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2.3
344 Reviews (344)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
86
3 Stars
92
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
87
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.6
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.2
39.9%
Recommend this course
190 out of 344 reviews
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1.9
28 Reviews (28)
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19
Conditions
1.6
Value
1.9
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.2
Amenities
1.9
StaffFriendliness
3.6
28.6%
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8 out of 28 reviews
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2.0
53 Reviews (53)
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Conditions
1.7
Value
2.3
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
1.9
StaffFriendliness
3.9
28.3%
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15 out of 53 reviews
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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

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Reviews

2.3
344 Reviews (344)

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 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A nice layout in need of attention

Fairways and bunkers were not in good shape, often needing considerable attention. Greens, however had been aerated recently and obviously were getting reasonable levels of maintenance. It is a shame to see decent layouts like this fall into disrepair, but economic conditions being what they are, this is not an unusual situation.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

This is a great course if your limited with time. The course is challenging enough to keep any type of golfer engaged.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were nice / Fairway Rough very wet, tall grass

For a change the greens were in very good shape (they are never consistent with their green conditions) - Due to a lot of Rain the rough was impossible, Fairway were below average - needs to dry out and be cultivated better. Overall Course needs a little more attention.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

BEAUTIFUL COURSE, GREAT STAFF

This is a lovely course. The greens and fairways are in fantastic shape. Lots of dog legs and fun holes. Can't wait to play it again. The clubhouse and restaurant are very nice. Very clean and accommodating. Bartender was a good guy. Beer is cheap!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs some serious TLC

This course could be great and from the sound of things they are spending some money trying to revitalize it. The layout is great, tight in some spots but challenging, played right through a family of wild deer which was awesome, and the creek was really nice too. The problem comes in with the grass, or weeds, or dirt or whatever you want to call it. Bottom line, with a really good greenskeeper and the right chemicals/ products and some money this place could be great, but until that happens don't expect to be able to putt or hit irons on good grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always improving

Tarpon Woods has a great layout and the views and wildlife are everywhere. After a few years of decline the course is now well maintained and managed and those of us who play it regularly have seen marked improvement in the golf course, especially in the past year with great attention to repairing greens and making the course more playable. The greenskeeper and pro are working tirelessly to make Tarpon a course that offers great value and a fun experience. Pro shop staff are all friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

this course needs major overhaul! I paid $11 for round.When I arrived for 2:37pm tee off,was told front nine was being seeded and close for play.

Played back nine twice. Creek overflowing on #10 causing anything right of cart path wet. The tee boxes on four holes were very trashy or moved to allow play.The fairways had standing water or were soaked.I also don't like the gas powered golf carts,noisy and not helpful to other players by tees or greens.I like the layout but course needs tending to tee boxes and several greens.Put your money in those features and you can command better fees.The course deserved its $11 greens fee. Thanks for allowing me to vent.7

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course...creek runs thru

The course was fun!! Great challenge,Just needs to be MAINTAINED.... Mow Mow, Mow the fairways!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course needs maintenance

The area has had a lot of rain recently. This made the maintenance of the fairways and greens difficult or just not done. The rough was deep, as was the fairways. The greens needed cutting and cleaning. I understand, this is a result of the weather, so this course should be a pleasure to play when the staff resumes the daily maintenance.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the avid golfer

The setup and layout of the course make each hole different from the last and next so it provides an array of shots and clubs to be played and is great, whether an amateur or scratch golfer. Very scenic: saw several deer, wild turkeys, and a gator while playing so you feel in touch with the Florida landscape. Will definitely return :)

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a course if upgrade and maicured would be an 'A' rated course.

Tie boxes need grass replaced. Some of the fairways require resoding.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

Course still needs work

I know that it has been raining a lot recently, but the course was not in good shape. It was difficult to almost discern the rough from the fairway. While a little joking there, the fairway was not smooth and was what i would consider fringe on most other golf courses.

You were certainly not rewarded for hitting the fairway!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

green are in great shap

Course was in great shap considring all the rain we have had lately. On of the few course that was not cart path only. My only negetative was slow play of foursome infront of us. But a great day sunny all day and was allowed to complete round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed- Very nice, Well taken care of.

The course has improved by 60 percent from the last time I played there. 40 days between the times I played. Great Job done by care takers. We will be back with friends. Guy

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't waste your money

The greens are so slow you might as well pick up and take a three putt. The rough and areas right off the cart path are not taken care of. I am a 15 handicap and I dont usually loose many balls. I must have lost 6 balls and they were only a few feet from the cart path. All though I did find at least 8 balls. Anyway for the price go play somewhere like Cresent Oaks or Dunedin.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course can be a challenge!

I really enjoy playing at Tarpon Woods but on this occasion the greens were super slow, which is usually not the case. Also the outlying areas of the course could have used some trimming.
But I will still play this course but before booking I will check on green conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable yet challenging course. Decent course for money

Golf was very enjoyable at this course. Great nature, and certain challenges throughout. Appears they are working hard to get the course in better shape since under new ownership. General mgr was pleasant and very friendly. I would absolutely return. Facility was clean. not crowded, and a great restaurant for after golf

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

The course is under new ownership and they are working on the greens. The staff was friendly and helpful. Fee includes cart.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

needs work

With plenty of rain and seeding this summer, it should be ready by fall.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mostly a dirt track

The course has good layout but conditions are TERRIBLE. Tees have virtually no grass on them and many fairways are basically sand with a thin layer of crabgrass on top. The day I played the greens were aerified and very bumpy but there was no warning of that fact online. Management needs to spend money on overseeding otherwise the course will burn out over the summer and turn into dirt everywhere, which would be a shame.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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