Links of Lake Bernadette
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6484 yards | 70.7 | 125 |
| White | 71 | 6044 yards | 69.0 | 122 |
| Gold | 71 | 5423 yards | 66.5 | 113 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 5423 yards | 71.0 | 127 |
| Red | 71 | 4998 yards | 69.1 | 119 |
| Silver | 71 | 4256 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.0/121 W: 76.0/128 | 400 | 403 | 215 | 490 | 450 | 188 | 530 | 315 | 360 | 3351 | 310 | 150 | 495 | 163 | 440 | 505 | 450 | 200 | 420 | 3133 | 6484 |
| White M: 67.9/115 W: 73.2/124 | 387 | 382 | 180 | 470 | 410 | 168 | 511 | 270 | 350 | 3128 | 300 | 140 | 480 | 150 | 387 | 475 | 407 | 180 | 397 | 2916 | 6044 |
| Gold M: 65.8/109 W: 70.8/120 | 343 | 300 | 160 | 445 | 340 | 145 | 493 | 245 | 325 | 2796 | 278 | 126 | 455 | 140 | 310 | 450 | 358 | 165 | 345 | 2627 | 5423 |
| Red M: 63.1/100 W: 67.8/114 | 333 | 293 | 124 | 425 | 340 | 114 | 462 | 225 | 303 | 2619 | 232 | 108 | 445 | 111 | 307 | 422 | 349 | 100 | 305 | 2379 | 4998 |
| Silver M: 61.3/96 W: 64.2/106 | 310 | 230 | 120 | 315 | 267 | 114 | 370 | 190 | 260 | 2176 | 200 | 102 | 355 | 110 | 290 | 335 | 283 | 100 | 305 | 2080 | 4256 |
| Handicap | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 3 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
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Photo submitted by danhuntting on 04/02/2026
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Photo submitted by danhuntting on 04/02/2026
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Photo submitted by csvoLTpoqvGUJBRmvkmW on 01/17/2026
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Photo submitted by csvoLTpoqvGUJBRmvkmW on 01/17/2026
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Photo submitted by csvoLTpoqvGUJBRmvkmW on 01/17/2026
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Photo submitted by Mortey on 11/12/2025
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Tee box Photo submitted by dohrenwend on 03/07/2025
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Photo submitted by Mortey on 04/13/2023
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Photo submitted by Donbdaone on 02/27/2023
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Photo submitted by Donbdaone on 02/27/2023
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Sand traps filled with dead sod Photo submitted by u4197084 on 05/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u717371431 on 10/30/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161547059 on 05/13/2021
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Photo submitted by smithbri42 on 01/19/2021
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#4 green Photo submitted by stevectpa1 on 05/05/2020
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Photo submitted by u809616858 on 01/28/2020
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Photo submitted by icjeff on 11/20/2019
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 07/29/2019
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Really great bunkering on the 1st green Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 07/29/2019
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Great bunker. Terrible shape. Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 07/29/2019
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Photo submitted by USFBull on 05/18/2019
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Photo submitted by USFBull on 05/18/2019
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.
Velcro
The greens were like putting on Velcro, the ball went nowhere,
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unfortunately due to the recent rain, the course was very wet. Also the greens have not been cut.
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!
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!
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...
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.
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.
Nice!!
Have avoided it because of reviews.
Reviews got better, so decided to try it.
Not disappointed. Great shape, good layout.
Highly recommend.