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3.0
2166 Reviews (2166)
5 Stars
723
4 Stars
714
3 Stars
349
2 Stars
179
1 Stars
201
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
60.3%
Recommend this course
1642 out of 2166 reviews
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2.7
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
50.0%
Recommend this course
23 out of 46 reviews
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3.1
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
60.4%
Recommend this course
55 out of 91 reviews
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Course Highlights
Red Tail's course layout consistently earns high praise for its fun, challenging design with memorable holes around the lake. Friendly staff, smooth check-in, and comfortable pace of play make this an outstanding value for the money.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7152 yards
Slope 142
Rating 74.5

Atypical of many Florida golf courses, RedTail Golf Club is a links-style layout dotted with 100-year-old oak trees and azaleas among its rolling green fairways. Designed by Dave Harman, who also did Shingle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, the course features four lakes with water coming into play on the last five holes. Holes 14-18 work their way around the largest lake on the course, while the finishing hole's approach shot plays over another body of water in front of the clubhouse. Located in rural Sorrento a little more than a half hour north of Orlando, RedTail Golf Club prides itself on catering to "members only."

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Harman (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

3.0
2166 Reviews (2166)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 62
Patio Dining 55
19th Hole Scenic Views 41
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 116
Forced Carries 93
Water Hazards 87
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 103
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 75
Locals 73
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 128
In the 'Burbs 43
Convenient to the City 22

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Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

What a shame

I have played Redtail at least 15 times and the last time I said I wouldn’t go back ! I wish I would have stayed away !! A once fantastic course is sadly finished ! My back yard would be a better fairway and my yard sucks ! The entire course is hot garbage , stay away

Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/20/2025

100% true.

Same experience.

Course is officially a dud.

HORRENDOUS conditions.

Don't waste your time or money here.

Add to this the crap staff and you have the perfect storm..

Adios to what WAS a great course 15 years ago...

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting and fun golf course

It was a great experience overall. The course was fun and challenging, with interesting hole layouts. One downside was the greens, which were a bit slow during my visit and I struggled to adjust to the pace. Also, Hole 7 was closed for repairs. That said, I had a great time and am already looking forward to my next round. This course is well worth a visit!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Red Tail Golf Club

The course is in bad condition. It is difficult to believe that the course receives any maintenance. The layout could make for a fun and challenging experience if the course was maintained. The fairways, greens and bunkers are nearly unplayable due to an inadequate or lack of care.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great layout needs work

In the process of improvements. Layout challenging, not a grip and rip it courses, you have to think about placement. Lots of trouble to get into. Fairways tough, yspotty, greens ,some better than others. Free replays. I would play again just for the challenge,

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Had a great time playing here. Course was in pretty decent shape. Looks like they are improving and should continue to get better shape. I would recommend playing here.

Christian at the pro shop was the man.

Burgers from the restaurant are spectacular.

A decent course for a very reasonable price for the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Green speed was a bit slow

Other than that, it was a great course overall

The grass quality seems improving

Especially, the view of the golf course was amazing!

All workers are so kind!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 254
2.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Value Course

I was pleasantly surprised at this course. This course was the best $40 course that I ever played. Tremendous bang for my buck.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens and tees are overseeded, greens are slow. The layout has always been a good one!

It is a far cry from the old Redtail that was one of the best courses in the area. It is still in rough shape but they are trying! You play the same layout you always did and is a good bang for your $. Pace was super fast and the beer cart is around lots! Good deal for the money you pay!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of best layouts in Central Florida

Great clubhouse and staff. Played a 2 1/2 hr round. Beautiful layout around swamps, ponds, lakes. Greens we’re running well. Definitely a challenge. I ll be back

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great layout

I’ve played the course many times over the last 10 years. I’ve seen a lot of improvement over the last thirty days.. Tee boxes are good, greens are much better and the fairways are playable but need some work. Beautiful scenery and a great layout. Great value from a price perspective.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Course needs work

Course was an awesome layout, made it worth it, too bad the course condition is not great, I know about the water system going out in the summer of last year so I know they’re working on it, hope to see this course improve

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout still, terrible shape

This course was in great shape the last time I played it and my expectations were high, only to be very disappointed. The course was in horrible shape with the fairways being full of crab grass, the greens were in sub par shape, and the 7th hole was closed. I played well despite the conditions but I will say the conditions probably cost me 1-2 shots. Disappointed sums it up, i will say pace of play was great and the carts are some of the fastest I have ever been in. Potential is there but the up keep needs to happen.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall good. Hole 7 out of service. Rough area very challenging. Restaurant and bar closed on Monday which is bad for business.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

great track

it remains a mystery while this course is open to the public, but while it is. Play it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Very Saf

I wish I could say the course is getting better but the management refuses to put any money into it. If you see any stars past a 2 it is a lie from course management.. do not be fooled. This place has no repeat customers. This course in the past was a wonderful place, the layout is one of the best in Florida.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout in bad condition.

Unfortunately, this course is in poor condition both the fairways and the greens. It is a very nice layout in a beautiful community that needs a lot of work to bring it back to its good days.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 254
2.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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