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2.9
2150 Reviews (2150)
5 Stars
721
4 Stars
708
3 Stars
343
2 Stars
177
1 Stars
201
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
57.4%
Recommend this course
1630 out of 2150 reviews
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2.8
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
50.9%
Recommend this course
28 out of 55 reviews
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2.7
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
28
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
51.7%
Recommend this course
61 out of 118 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
2150 Reviews (2150)

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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I Recommend This Course
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best Value and Great Layout

This is an overall great golf experience for the money. Great staff and never a rushed time. Great elevation and mix of holes. Not perfect but definitely worth it.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 9
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Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

coming back

playable again, one of the best layouts in central florida. greens are solid, rest of course needs work but she's coming back.

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Book elsewhere

Seen better days for sure. With the exception of a few holes on the back nine the course has pretty much gone fallow. Feel bad for the homeowners that invested around it, can only hope they turn it around as the clubhouse and facilities are nice.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Better!!

Course is getting better. Greens are good. Fairways need work. Tee boxes need work. Bunkers are not consistent .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Greens are improving

About 5 months ago I thought the course would be shut down as it was in such bad condition. I tried it again and it’s making an improvement specifically in the greens. Not much grass in the fairways. Too bad, as it once use to be a beautiful course.

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

Soooo much better

Played there about 1.5 years ago and I must say that course conditions have improved immensely. The greens and fairview are in way better shape. I will go back to play more often now and I’m happy to see the improvements. There is more work to be done but hats off to the new management that’s making this possible

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Better than expected

I can't believe all the negative reviews. This is a very good and challenging course. It could use some help with the fairways and bunkers. I only saw 1 bad Teebox. Greens were very good. # 7 was closed because of the rain; but the course is very playable. There were only 10 people there and what a shame. I suggest you play this course as it is very reasonable and a great layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course has come such a long way since last year. Greens have a solid foundation now and rolling great. Some bad areas on certain greens but overall, in great shape. Tee boxes could use some love but not really a make or break issue for me. Fairways and rough were decent nothing spectacular but nothing bad either, Bunkers could use some sand, was very we and heavy sand. Looked as if they haven't been raked in a while and just been rained on, Hole 7 was closed due to course holding too much water, Overall this course is in better shape than Black bear and Eagle dunes (with the exception of eagle dunes greens are slightly better) 100% recommend checking this place out right now they are starting to get the course back and it is very promising

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 278
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 25 Contributor
Ohio Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Use Hot Deals @ RedTail

First off, love this fun challenging layout, and try to play when in the area. I had a friend that lived at RedTail, and you should see that course back when it was about to go Private/Semi-Private. I don't hit as far as I once did, so course is challenging for me from Whites. The greens & fairways are what matter most in my opinion ......greens a little slow for me, but you could tell they are still healing after aeration a couple weeks back. Sanded spots will get bad reviews, but I think they are headed in right direction. Speaking of sand, not much in bunkers, so don't hit it there anyway. I love the holes 14-17 around a big lake, but don't ask for anything nice to say about #18 (I had to make a lucky putt to avoid DbleBogie) .....its a tough hole for me! #10 is another brutal hole, demanding a big straight drive for any chance of GiR. Thanx to GN for the Hot Deals (no complaints when the cost is less) .....I signed in as a single, expecting to get paired up, but didn't & was able to work on a few things alone. Pace-of-Play was not an issue, the group behind me had a 2-hole buffer, and I didn't even see groups ahead of me after #11. Oh, the layout does not return to clubhouse @ #9, but they did have a bev-cart roaming (although she probably didn't last long with not many players). Get the greens up to Par, and players will come to this fun layout.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Round — Don’t Believe Reviews

I played here today and was very satisfied with my round. Nothing hindered play, the greens were rolling well, and while there were a few small spots with sand crane damage, over 90% of the surfaces were perfectly playable. I saw some negative reviews that even says it is not playable but decided to give it a try myself. Glad I did! it was more than playable, I don't know what they expect from this price range. It seems like some of those comments might be from people connected to other courses. Overall, a good experience and I’ll definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Neglected golf course

Played this course many times and it has never been in such bad condition. The standard of the golf course was unfortunately terrible. Weeds everywhere. The grass on the tees was a not existing, if there was any grass on the tee. Lots of weed on the greens. If you are a decent golfer, don't go here until it is in a better shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Turning the corner

This course is completely different than 3 months ago. The staff is bringing the course back to life. Greens are improving only slightly messed up from Sandhills cranes. Course played well . Definitely worth playing again

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

Not too shabby

I actually really enjoyed the course and it’s my new favorite. So far out of the courses I’m gone to this is the most diverse with 3-5 PAR options. Some putting greens are rough and I did lose over 20 balls because their grass is so high off the fairway but at the same time I found over 20 balls. A win is a win?

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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