5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, Florida 33543, US
(813) 973-1111
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About Saddlebrook Resort

Since 1981, Saddlebrook Resort has been a go-to-destination for golfers, located just 30 miles north of Tampa International Airport. The resort's two original Arnold Palmer designs are being redesigned in 2025 into a 27-hole combination by Rees Jones. This entirely new playing experience will pair with a new 13-acre practice facility, home to a two-sided range, and golf school to engage golfers. A world-class tennis facility is another major attraction of this resort. A sweeping $92 million transformation will reimagine the 451-room resort from the ground up – positioning it among the nation’s premier leisure and sports resorts.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres480
Year Opened1981
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Saddlebrook Resort

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
1692 Reviews (1692)
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Not a Diamond in the ruff

The first issue was the golf cart that the brake did not work and Kyle the direct of golf new about after i complain ing about it. He stated they have issues with brakes. I informed Kyle about the ruff on the Palmer coarse that is so bad that you had to step on your ball to find it. I lost 7 balls in the ruff not DIAMONDS. He said because of rain he had to let it grow so it would not burn. I am good with that however, they should inform you at time of booking your tee time.

First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 98
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 98
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Played

Needs lots of work

The course was not well taken care of. Patchwork greens. Mud everywhere. Drainage problems. Sand traps not upkept. And they said it was busy but we didn’t see another group of golfers the entire day! That last part was the only positive aspect of playing here.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Played

did not golf at the palmer

palmer was closed, we were given a rain check for future date, course is still closed

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome Experience

Course was in excellent shape. The staff were helpful and friendly.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 48
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Played this course several times and have always enjoyed playing it. Live the layout. Stay in the fairway when playing here. It’s called the rough for a reason. Can make for a long day if you’re consistently hitting out of it. Greens we’re in great condition with the exception of 1. Will definitely play again.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Disappointing.

showed up after paying in advance to play the palmer course and told they scheduled a outing with a shotgun start, they would get me off the back but it would be close to 6 hour round. sent me off the saddle brooke course. most of the greens are covered in bumpy dry dirt spots. a few of the fairways look like they haven’t been mowed for weeks. they should close till they can get the course in decent shape. looks like it was a great course, but complete waste of time and money now.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

Not worth the money

Terrible kept course. Staff was super friendly which was the only thing that made coming here bearable. Pictures of the course were beautiful but the course itself was one of the worst courses I've played on.

First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Absolute joke

The fact they charge $70 to play this course is laughable.

15 of 18 greens were destroyed. No advanced warning. Couldn’t even putt them. Take your two and on to the next tee. It’s like they did a bunch of repairs and they never finished them completely.

Saddlebrook course was an absolute dump. Plugged balls in the center of the fairway? Joke.

I wouldn’t recommend this course to anyone.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Fareway waterway

Sorry guys, this course should not be open. We booked thru golf now and read the reviews which were written within the last month. Unfortunately the area has had 12" of rain over the last week and the fairways were more swamp area than a playable golf course. Cart path only was the rule of the day but not all golfers on the course abided by the rule. The rough was so long that you would struggle to recover a ball within a foot of the Fairway. I would not recommend this course based on my experience today.

First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Course Should Be Closed

The course was not fit for play. The course was soaked- and the first cut was unplayable as it hasn’t been cut. See pics- balls were 3 inches apart- fairway and first cut.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Off season

How it should be in the off season! Less than three hours to play a round, pretty slow around there for Monday. Greens are in good shape, staff was friendly as always.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Rough is ROUGH!

I played this course twice this summer.

Round 1. The starter joked and said to watch out for the rough because the grass was not cut. Ok fine, it's the summer, we shall deal with it.

Round 2 (1 month later). The grass is still NOT cut. I lost my ball on the 3rd hole and it was probably 3 ft off the fairway. Try chipping when your ball is completely hidden with grass. Bump & Run? No chance... Greenside chip shot... Good luck. Miss a fairway... you're screwed. Your ball disappears immediately off the fairway and off the green... It's unfortunate because the staff is super friendly but unless you are a scratch golfer (which you're not)... the course is no fun :(

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Played

Wish it was nicer for the money

For the money I spent I was hoping the course would have been in a bit better condition. Just seemed a bit run down.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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