. Very nice people!
Scotland Yards definitely getting better
I've played at Scotland Yards for the past several years, and the course is in the best shape it's ever been. The greens are smooth and run true, and the bunkers have all had new sand added to them. The cart paths still need some work though. I think the word is spreading about the course management undertaken by the new owner, as there has been an uptick in players during this "snowbird season" The people behind the desk are friendly, and for lunch their burgers (generous size and fresh ground beef) are delicious . All in all, a good experience golfing here, and fast becoming one of the best values in the area.
Course Is just fair at best
Course was just OK. Lady at Proshop for check in was rude and not helpful at all. I arrived early since I wasn't sure exactly where course was located. When I walked in she was talking to another employee and a local resident about someone in the community (sounded like gossip to me)- both employees totally ignored me - after 5minutes of awkwardness- I finally said "excuse me I'd like to check in". With an annoyed like she said "when's your tee time - I told her ( i was 40 minutes early) she said "oh your a Golf Now tee time - I can't check you in yet AND RETURNED TO OTHER CONVERSATION without any other information!! Had I not been on a non refundable tee time I would have left right then . Am certain I will not be back!!
Great course! Great burgers!
Course is in good shape, greens are true and fast, great value for the money.. after playing had lunch there with my friends... best burgers I ever had. Overall great experience.
Its what I can afford
I live in Zephyrhills, Florida. I have a moderate retirement income, so I have to watch what I spend on my golfing. That said, I look for courses in the $20 to $30 price range. Golf Now gives me the tools to find special deals for my golf habit. Scotland yard fits my need very well. Thank you
Rude pro shop
The people in the pro-shop here very rude when I said that I booked with golf-now. We were at the course fifteen minutes before our tee-time and were told we would have to wait fifteen minutes to get our cart keys.The owner of the course did nothing but complain about golf-now, how he was getting ripped of by golf-now.
Scotland Yards
Course not great condition.
Ok for $23 but would not go out of my to play it
New Owners, Great Condition
It's been several years since I played this course and immediately noticed the difference. The Pro Shop was not farmed out to a subcontractor so their was only a few shirts, shoes and balls available. That said the staff was middle-eastern and very friendly. The course had plenty of grass for this time of year(dry season). The greens were plush and well kept. The bunkers were nicely manicured and had plenty of sand. Overall, excellent value for the price paid.
Course has come a long way
Course has improved greatly in the past 2 years. However, pace of play between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is extremely slow. A course marshall is desperately required. Greens and fairways are in great shape compared to 2 years ago. Cart paths need some work as they are quite rough, and is now affecting some portions of the fairways.
Much improved
New ownership has done a wonderful job bringing this course back. Greens are in great shape. Fairways need more work Good value for the money.
Tee Boxes, and greens are in great shapes, sand bunkers have abundence of white beach sand, NOT hard packed sand. Fairways are good. Will play again!
Early Morning Fog
Had a golf now hot deal for 7:07, crazy fog for the first five holes. The fog on the par 5, number 3 was like being on another planet. Great pace, greens were in good shape. Besides the fog, it was an excellent day at the Yard.
Great fun course
This course is a lot of fun I've been playing it for years. The staff is very friendly to us being younger golfers. The course is very forgiving with miss hits. The new owner has been doing a great job improving the course. The new golf carts are great!
New Ownership
This is my home course. New Ownership has taken over and you can see the early improvements right away. Some new staff, the Pro Shop is not as cluttered, and the food has improved. The course will take time, but glad to see it happening.