Saddlebrook Resort - Cypress/Pine

Saddlebrook is a slightly upscale neighborhood surrounding the resort. The resort itself is huge and seems nice but dated. Staff was great; the valet parking has plenty of eager attendants so it was quick and easy. Course was a resort layout; wide fairways and plenty of room for slight misses. Greens were neither slow nor fast and had enough undulations to be challenging. Bunkers well placed and not too punishing. Not busy so it only took 3 hours to play. Yay! Overall it was an enjoyable round.

Like Palmer courses ---no well signed for Golf --no driving range near the course - no starter - no halfway house

For the price I happened to pay, which was half what the regular rate is, I was satisfied I got a reasonable value but the course has been in much better shape in previous years that I've played here. Fairways are in exceptional shape, as are the greens even though they had been aerated within the last 2 weeks but some tee boxes were in bad shape & I didn't expect to see that from Saddlebrook.

The golf carts are also the typical standard golf cart & are aging, mine could have used a brake job. The carts also don't have GPS like similar upper end courses do.

None of this would keep me from playing the Palmer Course in the future. It's a fun, beautiful layout with some of the fastest greens in the local area, which is nice since I live within 10 minutes of the course.

The course itself was a good layout and enjoyable to play. However, finding your way around the property was absolutely frustrating. There is almost a total lack of signs directing you to the practice range and then back to the pro shop and the first tees on the two courses. Placing signs to direct you to keep points would make a great improvement to the experience.

Challenging from the whites. I’m an 11 index.

Nice layout. Good shape. Could use a little TLC. Greens were nice. Not fast but good for Fla this time of year.

Cart girl had no food just drinks and snack. Halfway house was closed.

I was really disappointed the courses and everything around it just seem so dated to me, tired and old

Booked for a single at almos $100, next day same TT $56. Greens are not optimal for serious golfers.

Amazing layout. Super fun. Will play again.

Really enjoyed this course. Layout was scenic with just the right mix of challenging and fun. Especially after Ian, course was surprisingly very dry, with no cart restrictions. I would have given it 5 stars except for several factors. Many of the greens were under repair and in spots had weeds. Aside from this, the actual greens rolled true with just the right amount of speed. Lack of a regular beverage cart service. I missed the cart on the 4th hole, and never saw it again. Warm day, and 18 holes with no water is tough. Layout is a little confusing. Got lost a couple times on the course finding the next hole, the driving range is not easily located and requires taking a golf cart on main roads. Parking is confusing and you can't actually drive to the bag drop. Your best option is use the free valet service and let them shuttle you and your clubs to the drop. Even with these short comings, I will definitely play the course again, next time I visit Tampa.

Had family in from out of town and couldn’t decide which amazing course to play. Never in six trips have I had a bad experience playing Saddlebrook so took my Dad there. Starter couldn’t keep up so theyre were four other groups on number one tee. Tee time 0830, didn’t tee off til 0900 am. Cart staff loaded clubs but left my cigar box and cooler full of water behind. Valet and cart girl were great as well as course conditions. BUT the overbooking and or starter’s incompetence really left a bad vibe over the entire round. Delays happen, but doing half the job or sending an on time group out 30 minutes late is unacceptable. Also 8 bucks for a beer is ridiculous!!!

Course is always in prime shape whenever I've played there. Friendly and courteous staff

4th time playing here & easily sits in my top 2 (out of 15 courses I've played here in Tampa area). T's can use some work, outside of that, very nice course!

Enjoyed playing there. Staff was friendly. Greens putted extremely well. Great Palmer layout. The course was saturated but still playable. Would definitely come back!

Thoroughly enjoyed this round of golf. The Palmer course was restricted to a 90 degree rule with carts but the conditions were barely noticeable. There was no standing water anywhere. Some soft spots but if you paid attention and respected where you were driving, there was no damage from tire marks. The greens were lightly top-dressed and fertilized but had no effect on any putts, short or long, breaking or straight. Overall the course was well worth the cost of the green fees, staff from the front gate to the golf shop, on course maintenance, outside operations, and valet services were nothing short of courteous, professional and outstanding. I will be going back.

Terrific layout. Conditions were very good considering it’s the rainy season. Extremely challenging yet fair. Will return often.