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2.9
2162 Reviews (2162)
5 Stars
723
4 Stars
710
3 Stars
349
2 Stars
179
1 Stars
201
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
57.3%
Recommend this course
1638 out of 2162 reviews
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2.8
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
9
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
49.1%
Recommend this course
28 out of 57 reviews
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3.0
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
18
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
57.9%
Recommend this course
62 out of 107 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
2162 Reviews (2162)

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 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great value!

We played 5 courses in the $50 range in greater Orlando. This was the best one by far. They also allow you to play all day for one rate. We actually got to play 27 hours for 45 bucks!

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

Awesome course

Course is a lot of fun, the layout is unique and different from a lot of my locals. It's not in tip top shape but more than playable. Staff is very friendly and they have an all you can play deal which you can't beat. Only place that's $45 in the mornings. Me and my friends have been here 12-13 times and always have a great time. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value, challenging layout!

Course conditions are improving daily. It’s a fun challenging course and still offered at a great price. Wonderful layout, great value.

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

Course is improving

This used to be one of the best courses around. They had some difficulty about a year ago with equipment and the course fell off. It seems to be bouncing back. Greens and fairways are much improved from just a couple of months ago. Price is great for this course. Can’t wait to see the progress. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Disappointing

The course layout is challenging as expected. The course condition was not being maintained. The rough when cut left the clippings and made it impossible to find your ball. The fairways were not maintained making finding your ball. in the fairways, sometimes impossible. I have enjoyed playing the course before, but unless the conditions improve greatly, will not play it again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Better than you think

When I played Redtail on January 6th, the course needed some work but was very playable. Since then I read some reviews that were so critical, I wasn't sure I should go back. On February 13th, I decided to see for myself. Conditions had improved. The Greens were beautiful but slow. Tee boxes, fairways, and bunkers were more than adequate. Besides that the course is very interesting and challenging. You need to keep the ball in play at Redtail as there are many areas of dense vegetation that will gobble up errant shots. The price is reasonable compared to many other courses. I would definitely recomment this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't waste your money

The course used to be amazing 10 years ago. Played there this weekend and will never go back. Course is in bad shape, fairways and greens, We couldn't even finish one of the holes because there were so many weeds in the FAIRWAY, couldn't find our balls. You're chipping off dirt around the greens. Definitely not worth the 50 green fees.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the drive. Go elsewhere

Cannot believe the condition of this course. Friends said this was a beautiful course at one time.

I sure don't see it. Fairways dead, weeds everywhere. Not worth the drive

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Unbelievably bad

I’ve played a lot of courses in Central Florida’s and this is by far the worst course I’ve ever played. It’s got potential cause the layout is awesome and difficult but it just looks like they haven’t even tried to maintain this course. Do not waste your money they’ll try to get you with all day free golf but it’s just not even worth going back around after finishing an 18

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 253
2.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great layout

Has a great layout. Fairways were ok but need work. Greens were recently over seeded and coming back nicely, but very slow. Would play again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 64
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Absolutely Awful.

Simply out, it's so bad, that the reviews Leaving 3, 4 and 5 star reviews are total fabrication and lies. These reviews are clearly either members, golf course residents, or people that have been paid to say these things. It's NOT true!

A great course 15 years ago, this place is now a total disgrace. We have played there are many times, but we will never return it is beyond bad.

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