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3.9
851 Reviews (851)
5 Stars
163
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
87.8%
Recommend this course
716 out of 851 reviews
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4.0
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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3.8
41 Reviews (41)
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.4%
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35 out of 41 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6661 yards
Slope 120
Rating 71.6

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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3.9
851 Reviews (851)
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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

Great Value for the Money!

I took advantage of the GolfNow special price and played this course for only $9. Everything was cut nicely, both fairways and ruff. I had a great afternoon on a semi-challenging course. My only negative was the condition of the cart paths. It was rare to find any place that was actually paved and many places were washed away to the point where they actually closed the paths and had you drive around them. There were some places that were bad enough that the cart path should have been closed but wasn't. I still had a great time and you couldn't ask for a better course for the price.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A true "Links style" course

Stay in the fairway and you'll love this course--guess you could say that about any course. Nice course. Two of us played it in less than 3 1/2 hours (that included searching for a few wayward shots). Not your typical plush fairway, large flat green, course. Lots of elevation changes, tight lies, plus uneven stances for your second shots and plenty of sloping greens. Beautiful views!! A definite change from your normal Florida course. Finally, couldn't beat a $9 "Hot Deal" for a Sunday, 11:52 tee time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is challenging

For the most part you have to be straight off the tree to have a chance to score.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A must play course. Worth the drive from Lakeland.

We arrived early on a beautiful summer day and were accommodated with an early tee time. The course was in great condition and played well. The greens putted true, perhaps slower than normal due to all the evening rains. Strategically placed bunkers required accurate shots. We had fun and will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the money

Great course just needs some TLC, bunkers are in need of repair, fairways are rough, greens are great.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the price

I wasn't too sure what to expect from this course but it was nice. The greens were quick and well kept. I'd play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed the terrain changes.

The first couple of holes were pretty wet. After that and we started up the hills it dried out nicely. I've played on better fairways, but the greens were well maintained and played really well.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun, but could use attention

Overall we enjoyed playing this course and the greens were not bad and putted very nicely. The course could use a little TLC to get into better shape. We had fun and will enjoy playing it again in the near future..

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

For the average golfer this course has it all.

From the staff to the condition of the course this is a fun place to play. It has some challenging holes but not so difficult that an average player get frustrated. I would highly recommend this course and will play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice, simple course.

Great course for the price here on Golf Now. The course is an old one, with cart paths a little bumpy. Lots of rain in the last month have washed some out.

Playability standpoint though, will seem like an easy course for long hitters. Course is very simple and open, if you're looking for a relaxed round at a fun course, this is the place to be.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Sad state of affairs

I first played Scotland Yards when it was known as Sundance Golf Course, that was probably some 15 years ago. It was a wonderful tract that challenged golfers of all skill levels. The fairways and greens were always in very good shape. The course did not seem to get a lot of play because it is a bit of drive to get to it. I last played there some 11 years ago, after the name had changed. Conditions were still the same, great layout, great staff and fast play. Fast forward to 2013.

A residential community has sprouted around 14 of 18 holes. The new addition has completely changed the feel of the golf course. No longer do you have the feeling of playing a true links course, It feels cramped and restrictive, although the homes really are not in play. The greens are in poor shape, the fairways are overgrown with weeds or worse, too many sandy spots, making it a rough outing. I would not reccomend this course under the current conditions. This is regretful as it was a great course with a truly challenging layout for everyone.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scotland

was good, just the cart path needs attention, besides that good to play there

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

very nice

staff was very friendly, the golf corse was very well groomed and greens were very nice and consistence

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course for the $$$$$

Course was in over all in great shape greens were good just a tad slow but were in great shape ....was very pleased with course and the staff was out standing polite and love to chat with customers ..over a AAAA++++ in my book

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Some nice elevation changes,fairly open.

Course staff is always friendly. They don't seem to overbook as I usually get mid day tee times and course is wide open. Greens can be good or bad depending on rainfall. Overall I always enjoy playing here even if course is not pristine.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0

Course was interesting but greens were poor

Course was interesting but greens were herendous. Greens were aeriated and we were not warned. Greens were slow and bumpy.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

this course is in poor condition

The course has a very poor layout. The conditions of the greens is beyond explanation ( unless you like putting on sand). Its difficult at best to determine the fairways from the rough.
Until this course gets some serious work, we won't return even at the low price.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 259
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Florida Advisor

Nice scenic course

Some lynx type hole mixed in w/ Florida tree lined holes.Nicely maintained. Greens just aerated & sanded but still pretty fast. Postage stamp greens. Fairways pretty carpeted. Carts are gas powered w/ windshields. 4th time I've played this course & each time I've enjoyed it. Will play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good value for money

Course was in better condition on back nine. Some interesting holes. Quite an easy course from ladies tee

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice layout always enjoy playing here

The course was a little rough this time. I have played here may times, but this time the greens were very bumpy. Overall good value

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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