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4.0
865 Reviews (865)
5 Stars
168
4 Stars
420
3 Stars
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2 Stars
57
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
92.0%
Recommend this course
730 out of 865 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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14 out of 14 reviews
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4.0
22 Reviews (22)
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4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
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21 out of 22 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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Reviews

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 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

good value for an open scotland style country course

good value for an open scotland style country course with wide fairways, hills surrounded by livestock and homes. fairways and greens in pretty good condition. friendly clubhouse service offering bar, dining, etc...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

What a view!!!

Very reasonable Golf Course, playing amid oranges and uphill/downhill drives!. The view from the 4th tee box is awesome. 3-4 blind drives keep it interesting! Hot Dog and Beer deal is a definite plus!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Sunday at the Yards

Beautiful day to play golf. The greens were very fast today. When putting, the ball would rocket off the green if you didn't tap it just right. We were pretty much the last ones on the course with late afternoon tee time, so we didn't feel rushed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Long course

Even though some holes are long, you can't get in too much trouble. Thirs time out this year, the course was in its best condition this time, both fairways and greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Fairways need some work. I enjoy this course for the money and pace of play

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

Unexpected Pleasure

I wasn't expecting too much since knowing the area and other courses in that price range. We arrive 15 minutes prior to tee time and the check-in process was smooth and after getting our clubs and cart we went right out.

Gas carts but other than that it was a pleasant experience. A great value for the money and even included lunch! Would good back, only draw back is distance from my home (45 minutes).

Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great layout. Love the people.

I've played Scotland Yards a few times now and as many wonderful golf courses as you can find in the area, it is one of my favorites because of the layout and the staff friendliness. Food is great too. Rolling hills, blind shots and some tricky dog legs that make you thing before you hit. Greens were slow. Slower than they've been here for me.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Sad

From the miserable starter to the dry, burnt fairways, to the unputtable greens and slow, slow play of what I can only guess are locals who think this is their own private course this is a complete waste of money. We had to cut 3 holes just to get ahead of the slow players. Maybe if the starter would drag his butt out to the course he could move things along. Add to this they have doubled the price from last year I won't be back.

Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 134
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

ok

for the money it can't be beat

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Misinformed Course Ranger

I have played this a course a lot and typically I have no problems there with the staff. But today, the Course Ranger was out of line. He tells me to hurry up because we slowing play. No one was even near us, waiting on us, or trying to get around. Then tells me since, I grabbed a hot dog, that I need to skip a hole! NO WAY! Not once were we delaying play. I believe he got our foursome mixed up with another and was ill-advised with his information.

I hope this was an isolated incident because I do enjoy playing here. It was a beautiful day to play golf, and no course ranger was going to ruin that for me.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

tough green to read

fun course not overly difficult

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice place

More links than expected. Can be hard to score well. Had a wonderful time. The staff is super friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff

Great value for the money. Greens are good and hard placements, But they are not rolled like more expense clubs

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unhappy coustmer

I am not sure if this is a Scotland Yard problem or Golf Now myself and another set of golfers were at Scotland Yards with booked tee times and Scotland Yards was closed we were not able to play after paying I am hoping after this review either Scotland Yards or Golf Now will fix issue confirmation number is299913424

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Playing the Yard on Christmas Eve

It was very muggy and overcast, not your typical Christmas Eve. The course was in good condition. The cart paths were a bit more bumpy then usual, so hang on. The greens were very fast and nicely trimmed. Enjoyed the hot dog lunch after 18.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course show improvements

Last time played, course was rough in some areas. This time shows grounds crew has spent some time fixing. Has hills, flat areas, water sand and some unrecoverable spots you don't want to be. Played a foursome and had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Friendly Course; Tough To Score

Farmland. Not particularly upscale. Greens in excellent condition. Wide fairways. Few hazards. So why did I only shoot my handicap? There are enough things that can go wrong. It my case, it included chip shots that seemed perfect yet continued off the other side of the green. Bring enough sunscreen. No place to hide.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Hot in November

Great day for golf even though it was in the upper 80s. The course was in better shape since last time I played. The greens were the best I've seen in a while. Although, there were a lot of ant piles throughout the course. If you don't have the hot dog lunch included in your green fees, it was a bit pricey. Overall good time!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

We enjoyed ourselves.

The wife and I played the back nine twice because of the wet conditions. We enjoyed both rounds. We will be back to see what the front nine looks like. The greens was very quick but well kept.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Positive review

The greens and tees were in good shape. Some fairways were a little rough but given the summer rains we have had . I would consider it to be in good repair. If there was one thing that needed work it was the cart paths. Some were still washed out with deep ruts.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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