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Tarpon Woods Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 72 | 6504 yards | 71.3 | 129 |
| Middle | 72 | 6022 yards | 69.5 | 124 |
| Forward (W) | 72 | 5252 yards | 70.6 | 123 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.4/134 | 398 | 354 | 567 | 218 | 547 | 421 | 418 | 182 | 394 | 3499 | 378 | 392 | 189 | 500 | 341 | 387 | 510 | 198 | 410 | 3305 | 6804 |
| White M: 70.0/131 | 380 | 335 | 542 | 198 | 529 | 400 | 402 | 150 | 378 | 3314 | 354 | 375 | 156 | 467 | 325 | 362 | 495 | 166 | 367 | 3067 | 6381 |
| Gold M: 68.5/127 | 349 | 315 | 510 | 156 | 499 | 365 | 365 | 127 | 351 | 3037 | 325 | 350 | 153 | 451 | 287 | 342 | 466 | 142 | 360 | 2876 | 5913 |
| Red W: 70.8/129 | 337 | 308 | 436 | 148 | 448 | 324 | 326 | 102 | 323 | 2752 | 310 | 341 | 125 | 437 | 261 | 309 | 451 | 140 | 353 | 2727 | 5479 |
| Purple W: 60.1/100 | 260 | 240 | 385 | 108 | 397 | 229 | 255 | 102 | 234 | 2210 | 262 | 291 | 93 | 357 | 234 | 210 | 360 | 97 | 312 | 2216 | 4426 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 |
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GOOD SHAPE
THE STAFF WERE AMAZING, THE COURSE WAS IN GOOD SHAPE, IT'S ALOT BETTER THEN PREVIOUS
YEARS.
KEEP GOING YOUR DOING GREAT JOB.
JIM
Great course,nice conditions
Nice to play ,fairway need some attention, putting and range very nice. Friendly staff, the food great and good portion.
Good value
As residents my wife and I don't play so much Jan thru' April because of prices. However, at ~$25 this was great value. It's a nice layout, bunkers good, t boxes good, greens certainly playable but will be better in a few months, fairways a bit rough, but playable and will get better.
Good number of golfers playing, but moved along well.
the longest round ever !
Played this course a few years ago and couldn't remember all of it ! So booked an afternoon tee time 1.30 ! We waited all the way round ! And finished in the dark after 6.00 ! The course is ok but they let far to many on
Good value
Love the wildlife, great restaurant and pro shop, favorite of mine
much improved
Played TWGC in the past and course needed attention. It appears it received quite a bit. Greens were in good shape and also the fairways.
Great Challenging Course
One of the Best in the area. Greens needed cutting because they were slow. Beautiful, quiet course!
much better
This is the first time I've played here in a long time and it is much improved. Tee's and greens are in good shape. Fairways are good but a preferred lie is needed as some fairways have bald spots. Rough areas can be very rough but overall it is a very playable course. I always loved the layout and I would recommend giving this course another try if you have not played it in a while.
layout is very good
good value
greens little too slow
fairways could be more plush
What a difference a year makes!!
I have lived on this course for 10 years now and watched it go down hill steadily. The Hampton Group bought it and now the greens are all putt-able, the tee boxes are much better, and the course is wonderful. This is the best value in Tampa now in my opinion and as long as the greens fees stay around 20 dollars, I think it should start to get a lot of play. The layout is super and beginners to experts will have fun on it. The range and practice facilities rival private courses and Beef's is here for food and drink. Thanks to Hampton group for saving this course.
very senic course
I was happy to see all the greens looking good. the last time I played tarpon they were in terrible shape. I enjoy the course because it has a senic layout and is farily difficult. I hope they will be doing the fairways and tee boxes soon. Also please go back to electric carts. I will be back again.
Hot Deal... for the money
Booked a foursome with a Hot Deal and I have to say the price was awesome! I spend a lot of time at Tarpon Woods because of the Beef O'Bradys there. We've had more than a few birthdays and events at that clubhouse, the atmosphere is fun!
Positives:
The layout and scenery are exceptional. Love the long par 5s, and the par 3s are extremely forgiving for the average player. If you've never been to a course around Brooker Creek, this is a great example of one, for the money. I can't believe how many fish are in those ponds!
Negatives:
Why, oh why, with the lawnmower/gas-powered carts??? Talk about ruining a pristine moment, when you're idling at the same noise-level as a Mustang 5.0. Tee boxes were grossly unmaintained. I couldn't find a clean patch on most holes to drive from. Sand traps looked more like mud holes, as in the guy who raked them did it with a bazooka.
I would *barely* recommend this course right now, and only because I've seen it in much, much better condition.
VERY POOR NOT WORTH playing even if it was free!!!!!!!
condition of course is very poor, mostly not taken care of, spotty grass, leaves all over the greens inconsistant tee makers
Very nice layout.
The course design is nice with a good variety of holes. A few fairways need some attention but the greens were very playable. The course is good value for the fees charged. The family of deer on # 10 was a nice bonus.
Beautiful Surroundings
First time I played here but definitely not the last. Got a great deal through Golfnow.com and played the best game of my life!
This course has great features
Beautifull full course, Green excellent condition, staft cordial
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