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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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Reviews

3.5
744 Reviews (744)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 36
Brunch 15
Watching the Game 15
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 88
Water Hazards 82
Undulating Greens 71
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 54
Locals 49
Seniors 30
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 47
Worth the Drive 47
In the 'Burbs 33

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

It's nice for the price.

I am a 14 handicap. I played this course a few times now. The last time I played it was during the summer time and, it was surprisingly in good condition. Meaning (no over seeding, Or Re Doing the greens in any way.) I consider this a challenging course for these main reasons. Fairway bunkers are on a few holes, out of bounds on either side on many holes and, thick rough make it a premium for your tee ball to be struck well here. Water is also a concern on some approach shots as well. Also there are several greens here that have different tiers on them so, placing your approach shot on the proper tier is difficult for a golfer of my caliber. The staff was dismissive here setting up my tee time. (Almost made me feel like I was a bother to help) Other than that the Course was good for the price and, I will return.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

I really enjoyed the course layout, was some what dissapointed with the sand trap quality too many shells

Overall the course is really nice. The rough ios rough the greens were good ad fairwayswere in great shape. I would recommend playing here to any of my friends and family along with a stranger

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

beautiful day at the bobcat!

45 min from my house, but always worth the trip. Great staff, great course in great condition. Year-round quality.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Love it

Tops of my favorite list. Love the GPS in the carts and play seems very steady everytime I've gone. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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