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4.0
865 Reviews (865)
5 Stars
168
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2 Stars
57
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
92.0%
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730 out of 865 reviews
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4.2
16 Reviews (16)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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4.0
23 Reviews (23)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
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Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.7%
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22 out of 23 reviews
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Course Highlights
This links-style layout features wide fairways, well-kept bunkers, and tricky greens that reward thoughtful shot-making. Consistently friendly staff and outstanding affordability make it a reliable choice among Tampa Bay public courses.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6460 yards
Slope 125
Rating 71.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

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, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.0
865 Reviews (865)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
Brunch 11
Dinner 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 25
Bunkers 24
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 30
Seniors 23
Beginners 22
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 18
Worth the Drive 14
In the 'Burbs 13

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scotland Yards

Course not great condition.

Ok for $23 but would not go out of my to play it

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Outstanding course, great staff!

The course is in outstanding condition and the staff (Rick, Kathy, Barb, and the owner, Mr. Omari) are top-notch. Mr. Omari has put a lot of money into bringing the course back to pristine condition., and he's also made many updates to the clubhouse. I HIGHLY encourage folks to dine here on Fridays, as the owner is also a Master Chef!! You'll not find a better course on which to challenge your skills---play here, and you're hooked! Awesome course with amazing scenery on many holes---lots of hills, great view of the ridge, etc. Cheers!~

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The course has 5 par fives which are reachable

I have been playing this course off and on over last 4 years from Nov through April. This is the best shape I have seen it. A lot of work done on clubhouse. New owners have made a difference

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course

I have no hesitation in recommending this course. Has a few challenges but generally a good course for everyone. Course was in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Warmup Round

Always love hitting Scotland Yards, its a great course. Weather your wanting to hone your game or just have a nice relaxing round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Depends on what you're after

Clubhouse is beautiful. Golf course is weird. The front nine looks like it was hastily crammed in as an afterthought. Cart "paths" are nearly treacherous. I think I lost my spleen on one of those bumps.... But, it was inexpensive and a day of golf beats just about anything else...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Better than 3 stars

I was hesitant to book this course because of the 3 star rating it had at the time, but I think this course is much better than that. The front 9 is a little weak, but the back 9 has a lot of nice hole with a good challenge. Overall, the course was in good shape and we moved through fairly quickly. I'd definitely play here again, no doubt about it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Links course in Floida

Played here again a couples of times last month, after not been there for over 2 years and I have to said, I found my self with a great surprise, the course have a new management/Owner who I understand was a former LSU player, he and his team have turn the place around 200%, Greens are fast and smalls, fairway have very well maintained grass, bunker with plenty of soft sand, Club house redone completely and an amazing chef on the restaurant. I can not wait go there again, play a round of golf and have an amazing fillet mignon!

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