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2.9
2155 Reviews (2155)
5 Stars
722
4 Stars
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3 Stars
346
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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4
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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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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26 out of 56 reviews
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2.8
117 Reviews (117)
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10
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
2.2
Value
3.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
51.3%
Recommend this course
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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Reviews

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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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Staff very friendly and accommodating. A big thanks to Caden for helping us change our tee time for an earlier one as we had to be back in Orlando for an appointment Course itself was beautifully laid out with a great risk reward options for all skill levels. Tee boxes in goid condition and greens look like they're coming along very nicely, putts roll well and true mostly. Overall a great day out on a challenging and rewarding course! Keep up the great job guys, we will definitely be back! Also the bar was great after the round with fair prices for food and drinks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Coming along well

Fairway, tee boxes are in good condition, may not be perfect but it did not have any influence on the play. Great layout, and great value compared to other courses near. Will definitely come back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Close the course

Amazing how the community would be okay with their holf course becoming a goat pasture.

Its now the worst conditioned course in Central Florida.

Just close it down 👎🏻

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

As the weather improves so does golf course.Traps are still work in progress and some greens are more damaged than others.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent layout.Fairways overseeded and good.Greens getting better.Some spots on greens being worked on.Letting grass grow so a tad slow.Staff doing good job improving conditions.Good value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Improving

Was once an excellent course and can see it’s improving but still a way to go. The course is worth a visit though. Only problem we had was the fact the foursomes in front of us didn’t let us through so held up on every hole. It didn’t seem to bother them at all and the football that were two holes behind us caught us up around the 13th. Think some people should understand etiquette on a golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Rolling Hills

Hard to find course, No directions to entrance till you pass it. GPS unreliable, takes you to the community entrance that has No Entry. No GPS on carts that work as advertised. Fairways hard as a rock and no irrigation at the time. Restaurant not open only at selected days. First time players are in for a surprise when making there shot. Unknown territory in the fairway. Many rolling mounds.

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

Go for the layout

One of the best layouts in the area. The recent reviews are correct, the course is definitely on the mend. The course conditions are fine. The greens are slow right now as they continue to get the back to what they once were but they still putt true. The fairways and tees were in good shape. Definitely worth the price and trip up there. For $10 bucks more you can add lunch.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

There are still some areas that damaged and needing to heal and improve.Traps have no consistency and some are still work in progress.Need to cut pins away from damaged area.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

poor conditions

great layout but poor conditions. sections of green dead. rough is sand and weeds, no grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 61
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Still working to improve.Some areas have more damage than others.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions are certainly improving, fairways have decent grass, couple of the greens are pretty rough but they are working on them so should be good eventually. Great layout and good deal for the $$ for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 278
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Ohio Advisor
Previously Played

Red Tail on Comeback Trail

Red Tail has been thru some tough times, grass being main topic of negative issues. They had broker water pump for irrigation, poor greens' care, and probably staffing issues. I saw the reviews, below what the course once was, but it looks to be in process for recovery. I love the layout & fun to play, and challenging.......good par3's, good par5's, and good mix of lengths. I played well this day, even made some 1putt saves (although greens are bumpy on the Winter Rye), but I gotta come back just to redeem my score on #18 (my only dbleBogie of the day). Thanx to GN for the Hot Deal .......and I look forward to the comeback at Red Tail (although I don't want the $50-70 rates which accompany great conditions).

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lost its shimmer

Love the course. But conditions were well below expectations. Greens were ROUGH. Cart gps- not working. On course bathrooms- dirty.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 278
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
Ohio Advisor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Red Tail on the Rebound

I really want this course to survive and get back to what it once was, a great layout & fun course to play. Don't be swayed by prior downgrading reviews, The fairways are good, greens are rolling OK (for winter rye & the fact players don't repair ball marks); probably the worst thing is sand bunkers need worked (of course players don't rake & there are multiple rakes per trap), so we played "jungle rules" & moved outta deep ruts/foot-digs. I had a 10am T, joined up with another single, so pace-of-play was whatever we wanted, with nobody ahead & no players within 3 or 4-holes behind us. We took our time, hit some second shots/putts ......why is it the B-player betters the score? The course itself is fun to play, a fair length for us old guys --#10 is a challenge, and we both DbleBogied #18 (a monster of par 4 if weak like me). My cart was clean & fast, but the GPS didn't work (or maybe I didn't turn it on). Proshop (young) guy was very nice & filled me in on some of the course management --- pump-house was outta commision during summer months when the grasses needed watered, so the overseeding in November has helped mask issues from months ago. Thanx to GN for the Hot Deals, and I'll be back ......not only to check progress of course, but also to better my score on #18 (my only Dble in the round).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

So much Potential

The only thing moderately decent about this course was the new golf carts, unfortunately, that was it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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