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

Reviews

3.8
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good condition and fun layout

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful layout, but needs some love.

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of Tampa’s Best!!!!

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a course!

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a course!

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, great staff

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Best Public Course In The Area?

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course conditions and challenging

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

This course is worth the heat!

Upon arriving, check in was well orchestrated. We promptly set out for a 4 minute cart ride to hit free range balls. All staff members were courteous and very pleasant. Tee time was spot on, no wait. The course was in superb shape. The fairways had excellent turf to hit off. The greens were a little slow, but each pin placement was challenging. All and all, a great day with money well spent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Intermediate and above will enjoy this course.

Course was in great condition and I enjoyed the challenge. Players who are lower than intermediate level may find it more difficult than they are use to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

I've been wanting to play this course for a long time. Drove almost an hr from lakeland for the visit. Great layout on the course, greens were rolling great. Faiways & tees were nice as well. Definitely going to play there again!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

I expected more

This resort has a great reputation and I thought the course and overall resort would be excellent. I was disappointed. For this price, I would play other courses instead.

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