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2.9
2155 Reviews (2155)
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722
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
178
1 Stars
201
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
56.1%
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1632 out of 2155 reviews
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2.8
56 Reviews (56)
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Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
46.4%
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117 Reviews (117)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
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Value
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Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
51.3%
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60 out of 117 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 141
Rating 75.1

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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2.9
2155 Reviews (2155)

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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Rough Shape

Course was in rough shape, greens were under repair , no heads up given on Golf Now, me and my playing partner gave up on the course after 6 holes it wasn’t worth playing! We should have been given a refund! Manager said there were plenty of signs stating course condition! You couldn’t drive on the fairways because they were trying to recondition the course, which were didn’t know until hole number 5 when a course worker told us, there were two holes closed which we found out after we arrived at hole four and no hole was found! A terrible experience all around!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst course I’ve ever played

Truly a terrible golf experience 2 holes were closed completely. Most of the greens are chopped up with weeds on them and that’s if you even get to play a green. Most holes have makeshift greens in the middle of the fairway. There were rocks in the sand traps. Just honestly a horribly managed course. Pace of play was so high because I was the only person on the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Terrible Condition

This course was in fair to good shape a few months ago. They have lost the greens, the fairways and bunkers are overrun with weeds. After the first cut off the fairway, the weeds are terrible.

Bunkers were pitted and overgrown.

I love this layout but something bad has happened there.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens need improvement

Love the layout but probably because of weather and rain? Greens were often bare and rough was too rough with high grass and wetness. Very friendly staff. I would play again because I love the layout except maybe the dreaded 18th but I would not recommend it to the really serious golfer until greens get better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 247
2.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser

No improvement

Not better from last month. The cow pastures you pass on the drive in are better condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

rough shape

this was our first time playing Red Tail. Over all the course if a great layout, there are some long tight drives from the tees, the fairways are broken up so you have to place some shots in the right area.But the greens and tee boxes were rough shape. not a lot of grass on the greens, very patchy. I'd go back when the greens get some life to them.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout very poor conditions

I’ve played here several times as being a local. Unfortunately the course has a lot of issues. Greens, bunkers, tee boxes and fairways need a lot of TLC. I hope it bounces back.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Needs work

Always loved the layout of the course but the greens are putting through a burn victim, I’ll give them another try soon but it’s going to be a while

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Play somewhere else

I've played this course many times before and it's sad how poor the conditions are. First off, if you like to get to the course early to warm-up at the range, don't bother. The range is small and really tore up. The course is really bad from tee to green. The boxes had large bare spots but probably the best part of the course. Fairways were full of mixed grasses types and weeds. Its one thing to have these on the course and its not that bad as long as its maintained at lower height but it looks like they haven't been cut in a few weeks. i've never been penalized so much for hitting it into the fairway. The worst part of the course were the greens. They did aeration recently but alot of the holes were exposed and needed to be refilled with sand. the greens were extremely dried out. A majority of the greens had large barespots and a few in particular had cracks in the soil.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Redtail

Liking this course alot. Greens are almost back in shape and fairways looking good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Jim’s review of Redtail

The course is coming back nicely from the drought. The fairways are in good shape and the greens have been aerated several weeks ago but putting pretty true now. They should be in good shape soon. Tees were in rough shape but playable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Poor course conditions

It’s been several years since playing here due to course conditions in the past. I decided to give it another try. Big mistake ! I will not waste my time or money for this course again unless I’ve driven the course to see conditions. Course has gone down hill. Last time I played they had one hole that had fairway split. Now there are 7 or 8 that they’ve created double landing fairways. Greens are still burned. Cart maps are turned off. Leaves one thinking they are working hard to save money. Certainly not from what they are charging.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun yet challenging Track

We play here almost every other week never disappointed staff is great at Pro Shop... Special recognition to Caden, he is a true asset and always goes out of his way to make our the experience so much better. As for the course itself...great track, elevation and rolling fairways, challenging enough yet super fun too... something for everybody. Greens getting better every time! After your round make sure you visit the griil/ bar...again the staff here are fabulous and the prices on food and drink are very fair... As mentioned earlier we travel from Disney area every other weekend and it's worth the drive! Thank you to all at Redtail

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/21/2024

This is definitely a fake comment…

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What happened?

This course used to be in good shape. The lay out is challenging yet forgiving and it has the bones to be one of the best courses in the area. There were times where it felt like I was playing on a cow pasture. So sad to see such a nice course go to waste. The older gentleman in the pro shop might want to consider retiring all together, he was not very personable, I felt like I was bothering him by coming in to pay for my round. I will not return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not the time

Played here many times. Course is a mess right now. Greens were recently punched but are basically un-puttable because of obviously the large punch holes but also lots of large dirt/sand patches. Great layout but nowhere near worth $56. Hopefully they get it back but not worth it right now

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Nice layout, the course is coming around from a down turn. The greens were recently punched.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What happened?!?!

It had been a couple of years since I played here and it was beautiful. It has completely been ignored and abused. It’s a shame, I don’t know how that community would allow such gross incompetence regarding their course. Dirt tea boxes, all trees shrubs and weeds completely overgrown, patchy multiple types of grass, fairways destroyed. What happened?? This place used to be awesome. I would boycott until there is investment in fixing this course. I can’t recommend this course unless they were paying me to play. Honestly, it’s not even worth $20, but they’re charging at least $60. They should be ashamed of themselves.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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