Links of Lake Bernadette
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3.4
1751 Reviews (1751)
5 Stars
309
4 Stars
757
3 Stars
431
2 Stars
163
1 Stars
91
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
70.8%
Recommend this course
1390 out of 1751 reviews
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3.1
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
21
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
64.9%
Recommend this course
50 out of 77 reviews
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3.3
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.9%
Recommend this course
89 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

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Reviews

3.4
1751 Reviews (1751)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
2.0
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Previously Played

Velcro

The greens were like putting on Velcro, the ball went nowhere,

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Be careful when booking thru GolfNow

The course, itself, was okay. A few areas on the fairway had deep, muddy tire tracks. The cart path, where there was one, was in horrible shape. Needs a lot of work. My biggest complaint, however, has to do with GolfNow’s “Convenience Fee.” I reserved my 3-some TeeTime through Golf Now, paying a $8.00 reservation fee. However, when I checked in at the golf course, they refused to deduct that from the total and said it was GolfNow’s Convenience Fee and next time I should make my reservation directly with the golf course. However, when I tried to do that, I was referred to the GolfNow website.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 345
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens are back

Course was in good (not great) shape. Most importantly, the greens are in good shape.

(I still don't understand why almost no courses down here plant grass seed, whatever grows, grows ? Weed, grass, whatever grows, grows How about some weed killer and then new grass seed ? Should be course maintenance rule 1, no ?).

The course was fairly wet in spots, but should completely dry out as winter approaches.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 61
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is making many improvements including tee boxes and especially the greens which are in excellent condition. The course still doesn't drain well so we worked around those areas. Overall a good time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A Force To Be Reckoned With

The transformation of this course is nothing short of miraculous. The greens are superb as are the tee boxes. It is self evident that management has taken many steps to revitalize this course. Will definitely recommend to others and keep coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 96
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Unfortunately due to the recent rain, the course was very wet. Also the greens have not been cut.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New Owner Making Strides

New owner is putting money into the course. Greens are waaaaaaay better than they were.. a little slow, but filled in and looking good.

Tee boxes and fairways coming along as well. Course has always been a good layout. Still wet in areas. Give ut a try!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Wow

I gave this course a one star in October it was horrible. What a turnaround course is in very good shape especially the greens a complete surprise only suggestion on hole 7 which is always wet . Can someone put some plywood on the right side so carts don’t tear up the fairways when trying to get back on the cart path near the green!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 86
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

What a mess....

Have not played here in a few years because back then there were always problems. It was either very wet, greens spotty, tees messed up..always something..

Today it was all the above and then some..We picked this afternoon(1:30) tee time because the tee times were wide open before and after our time so the idea was it would be a fairly quick round before sunset at 530.

Walked up to check in and there was no one at the counter. The restaruant cashier was running the pro shop and the snack bar. After 10 minutes we were finally checked in and were told to follow a twosome then a threesome(we were just a twsome)..Had to wait on every hole and at the 9th tee we were passed by two guys with thier dates who we caught up with on 10 tee. We watched and waited on all the back 9 as the Males were showing the ladies how to play..25 yards at a time..Barely made it through 18 by dark as they were met by another lady with a 2yr old baby that ran across 18 green as we waited to finish.

Course conditions were horrible. Big long patches of repaired greens, looked to be cut out and replanted, that were much lower than the rest of the geeen surface on about half of all greens. Tees had been overseeded recently but were very uneven and chewed up. Fairways very muddy and sparse of grass,.all approaches were soggy and saturated. Trenches cut into #12 to drain it Id guess.

If this place is "much better" than it used to be Im glad i missed it the last few years..30$ for afternoon rounds is about 20$ too much..Its about one notch above a medium bucket of balls at any driving range. So many other options in the area..Maybe in a few years they make a comeback or close...

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Much better than last year

Ok course is making a comeback. Nice work. But the green repairs need to be filled in. A bit of sand or dirt then let the grass grow. You see drops on greens on every repair.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

much improved

fairways where in really good shape, tee boxes good, and greens much improved.greens where little slow, but you can tell much better then they where.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice!!

Have avoided it because of reviews.

Reviews got better, so decided to try it.

Not disappointed. Great shape, good layout.

Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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