Saddlebrook Resort - Cypress/Pine

We love this course. We only golfed 9 holes because by hole 9 we were waiting in 2 groups in front of us. A large group teed off late morning and perhaps open play started too soon after. We left after 9 because we didn't want to wait on every hole.

The course is a great layout and in excellent condition. Not as wet as I was expecting considering how much rain it got. It’s been 25 years since I played the Palmer Course. The greens were not as fast as Pro Shop stated. Course had received two days of rain but a lot of the greens had sand on them like they had been aerated recently. Not told this at Pro Shop. Greens were very slow.

Staff was very friendly but could have been more helpful considering how hard it is to find your way around. It did take us 30 minutes longer to play due to heat (96 degrees). Pro Shop was closed at 4:30 and no shuttle available. Therefore wasn’t sure where to leave golf carts. No signs indicating where to return carts.

However, at this price, I was expecting more. Carts were old and outdated. I expected GPS on the carts. Other courses at this price have some complementary tees or bottled water but nothing like that here. We did have a great time and enjoyed it. The course is challenging but not sure if we will be back at this price.

The course is a great layout and excellent condition. Not even as wet as I was expecting given other reviews. Staff was very friendly but could have been a bit more helpful considering how hard it is to find your way around this enormous property.

However, at this price point, I was expecting better. Carts were old, outdated, and small. I have apps on my phone but expect GPS on the cart at this price. I don't have a huge bag but another wouldn't have fit next to it if I had been playing with someone else, let alone enough space for another person. Other courses at this price have some complementary tees and other little touches but nothing like that here.

I had a good day since it was off season and midweek pricing but would have been very disappointed if I paid there full price.

This hidden gem is one of the best courses in our area. Greens, fairways, tee boxes all in great shape. Playing the Palmer course again on Monday; will update if anything changes.

Course conditions were great, really no complaints there. This was my first time playing the Palmer course, have played the saddlebrook course in years past. I enjoyed the layout and thought it was challenging even though not a very long course. Course doesn't have to be long to present a good challenge. Greens were in great shape and rolled well. Pace of play was slow, mainly due to the course being cart path only. Will come back for sure.

I really did enjoy the course. The fairways were great. The rough was a little to short to be a real challenge. The greens were quite slow but rolled true and could be difficult to read. It is pretty short for anyone who hits it over 270 off the tee, but it makes up for it with enough risk reward to make you think twice. 7/10 overall, still had a great time.

Greens fairways and entire course was in great shape. Practically had the course to ourselves. Best value in Tampa as well!!!

Played here for the first time today and the course is great. Couple teeboxes need work, other then that there's not one thing you could come up with to say bad about this course. Greens rolled the same and true all day

Course was in great shape. Greens, tees and fairways were great. Design was challenging and really need to play a couple of times to know how and where to hit your shot. Pro shop had a conversation going on between employees and had to wait and then got less than stellar service. Had to ask where to go to get carts. Had to ask cart person where first tee was and just got a point in the general direction. The parking lot is a good walk to pro shop and didn't know they had a cart picking golfers up, no signs indicated. If it weren't for the nice course, the experience would not bring us back.

Course was in great shape. Super friendly staff as well.

Beautiful course and great staff. Super quiet and nice smooth round. I will be back.

This was my first time playing. My family surprised me for my 40th. Seems the entire staff knew and made it feel that much more special. The course was great. I will be back!

Saddlebrook is a resort and has two courses as well as other amenities you wouldn't see at most other courses. The Palmer is well maintained and is easily one of my favorites. Every time I play this course it is in great shape. This summer has been dry and some fairways were showing signs of burnt grass but that is about the worst thing I can say. The greens are perfect and there is a lot to offer after your round. For the price, this is the best non-private course in the area.

Wasn’t very busy for a noon tee time and they let the other twosome tee off early so we had time to ourselves. The course was in great condition, challenging greens and a lot of water. The Palmer course is the “more forgiving” course. Those par 5s were brutal! Bring enough balls. Arrive early- the practice facilities are open but spread out.