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Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6806 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.9

Charlotte Harbor National Golf Club (formerly known as Bobcat Trail Golf Club), also known simply as "the Cat," has been considered one of Sarasota County's best courses since it opened in 1998. Each hole on this lengthy par-71 layout offers a risk-reward opportunity. This thought-provoking course requires careful course management, proper club selection, and sharp short game skills. The large greens are fast and undulating and bunkers are strategically placed throughout. There are also several water hazards that come into play. Not only does each hole offer a unique challenge, they all offer beautiful scenery with a different eye-catching feature on each. Golfers will be sure to encounter some of the abundant wildlife that inhabits the golf course including foxes, gators, hawks and osprey. The club's staff claims that any of the 18 holes could be considered a signature hole.

Course Details

Year Built 1998
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Tway Lee Singletary (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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3.5
744 Reviews (744)
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
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3.0
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Previously Played

Nice course but

The main features of this course seem to be the deep sand traps of which there were many but the condition of all traps was not good. Very little to no sand, pebbles, sand mud and there had been no rain. Hard to play well since it is tough to avoid traps.

Layout is good and tough greens. Just needs some TLC

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course but needs som TLC!

Played yesterday and was disappointed in the condition of the tee boxes and greens. I played this course and it was in great shape, but obviously this course is not being paid the same attention this year. Very nice layout and very friendly starter. We had a 2 o'clock tee time and there were no tee times from 12:50-14:00 hours so the starter let us off at 1:10 which was very nice. Pro shop staff were not the friendliest and the bar staff were downright rude. I often wonder how people get hired sometimes, is this how they present on their interviews? Anyways I along with my group will not be returning unless there is a dramatic improvement. We paid 32.00 taxes in with a cart and I would suggest this is the maximum anyone should pay.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

nice course

The course was enjoyable to play. A few of the greens are a little rough. Not bad if you get the right time and price. Needs sand in the bunkers being in florida sand should be relatively cheap. But overall I will play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Kinda' too bad the way it is.

I played this course about a year ago and liked it enough to come back for a second round. It used to be a good, well cared for course, but after this round I wouldn't go there again.

Some examples why; of the 18 ball washers at the tee boxes 4 had no water, 1 had no handle to crank the cleaning wheel around, 5 had some small degree of liquid and 4 had no wipes. Kind of trivial comment some might say, but these small details show the level of maintenance commitment (or lack of) by the ownership (how hard can it be to check the water level and wipe cloths daily before anyone tees off?).

Their bunkers were abysmal - more like shallow mud holes than sand features.- too bad because they are well placed and if in even moderate condition would add a welcome challenge to the course rather than be the negative they are now.

The greens had bare patches and scab grass that made putting a significant problem for even an intermediate like me.

There were many cigarette and several cigar butts littering the course - I'm guessing because of, "if management appears to be unconcerned with the infrastructure why should I be" kind of attitude.

Fix up the course and I'll be back, leave it as is and I will not go there again. Kinda' too bad it's gotten to be this way.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unique par 5's on the back nine

Greens were bumpy in places and there were many rocks in the sand bunkers. Pace of play was aganizing.

Otherwise, the layout is very good, and you need to play the course a few times to know where not to hit your ball. Fun layout, good practice facility, and will play the course again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tee time LATE

Tee time for 12:53, actually got off at 1:20 due to small tournament earlier in the morning - poor starter organisation and communication.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I love the layout. Overall, course was in good shape. Bunkers are still awful, but they have been working on them. Starter told me they have a local rule... "rake and place in traps" That helps.

All staff were very friendly and helpful

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course needs loving care!

Used to love this course until new management took over. Bunkers are terrible with virtually no sand (lots of shell, pebbles). There is no longer GPS on the carts as advertised! The price is no longer worth it for what you get.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Need rangers

The course is pretty good except for the bunkers - only dirt and rocks in them. Par 3's are interesting and the par 5's are not too long.

No ranger and our round took 4:43 mins. There was a 4 some (2 couples) who split men - women in front that was holding up play. We never saw a ranger and the cart girl only once.

I detest slow play. A round should be under 4 hrs always - if not - pick up and take the max and move on. Slow play is ruining this game. Get with it you slow golfers!!! Take 3 clubs, be ready at all times to hit or putt. Ready golf.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was enjoyable to play.

A few of the greens are a little rough.

Not bad if you get the right time and price

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent lay out

Started early. Thanks to starter. Very good line up of holes. Course has excellent Fw grass super ed greens also. Nice cool weather start--played solo in. 3hours. Sand traps little wet but 60 degret w worked fine. Worth the $ will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging layout

Great day of golf with family. Only complaint is the same as at most courses these days. We were a threesome and played behind 4 twosomes. Clubs have got to start pairing people up!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

this course is a tough long challenge

not in as good shape as other times we have played it

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bobcat trail port Charlotte

Great layout. Incorporates water on every hole. Hit fairways and you will score better than me

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bobcat trail

Nice course, good challenge. Plenty of wildlife to see as a bonus.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Don't waste your time here

They need to close this place and get it in shape. Greens were horrible, almost looked like corduroy they were so long. One set of tees no longer exists. Paper copies of scorecard. Traps are horrendous they have so many rocks

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bobcat needs some TLC

Very nice course with plenty of potential. The greens need fertilizer & water, the sand traps need some (sand). Spend a little $ to make more $.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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