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4.0
865 Reviews (865)
5 Stars
168
4 Stars
420
3 Stars
176
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
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14 out of 14 reviews
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4.0
22 Reviews (22)
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4.1
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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 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very poor greens

Will not go back as the course is in threadbare condition. I expected much better conditions.

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

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!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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,

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 122
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

open course

the course is very forgiving, very open. The only real trouble is if you hit it in the water.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Very Nice course!

We read the favorable reviews and decided to take a chance. We were not dissapointed. Beautiful course in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best shape ever

I used to be a member of this course and can't get over the great condition that it is in. Much better than a few years ago.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good value

Kept in good shape but not spectacular. Has many challenging holes .it's a local course so we will play many times

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

President's Day Play

It was busy for a Monday, however, it was a holiday. Our tee time was right on time, not a minute late. The course was a bit soggy on the edges, but the greens were in great condition. Our Golf-Now deal got us lunch, which was a plus. A definite course for beginner golfers! I will be returning!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

The greens were superb

I'm wondering if someone has purchased this course from previous owners? the greens and surrounding areas were in fantastic shape. can't say as much for the fairways but if there are new owners, the greens are the place to start.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Didn't even get to play after an hour drive

Tried to force me to play with 3 strangers, and I quote "You wanna play or not?", horrible customer service on a public course. Don't waste your time or money on this horrible course!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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