Links of Lake Bernadette
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3.4
1750 Reviews (1750)
5 Stars
309
4 Stars
756
3 Stars
431
2 Stars
163
1 Stars
91
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
70.6%
Recommend this course
1389 out of 1750 reviews
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3.1
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
9
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
65.4%
Recommend this course
51 out of 78 reviews
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3.3
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
14
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.2%
Recommend this course
88 out of 133 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high marks, and noticeably improved greens have impressed returning players. Friendly staff and a brisk pace of play make rounds here an enjoyable, affordable outing.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6484 yards
Slope 125
Rating 70.7

The Links of Lake Bernadette enjoys verdant landscaping and a rolling terrain that are perfectly complemented by mature and towering pines. At 6,400 yards, the golf course is seemingly short but it feels like it plays much longer due to frequent doglegs that can be found throughout. Six of the par 4s play over 400 yards and a few par 3s measure over 200 yards, which also helps the course feel longer. Water hazards and bunkers come into play but they are balanced by large greens and wide fairways that make for easier approaches. Although beginners won't feel out of place and there are four different sets of tees, the golf course boasts several tricky holes that will challenge even the best players. One of these, the 163-yard 13th, was once called the best par 3 in Tampa Bay.

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Course Details

Year Built 1983
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dean Refram

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.4
1750 Reviews (1750)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 31
Patio Dining 10
19th Hole Specials 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 39
Bunkers 29
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 42
Seniors 30
Beginners 24
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 25
Worth the Drive 24
In the 'Burbs 20

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Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 345
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 76
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not Yet !

We gave the new ownership 9 months to get it together & address the MANY issues here. I have to say the greens are better. very slow, but better. All the other old issues are still there.

The clubhouse remodel looks good. The bar / food counter however is a dud! Stood at the counter to buy a beer after a few minutes I simply walked out. Turns out the lady working the counter was outside smoking.

We will check back in 6 or 8 months to see where they are, till then avoid this mess.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

A hidden gem

Course was perfect for what we were looking for. Not a lot of water (played front only). Not a tricked up course. Already booked for next weekend.

Staff made us feel very welcome.

Well worth the fee!

Add all those up & its a great combination.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Very wet course

I decided to take my chances and play this course despite the negative reviews that I read about it. I would have to go along with those negative reviews. The course is very wet and the drainage is terrible.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow

Took 1.5 hours to play 5 holes, I walked off. This place is a swamp and the greens are patched together with sod like band-aids. There are nicer places in the area for the same money.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Too muddy

Probably should have not let play happen on this day as it was extremely wet & muddy.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Major Improvemnet

I’ve lived next to & have played this course for (3) years. NEVER has the overall state of the course been to this level. During my time here I would give the course an ranking at its best a 3 out of 5. Today I would rank it among one of the BEST of the reasonably priced courses in this area. The greens are great!, there is actual sand in the bunkers, the t-boxes & fairways have been improved,, they’re starting to repair the broken cart paths, and they have all new golf carts, and a multi-dollar Rene action to the club house. A much needed Course Superintendent along with some new crew members has been a much needed change. One thing they still need is a much needed screened in lanai off the front side of the club house. BUCK

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New owners have made improvements

The course is in good shape. New owners have made great improvements. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is the number of wet areas and we have not had any rain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Making progress

Stayed away for a while based on reviews saying it was in bad shape and need of money infusion. New owner this year has done a good job fixing the clubhouse, replacing (not patching) the greens, upgrading the carts. Still work to do but it is looking much better and interaction with those playing the course during the day had similar reactions. Had been fearful but really encouraged by what we see.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Pleasant surprise

This first time I’ve been back to the course in several months. The course is in great shape. Greens were a little slow, but in great shape. Overall tees and fairways very good shape. The amenities of the course, the restaurant much improved. I expect to come back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really nice. Up to 18. New sod put down. Couple of weeks should be good

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 345
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun course great staff

Me and my fiancé Golf this course at least once a week it’s her favorite course because the pace to play is always fantastic there’s always other people on the course but not enough to be crowded and to feel rushed and even if someone does catch you you know you can always let them pass you and then once again have your freedom could be a couple more bathrooms outside that would help a lot but overall the manager John that runs this place is amazing one of the most friendly gentleman I’ve ever met my life.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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