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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
100.0%
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14 out of 14 reviews
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4.0
22 Reviews (22)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
Recommend this course
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 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good value for your money

Pace of play was good. Fairways and greens were a little sparse.

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

Typical FL Course: firm, sparse grass on greens.

As seems to be common in FL this year, greens do not have consistent grass but still seem to putt quite truly. This is a good layout with a variety of holes: flat, uphill and downhill, varied yardages. Good Par 3's; some false fronts but with an opening to run the ball onto the green if needed. Of course, it is hard to complain about any course if you get an ace in your round. Hole # 8, blue tees, 218 yards, 3-wood.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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

The course has very good features

Think the course needs attention! The greens need to be mowed! New growth on the greens have the ball jumping all over the place!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Nice view of the hills.

Enjoyable course to play. The greens are tricky and fast. Wide open course, plays quite easily. Played it twice in one week, looking forward to going back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Slow!

The course was so crowded that I gave up after 5 holes, an hour and 40 minutes, late on a weekday afternoon!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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

I like to play her

good value, but greens could use some work. Good quick play in morning and a fun course if are looking for something not to challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

It's a golf course

The staff rubbed my group the wrong way the moment we walked into the pro shop. All staff including pro shop, cafe, and the starter were very rude. course was a fun layout but somewhat slow and congested on a weekday afternoon and the greens need attention desperately. Only good thing is the price.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

poor condition, poor cart path. expensive for what you get.

Will not play again....course is busyenough without us. Ha!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 83
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

GREAT VALUE

Average course with fast challenging greens.Good value plus they give you a free lunch.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

the course was better than expected

for the cost this was a real good deal. it was slow play but it is January so it is that way at most courses.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This couse is a dump

The course is a antiquated run down cow pasture. It is an embarrassment. The couse is falling apart. It is poorly marked. I had a hard time finding the first tee. The staff was friendly but that was all the good I can find. I would not play this again nor recommend this course to anyone else. The pictures of the course on there website were not even close to what u saw in person.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Nice and Strait

This is a pretty nice course, very strait. Pretty good deal for the money. Paved cart paths would be nice. Overall an okay course for me, I would play here again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Great value

It's one of the few courses around Tampa that's not flat as a board. The hills make for more interesting play. The staff is always friendly and the golf/meals deals through GolfNow make this course my favorite one in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course and great price.

Price is great and people are nice. Club house has good food and drinks. Also it is not a busy course. Greens are good as well as fairway. Hardly any water so that helps the normally golfers. It is fun to play and nice quiet surrounding.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great value!!

Course was in good condition and the staff was very friendly. Afternoon tee time and round was played in less than 3.5 hours. Good mix of holes. Some challenging and some risk/reward. A good course for all abilities to have a fun time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

off the beaten path

Though it's in the middle of nowhere, this course was quite enjoyable to play. Not really much of a challenge except for a couple of holes, it's a good choice for value and for the beginner/novice player. Overseeding made for some interesting putts and variable speeds.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Decent if you're in the area

Course in the middle of nowhere. Staff was excellent, friendly and a nice change of pace. Course was a bit wet, grass was thin in spots, but overall worthy...especially for $25 on a weekend morning, plus they toss in a hot dog, chips and drink. Take the upgrade, pay $1 get a beer instead of soda!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The course is reasonable for us older players.

For those of us that have back issues, the cart paths are terrible. They are rough causing undo pressure on back problems.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

Nice Layout Good Value

They always have a good deal on Golfnow with lunch included and sometimes it includes a sleeve of balls. The staff has always been super friendly and make everyone feel welcomed.Nice elevation on alot of holes and the greens usually roll very well. Only drawbacks that I have is that there is no driving range, and to have the 18th hole a dull, straight away par 3 is a buzz kill. A very good choice, and if you go during the week in the afternoons you can play in about 2 hrs...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great price for golf, cart and grub! Course is fun and challenging.

Staff at golf counter friendly. Bar waitress, not so much. Fun and challenging course for this beginner/novice female golfer. I liked that I could play at a reasonable pace without feeling pushed to go faster. Vacationing from Vancouver, Washington where the rain makes the greens slow, so it was an adjustment to play on a faster green. (a few more puts than I would have liked). Staying at Lake Jovita, but the cheaper rates and more casual atmosphere made us more interested in this course. Going back for more tomorrow because hubby and I enjoyed the course so much.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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