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2.9
2157 Reviews (2157)
5 Stars
722
4 Stars
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3 Stars
347
2 Stars
178
1 Stars
201
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
56.6%
Recommend this course
1634 out of 2157 reviews
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2.8
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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12
1 Stars
10
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
47.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 57 reviews
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2.8
118 Reviews (118)
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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
2.3
Value
3.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
52.5%
Recommend this course
62 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
2157 Reviews (2157)

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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Hot weather
Used cart

One and done here

First time playing here, and I won't be back. The course layout is undulating and it has a lot of potential. All but two greens were in nice shape and rolled true.

That said, the majority of fairways are ok (at best), but many are inhabited by a significant amount of crab grass, The starter/ranger though really put this course on the "not to play again" list. Best of luck to all that encounter the male Karen of starters/rangers here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 114
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Coming around

Love the course layout. We know they’ve had trouble with the greens but they looked very good and putted well today. Fairways were ok but a lot of weeds around and in the rough. We will definitely play again and again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Greatly improved

One year ago it looked like the course was going belly up. During lunch residents were very upset about the condition of the course,

What a come back! The fairways are good, some crab grass, the greens are excellent and fast.

Glad to see Red Tail is back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/30/2022

Seriously, You are either being paid to write this review, a member or totally blind

Or possibly, all of the above.

Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are in better shape but fairways and tee boxes need help. Weeds are growing everywhere.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways need improvement!

I love this course. It has a great layout that is challenging, but fair. Unfortunately, the fairways, especially on the front nine, need help. The condition of this course comes and goes. I am very disappointed with the current conditions. That said, the greens are much better than the last time I played.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Has gone down hill.

Course has amazing layout. Almost never needing to hit your driver. The greens were in pretty good condition but other than that, course was in pretty bad shape. Weeds, weeds, weeds… all over the fairways and most importantly… on the first cut surrounding most of the greens. Very disappointed in the condition of the course. It has really gone down hill these last few years. The practice area was only big enough to accommodate 3-4 players and you’re hitting off weeds and dirt. There is very little if any grass.

For the price it’s not one I’d ever recommend. There are much better cared for courses for same if not less cost per round.

Truly disappointed!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 73
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 71
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Greens

This is absolutely one of my favorite golf courses. Redtail is back in the best shape it’s ever been in. The fairways , greens are probably the best in town as we speak.. I have played this course 3x this week already , and scheduled a group of 36 later this month. Let’s get back out to Redtail people!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

perfect greens

i played here in february 2021 and they had lost their greens. my round in june 2022 was my first time back and the greens were perfect. some fairways, most of the rough and most areas around greens need some maintenance, but the course was great and being the first to go off in the morning was a real treat. will definitely be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Really Nice Course

Course is in good shape, it's scenic, challenging, each hole is different, requires use of all irons, good value for the cost, has everything a golf course layout should have.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 250
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Improving

Greens much improved from last time, fairways same. Same problem as most courses, SLOW group holding up play. Breezed through 1st 14 holes, on 15 tee two groups waiting to hit, 1 in fairway and 1 on green, you pass 17 to get to 15 and there was foursome going back and forth looking for their balls, went to 18 it was empty, so one slow group holding whole course up! GET A RANGER!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are back

sand bunkers - need serious attention

fairways - fairly good shape

most greens were good and rolling fast

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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