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
Rentals/Services
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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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Great Course for Newbie
The course is a great Scottish style links course. I'm not a good golfer at all but I enjoy the course because it makes me feel better than I am. With the open fairways I can usually find my ball and not very often loose one. I've played more beautiful an lush courses, but uusually go thru several balls with them landing in the water hazards or the thick ruff. But that's me, I don't like feeling intimated by a large hazard that I have to try to get the ball straight and high over in front of me. So for the newbie bad golfer Scotland Yards is the best. However, I think it's great for any level player. Yes, I recommend this course.
Golf and Rainstorms Don't Mix
It had been raining for several days this week. We tried to get 18 holes in between rainstorms. We were only able to get 9 in before the rains returned. We got a rain check. Even with all the rain, the course was not saturated and the water had drained off the course pretty good. Some of the cart paths were a bit washed out, but nothing major. Lunch at the turn hit the spot. Once the rain goes away, I'll be back!
Fun Course
I like this course it is fun and the staff is great. If your looking into finely manicured places this place not for you. The value for the money is spot on. I enjoy the layout with its elevation changes and somewhat open fairways. Give this course a try if you want a stress free round of golf. The staff in the clubhouse are very nice.
Good course for the money
Very wide open course, almost no water. Very hilly. Older gas carts, greens where decent. You shouldn't loose to many balls here. Small bar with moderate drink prices , limited menu , hotdogs and such , friendly folks there ,no problem with a cooler on your cart. Very reasonable prices ! Not fancy but inexpensive.
Very poor greens
Will not go back as the course is in threadbare condition. I expected much better conditions.
Played 18 Before the Derby
The weather was absolutely perfect for 18 holes to play golf. The course was busy in the morning, but emptied out in the afternoon. We didn't have to worry about being rushed. We had our lunch coupon and used it after the first 9 holes. The course was in great shape! I'm glad I returned to play again!
Fast Play
course wide open, no waiting.Back nine greens better than front but all rolled fairly well. Staff extremely friendly. Can't beat it for the price.
you never know what your going to get here. staff are always nice though!
you never know what your going to get here. staff are always nice though!
Enjoyable Golf
From the front desk to the starter and the other players on the course I had a very enjoyable round of golf. Fairways where in great shape. Greens rolled very well not to fast but not slow. The pace on the course was excellent,
BEST SHAPE IN YEARS
Scotland Yards has always been a bare bones establishment. There isn't a driving range or cart service on course and some of the cart paths are not paved so if you want very high end features this isn't your place.
But...
If you want a very nice course with limited houses on it, lots of elevation, super friendly staff, budget prices and a challenging layout this is worth it.. Greens were great today, tees and fairways were great, the place is in super shape and for 30$ on a Saturday morning with lunch included, you cant be it. Tremendous turn around in conditions over the last two years.
Look forward to coming back.
Greens were very well kept.
The greens were well kept and rolled true. Fair ways were in good shape but the rough was spotty with some bare sections.
Wide open
The course is a great Scottish style links course. I'm not a good golfer at all but I enjoy the course because it makes me feel better than I am. With the open fairways I can usually find my ball and not very often loose one. I've played more beautiful an lush courses, but uusually go thru several balls with them landing in the water hazards or the thick ruff. But that's me, I don't like feeling intimated by a large hazard that I have to try to get the ball straight and high over in front of me. So for the newbie bad golfer Scotland Yards is the best. However, I think it's great for any level player.
open course
the course is very forgiving, very open. The only real trouble is if you hit it in the water.
Delayed start time
Three Wednesdays in a row we had a 8:45am Tee Time and on all three occasions we were delayed from 35 to 45 minutes every time because of a group shotgun start.