Links of Lake Bernadette
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3.2
1771 Reviews (1771)
5 Stars
310
4 Stars
759
3 Stars
435
2 Stars
168
1 Stars
99
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
66.1%
Recommend this course
1396 out of 1771 reviews
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2.7
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
16
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
50.6%
Recommend this course
40 out of 79 reviews
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3.0
122 Reviews (122)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
18
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
59.8%
Recommend this course
73 out of 122 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
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

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Reviews

3.2
1771 Reviews (1771)

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 1
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Course was average

Our tee time was held up almost 45 minutes due to the fact they ran out of carts I have never encountered this before

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Over Booking

I had an 11:30 tee time. There weren’t any. carts available. Finally got 2 after a 20 minute wait. Parking lot was completely packed and overflow parking in the grass was also packed with cars. They overbook so much and people have to wait and wait for a cart. People were standing around just waiting and waiting. Terrible place to play and will never go there again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 96
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

LB

Wonderful layout, greens and tee boxes were shaggy/sparse. Not enough carts, PM tee times ran 45 minutes behind and pace of play was slow, almost 5 hours to make the loop.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 114
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Like the course but this round was hampered by extreme slow play ahead by one foursome. Killed the round for us. Grueling. It was not typical. You picked a bad round to ask about.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

so-so

hopefully new management can get this course back in shape, greens very bumpy and very slow

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Sorry, AWFUL

This kind of experience could make you give up golf. At 11am (our time was 11:15, supposedly paired up) there were probably 30 people waiting to t-off. No starter, mass chaos, a couple of groups of 12+ people. The man who checked us in came out and told us to go off #10, between people turning. Waited on every shot, then at the turn same thing. Many people, no starter, mass chaos. T-OFF should not put t-times on line for this kind of place. Think we'll just make our own times in the future. A few extra $ is worth it. Really disappointed in both course mngmt and T-OFF

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Bernadette

I had heard that the course had gone downhill recently so I was a little apprehensive about playing but got a good deal on golf now, so I thought what the heck. Was pleasantly surprised, greens were in good shape and fairways were as expected for this time of year in Florida. Was very disappointed on the condition and placement of the traps. Especially on holes 15 and 13. Traps in the fairway should NOT have a 3 foot lip making it impossible to get out of if you happen to hit a little right off the tee. The trap on 13 was so soft that a shot near the top plugged making it impossible to get out of without a penalty.

Will pro ably be back if I can get the same price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 345
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A late start

When we pulled into the course there were about 20/26 people waiting for carts , now to give the course (owners) some credit there was a frost delay, so they were running behind ( about an hour I was told ) and also the new owners were left with about 20 carts that had dead batteries, so we waited for the carts to come in our tee off was only about 45 min late , but it was very slow play . Now as for the course the greens need lots of work (very bumpy and slow) I understand that there is a new grounds keeper hired so let's hope the course gets the grooming that it needs .

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wont come back

Having booked a tee time, I was amazed that there were people waiting for carts. After talking to some regulars, overbooking is common. The fairways are in terrible shape, the greens are ok. Our cart was in terrible condition and ran out of battery after 11 holes. We were lucky to make it back to the clubhouse. Of course, there was no one there to complain when we got back. Used to be a great course, not so much anymore, won't be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

top shelve

went in to tell the pro how much it has changed all for better. went back the next day and played everything was the same !!!!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

needs work

some fairways where not cut evenly, some had grass 3 inches high in middle of fairways,18th green in bad shape.Our cart died on 9 th hole had to change out.Hopefully new owner can do better job.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great Layout

Gave this course a solid 3 Greens a little rough but putts held their line

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs Improvement

Right off the bat...the course needs Rangers and Beverage Carts. Course was overcrowded with Tee Times scheduled too close together. As a twosome, we almost immediately had to wait on each tee for a very slow foursome that was waiting on an even slower sixsome. As we made the turn, we found folks had teed off on the back and were further backed up. Next we knew, we had another twosome, hitting from the ladies tees, constantly hitting up on us and driving up to the tee box while we were teeing off. Jusy overall no course manners or control. The course was in ok shape but with numerous spots with no grass and/or weeds. When we finished up, we found the lot full and dozens of folks waiting for carts. They were an unscheduled group but were being let on an already overcrowded course. Crowding and lack of oversight made for an almost 4 hour round.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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