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2.2
356 Reviews (356)
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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
1.8
Value
2.5
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.2
34.7%
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191 out of 356 reviews
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1.8
37 Reviews (37)
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Conditions
1.5
Value
2.1
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.3
Amenities
1.9
StaffFriendliness
3.8
18.9%
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7 out of 37 reviews
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Conditions
1.5
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Layout
3.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.0
20.8%
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Course Highlights
The course layout rewards strategic shot-making with a strong mix of par 3s, 4s, and 5s across uncrowded, open fairways. Friendly staff and affordable rates make this a go-to value round for golfers who enjoy a relaxed pace.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6504 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.3

Named after the creek that borders it, Tarpon Woods Golf Club is home to an abundance of wildlife including deer, alligators, turkeys, coyotes, and otters. The layout is not the Tampa Bay area's most challenging but it is one of the most scenic. Formerly Brooker Creek Golf Club, the club changed management and made several improvements to the bunkers, tee boxes, and greens in 2009. It has been a local favorite for more than 30 years. Overall the golf course is not particularly long but the front nine plays longer than the back. Each nine offers a unique set of challenges. The third hole is the longest and toughest with water that runs down the left side. There is also water on both sides of the approach to the green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways 419 Bermuda grass
Greens Tif-Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lane Marshall

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Please wear traditional golf attire on our course, including collared shirts. No denim or cut-off shorts are allowed.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

2.2
356 Reviews (356)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 37
Dinner 22
Watching the Game 18
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 31
Bunkers 28
Narrow Fairways 22
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 38
Locals 32
Seniors 23
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 28
Worth the Drive 18
In the 'Burbs 17

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Decent Round

1st time playing the course and I expected it to be more difficult and in better condition than it was. Still a fun course and I would go back there as it was not too expensive for the yardage.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good golf course

Thoroughly enjoyed the course and the layout. I played the course with my 13 year old son. Some excellent holes and a good but fair challenge. Disappointed at pace of play after 9 holes and some players could have shown etiquette and allowed faster games to play through.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Tarpon woods

This course is in horrible condition, dead spots everywhere, really slow greens. Don't waste your money playing this dump.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

This course is improving

Course has had a lot of work and improves since last year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Tarpon Woods course

Overall the course is not that bad at all, could use some cleaning up but not bad other wise. The down fall I would say is being that it is summer there are no holes that provide you with water to drink and cool you down. There is one water fountain but the water is fairly warm and not soothing. There is a beef o bradys connected to it which makes it very nice to end the course and grab a drink and food there.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Very good Course

I would recommend playing this course. We had played it about 3 months ago it was good then but even better now. The greens had been punched about a month ago and were healing nicely, in a couple weeks or so they will be sweet. There were a few tee boxes that were rough, they fairways were nice. Overall in very good shape. Best of all the price was $20. They are running specials all the time, for the price it was outstanding.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

This was such a beautiful course! The only negative that I could say was the other golfers. Pushing players in front of you by hitting when they are not suppose to is just plain rude. Would go back again! Just beware if you are the first ones out, it can be a bit wet.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value for the money

Course was somewhat challenging. The condition of quite a few fairways need attention. There are a lot of patches on fairways without grass and you will be hitting from sand. The greens were mostly in excellent condition except for the last par 3. The rain water had accumulated, and the green was totally drenched. The hole was full I water as well, this definitely should be addressed. Overall it was a good experience and I recommend the course. As the conditions improve this course will be a lot of fun. I will be playing it again

Conditions Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Improving Steadily

Ownership is really putting forth the effort needed to restore this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

On my short list

After playing this course, I will be playing it again. All the work that they have been putting in is finally paying off. In another week or so, the greens wll be pristine.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout, poor fairway conditions

Fun layout. Short course. Greens rolled nice but incredibly slow. Fairways and rough were in poor condition. Saw a bunch of deer and Ospreys. Even a turkey. Lunch at the turn was excellent.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course and great bang for the buck

The greens and aprons were in very good condition. Most of the fairways were good, but some bare or thin spots required moving the ball to a better spot. Very nice surroundings and the houses are generally far back and not an issue with a few minor exceptions. Though well treed along the fairways, they are mostly wide and forgiving. Lots of water but it rarely really comes into play. The practice range was large, but the actual hitting area was constrained to a very small area; couldn't figure that one out. Overall a great experience and 'I'll be back"!

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

Good for the money.

All of the greens are in great shape. Most of the tee boxes are in good shape also. There are some spots on the fairways that need attention, but overall a good course for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Not bad for the price. A few fairways have some muddy spots, but overall I would play here again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Greens and their aprons are in excellent shape. Centers of the fairways are in good shape. Got a good buy on a golf shirt that was on sale in the pro shop. Overall, it is a nice course and a good value in pleasant surroundings. Additionally, bring your best game, some holes are quite challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Review

Always a pleasure to play Tarpon. Pretty course. Nice surroundings

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Setting...

As a recently retiree, I have taken up golf. I thoroughly enjoy the game and the beautiful setting of Tarpon Woods, which is located near my house here in Palm Harbor. I understand that the management has undertaken an aggressive path to improve the conditions. The TLC is showing. Everyone is very friendly. My partner and I, who is new to golf also, really enjoy our golfing experience at Tarpon Woods. I like that the range is long and spacious.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Worth the drive to Tarpon

Had played Tarpon Woods several years ago when the greens were in terrible shape. Decided to try it again and was pleasantly surprised as the greens are in excellent condition. Better than most courses in the area. Tarpon Woods offers the experienced golfer a good challenge with lots of water and rough to challenge your game. Fairways are in good shape if you stay in the middle, stray to the sides and you will encounter some bare patches. Now that the greens are in good shape, the tee boxes could use some work. Watch out for the hazard behind the 16th green as it would appear the locals like to take their dogs there and if you overshoot it, you may end up with more than mud between your spikes...Pace of play was very good. Excellent value for your money. We are already booked for another round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Will the conditions ever change?

Year after year I play Tarpon Woods and except it to improve and parts of the course does. The disappointing part is, the parts that improved the year before are back the way they were... If you just have to get out and play and the conditions don't bother you Tarpon Woods is a fun course to play... don't expect much and you won't be disappointed

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

golf course condition

needs fairway grass and lots of sprinkler work. would be a beautiful course if some work is done

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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